REVISION PROGRAMME ENGLISH (CBSE) CLASS - X TOPPERS’ MATERIAL KEY 2023-24L ii. iii, iv. viii, IL. ii. iii, iv. vi. vii. viii, In. xX CL. LISH ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL DISCURSIVE PASSAG: SECTION - A READING SKILLS. Read the following text. TRUE, because it’s a factual statement based on the survey. fact, objective detail. large molecule polymers Discarded plastic bags, straws, foam, beverage cups and bottles generally cause pollution in the sea (a) pristine (b) durable Plastic’s durability comes in part from the fact that unlike paper and wood, it does not biodegrade or break down naturally. Instead, it just fragments or breaks into tiny pieces over time. These tiny pieces, known as micro plastic, can potentially stick around for hundreds or perhaps thousands of years. And thus may cause a huge damage to the ecosystem. /relevant answer. There are different types of plastic, but one thing they all have in common is that they are made of polymers- large molecules made up of repeating units. Their chemical structure gives them a lot of advantages: they are cheap and easy to manufacture, lightweight, water resistant, durable and can be moulded into nearly every shape. / relevant answer. (b) and (e) Read the following text. sadftragic The titanic is at the risk of being lost forever because of curious voyagers and treasure hunters. He is, also concered about the Titanic and its ancient history. Since, tis a common heritage of all of us, we should preserve human history in the ocean without taking away anything from it/relevant answer. C. Save the Titanic Bob Ballard called the Titanic a museum in human history because it was a common heritage of all of usand if we really wanted to take steps to preserve human history in the ocean. Moreover there was no human to guard it/Relevant answer. itis an irony personified in history. (b) and (e) The main gifts of advanced technology in the 90s are double diving capabilities in the Atlantic Ocean, C. Only (ivy Read the following text, B. What were the primary societal changes brought about by the rise of bi [The option aligns with the main idea of the passage. The passage primarily discusses the societal changes brought about by the rise of bicycles, such as enhanced mobility, greater freedom for women, and a shift in fashion for more functional clothing tailored for cycling, ‘SRI CHAITANii, iii, iv. vi. vii. viii, Iv. ii. iv. ASH] X_CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERL C.™.. just because we can monitor so much information does not mean itis useful.” (paragraph 5) [In this option, the author expresses uncertainty about the usefulness of the vast amount of data that can be monitored through new technologies. The phrase “does not mean it is useful” shows the author's hesitation and doubt regarding the practical benefits of collecting such extensive data.] it transitioned from primarily using steel cycles to safety bicycles and saw technological advancements, like wearables in sports science. B. accurate [In paragraph 5, the author discusses a device that was deemed ‘invalid’ for measuring core temperature. Here, ‘invalid’ means the device is not accurate in providing the intended measurement. Therefore, the antonym for ‘invalid’ would be ‘accurate’, which means to correctly provide information. } they facilitated women’s freedom to commute freely and easily between places and participate in recreational activities like bicycle racing. The tool would offer customized training recommendations and plans, integrated GPS for improved navigation, analysis and feedback capabilities, and social features for connecting with fellow cyclists. This comprehensive approach would enhance cyclists’ performance by providing tailored training opportunities and fostering a supportive community. /relevant answer D. (2) is the cause of (1) (2) indicates that the popularity of cycling provided cyclists with enhanced political influence, which they used to advocate for better infrastructure. With this influence, they were able to improve the accuracy of maps. Therefore, (2) is the cause of (1).] The invention of the safety bicycle in the late nineteenth century transformed the world of cycling. While early versions of bicycles had been used in Europe since the seventeenth century, it was the safety bicycle with its lightweight hollow steel frame and equal-sized wheels that revolutionized the cycling experience. Read the following text. C. Only I, IV, and V The descriptions in I, IV, and V exemplify the given statement as they show Gods as flawed and behaving like a human being might. ] D. ‘How dare he play better than me? I am supposed to be the best in the world.” [The passage mentions that Apollo felt jealous and insecure after hearing Marsyas play. Therefore, he is likely to say something that shows how offended he is about not being the best musician in the world.] C. to highlight the point that the Greek Gods are more human-like in nature [The author coneludes paragraph 1 by making the point that the Greek Gods were ‘flawed’ and would not act like ‘Gods’ sometimes, or that they would behave like a human being would. This option best captures why the author begins the passage with Apollo’s story.] “Itis ironic as he is the god of “healing” and he brought about destruction; “The god of healing acted on an impulse that shows that he himself needed healing; |ATTANY: HOOL TECHNO RRICULUM[X CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERIAL} ENGLISH The behaviour of the god is unexpected as he is supposed to show behaviours that would “heal” mortals. / relevant answer ve “It means to be immune. “It means to be protected against harm or damage. It means to be safe. It means to be indestructible. It means to not be vulnerable. Accept any one answer, or any other variations of the given responses. / relevant answer vi. “they are more beautiful and grand they are stronger and taller they have magical blood, Ichor they are more intelligent they are immortal they can transport themselves anywhere with a thought can be invisible at will or take any form they desire wear robes of finer texture have temples erected to them, have creatures sacrificed in their name they were given rich gifts Accept any two points. / relevant answer vii, “vengeful/revengeful “ egotistical/egoistic “conceited Accept any other relevant inference. viii, B. a pandemic that has been caused by a contagious virus [Ichor, as described in the passage, never \ses disease. Therefore, someone born of Ichor and having it flow through their veins would also not contract any disease. A pandemic caused by a contagious virus would, therefore, be a situation that such ‘creature would be able to survive successfully.] V. Read the following text, B. an extreme or irrational fear or phobia of heights ii, The tone of the writer is factual and informative, Here the writer is giving an idea about vertigo and the triggering agents of the same. According to him people do get this kind of health related disorders due to many reasons, Hence it reflects the thorough understanding of the concept of the author. / relevant answer ‘SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMASH] for hiking or climbing in mountainous terrain iv. (a)and(e) v. _ Acrophobia vi. Actophobia is an extreme or irrational fear or phobia of heights, especially when one is not particularly high up. It belongs to a category of specific phobias, called space and motion discomfort, that share similar causes and options for treatment. Cognitive factors may also contribute to the development of acrophobia, More studies have suggested a possible explanation for acrophobia is that it emerges through accumulation of non-traumatic experiences of falling that are not memorable but can influence behaviours in the future. / relevant answer vii, A. vertigo vii, Fact VI. Read the following text, i, A Inrecognition of the outstanding contribution in the film industry. ii, The tone of the writer is informative and interesting too. AS it gives every detail about the introduction, nature and the purpose of giving the award. Itenables the reader to know about the origin and advancement of our film industry and gives us an amazing experience. The father of Indian Cinema and his outstanding contribution to the Indian films. /relevant answer iii, Lata Mangeshkar( 1989) and Asha Bhonsle(2000). iv. (a)and(c) v. Devika Rani and Waheeda Rehman. vi. This is one of the most prestigious awards given in our country, to the people who are in film industry, for their outstanding growth and contribution. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in the field of cinema. Itis presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The award comprises a Swama Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of 1,000,000 (US$13,000), relevant answer vii. A. Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Vili, Suggestion VII. Read the following text. i. B.Music isan art ii, Thetone of the writers informative. It signifies the importance of music in our lives. Itplays.a vital role in social activities as well as religious rituals. Music is part and parcel of life. Music is the essential element in ceremonies, celebrations and cultural activities / relevant answer iii, Modal jazz iv. (a)and(e) music industry vi. One of the basic features of music is human voice. Of course instruments too are included but they are [SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMIX CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERIAL] ISH enthusiastically played by the humans. It is an art to compose and improvise music and itis an acquired skill. Even the smart phones choose a melodious ring tone. It is clear that music and technology are inseparable, With the very music played, we can understand what kind of an event itis. Music is part of society, culture and life /Relevant answer. vii. A. Where words fail, music speaks. viii, Historical evidence VIII. Read the following text. i C.Telangana The tone - inform: ive / explanatory / educative Rationale - The writer seems to be expressing that he has the climate of Western Ghats and Equator. The ‘writer also expresses his views on the distance that takes place between the Western Ghats and Equator. {relevant answer ii, 15°C. iv. aandd v. _ ofthe freezing temperatures during the winter months. /relevant answer vi. The dense forests also contribute to the precipitation of the area by acting asa substrate for condensation of moist rising orographic winds from the sea, and releasing much of the moisture back into the air via transpiration, allowing it to later condense and fall again as rain. / relevant answer vii. C. Coldest viii, asimple sentence IX. Read the following text. D. Musi ii, The tone - Explanatory / Informative Rationale - The writer seems to be expressing that most of the northem part of the plateau is drained by the Godavari River and its tributaries, including the Indravati River, starting from the Western Ghats and flowing east towards the Bay of Bengal. He also expresses that, Most ofthe central plateau is drained by the Tungabhadra River, Krishna River and its tributaries, including the Bhima River, which also run east. The southernmost part of the plateau is drained by the Kaveri River. / relevant answer iii, the Souther gateway of the Decean plateau. iv. bande v. before flowing into the Stanley Reservoir vi. Bhil and Gond people live in the hills along the northern and northeastern edges of the plateau and speak various languages that belong to both the Indo-Aryan and Dravidian families of languages. Speakers of the Dravidian languages Telugu and Kannada, the predominant languages of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka respectively, occupy those states’ portions of the plateau. / relevant answer vii. D. Both A and B Vili, a simple sentence ‘SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMISH] Read the following text. D. all the above The tone - informative Rationale - The writer seems to be expressing that the Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae. The writer suggests, under natural conditions, the cotton bolls will increase the dispersal of the seeds. /relevant answer harvesting the preceding autumn, iv. bande v. isthe largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world. vi. Most cotton in the United States, Europe and Australia is harvested mechanically, either by a cotton picker or by a machine that removes the cotton from the boll without damaging the cotton plant, or by a cotton stripper, which strips the entire boll off the plant, Cotton strippers are used in regions where it is too windy to grow picker varieties of cotton. /relevant answer vii. C. Tropies Vili, a simple sentence CASE BASED FACTUAL PASSAGH I. _ Read the following text. i. toreach $375 billions by 2026. ii, fact, objective detail iii, tis clearly given in paragraph 2 of the passage that according to the World Economic Forum, around 1.2billion children are out of classroom as schools are shut down due to COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, Electronic Learning Management Systems such are helping classes to connect distantly, communicate efficiently and stay organized /Relevant answer. iv. On the above survey results, the following new technologies will drive the market growth: Cloud computing, Al coupled with increasing internet penetration/Relevant answer. A virtual classroom is a digital environment that enables live interaction between a tutor and a learner./ relevant answer vi. C.Only (iv) vii, E-learning helps classes to connect distantly, communicate efficiently and stay organized. Its a digital environment that enables live interaction between a tutor and a taught. Its synchronous and collaborative virtual classes allow active participation of students, reacting an environment similar to a physical classroom. / Relevant answer. viii, C.A rise in the number of internet users has increased the market share of physical classroom. [SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMX_CL: IL. Read the following text, i. the consumption of nutritious food in students. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL LISH ii, fact, objective detail (since this is based on the survey) iii, Changing food preferences has changed the structure of the Indian diet. The influence of Western culture and the rapid increase of multinational fast- food companies have replaced traditional home-cooked meals with ready-to-eat, processed foods thus increasing the risk of chronic diseases in urban Indians. / Relevant answer. iv. the development of effective nutrition promotion and disease prevention measures. v. Both the genders consume legumes and fried snacks with interest, It also means that legumes and fried snacks are quite popular among students. vi. D. Only (v) vii. Healthy school canteen policies should be equipped with improved availability, accessibility, variety and affordability of healthy food choices. It means first of all, the canteens must be made available. And all should have access to it and the prices must be affordable. / relevant answer. viii, D. Need of Nutritious Food Consumption TIL. Read the following text. i, traditional single-screen movie theaters ii, fact, objective detail iii, _ Multiplexes and megaplexes have two major advantages over traditional single-screen movie theaters as they can share common infrastructure and staff across multiple auditoriums and variations in auditorium size enable them to better match capacity to demand /Relevant answer. iv. FALSE v. There are multiple people involved in evolving the multiplex./Any relevant answer. vi. B. Only (ii) vii. The dividing line between a multiplex and a megaplex is not well-defined. Some say that 16 screens and stadium seating make a megaplex, while others say that at least 24 screens are required, Megaplex theaters may have stadium seating or normal seating, and may have other amenities often not found at smaller movie theaters; multiplex theatres often feature regular seating /Relevant answer. viii, C. The first dual-auditorium movie theater was opened in Detroit, Michigan in 1915. IV. Read the following text, i. They have a distinguished status in both mythology and geography of India. ii, fact and objective detail iii, relevant answer As we know, the southern part of the Central Highlands comprises the Malwa plateau, the Vindhya scraplands, the Vindhya range, and the Narmada Valley. The Vindhya range "is really an escarpment which varies in character and height, depending on the structure and lithology of the underlying rocks. ‘SRI CHAITANISH] iv. ‘The Mahabharata mentions that the Nishadas and other Mleccha tribes reside in the forests of the Vindhyas. v. This western end is near the state borders of Rajasthan and Madhya Prades Kathiawar peninsula, vi. D. Both B andC vii. Relevant Answer at the eastern side of the A southern chain of Vindhyas runs between the upper reaches of the Son and Narmada rivers to meet the Satpura Range in the Maikal Hills near Amarkantak. A northern chain of the Vindhyas continues eastwards as Bhander Plateau and Kaimur Range, which runs north of the Son River. viii, A. The Panna range. V. Read the following text. i. seafloor spreading and continental drift, which rearranges the land and ocean, ii, fact and objective detail iii, Relevant Answer The water is usually present in gaseous, liquid and frozen forms as soil moisture, groundwater and permafrost in the Earth's crust; oceans and seas, lakes, rivers and streams, wetlands, glaciers, ice and snow cover on Earth's surface; vapour, droplets and crystals in the air; and part of living plants, animals, and unicellular organisms of the biosphere. iv. Saltwater accounts for 97.5% of this amount, whereas fresh water accounts for only 2.5% v. Only 0.3% of the fresh water on Earth is easily accessible in lakes, reservoirs and river systems. vi. A. water vii, Relevant Answer Evaporation is mostly taken from the oceans and is returned to the earth as snow or rain, Evaporation can be the primary action in the process of water cycle and it acts as the part and parcel of water cycle, viii, A. Transpiration VI. Read the following text, i. they are the only states to have less than 1,000 people infected with novel coronavirus. ii, fact and objective detail iii, Relevant Answer The average incubation period of COVID between one month to the other was 6.57 days. Even