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 10th / SSLC / X STD ENGLISH MODEL QUESTION PAPER WITH ANSWER GUIDE AS PER NEW TAMILNADU STATE BOARD SAMACHEER KALVI SYLLABUS -2022

       In this post you are going to read a new English Model Question paper with key answers guide. This is the model-II question bank question Paper with key answer. We have already published English Model question paper-I  for first assessment test with key answers as per the new reduced syllabus-2021 , If you have not read that highly useful study material with questions and answers, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE FIRST ENGLISH MODEL QUESTION PAPER WITH ANSWERS  if you wish to read that first before coming to this page. Further the model questions and answers given here will give some ideas about the exam and the types of questions supposed to come for the exams , but it's not a final one. So readers are requested to practice and read more based on the syllabus for the exam. But this model English question paper with key answer definitely will help you to face your examination confidently. Have a happy learning.

FIRST ASSESSMENT TEST -1 DECEMBER -2021

STANDARD : X

   SUBJECT : ENGLISH                                     DURATION    : 1.30 hrs                                                                                             

   MARKS    : 50                                                                                                           

PART -I

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS            7 × 1 = 7                                                                                                     

Choose The Appropriate Synonyms For The Underlined Words.

1. The mother seagull swooped upwards.

        a) leap          b) rush         c) ascend           d) Move very quickly

      Ans : d) Move very quickly

2. He was soaring gradually.

       a)   flying high    b) walking    c) climbing down    d) sliding down

      Ans : a)   flying high 

3. The little seagulls were dozing

a)      Playing       b) eating         c) sleeping              d) swimming

  Ans : c) sleeping    

Choose The Appropriate Antonyms For The Italicised Words.

4. The sea appeared to the seagull so desparate

      a) confident      b) difficult       c) dangerous        d) thoughtless 

        Ans : a) confident

5. They Sun was ascending the sky

      a)  rising          b) Descending      c) counting        d) walking

        Ans : b) Descending   

6. The young seagull kept calling plaintively

       a) woeful         b)  sad                    c) happily         d) mournfully

         Ans :  c) happily

7. Complete the sentence using the appropriate Model           ( clues in brackets will help you )

      I swear I ………………tell lies again. ( Promise )

          Ans : will not

PART -II

Section-I ( PROSE )

Answer any two of the questions in a sentence or         two.  (Any two )                                            2 × 2 = 4

  8. Why did the young bird utter a joyful scream?

       Ans : His mother flew with a piece of fish towards                       him, so he uttered a joyful scream.

  9. Did the mother bird offer any food to the young bird?

      Ans : No. She did not offer any food.

10. What was the first catch of the young seagull's  older           brother ?

       Ans : A herring fish was the first catch.

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Section-II ( POEM )

Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any one of the following.                               1 × 2 = 2

11. Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal;
     Not mourning for the things that disappear

 a)      Why do you think the poet is not in s hurry ?

    Ans : The poet moving towards his goal without               in a  hurry.

 b)      What should one not mourn for ?

    Ans : Things that disappeared in past.

12. In the dim past, nor holding back in fear. 

     From what the feature veils; but with a whole
     And happy heart, that pays it's toll
     To youth and age, and travels on with cheer.

 a) What does the poet mean by the term “ in the dim       past “ ?

    Ans : Unhappy past time of life.

 b)   Is the poet afraid of feature ?

     Ans : No, He is not afraid of feature.

For More Poem Appreciation Questions Answers Click Here

Section-III ( GRAMMAR )

Answer Any one of the following                      1 × 2 = 2

13. Rewrite the following sentence to the other voice.       

          Our army has defeated the enemy        

     Ans : The enemy has been defeated by or army

To Learn Active And Passive Voice In Tamil Click here

14. Rewrite the following sentences by rectifying the errors in the use of models.

         I can be fifteen next April.       

        Ans : I will be fifteen next April.     

