Summative Assessment I, 2011

ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE Class - X

Maximum Marks: 80 Instructions: The question paper is divided into four sections. Section A: Section B: Section C: Section D: Reading Writing Grammar Literature

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Time: 3 hours

20 marks 20 marks 20 marks 20 marks

SECTION A (Reading 20 Marks)

Q1. Read the following passage carefully: During the early middle ages no one had been rich according to modern ideas. And no one had been very poor, there was no need for a poor law. But with the expansion of the sphere of mens operations the difference between the poor and the rich began to increase. There is little to choose between a slow runner and a swift when the race covers only ten yards, there is more when it covers a hundred, and a great deal when it covers a mile. So too, when the operations are limited to the village market, ability has a limited scope and, the able financier does not grow so very much richer than his neighbour. But when his market comprises a nation, his means for acquiring wealth are extended, the rich became richer, and the poor comparatively, at any rate poorer. Hence when in the fourteenth and in the following centuries the national market expands into a world market, we find growing up side by side capitalism and poverty, and so much poverty today, compared with earlier times, is that the world is now one market and the range of operations is only limited by the globe. Complete the following statements by selecting the most appropriate options from the ones given below : (a) The ability to run may be tested best in a race covering a distance of _________. (i) (iii) (b) a mile hundred yards (ii) (iv) ten yards five hundred yards (5 marks)

Village market : limited scope : : world market : _________ scope. Page 1 of 11

(i) (iii) (c)

extended little

(ii) (iv)

large ordinary

The national market expanded into world market in the : (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) early middle ages late middle ages modern times. fourteenth and the following centuries

(d)

The gap between the rich and the poor widens because ___________. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) world is divided into different countries. the world is dominated by rich countries the world is now one market the world does not care about the poor

(e)

The word sphere in the passage means ___________. (i) (iii) area world (ii) (iv) globe ball (5 marks)

Q2.

Read the following passage carefully: I was on a visit to Calcutta. It was Saturday and I was staying for the week-end at my cousins. That evening my cousin, who works in a firm, had to fly to Delhi for a meeting. So his wife drove him to the airport and I accompanied them. On our way back from the airport my cousins wife stopped by a lake and said, Let me show you where we spend some of our evenings. She locked the car and we began to walk towards the lake. There was a small bridge to cross and she led the way. Three young men were coming from the other end of the bridge. As they approached us, one of them said to me,Can I have a match ? As I put my hand into my pocket for the box of matches, I heard a cry of alarm. And then I saw what was happening. One of the three men had snatched the handbag from my cousins wife and passed it on to the man next to him. He in turn passed it to the next man and all three were running back to where they had come from. My cousins wife was shouting abuses at them but she did not follow them or try to get her handbag back. As it was dark, the three men soon disappeared from sight. My cousins

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wife did not allow me to chase the rogues. Such men can be very dangerous, She warned me and told me later that she had no money or valuables in her handbag. Complete the following statements by selecting the most appropriate options from the ones given below : (a) After leaving the writers cousin at the airport his wife took him to a lake ___________. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (b) to have an outing to enjoy the cool breeze to show the place where his cousins and his wife spend their evenings to walk on the bridge

While the narrator was removing the matches from his pocket ___________. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) one of the three men snatched his cousins handbag. one man passed it to the other. the writer heard a cry of alarm. he shouted at them.

(c)

Writers cousins wife did not allow him to chase them because ___________. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) they could be dangerous they were rogues they were criminals All of the above

(d)

One of the three men asked for a match box ___________. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) to divert the writers attention to snatch away the handbag to pass it to the next person. to smoke

(e)

We learn that ___________. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) we should not trust strangers. it is risky to go to lonely places. we should value our lives more than our valuables. we should report to the police immediately. (5 marks) Page 3 of 11

Q3.

Read the following poem carefully:

COURAGE This is my prayer to you, my lord. Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows. Give me the strength to make my love fruitful in service. Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees before insolent might. Give me the strength to raise my mind high above daily trifles And give me the strength to surrender my strength to your will with love. Complete the following statements. (a) (b) (c) The word courage in the poem means _________ . lightly to bear my joys and sorrows means __________ . to make my love fruitful in service, the poet wants to make use of his love in the service of _________ . The poet wants to have strength _________ for the poor. Otherwise the poet does not want to kneel before the __________ . (5 marks)

(d) (e) Q4.