though the incubation period is shorter, COVID-19 still has a longer incubation period than other respiratory infections. The Covid-19 growth was so large that the number of people got affected to it was increasing largely. iv. Lakshadweep, of course, was the only region in India which was entirely free of the epidemic. v. The Government of India and other state government, had to close the lockdown for somedays to allow the people to move back their homes, if stucked. [SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMISH D. Goa and Puducherry advantageous as it is utilized as vectors or carriers, transporting the material needed to treat a disease to various target cells. Virus is infectious organisms that cause a wide range of diseases in humans. / relevant answer vili, A. 1,300 VII. Read the following text. i, incookies ii, fact and objective detail iii, Cookies are most commonly baked until crisp or else for just long enough to ensure soft interior. Other types of cookies are not baked at all, such as varieties of peanut butter cookies that use solidified chocolate rather than set eggs and wheat gluten as a binder. Cookies are produced in a wide variety of styles, using an array of ingredients including sugars, spices, chocolate, butter, peanut butter, nuts, or dried fruits. iv. Persia 7th century AD, snack, dessert v. since oils saturate the cavities created during baking by bubbles of escaping gases. vi. A. the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal. vii. Cookies are crisps, whereas cakes are soft food. One of the essential ingredients in manufacturing cakes is water, on the other hand oil is the essential ingredient in the manufacturing of cookies. The binding agent in cookies is solidified chocolate, on the contrary set eggs, wheat gluten are the binding agents of cakes. viii, C. To know, is to know that you know nothing, VIII. Read the following text. Iccip fact and an objective detail iii, A SIM card (full form: Subscriber Identity Module or Subscriber Identification Module) isan integrated (IC) intended to securely store an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) number and its related key, which are used to identify and authenticate subscribers on mobile telephony devices (such as mobile phones and laptops). / relevant answer iv. SIM cards are used in satellite phones, smart watches, computers, or cameras. v. The services ensure secured and accurate functionality. vi, A.aroughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place. vii. The features of SIM are unique serial number, integrated circuit card identification (ICID), interna- tional mobile subscriber identity (MSI) number, security authentication and ciphering information, tem- porary information related to the local network, a list of the services the user has access to, and four passwords: a personal identification number (PIN) for ordinary use, and a personal unblocking key (PUK) for PIN unlocking as well as a second pair (called PIN2 and PUK2 respectively). ‘relevant answer viii, A. Technology is best when it brings people together. 10 SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUM}Ix, ii. iii, iv. viii, ASH] Read the following text, Dermis. fact and objective detail The different types of wool mentioned in the chart is as follows. Fine, which is very dense and uniform, Near, which is strong, Down rights, lower inquality Choice, less strong. The other types are Abb, Seconds, Top-not, Broken, Cowtail and Britch. / relevant answer Follicles can be classed as either primary or secondary follicles. Wool has a high specitic thermal resistance, so it impedes heat transfer in general. A. the woolly covering of a sheep or goat. Woo!’s crimp refers to the strong natural wave present in each wool fiber as it is presented on the animal. Wool’s crimp, and to a lesser degree scale, make it easier to spin the fleece by helping the individual fibres attach to each other, so they stay together, Because of the crimp, wool fabrics have greater bulk than other textiles, and they hold air, which causes the fabric to retain heat. / relevant answer Which of the following is the main take away from the study mentioned in the pa ge? A. the knowledge about wool and its uses. B. the scienticresearch about wool. C. about desert people, Bedouins and Tauregs D. about the skin texture of different sheep. A. the knowledge about wool and its uses. iIX CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERIAL] ENGLISH GRAMMAR] PRACTICE SHEET - 1 QNO.i centred toapply bringing broken ye have been increasing making esteemed have caused i request 10. toattend QNO. error correction 1. mustn't needn't 2. has had 3. may ought to / must /should 4 Ive rd 5. Has Had 6. mayn’t mustn’Ushouldn’t 7. will would 8. Do May 9. Haven't Hadn't 10. may ought to/must/should QNO. iti 1. Johraasked Saira whether/if Zara would also be felicitated that day. 2. Salma asked Sultana whether/if they could expect their Honourable President on that occasion. Diya asked Veena iffwhether New Zealand would be a new champion then. Benazir affectionately asked Memona whether/if she had recited all the dialogues the previous night. 12 ‘SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMi 3. vs i 10. een ane ene 10. ISH] Lyra asked Sumasvi if/whether the US First Lady would be the chief guest on that event. Tuleen asked Ghazal whether/f their mother’s wish of serving the people had been fulfilled finally. Sana asked Saba whether/if she had decided to create maximum Hispanies in Jordan, Shera asked Reshma iffwhether he would try for the post of MD then. Jahan affectionately asked Aara if/whether she could define the meaning of spa. OR Jahan affectionately asked Aara to define the meaning of spa. Apeksha asked Utpreksha if/whether their nephew would bag the Oscars that time. QNO. iv. C. why she had chosen that programme D. she was attending the seminar the next day C. why his brother had not joined them the previous C. why she had selected that boy for the D. she had finally made her decision to participate in the B. about her mother’s consent to her tour to D. about their visa B. on her being selected for B. that her systematic routine had finally yielded those D. that they both had finally made QNOv. the here this our that that that the than and 13)IX CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERIAL] QNo vi error correction 1. targeted targets 2. are is 3. may should 4. catches caught 5. PASS PASSES 6. scimillate scintillating 7. increases increase 8. pose poses 9. sees see 10. counting counts Qo. vi Option No, Error 1. c. on 2. Dz with 3. Dz beyond 4. B. inside 5. c. then 6. c. than 7. Dz with 8. B. this 9. D. off 10. Dz off Quo. vii 1. C.was making 2. D.writing 3. B. wascelebrated 4, A. decided A. chuckled 6. C.was lathering 7. A.were marching 8. D. watched 9. C.rebelled 10. B. speak Correction under In below in than wo In that for of ENGLISH ‘SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMENGLISH] we 6. 7. 8. 9. 5. eens 10. QNo ix he could then play for the nation in a true sense. thanked him very much he was already on the tablets they were practicing only French then she would start painting soon, hhe was to some extent she had gone to that he deserved it. his movie would be a blockbuster in affirmative and said he did have. Q.Nox D. have been announced D. has won D. have been chosen D. will be collected A. read A. announced C. has announced C. goes B. has lost C. has fetched QNo xi C. are served A. look C. babbling D. fell B. beheading C. flew Ahad D. warbles C.to play B. called [SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMIX CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERIAL] ENGLISH we eens 5 vi. vii. viii, ix. ii. iii, iv. vi. vii. viii. ix. Q.NO xii error must be use to have will will must may have must needsn’t QNO.i bearing unfortunate receiving bought taken your rescuing students introduced published QNO. ii some some little had can shall can can would can 16 correction is used to/could/would had should should can might had can / must be - are needn't PRACTICESHEET - 2 many all any have shall may would will can will ‘SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMii. iii, iv. vi. vii. viii, ix. ii. iii, iv. vi. vii. viii, ix. ii. iii, iv. vi. vii. viii, ASH] QNO. iii Sujan asked Yuvan iffwhether the question paper was easy. Niranjan asked Archa iff whether her packing was over. Komal asked Prasanth if/whether his preparation was promising. Ayyan asked Suhas whetherfif they could stop using plastic. Likhith asked Amogha if/whether she was visiting her granny. Suraj asked Rahul iff whether that rain would continue the next day. Karthik Rashmi asked Parveen iff whether she had purchased the latest Sharara, ced Yash iff whether the Pragyan Rover had fallen asleep. Subbulakshmi asked Pattammal if/ whether the invitation was received for Annual Tyagaraja concert. Shresta asked Swathi iff whether she had gone for the driving test. Q.NO. iv ‘A why she had chosen science group A. they had worked on the prestigious Chandrayan Project C. what his promises for the youth were. B. what makes it happy in life C. where she was planning to organize fun A. where she was going during vacation A. where the project recommendations were B. why the fees was so high A. why itis so huge in size B. why he was so interested in accurate diction Q.NO.