THE SCHOLARS SCIENCE COLLEGE

English (HSSC – I)

Class: 1st Year Section: -------------- Exam: Test 02 Marks: 30

Roll No: Student Name: Time: 1: hour

Section – A (Marks-04)
Q.1 Choose the correct option i.e. A/B/C/D. All parts carry equal marks. (04)

1. The caterpillar became a butterfly. The verb in the sentence is,

A) Transitive C) Intransitive
B) Linking D) Modal
2. Do you know whose bags these are? The underlined word is,
A) Demonstrative adjective C) Descriptive adjective
B) Interrogative adjective D) Possessive adjective
3. Death lays its icy hands on kings. Which figure of speech is used in the given sentence?
A) Personification C) Simile
B) Metaphor D) Hyperbole
4. I was dying of laughter. Which figure of speech is used in this sentence?
A) Euphemism C) Hyperbole
B) Alliteration D) Personification
Section- B (Marks -14)
Q.2 Write the summary of the given passage and suggest a suitable title to it. (7+1=8)
Who are these men who defile the grassy borders of our roads and lanes, who pollute our ponds, who spoil the
purity of our ocean beaches with the empty vessels of their thirst? Who are the men who make these vessels in
millions and then say, “Drink- and discard.” What society is this that can afford to cast away a million tons of metal
and to make of wild and fruitful land a garbage heap? What manner of men and women need thirty feet of steel and
two hundred horsepower to take them singly to their small destinations? Who demand that what they eat is wrapped so
that forests are cut down to make the paper that is thrown away, and what they smoke and chew is sealed so that the
sealers can be tossed in gutters and caught in twigs and grass? What kind of men can afford to make the streets of their
towns and cities hideous with neon at night and their roadways hideous with signs by day, wasting beauty, who leave
the carcasses of cars to rot in heaps, who spoil their trash into ravines and make smoking mountains of refuse for the
town’s rats. What manner of men choke off the life in rivers, streams and lakes with the waste of their produce,
making poison of water? Who is as rich as that? Slowly the wasters and despoilers are impoverishing our land, our
nature, and our beauty so that there will not be one beach, one hill, one land, one meadow, one forest free from the
debris of man and the stigma of his improvidence.
Notes: Points to be included in Summary:
i) Insensible approach of man towards the earth.
ii) A few instances from the passage to prove this insensibility.
iii) Grim future of the earth owing to this carelessness.
Q.3 Read the given poetic extract carefully and answer the questions appended to it. (2+2+2=6)
Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments, Lobe is not love
Which alters when it alterations finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O, no it is an ever-fixed mark,
That looks on tempests and is never shaken.
QUESTIONS:
i) What is the dominant theme of the given stanza?
Its primary theme is the constancy of love: the speaker argues that true love does not change even if
lovers alter over time. Shakespeare also brings elements of time into the stanza. He emphasizes that
time knows no boundaries, and even if the people in the relationship change, the love doesn’t.
ii) What does the poet mean when he says, “it is an ever fixed mark”?

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 The poet meant to say that true love does not change over period of time. It is not subject to change.
It always remains permanent and leaves irremovable marks on the hearts of true lovers.
iii) Write two words that rhyme with, “Mark.”
Shark, Dark
Section- C (Marks- 12)
Q.4 Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the cell phone addiction in the country. 8

Examination Hall
City ABC.

January 8, 2024

The Editor
The News

Subject: Cell Phone Addiction

Sir,
Your newspaper enjoys a vast readership. Through the esteemed columns of your prestigious newspaper, I
would like to bring attention of concerned stakeholders on an ever increasing and nerve wrecking nuisance of our
society. Cell phone addiction has become prevalent among people of all ages, including ourselves, and I wanted to
discuss its negative impacts on our physical and mental health, as well as its interference with our social interactions
and personal relationships. As we know, mobile phones have become an integral part of our daily lives. We use them
for communication, entertainment, and even work. However, the constant use of mobile phones has led to a
concerning trend of excessive usage. It is not uncommon to see people glued to their phones for hours, even in social
settings. Unfortunately, this behavior can have severe consequences on our overall well-being. Excessive mobile
phone use has been linked to various physical and mental health problems. The prolonged use of mobile phones can
cause eye strain, neck problems, and even addiction. The constant exposure to blue light emitted by mobile phones can
also disrupt our sleep patterns, leading to fatigue and other health issues. Furthermore, the constant notifications and
alerts can lead to anxiety and stress.
In conclusion, the excessive use of mobile phones is a concerning issue that affects us all. While mobile
phones have undoubtedly made our lives easier and more convenient, it is essential to recognize the negative impacts
of excessive usage. By being mindful of our mobile phone usage and setting boundaries, we can improve our overall
well-being and strengthen our personal relationships. I hope this letter has provided you with some insight into this
issue, and I look forward to discussing it further with you.

Sincerely
XYZ.

Q.5 Punctuate the given para or line/s. 4

a library plays a vital role in the cognitive growth of students sir Richard steel says reading is to the mind
what exercise is to the body

A library plays a vital role in the cognitive growth of students. Sir Richard Steel says, “Reading is to the
mind what exercise is to the body.”

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