Read the following passage carefully: Oliver asks for more The evening arrived; the boys took their places. The master in his cooks uniform, stationed himself at the copper; his proper assistants ranged themselves behind him; the gruel was served out; and a long grace was said over the short commons. The gruel disappeared; the boys whispered to each other, and winked at Oliver; while his next neighbours nudged him. Child as he was, he was desperate with

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hunger, and reckless with misery. He rose from the table; and advancing to the master, basin and spoon in his hand, said, somewhat alarmed at his own temerity. Please, Sir, I want some more. The master was a fat, healthy man; but he turned very pale. He gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds, and then clung for support to the copper. The assistants were paralysed with wonder; the boys with fear. What ! said the master at length, in a faint voice. Please, Sir, replied Oliver, I want some more. The master aimed a blow at Olivers head with the ladle; pinioned him in his arms; and shrieked aloud for the beadle. The Board were sitting in solemn conclave, when Mr. Bumble rushed into the room in great excitement, and addressing the gentleman in the high chair, said, Mr Limbkins, I beg your pardon, sir, Oliver Twist has asked for more ! There was a general start. Horror was depicted on every countenance. For more ! said Mr Limbkins. Compose yourself, Bumble, and answer me distinct. Do I understand that he has asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by the dietary? He did, Sir, replied Bumble. That boy will be hung, said the gentleman in the white waistcoat. I know the boy will be hung. Complete the following statements. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Oliver requested for some more gruel because he was __________ . The master was wearing __________ . The word in the passage which means anxious/worried is __________ . (para1) The members of the Board were filled with __________ . Why did the gentleman in the white waist coat say, I know the boy will be hung; ?

SECTION B (Writing 20 Marks)

Q5. Write a bio-sketch of Edwin-Lutyens on the basis of the following notes given in the box (80 words) : Edwin Lutyens (4 marks)

Edwin Lutyens born in 1871 in England Father Charles Lutyens British Army No schooling early age weakness Page 5 of 11

Taught by his elder brother Fred- childhood good at Mathematics drawing figures huts walls houses buildings Trained in Architecture at age 18 Became an architect par excellence Built houses monuments buildings in England Parliament House in India Died in 1944

Q6.

You are Ravi / Raveena of Class X and you have received a telegram from International Mathematics Olympiad committee informing you that you have been lucky enough to win 10th rank at the International level. You feel excited to write a letter to your friend Simmy / Sunny sharing your happiness with her / him as well as telling her / him how you prepared for this exam. Write this letter in about (120 words)

(8 marks)

Q7.

Taking help from the visual given below, write an article for your school magazine sharing your concerns and suggestions. (Word limit = 150)

(8 marks)

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SECTION C (Grammar 20 Marks)

Q8. Choose the best word from the options given to complete the following passage. (a) ______ Diwali night, children (b) _____ in the government (c) _____ BC Roy Childrens Hospital were exposed to deafening sounds (d) ________ residents of nearby multi- storey buildings burst crackers. The decibel (dB) level of crackers exceeded 90 dB. It was the (e) ________ Diwali in Kolkatas recent memory. The sounds were (f) _______loud that needles for giving saline drip to children (g) _______ displaced, complained Tapan Halder whose son was admitted in the hospital (h) ________ jaundice. (a) (b) (i) (i) (iii) (c) (i) (iii) (d) (i) (iii) (e) (i) (iii) (f) (i) (iii) (g) (i) (iii) (h) (i) (iii) In (ii) On (iii) (ii) (iv) (ii) (iv) (ii) (iv) (ii) (iv) (ii) (iv) (ii) (iv) (ii) (iv) ran being run unless for noisier noise too much got have got with on After admit admission (iv) Before ( x8=4 marks)

being admitted admitted run runs if as noisy noisiest as so gets get for in

Q9.

Look at the notes given below and complete the paragraph that follows by choosing the correct options : facts about ants - amazing - more so - their names - ants brain - processing power - like a computer - some birds - drop ants inside their feathers - reason the ants squirt formic acid - it removes the parasites - crazy ants - habit of running here and there erratically - weaver ants - famous - communication and

(4 marks)

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nest building behaviour. The facts about ants are simply amazing. The ants brain (a) Some birds drop ants inside their feathers because (b) .Crazy ants have the (c) .Weaver ants are well known for their (d) . (a) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (b) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (c) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (d) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) has a processing power like a computer. has a processive power like a computer. having being a processing power like a computer. havent a processing power like a computer. the formic acid squirted by the ants will not remove parasites. the formic acid squirted by the ants removes parasites. the formic acid squirted by the ants helps to change the colour of the parasites. the formic acid squirted by the ants is used by the parasites. habit of running here and there erratically. habit of running here and there happily. habit of sleeping all the time. habit of jumping from the nests. communication and creativity. communication and nest building behaviour. communication and ability to kill parasites. communication and parenting.