¥ what any as thereby these their other their whole everyone |ATTANY: 17]IX CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERIAL] ENGLISH ii. iii, iv. vi. viii, ix. iii, iv. vi. vii. viii, ix. ii. iii, QNO. vi error greater occurring influenced heating contains concerning more is causes harvesting QNO. vii Option No, c weoereaannaos QNO. A.is carried C. was celebrated B. have caused 18 correction greatly occured influence heated contain concerned much was caused harvest Error across for between of, among to on from for in addition to Correetion along of among in between for over with from inorder to ‘SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMENGLISH] iv. v. vi. vii. viii, ix. iii, iv. vi. vii. viii, ix. ii. iv. vi. vii. viii, B. will work B. have done A. will fulfil A. has been A. to grow C. have been used A. taking NO. ix he would buy the ticket next time. replied that he too would join affirmatively/positively and added it was far better than the previous day that it had been indeed a great experience for all of them that they could not judge a book by its cover replied that she always followed that that service to mankind is service to god that it is not easy to cheat always that imagination gives us comfort but reality takes away our joy that it happened sometimes NO. x A. have been B. is going C. has proved B. to announce B. have shown A. follow A. fetching Ais [SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUM 19IX CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERIAL] ENGLISH ix. B. have won x. Aare announcing Q.NO. xi i. B.leaves ii, A.played B. was flashed iv. B. I behold v. A. saw vi, A-have relish vii. B.is cropping vili, A. wandered ix. A. find x. Cyhave given Q.NO. xii error correction i will may ii, would might iii, need to dare to iv. will can v. could can vi won't can’t will should viii, ought not to can’t ix. should not cannot / will not x. should will 20 ‘SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUMENGLISH] |PRACTICESHEET - 3 Q.NO.i i invited ii, required iii, reinforces iv. mandates v. authenticates vi. able vii. visiting viii, mentions ix. received X. suggesting QNO.ii error correction ought to can shall may iii, should shall iv. used to may v. may used to / would vi. shall might vii. might ought to viii, May Could ix. could shall x. might will QNOii 1. Abbas asked Balu if/whether there were any offers for the passengers whi booking the tickets. 2. Dolly asked Rabi if/whether that movie released that day was worth watchable. 3. Rose asked Viktor if whether the cargo pants had been too expensive 4, Ganesh asked Rakesh iffwhether it was a right move to start a party before the commencing of the general elections. Francis asked Oster if/whether the complaint had been given to the local police department about the illegal occupancy. [SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUM 216. 10. vs een SD 10. Ce Nays 22 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL LISH Gadshill asked Vintner if whether they could arrange money for they would have to travel to Australia forthe employment. Thomas Perey asked Earl of Worcester iff whether they were experiencing the winter season. Archibald asked Earl of Douglas if/ whether they needed a laptop for the general meeting they had scheduled with their managing director. Sir Richard Vernon asked 8th Baron of Shipbrook if/whether he observed that the day ended very soon as the sun set early in the winter season, Lady Perey asked Lady Kate if /whether the students had performed well in the test they had taken. QNo.iv B. why he had left the ball A. how he had managed to cover B. how much she availed B. where he thought was the right place B. when he would come back ‘A. when he had checked B. how the rap song would reach C. how many guests she was expecting C. which fault he had found A. what the Thar is famous for. QNo.v That all largely that now entire then that who all ‘SRI CHAITANENGLISH] QNo.vi error i willhave argued ii, were given iii, is iv. includes v. has declined vi. separating vii determined viii. applying ix. resides x. had hosted QNo.vii Option No. lL B urwewuruy een as 10. A QwNowviii B. describe A. created D. indented B. flows D. hosting A. was laid 5. B. saw B. iscalled Bare controlled eens 10. B. are determined correction have argued given are including have declined separated determining applied reside has hosted Error about for at with alongside for of to from for Correction over on of on between around with of of because of [SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUM 23Ror een aye vee errs ae eens 10. 24 xX CL. TOPPERS’ MATERIA QNo.ix that it was indeed a good encounter and he too had loved it so much. he would visit Australia after 6 winters. he could see his missed call. it was a blessing for him to be there at the occasion. he always stayed indoors when it rained. he had to be at home, friendship made a relationship strong. he had spent a lot to buy that. he always had sweat his blood to save his family from any incoming danger. they got the permission to do that. Q.No.x A.allocating A. yields B. starting A. has raked A. has raked B. has taken up B. has brought C. declared A. increasing B. carrying QNo.xi C. takes B. watches B. handed A. grew D. Thrills B. are considering D. check A. Feel B. invent Curises ‘SRI CHAITAN LISHENGLISH] 6. 7. 8. 9. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, QNo.xii could- can may- should had to -can must be- will be will - may might -can will- would could- will had to - ought to / must / should can - must / should SECTION C: LITERATURE PRACTICE SHEET - 1 1. A Letter to God A. Lencho had another surprise. In this instance, the word, ‘ideas’ stands for his agony and anguish against the postal officials who he suspected to be crooks. Thus, it was a sort of complaint letter to God by Lencho. /relevant answer, (b) A theist is a person who believes in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe. post office 2. Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom C. The oppressed are the bles: cd people. Mandela says that a man who takes someone else’s freedom is a prisoner of hatred. He is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness. No one is free if he takes away someone else’s freedom. So, he said that the oppressed and the oppressor alike are robbed of their humanity./relevant answer (c) An autobiography is an account of a person’ life written by that person, Preconception/preoccupied thought or impression about someone or something/relevant similar word or phrase 3A. Two Stories of Flying: His First Flight B. Courage Is Success. he was not given food for the last 24 hours so that he could fly to reach his mother for the same./ relevant answer. (c)A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson [SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUM 25iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, 26 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL ENGLISH It was only the mother seagull that was observing the baby seagull from a top of the hump of a plateau. She was cleaning and pecking at a piece of fish with her beak and scrapped her break every time into nearby rock to give it more intensity to tear atthe fish, A motherly love and attitude indeed! / relevant answer, 3B. Two Stories of Flying: The Black Aeroplane TRUE After landing, the narrator was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota near the control tower as he had a horrific and scary experience flying that plane, He was happy that he had landed the plane safely. Moreover, he wanted to know where he was and who the other pilot was /relevant answer (b) A plot twist is a literary technique that introduces a radical change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot in a work of fiction. a woman in the control centre 4, From the Diary of Anne Frank The expression ‘had a good laugh’ in the context of Mr. Keesing means that he realized how funny it was and was amused./relevant answer. C. She had inherited the trait from her mother, so couldn't stop being talkative. strict and innovative/relevant answer, After being punished for the third time by Mr Keesing, Anne was happy as she had to write three essays on the same topic. At the same time, she was worried as she had run out of original ideas for the essay./ relevant answer. 5A. Glimpses of India: A Baker from Goa they had proved the test of time and were working well/relevant answer. C. nostalgic and hopeful recollecting/reflecting/tripping down memory lane/relevant answer The baker came with ‘a thud and a jingle’ as the jingling thud of the baker's bamboo would wake the children from their sleep. They would run to meet and greet him to get bread bangles or sometimes sweet bread of special make, He wanted to make people aware that he had come around to sell his goodies./ relevant answer. 