a basis of understanding of the passage, answer the following questions: sti in the following \€{1) Which of the characteristics are apt about the writer in 2 v ene “| know | have limits and that I've reached them, but I'm going to ignore them and see if or how long I can get by with it.”? - negligent 2. indecisive 3. spontaneous 4. reckless 5. 6. purposeless patient a)2and5 b)3 and6 oft and 4 d)2and3 \p2) The reason why living on the edge has become popular, is because of the ‘aYconstant need for something different. b) population being much younger. c) exhausting effort to make changes. d) strong tendency to stay within our limits. Obs) The phrase “potentially harmful circumstances” refers to circumstances that can (2) certainly be dangerous. poe fairly dangerous. be possibly dangerous. (d) seldom be dangerous 4) Choose the option that correctly states the two meanings of ‘outlook’, as used in the passage. 1. A person’s evaluation of life 2. A person's experiences in life \ A person's point of view towards life 4, A person's regrets in life Grade X / 2022-23 / SSRVMEAI person's general atitude to life a) (1) and (4) b) (2) and (3) )(3) and (5) d) (4) and (5) Cas Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given quotes. 1. It's all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends, 2. To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. 3. Life is lke riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. 4, Balance is not something you find, it's something you create. a) Option (1) (XbyOption (2) ©) Option (3) | Sf Option (4) }) The author explains the importance of discipline and boundaries in our lives using the example of a) road accidents b) traffic rules. stow the highway. ) safe driving, ‘Q7) The author attempts to the readers through this write-up. a) rebuke b) question ©) offer aid to dfotfer advice to Q8) What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the passage? a) Love what you do. b) Love yourself to love others. ©) Be the best version of yourself d¥Be yourself ~o) Which of the following will be the most appropriate title for the passage? a) Much too soon b) Enough is enough ‘oy How much is too much? d) Have enough to do? Grade X / 2022-23 / SSRVM\916) The author uses colloquial words such as “yeah” and “Woo-hoo!”. Which of the following is NOT a colloquial word? a) hooked b) guy c) stuff va: stress a4) Select the option that makes the correct use of in the passage, to fill in the blank space. a) In the long run, the officials followed emergency procedures. “unsustainable”, as used b) Emergency procedures were by the officials. ais reported an set of events during the emergency. Officials admit that the emergency system is in the longer run. \ ati2) What does the author mean when he says, “to get our lives in order”? a) To resume our lives. vyfo organize our lives. c) To rebuild our lives. d) To control our lives. SI i w Grade X / 2022-23 / SSRVMn that recognizes the role of destiny in human affai A cricketers are superstitious because of the nature of pelt le: Only south Asiang ate ,d about it and have unashamedly build ritualised ways of dealing with not embarrasse rt of a cricketer’s life. If you want a game where the d training and ruthless professionalism will pay Predictable 4. This is a cultural regio destiny as a normal pal investment of money, har ; results, and the results will be a pure reflection of skill and talent, you should choose another game. Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions ty choosing the correct option. (A The meaning of the first sentence is : (a) that cricket is seasonal like festivals (b) that during cricket matches carnivals are organized .c) that a cricket match is a cultural event like a festival or a carnival (d) that cricket is not a game but a carnival festival 2. How is cricket becoming a substitute for war? (a) Countries stake their image and self-esteem on the outcome of the game (b) Political interests have invaded the game (©) Cricket teams receive international funding. Verte spectators are filled with patriotic sentiments. tt (cricket) rebels against the productivity principle means that : (a) Cricket does not produce results (b) Cricket is played by rebels (c) The principles of crickets are rebellious and unproductive (4)Training and preparation do not necessarily bring success ‘4. Cricketers are superstitious. This can be understood because they: (2) Believe in the role of destiny (b) Learn to live with unpredictability eas that luck plays a major role in their success (YAll of the above Grade X / 2022-23 / SSRVM4. ‘Baggage’ in paragraph 1 means : (@Etements (b) Cricket bats and balls etc. (c) Luggage (d) Hand bags ‘Corresponding’ in paragraph 2 means : (a) Writing ¢ (by Matching (c) Relating to correspondence L(d) Expected xr According to the passage can we equalise the outer conditions for the two teams? (a) Yes, absolutely (b) Sometimes 7 | A) Never X@yCan't say V6. Which of the following game has turned the gracious acceptance of this into a measure of character? (ay Cricket (b) Baseball (c) Football (d) Hockey \. Cricket is one game which has the : (a) best training (b) organization () preparation a the above ous ind the antonym of the word ‘assisted’ used in paragraph 4. (a) Recognise (b) Destiny (oMfavestment (d) Embarrassed Golf caged 6 Aalf q Hrihdayboi Grade X / 2022-23 / SSRVM8. “We have hundreds of young people in this group and we hope to take up many more issues in the coming months and years,” says Pedireddi. We can only hope for many more such enthusiastic youth organizations that work for nation-building. — V KUMARA SWAMY Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions by choosing the correct option. 1. The social media group called ‘Mane Peddapuram’ was launched for... (a) commercial purposes (b) keeping In contact with friends and relatives Je) creating a platform to discuss social issues (d) gaining popularity 2. The idea behind the concept of ‘rice-for-plastic’ was fayhelping the hungry people (b) collecting plastic to be sold at higher price (c) helping the farmers (d) managing non-biodegradable waste 2 The plastic collected was deposited with the local municipal committee so that they could... (2) send it for recycling (b) sell it to the junk dealer (0) identify people using non-biodegradable material 4) give award to Naresh Pedireddi 4. ‘adrop in the ocean’ means............ fay very large (b) too little (0) in liquid state (4) quite important 5. Inthe slogan ‘Avoid Plastic, Avoid Hunger’, how could the hunger be avoided? __ (a) by keeping busy in social services (b) by selling the non-biodegradable waste } by distribution of rice (d) all the above Grade X / 2022-23 / SSRVM 9rice and other materials were distributed during the drive. (para 2). Which of the following sentences uses the word ‘drive’ similar in meaning to the one given in the above sentence? (a) Mr, Gupta’s son dives his car very sensibly. (6) Too much cruelty to the workers can drive them to go ona strike. (0) The supermarket is only a five minutes’ drive away. (d) Our school launched a drive to collect funds for the orphan children. 7. Which of the following is the best suitable title for this passage? (a) Rice for Plastic (b) Mana Peddapuram 46 Important Civic Issues (d) Avoid Hunger 8. Arrange the following events in chronological order : |. the plastic is deposited at the municipality for recycling. II, 400 kg of plastic is collected. Ill. social media group called ‘Mana Peddapuram’ is launched. IV. equal amount of rice and other material is distributed. V. people from other areas also get inspired. gayi, UW, 1, V, IV (b) WH, 14/1, (ec) IV, 11,1,111, V (d) V, HI, I, IV, tl 9, Which of the following cannot be called a donation 2: @) (a) 10.Which of the following is the opposite of ‘generous’? (a) cunning (b) wicked / MY (c) cruel x“ or Ves ¢ a 7 \0 Grade X / 2022-23 / SSRVM 10 10