  ( Here the modal  verb " will " replaced " can " to show the feature         time. )

                                                     PART -III.

Section – I ( PROSE )

Answer any one of the following questions  . 1 × 5 = 5                                                             

16.. Describe the struggle underwent by the young                     seagull  to overcome it’s fear of flying.

ANSWER

SLOW LEARNERS PARAGRAPH

     * The seagull was afraid to fly

     * His parents encouraged him to fly

     * He was tired due to hungry

     * His mother showed him a fish

     * The sight of the food made him mad

     * He dived to catch the fish and started to fly.

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 AVERAGE LEARNERS PARAGRAPH

     * The seagull was afraid to fly

     * So he was left alone by family

     * His parents encouraged him to fly

     * He tried to reach them

     * He was very tired due to hungry

     * His mother tempted him by showing a fish

     * The sight of the food made him mad

     * He dived to catch the fish

     * The seagull flew atlast.

Moral : You Can Achieve Anything ! If You Believe In You!

17.  Your parents sometimes behave like the young                bird’s parents. They may seem cruel. Does it                 mean  that they don't care for you? Explain                      your     view.               

         Ans : You have to   write your  own answer for this question if you wish to attend this. ( Answer for this question is given at the previous question paper ) 

To see the model answer for this question click here                          

Section – II ( POEM )

Answer any one of the following questions       1 × 5 = 5                                                                 

18. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem           " Life " by Henry Van Dyke.

    ANSWER

     The poem" LIFE " is written by Henry Van Dyke.

     The poet wants to live a happy life

     The ways of life is full of ups and downs

     He is moving towards his goal without a hurry

     He does not worry or mourn for his bad past time

     He forgot his past, and hope his last turn of the life would                    be the best.

19. In the dim past, nor holding back in fear.

     From what the feature veils; but with a whole

     And happy heart, that pays it’s toll

     To youth and age, and travels on with cheer.

          i) Pick out the rhyming words from the above lines.

      

             Ans : fear- cheer ,   whole - toll

        ii)  the rhyme scheme for the given Stanza

            Ans : abba 

       iii)  the figure of speech employed here in this Stanza.

           

           Ans : Metaphor ( in the dim past )

                     Alliteration ( what, with, whole ) 2nd line

       iv) Pick out the alliterating words in the given                           Stanza.

          Ans :  what - with - whole - 2nd line

                     Happy -heart - 3rd line

Section – III ( SUPPLEMENTARY )

Answer Any One Of The Following Questions : 1 ×5 = 5                                                                  

20. Rearrange the following sentences in coherent                  order.

           a)  He raised a violent storm in the sea to wreck.                       the ship of his enemies

         b)  Miranda was attracted by Ferdinand and had                      more concern towards him.

         c)  Prospero and Miranda came to an island and                       lived in a cave.      

         d)  Using his powers, Prospero released the good                     spirits from the trees       

         e)  Ariel was inspected to bring Ferdinand, the                          Prince of Naples to his cave

Answer

 1.  c) Prospero and Miranda came to an island and                  lived in a cave.   

 2.  d) Using his powers, Prospero released the good               spirits from the trees     

 3.  a) He raised a violent storm in the sea to wreck.                 the   ship of his enemies

 4.  e) Ariel was inspected to bring Ferdinand, the                     Prince of Naples to his cave

 5. b) Miranda was attracted by Ferdinand and had                 more concern towards him.

Also Read More Antonyms Here

 ( Or )

21. Answer th following.                                                                                                        

  a) Choose the correct answer                                                                                            

        i ) _______________________raised a dreadful storm

 a) Ariel    b) Prospero   c) Miranda      d) Sycorax

Ans : a) Ariel

      ii ) _______________________was the chief of all spirits

      a ) Prospero     b) Caliban    c) Ariel     d) Sycorax

   Ans : c) Ariel 

  

     iii ) Prospero ordered Ariel to bring ______to his                      place.

            a) Gonzalo  b) Ferdinand  c) Antonio                                                        d) King of Naples

         Ans :  b) Ferdinand 

 b) Identify the character / speaker

         i )  ‘ Come in, Zigzag, come in dear !” - 

              Ans : VISU

        ii )  I was Duke of Milan and you were Princess .