5B. Glimpses of India: Coorg (b) An essay is a genre that describes an object, a person, « place, an experience, an emotion, a situation, etc The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments in the Indian Army. The Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery has been recognized by awarding the Coorg Regiment of the Army with the most number of gallantry awards and medals. Besides, the Coorgies are the only Indian citizens allowed to carry firearms without a license /relevant answer. famous for their hospitality. FALSE because it ial right granted to only a parti SRI CHAITAN lar person ora groupii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iv. ISH] X_CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERI 5C. Glimpses of India: Tea from Assam C. Dr. Smith always served tea as refreshment when he has guests, as they all enjoyed this beverage. The cited statement tells us that the tea keeps sleep away and allows the possibility of inducing hours of sleeplessness and increased night-time awakenings. Rajvir had expressed his knowledge of the background origin of Tea in this way. OR The caffeine in tea can make it more difficult to fall asleep. Consuming tea before bedtime may also cause sleep interruptions at night, leaving one feeling tired in the morning. Any relevant a swer Indian legend on tea and how it travelled from China to Europe//relevant answer, Pranjol ‘scoffed’ as he was amused and tickled at what Rajvir shared. /relevant answer. 6. Mijbil the Otter C.hip hop Body-belts are used for restraining while doing certain activities, in order to prevent hurt. They can cut down on our pet’s tendency to pull as we walk. Because they cover more of our pet’s surface area than small collar does, the pressure is spread out more, giving us more control as we walk. This can ultimately make the walk easier on both of us/relevant answer CC. Meenakshi was reserved for some time after grandma's demise. Alliteration as there is a repeated sound of “w’ in the beginning of the neighbouring words-‘he went wild with joy in the water” 7. Madam Rides the Bus D. interferes unnecessarily Valli (c)A concealment is the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known, Madam Rides the Bus is a sensitive story as it revolves around an eight-year-old girl and her first very adventurous bus ride into a new and different world outside her village. Her journey to the world teaches, her about life and death. Through this story, the author presents the world as a whole from a child's perspective /relevant answer. 8. The Sermon at Benares C.Image (iii) Those who seek peace should “draw out the arrow” of lamentation, complaints and grief. In this manner, he who has become composed will obtain peace of mind and will become free from sorrow and be blessed. / relevant answer. B. (i) and (iii) gtief/wailing/sorrow/any relevant answer. |ATTANY: HOOL TECHNO RRICULUM 27]ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. 28 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL LISH 9. The Proposal FALSE, because (c) As You Like It ~ a pastoral comedy can be applied to it. Chubukov says, “What a weight off my shoulders, out!’ It means that he is relieved of the fatherly pressure and responsibility, Now he is into totally jubilant and celebratory mood. (For any father, itis a dream come true to see his daughter married.) / relevant answer a humorous and ironic take on typical marriage vows. strong feelings with a raised voice. 1, Dust of Snow Synecdoche, means (a part for the whole or the whole for a part: Has given my heart, A change of mood, here “heart” stands for the person) D. Others finally rue the one who is dishonest and heartless. The dust of snow is the symbol of natural joy and energy. The dust of snow that the crow shakes off a hemlock tree means passing through the sad and depressing moments the poet is entering into the time full of joy and optimism. Thus, it has changed the poet’s mood thoroughly./relevant answer optimistic/positive/relevant answer. 2. and Tee humanity's Robert Frost’s Fire and Ice is told in simple language that masks complex meaning. It has a powerful warning put across by the poet. It suggests that the forces of desire and hate (represented by fire and ice, respectively) lead to destruction, and equally so. The poem uses the metaphor of the end of the world to characterize this destruction./relevant answer. C. preaches love and kindness to combat the spread of hate among all. sarcastic 3.A Tiger in the Zoo Animals tend to cover large distances and burn a lot of their energy by hunting for prey, in their natural habitat, But, here the tiger is restless she is ina state of extreme boredom or anxiety. He is unable to rest as the zoo has deprived him of such stimulation /Relevant answer, confinement and freedom/relevant answer. C. None would help him out of captivity. B. Option (2) 4, How to Tell Wild Animals According to the extract, knowing the difference between several beasts of prey, would cause bewilderment. metaphor/personification ‘SRI CHAITANISH] While eating, the crocodiles swallow too much air, which gets in touch with lachrymal glands and causes them to weep. They weep to lubricate their eyes, typically when they have been out of water for along time and their eyes hegin to dry out. This also funnily redirects the readers towards the idiomatic expression ‘crocodile tears’ which means to pretend to be sad about something./relevant answer. iv. D. Hansiya has been teaching Spanish for the last five years. 5. The Ball Poem i. an onlooker who was observing the boy/relevant ii, D.isreflective iii, contrast with the dejected feeling of the boy. iv. The poetin the ball poem is observant and prudent, He does not intrude upon the plight of the boy forhe is wise enough to let him fight his own problems. The boy, initially shocked and sorrowful of the loss of his, ball, has been able to get over his loss and be mature enough not to cry over spilled milk /relevant answer, 6. Amanda i. The thyming scheme ‘aaa’ in the above extract is followed in all other stanzas of the poem that are written in parenthesis ie. () only to reflect the harmony and rhythm of the child’s inner world. It also mirrors the child’s expression /relevant answer. ii, C. peaceful iii, B.A istrue, B cannot be clearly inferred from the extract iv. hushed (bare) feet Explanation: A transferred epithet is a literary device where the modifier or epithet is transferred from the noun it is meant to describe to another noun in the sentence. In the above extract, the phrase “hushed (bare) feet” exemplifies a transferred epithet. Typically, the adjective “hushed” is used to describe a quiet or silent atmosphere. However, in this case, the adjective is transferred from the noun “atmosphere” to modify the noun “feet”. 7. The Trees i. The roots of the trees are working hard to separate from the floor of the veranda where they have remained fixed. The leaves and branches are moving towards the glass windows. They are desperate to move out just like a newly discharged patient who has not recovered completely, moves to the exit door of the hospital in a hurry. / relevant answer. ii, A1,2 iii, C. Option Git) iv. shifting away from their domestic confines/relevant phrase or clause 8. Fog i, Catsare independent animals, they don’t follow rules, they slip and slide in and out of our lives as they please, Cats are stealthy, moving in slow motion at times and they appear to be moving in a mysterious fashion. Cats like to move on at their own pace and before you know it, they've disappeared /relevant answer. [SRI CHAITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUM 29]ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. 30 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL LISH Visual imagery that allows the reader to visualize the fog and creates a sense of atmosphere in the poem./ relevant answer. C. costal By keeping the lines short, the poet is controlling the pace to make the reader slow down thereby reflecting the slow rolling of the fog./relevant answer. 9. The Tale of Custard the Dragon Ink and Mustard rudely asked Custard his age, when Custard cried for a nice safe cage, as he wanted to be put in a cage because of fear. Belinda and Blink laughed so much at him, Ink and Mustard asked him his age because like a child he was scared of every little thing relevant answer. has imagined how the mouse would sound in this mood. A. Dragons are brave and feared. Belinda giggled till she shook the house, 10, For Anne Gregory The poem conveys the idea that physical beauty may be important for young men or human beings. But God does not love human beings for their physical beauty. In this poem, the poet gives an example of a lover who loves the yellow hair of a young lady but doesn’t like her ramparts /relevant answer, D. an argument TRUE, (Option (2) can be applicable to the situation.) A. Lis false, 2 is true and clearly inferred from the poem, 1. A Triumph of Surgery TRUE lazy/lethargical/lacking energy/relevant answer. Mrs Pumphrey was a very wealthy lady, was very loving to her dog, Tricki, pampered and overfed him, gave him much nutritious food, which made Tricki hugely fat and lazy. So she was worried about him, thought him to be suffering from malnutrition, so gave him more energy food /relevant answer. Tricki’s illness was caused by overfeeding and lack of exercise. His owner, Mrs. Pumphrey, would pamper him with rich food and treats, which led to obesity and other health problems/relevant answer. 