Q10. Rearrange the jumbled words and phrases and write the sentences in order to form meaningful sentences. (1) (2) (3) (4) his voice/ Willy/at the / Wolf/ shouted/ top of the pasture /as expected,/and/the villagers/ran towards/left their work laughter/ the panic stricken/he/ villagers/ seeing/burst into/ Willy/ angry with/this/little prank/the villagers/made/

(4 marks)

Q11. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Find the error in the line. Write the error and the correction in the answer sheet

(4 marks)

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against the correct blank number.

Incorrect Wilson Dam is an lovely site for picknicking Built on 1910 on the Pravara river, it is almost 150 meters above sea levels and attracts crowds from in over the country. The cool placid waters of an river run (b) (c) (d) (e) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ (a) _______

Correct ________

________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________

on for miles. The Umbrella Falls are also on (f) the vicinity. Unfortunately, them picturesque(g) falls are enjoyed only during the rain season.(h)

Q12. Read the conversation between a counsellor and Sasha, the mother of Dakshin and Daksha, the twins, and complete the passage which follows : Counsellor Sasha Counsellor Sasha Counsellor Sasha : What do they fight about normally ? : It is anything and everything. : Give me an instance : Well, Dakshin always tries to bully Daksha. : Have you ever told them that Daksha is the older one ? : How does that alter the situation?

(4 marks)

The Counsellor started the conversation with the question (a)____________. The mother replied it was anything and everything. The Counsellor asked her (b)___________ . Sasha said that Dakshin always tried to bully Daksha. The counselor asked (c)__________ the older one. Sasha shot back asking (d)_____________.

SECTION D (Literature 20 Marks)

Q13. (A) Read the extract and answer the following questions by choosing the most (3x2=6marks) Page 9 of 11

appropriate options. Beholding the wooden arch of this building, the old man was filled with the joy that the pilgrim feels when he first sees the goal of his journey. (a) Who is the old man ? (i) (iii) (b) Ali Divan Sahib (ii) (iv) Lakshmi Das librarian

Which was the building that filled him with joy ? (i) (iii) the office building post office (ii) (iv) mosque pilgrimage

(c)

There he expected a letter from __________ (i) (iii) his son his daughter (ii) (iv) the postmasters daughter his wife

OR (Chirpily) Now, Amelia, you mustnt give way. Weve all got to die sometime or other. It might have been worse. 1. Who speaks these words ? (a) Ben (b) Mrs. Slater (c) Mrs. Jodan (d) Victoria The speaker is prompted to utter these words to Amelia so that/because (a) she should not cry. (b) she need not show off. (c) he knew her real nature and wanted to caution her that when they would face such a situation, it would be still worse. (d) He wanted to be lively and humorous in that grim situation. The literary device used in the given lines is : (a) Personification (b) Irony (c) Alliteration (d) Metaphor

2.

3.

B.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : Then she turns to those liars, the candles or the moon. I see her back, and reflect it faithfully (a) Name the poem and the poet Page 10 of 11

(b) (c)

Why are the candles and the moon called liars? How is the mirror different from them?

Q14. Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Depict the instances of humour in the chapter, Mrs. Packletides Tiger. Briefly describe the character of Victoria in, The Dear Departed. Why has the mirror been called a four-cornered god ? How did the frog once again become the unrivalled king of the bog ? How did the post masters attitude towards Ali eventually change ?

(2X4=8 marks)

Q15. Answer the following in about 150 words Mrs.Packletide develops extreme jealousy for Loona Bimberton. She gives vent to her feelings by writing a dairy entry. As Mrs. Packletide, write the diary entry. OR You were extremely impressed to read the poem, Not Marble, Nor the Gilded Monuments. Write a letter to a friend telling her about the poem and your new found interest in poetry. Sign yourself as Amit/Amita of 39, D- Block, Model Town, Delhi.

(6 marks)

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