              Ans : Prospero

Section – IV  ( WRITING )

Answer any one of the following questions     1 × 5 = 5

 21. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below.

       Furniture  - 10% discount – Free gifts -  long lasting –          eye catching – solid wood -  Furn world – 26,                          Vadapalani ,Ch-26.

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22. Write a  report on the Inaugural Ceremony of                  English Literary Association of your school.

Inaugural ceremony of English Literary
Association

26th October 2021 

By .Vallimurugan,  x- C

      English Literary association was inaugurated in our school auditorium of GHSS-Chennai on 26th October 2021. We began the programme with a prayer song, our head master welcomed the gathering, head masters and English teachers from other schools were participated, One of the head masters was our chief guest delivered his address. He spoke about the importance of English language in day to day life situation. My English teacher delivered the vote of thanks. The event ended with the National Anthem. 

Section – V ( MEMORY POEM )

23. Quote memory.                                      1 × 5 = 5                                                           

       Write first five lines of the poem “ Life “

 Answer  :                   LIFE POEM

           Let me but live my life from year to year

           With forward face and unreluctant soul

           Not hurrying to, nor turning from the goal

           Not mourning for the things that disappear

           In the dim past, nor holding back in fear

                                                    By-Henry Van Dyke

Also Read More Synonyms Here

PART -IV ( SUPPLEMENTARY )

24. Write a paragraph by developing the hints given           below                                                                  1 × 4 = 4

                  COVID-19 – all part of the world – found in                   China – many lost life – wearing  mask – washing   
      Hands, social distancing etc – preventive ideas –                prevention is better than cure – should not risk 
      Our Life for silly adventures.

HINTS DEVLOPING

WAYS TO PROTECT US  FROM CORONA VIRUS

                   Each and everyone of the people of the world are murmuring the name regularly with worry to escape and relieve from that deadly virus COVID-19, Almost all the countries of this world have been affected by the virus, many lost  their lives due to its severity. Wuhan in china first witnessed this deadly virus, Later it spread all over the world. As the virus is keep on changing time to time finding of proper medicine is becoming problematic, though there are many COVID -19 vaccines  and medicine for preventing us from the virus. But no medicines or vaccines will not be useful if we fail to cope up with the guidance and preventive measures given by the government. Because of carelessness many has lost their lives even lost their loved ones. So inorder to keep us safe we should follow some of the basic things without fail, We should always wear mask, wash your hands often with soap, keep 6 feet social distancing, avoid going out unnecessarily, eat healthy food, do breathing exercises, try to follow all the advises and guidance of the government for successful management of COVID-19. because" Prevention is better than cure ".

MORAL  :    HEALTH IS WEALTH

( Students The above Hints developing is a model one, you can use your own creativity and opt words to develop it. But you should not fail to give" A title" at the beginning and a " Moral " at the end are they carry two marks )

PART -V  ( G COMPREHENSION )

25. Read the following passage and answer the                       questions given below                       3 × 2 = 6

                  But zigzag is different. Somu says we are sure to love Zigzag’. Soothed Dr. Krishnan ,because,   the bird can talk and sing in about twenty-one different language- mostly African languages , ofcourse, When it sings, it moves the listeners to tears.’

       Questions

1- What did Somu say about zigzag to Dr Krishnan?

       Ans : Somu says " We are sure to Live zigzag " 

2-  In how many languages can Zigzag talk and sing?

     Ans : The Zigzag can talk and sing in about                     twenty-one different languages.

3-  What will happen when Zigzag sing?

    Ans : When it sings, it moves the listeners to                  tears due to its unpleasant sound.

            

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