2. The Thief’s Story The speaker seems to be a thief-/relevant answer. FALSE, because some of the terms (b) & (d) can be applied. For a full time thief like Hari Singh, earning money via writing seemed quite weird as he was into . That’s why he says thievery, Moreover, his way of earning is entirely different from that of Anil writing is queer to make a living /relevant answer. inconsistent/irregular/ relevant answer ‘SRI CHAITANii. iii, iv. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. iii, iv. [SRI ASH] X_CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERL 3. The Midnight Visitor As Ausable moved to an armchair he sat down heavily and started blabbering because of the mismanagement of the hotel he was staying in. TRUE, forhis dialogue indicates his frustration and humiliation too. A rising inflection at the end of a sentence generally indicates a question, and a falling inflection indicates a statement. Another way of inflecting words is by adding endings: -s to make a noun plural, -ed to put a verb in the past tense, -er to form the comparative form of an adjective, and so on./relevant answer. to cause a commotion/to protest/to take drastic measures 4. Question of Trust Horace Danby was a robber who robbed one safes./relevant answer. TRUE The above statement states that Horace was a lockmaker and had spent his entire life dealing with locks and safes. Hence, opening that safe would not going to be difficult for him. That's why the author says so, /relevant answer D. Only (iv) 5. Footprints without Feet, Mrs Hall seems to be supportive and tolerable towards the protagonist /relevant answer. FALSE Mrs Hall was satisfied that her guest who was an eccentric scientist. And in view of the fact that he had paid her in advance, she was prepared to excuse his strange habits and irritable temper. Moreover, she was tolerable indeed. /relevant answer bizarre/weird/queer/strange/relevant answer, 6. The Making of a Scientist Richard was competitive, down-to-earth and knew the reasons for which he stood best. TRUE Richard Ebright wants to be the best only for the right reasons as he was full of moral and his character was the best of all. However, he was competitive. But, it never had any other impact on his overall character and nature. His profile was superior and with no blot. / relevant answer ambitious/vying/relevant answer. 7. The Necklace TRUE, (d) A revelation Loisel had eighteen thousand franes which his father had left for him, He borrowed the other money from moneylenders, took money from usurers and collected 36000 francs to buy an identical necklace and return it to Madame Forestier. / relevant answer. Matilda uttered the words: ‘But itis finished and I am decently content.’ Here, she means that she could return the original necklace which she perceived to have taken from Mme Forestier. For this she and her husband owed to many people a huge sum. That all have been successfully repaid. realize |AITANY: HOOL TECHNO RRICULUM 31ii. iii, iv. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. iii, iv. 32 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL LISH 8. Bholi Bholi’s family seemed to be not interested in her. Bholi was like a burden to them. TRUE (a) A prospect, it is. New clothes had never been made for Bholi since the old dresses of her sisters were passed on to her. No one cared to mend or wash her clothes. She was simply neglected by both her parents and siblings./ relevant answer. greasy/tangly/uncombed/unkempt/relevant answer. 9. The Book that Saved the Earth proud/full of vanity/boasting/ egoistic/relevant answer. TRUE Noodle is the apprentice of Think-Tank. He is good at handling tasks by himself. He is wise and uses logical reasoning, which is evident in the way he recognizes that the books are some means of communication, He is also a great leader, which can be seen in the conclusion of the play. / relevant answer. (b), (c) & (a) PRACTICE SHEET - 2 1. Letter to God A. He is fond of watching the sky and clouds. Personification (sat on the crest of a low hill). (a) An Introduction Lencho was a farmer who was very hardworking. He lived with his family on the crest of a low hill, where it was his only house in the whole valley. Lencho was a man of unconditional faith in God. The faith that he had in God lacked in his fellow humans, Perhaps this could be the reason for his solitary dwelling. The second reason could be some farmers live near their fields, so that they can keenly monitor the growth of their crops. / relevant answer 2, Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom A. All his countrymen had good freedom The tone of the speakers introspective and thought provoking. During childhood, the meaning of freedom for Mandela was quite limited. But it was just an illusion for him, Asa youth he realised that his freedom had been taken away from him and he began to hunger for it. In a awful society what all that is required foran individual’s growth he missed out in his life. / relevant answer b) Introspection: the examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes. An actor has to be very expressive and he needs dramatization of the situation and voice culture suitable to the context. ‘SRI CHAITANiii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iv. ii. iii, iv. ISH] 3A. Two Stories of Flying C. He had a great desire to fly high for a long time. : His The young seagull was alone on his ledge because he was the only one who was not gathei courage to attempt to fly, All his siblings have leamed the art of flying. The young seagull was very afraid about attempting to fly because he thought that his wings would not support him. / relevant answer b) Cowardice: fear or lack of courage He needs first a good make up. He also needs good acting skills as there was no weightage on dialogues. Body language, suitable gestures, facial expressions and adopting the character traits. 3B. Two Stories of Flying: The Black Aeroplane C. The mood of the pilot The pilot was caught himself in the poo! of clouds. Everything appeared black. He could not see anything, On the other hand he could not control the turbulence. He checked compass but it was dead. He even checked the radio and other instruments but of no use. He tried to reach and communicate with Paris, control room but unfortunately there was no answer. Thus we understand the crisis of the pilot. / relevant answer (c) Quandary: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation, An actor needs the some good knowledge of aviation skills, originality and adaptability of the situation so that he can live in the character. 4, From the Diary of Anne Frank CC. Anne's sister abandoned her This quote from The Diary of Anne Frank implies that she finds it easier to be honest in writing than to speak openly with other people. “Paper has more patience than people” means that one can pour out his/her feelings, emotions and thoughts through writing, without being judged by paper. / relevant answer (©) Trend setter: a person who leads the way in fashion or ideas. The actress needs to possess the knowledge of the contemporary life and the sensitivity of Anne Frank 5A. Glimpses of India: A Baker from Goa C. He and his friends never liked bread and baker The author and his age group children were fond of bread and the baker. They were not so interested in bread loaves but they longed for bread-bangles which they chose carefully. Sometimes they even liked sweet bread of special make. / relevant answer (c) Reminiscence: A story told about a past event remembered by the narrator. He / she should be highly expressive in order to live in that moments and to convey the same to the audience, so that they would make a journey into the childhood phase of the narrator. |ATTANY: HOOL TECHNO RRICULUM 33]ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. 34 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL LISH 5B. Glimpses of Indi C. Coorg people often pray for showers 2 Coorg Coorg is the home of evergreen forests spices and coffee plants. Monsoon season is not comfortable to visit Coorg as it rains incessantly. Coorg weather is perfect from September to March. The air breathes of invigorating coffee. Coffee estates and colonial bungalows stand tucked under tree canopies in prime comers. / relevant answer (b) Landscape: all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal He/she needs very good communication skills relevant terminology to describe the place Coorg which gives a listener/ audience a mind blowing experience/relevant answer 5C. Glimpses of India: Tea from Assam C. The tea plants grew in the back yards of houses. Boddhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off his eyelids because he fell sleepy during meditations, Itis said that ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of those plants, when put in hot water and drunk, banished sleep. / relevant answer b) Legend : A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated. An actor has to Take care of his makeup and appearance that suits to the protagonists of both the legends 6. Mijbil the Otter C. The exchange was closed due to a natural calamity pre-arrange (a) Odd Maxwell was waiting for his mail from England but for various reasons it didn’t arrive in time. He couldn't place a call because the exchange was closed for a holiday. Communication used to be snail- paced because even a phone call had to be reserved 24 hours in advance. / relevant answer 7. Madam Rides the Bus C. she was planning a secret ride to the town, (a) Curiosity: a strong desire to know or learn something. Valli displays her cleverness, thorough planning, painstaking attention to the details and most of all courage for a young girl who had never ventured out on her own. Thisis proof that the git! is independent minded and can take her own decisions. / relevant answer A bit of maturity, shyness, spontaneity and smartness like valli and secrecy too. 8, The Sermon at Benares C. revive her dead son (a) Parable: simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson SRI CHAITAN’iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. iii, iv. ISH] X_CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERIAL] The Buddha laid the condition that the seeds should be from a house where no death had occurred. He knew that sorrow and suffering are inevitable. So, the wise do not grieve and one who has overcome pain will become free from suffering and be blessed. / relevant answer He would have been either a counsellor or a psychologist because both provide behavioural therapy to a disturbed person_/relevant answer 9. The Proposal D. it was a New Year Eve's visit to a neighbour (a) Matrimony: Matrimony is just a fancy way of saying “marriage.” Chubakov had often loaned money to Lomov in the past so he expects the same this time too. However, when he realises that Lomov is has come to ask for Natalya’s hand in marriage, Chubakov becomes overtly sweet calling Lomov ‘angel,’ ‘son,’ ‘precious’ displaying his readiness for the union. / relevant answer of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly. The museum is full of rare and precious treasures. 1. Dust of Snow The language used is very simple so the reader can easily understand the message that is the healing power of Nature conveyed by the poet Robert Frost. ababaded The theme of the poem is the magnificent healing power of nature. Through the symbols a hemlock tree, dust of snow and a crow the poet has given a dramatic situation where his mood has been transformed and given him a lot of solace to continue the journey of life. Though itis his personal experience it has been elevated to the level of universe. / relevant answer Shook down on me the dust of snow. 2 and Tee Extreme passionate nature Fire symbolises the excessive passionate nature of people, the poet feels that it would cause. the end of the world, Robert Frost The poem was written in the year 1920. The First World War ended in 1919. The whole world was under the impact of disparity, fear and filled with threats. The poet had rightly taken up an idea which definitely analyses the terrible consequences of the extreme nature of people. Thus he was indirectly alerting the universe not to indulge in war activities which would halt the progress of the universe. / relevant answer 3.A Tiger in the Zoo The figure of speech oxymoron is the juxtaposition of two opposite words in order to give an impact in the lines of verse. Here it reflects the mood of the tiger which is quiet and trying to supress its rage. this is the perception of the poet) |ATTANY: HOOL TECHNO RRICULUM 3:iii, iv. ii, iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii, iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. 36 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL ENGLISH The tiger is lurking in shadows because he is hiding or waiting in the shadows of the trees, bushes, tall grass to catch its prey, the plump deer that comes to drink water in the water hole, Here the poet describes the natural style of living of the tiger in its original habitat. It is the law of nature. / relevant answer Alteration The tiger 4, How to Tell Wild Animals The poetess is trying to make a humorous description of animals with their signature characteristic features. The language is simple and understandable. The word ‘nonplus’ means to surprise or confuse someone. A novice might be nonplussed while identifying beasts of prey because there are many of them. The poet say’ that the hyena can be identified by its la while the crocodile can be identified through its tears. / relevant answer D. All the above Personification 5. The Ball Poem He is the boy. He is learning the most powerful lessons of life. Loss is the inevitable part of life. Epistemology of loss is the study to learn the nature of loss. In this world of possession people do every action for the purpose of to get or fo possess something, No one performance any action without any selfishness. /relevant answer A. he lost his favourite possession, a ball Assonance 6. Amanda Rapunzel is a German fairy tale about a young woman named Rapunzel with impossibly long hair and who lives alone in a tower. (Held captive by a witch. Its also the German name of a vegetable commonly used in salads.) A. Amanda Rapunzel was a princess with long golden hair. Her hair was so strong that she used to drop her hair from the watch tower she was living in and her prince charming used to climb by using her hair, But Amanda wants to enjoy the tranquillity of her tower and doesn’t want to let down her hair, / relevant answer A-unusually long bright hair 7. The Trees The poetess establishes the fact that the exodus was a successful event. This she had explained symbolically by taking the two objects the moon and the oak tree. The oak tree had been crowned with the broken fragments of glassy moon which reflects the success. Touching the moon also suggests touching the sky/ reaching the zenith. / relevant answer D. all the above Since the moon had been hit by the tallest oak tree in the process of getting liberated. Women have been successfully liberated themselves in order to achieve their rights. ‘SRI CHAITANii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, ASH] X_CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERL 8. Fog The poet does not actually say that the fog is like a cat. However, he has used cat as a metaphor for describing the fog. He says that the fog comes on its little cat feet, which implies that the fog is like a cat as it comes slowly. Thus the poet has brought the similarity between the cat and the fog. Cavifog C. An appreciation of nature Metaphor 9. The Tale of Custard the Dragon Alliteration and Metaphor C. The pirates are terrific in nature The pirate fit the typical stereotype of a pirate. He had a pistol in each of his hands, he held a bright cutlass in his teeth, he had a black beard and one of his leg was made of wood. One could tell he was a pirate just by looking at him. A man with a terrible appearance. / relevant answer occupied/full 10, For Anne Gregory A. Metaphor Her extemal beauty/appearance It means we rarely love people ‘for themselves alone’. Even the beautiful Anne Gregory does not want to be liked or loved for her external beauty or her rate qualities of her beautiful yellow hair. Shallow minded people only adore physical beauty. / relevant answer B. The youth often feel despair for silly things. 1. A Triumph of Surgery She is overindulged in maintaining Tri TRUE He says so because Mrs, Pumphrey used to send eggs and bottles of wine for Tricki’s fast recovery and gaining of strength. The narrator would not give them to the dog; instead he himself enjoyed the eges and wine. / relevant answer two weeks/ fifteen days 2. The Thief’s Story A benevolent/a patron/a kind person. (b) A philanthropist: a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous, donation of money to good causes. The thief then said that he had worked as a cook for Anil for almost a month, He had not cheated Anil apart from the one rupee that he used to take daily from the shopping. The thief also thinks that he had every chance to steal as Anil had given him the key to his room, and he could come and go whenever he AITANYA SCHOOL TECHNO CURRICULUM 37iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. iv. ii. iii, iv. 38 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL LISH wished. As the thief was given unusual freedom by Anil, he could not do any robbery in Anil’s house, that’s how he had not done anything in his line of work/theft. / relevant answer According to his wish/according to his choice/ relevant answer 3. The Midnight Visitor ‘A man humble nature with rare intelligence (a) A genius: exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability. Ausable was a smart, intelligent man who was a secret agent. He was very fat and sloppy. Ausable is a detective. He is one such secret agent, who expects to get some sensitive papers in his hotel room, Fowler, his friend was surprised to see a secret agent Ausable, who was too fat to be a secret agent based on his physical appearance. He was quite opposite of the descriptions of popular detective stories. / relevant answer an uninterested boring evening/monotonous evening/ relevant answer 4. Question of Trust she was very smart/ cunning/relevant answer TRUE The lady in red was very confident and alluring. She managed to deceive Horace Danby very easily by claiming herself to be the lady of the house. She pretended herself to be the wife of the owner, She was very shrewd and witty. / relevant answer A person who commits burglary. 5. Footprints without Feet She was so afraid/ shocked FALSE Mrs Hall was scared out of her wits because she wasn’t expecting the furniture in her house dancing, also the bed clothes gathered and turned into a heap and jumped over one side. It seemed that someone had collected and threw them, She was so disturbed by seeing her mother’s chair. It affected her sentiments. / relevant answer sripe/sigh/ sob/wail, 6. The Making of a Scientist Ebright isa multitalented genius FALSE The activities that Richard Ebright loved to collect butterflies, rocks, fossils, and coins. Apart from his, interest in science, Richard participated in activities such as public speaking and photography. Richard \was a member of the Debating Society and Model United Nations Club, He was also an eager astronomer. {relevant answer A person travelling in a canoe (a small, light, narrow boat, pointed at both ends) ‘SRI CHAITANiv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ISH] 7. The Necklace A pessimist/A stoic/relevant answer FALSE Mathilde Loisel, the main character in Guy de Maupassant’s shor story “The Necklace,” isthe embodiment of insecurity and greed. Her desire to appear wealthy cause her and her husband ten years of misery and ruin any chance she might have had to climb the social ladder. She was frustrated since she did not have good collection clothing and jewellery in her wardrobe. / relevant answer extremely poor/ relevant answer 8. Bholi She was a late speaker. FALSE Bholi was born pretty and fair. At the age of two she had an attack of small-pox. Her body got disfigured and face filled with pock marks. She was a late speaker, mocked by other children, asa result she talked very little, She was bullied by her age group children as she stammered often. / relevant answer Almost nothing/ not much at all 9. The Book that Saved the Earth Anextraordinary achievement FALSE Think-Tank, the ruler of Mars regarded the Earth as a mass of mud, and Earthlings as ugly, tiny-headed creatures. He planned to invade Earth and expand his domain, He sent Probe One to Earth to get more information about the Earthlings. On the contrary the crew of Think-Tank came to know many shocking facts in the process of inter planetary/ relevant answer put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form. 39]ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. 40 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL LISH PRACTICE SHEET - 3 1.A Letter to God A. God Lencho was a hardworking farmer, caring and a God-loving man, He survived on the crest of alow hill in the only house present in the valley. From there, one could see the river and a field of ripe com. / relevant answer (a) Narration is the act of telling a story, usually in some kind of chronological order. The following Sunday, at daybreak, he began to write a letter which he himself would carry to town and place in the mail. ‘Nelson Mandela- Long Walk to Freedom D. flame He said, People must learn to hate and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than it’s opposite. / relevant answer (b) A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, which reveals their innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience. According to Nelson Mandela, no one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion. 3. Two stories about Flying - His First Flight C. He was too lazy to fly, Throughout the day, Seagull had watched his parents flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of flight, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish, He had, in fact, also seen his older brother catch his first herring and devour it./ relevant answer (a)A Narration is the act of telling a story, usually in some kind of chronological order. They chided and threatened to let him starve on the ledge if he did not fly away. But, he did not have the courage to fly, Finally, his mother used a trick. She flew towards him with a piece of fish in her beak. 3. Two stories about Flying- The Black Aeroplane D. both A and B The narrator was shocked to land safely after struggling against the black storm, Besides, he wanted to thank the other pilot who showed him the way, but he too was seen nowhere. / relevant answer (c)A Narration is the act of telling a story, usually in some kind of chronological order The pilot wanted to say “Thank You’ to the woman sitting in the control room. ‘SRI CHAITANii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. ISH] X_CLASS TOPPERS’ MATERI 4, From the Diary of Anne Frank A. Because she talked too much Mr Keesing, the old fogey who teaches maths to Anne Frank, was annoyed with for ages because she talked so much. After several warnings, he assigned her extra homework, That is an essay on the subject, “A Chatterbox’ / relevant answer (c) Narration is the act of telling a story, usually in some kind of chronological order. Anne Frank has tucked her notebook in her bag. 5.GI B. The jingling thud of the bamboo ppses of india : A Baker from Goa (Part I) The children of Goa considered the baker as a friend and companion. He was not simply a vendor. The children ran to meet him not because of their love for the loaf, which was bought by the servant of the house. They actually longed for the bread bangles. / relevant answer (c) Narration is the act of telling a story, usually in some kind of chronological order. The baker would come at least twice a day- once early in the morning and the second time while returning after selling his stuff. 5 The climb to the Brahmagiri hil Coorg pses of india : Coorg (Part II) Is brings one into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of The climb to the Brahmagiti hills brings one into a panoramic view of Coorg. A walk across the rope bridge leads to the sixty-four-acre island of Nisargadhama, Running into Buddhist monks from India’s largest Tibetan settlement, at nearby Bylakuppe, is a bonus. / relevant answer (©)A Description : is a discourse intended to give a mental image of something. The monks, in red, ochre and yellow robes, are amongst the many surprises that wait to be discovered by visitors. 5. Glimpses of india : Tea from Assam (Part IIT) Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditations. Then, ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of these plants when put in hot water and drunk banished sleep. / relevant answer A. China (a) Narration is the act of telling a story, usually in some kind of chronological order. Tea came to Europe only in the sixteenth century and was drunk more as medicine than as beverage 6. Mijbill the Otter Mijbil escaped from author's bedroom. By the time he got there, the otter was up on the end of the bathtub and fumbling at the chromium taps with his paws, The narrator just watched it happening and amazed at the display of Otter. {relevant answer |ATTANY: HOOL TECHNO RRICULUM 41iv. ii. iii, iv. ii. iii, iv. iv. ii. iii, iv. a2 xX CL. ‘TOPPERS’ MATERIAL (6) A novel is fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and some degree of realism, B. Whenever the tap failed to cooperate with the narrator, he got irritated. 7. Madam Rides The Bus A. She tried to be the friend of Valli for some time, Valli found the woman absolutely disgusting as she had big holes in her ear lobes and ugly earrings in them, She was also chewing betel nut. Valli also found that betel juice was more threatening to spill over her lips at any moment. / relevant answer (c) A novel is a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism, She referred, in this context, the elderly woman who sat beside her in the bus who was s disgusting, 8, The Sermon at Benares When Kisa Gotami became hopeless, she sat down at the wayside watching the lights ofthe city flickering, The lesson on death and suffering that Buddha taught Kisa Gotami through an activity is that death and suffering are common to all. He said that there was no way by which one could escape from death or suffering. /relevant answer (6) A parable is a simpl story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. It is Kisa Gotami who is selfish. 9. The Proposal A. nearly 300 years When Lomov came asking for Oxen Meadows, Natalya felt extremely surprised because it was under their supervision for more than 300 years and then suddenly someone came to be the owners of that land, So, she was surprised to hear that. /relevant answer (©) A Conversation is informal, usually private, talk in which two or more people exchange thoughts, feelings, or ideas, or in which news or information is given or discussed. The Oxen Meadows worth of 300 roubles. 1. Dust of Snow the dust of snow C.Alliteration B. regret The language used in these lines is simple and straightforward, The words and phrases are easy to understand and the poem is written in a narrating tone. Despite its simplicity, however, the poem carries, 4 profound message about the power of the nature. / relevant answer ‘SRI CHAITAN