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Madhyamik Question Bank
Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes
Section-A
Full Marks: 90
Reading Comprehension (Seen)
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
It is always lovely on the Big Half Moon in summer. When it is fine, the harbour is blue and calm, with little wind and ripples. Every summer, we had some hobby. The last summer before Dick and Mimmy came, we were crazy about kites. A boy on the mainland showed Claude how to make them. Back on the island we made plenty of kites. Claude would go around to the other side of the island and we would play shipwrecked mariners signalling to each other with kites.
We had a kite that was big and covered with lovely red paper. We pasted gold tinsel stars all over it and had written
our names full on it- Claude Leete and Phillipa Leete, Big Half Moon Lighthouse. One day there was a grand wind for kite-flying. I'm not sure how it was happened, but as was bringing the kite from the house, I tripped and fell over the rocks. My elbow went clear through the kite, making a big hole.
A. Write the correct alternative in the given space to complete the following sentences:
(a) In summer the weather on Big Half Moon is -
(i) stormy
(ii) lovely
(iii) cloudy
(iv) uncomfortable
Ans.
(b) A harbour is a -
(i) large ship
(ii) life boat
(iii) anchorage
(iv) lighthouse
Ans.
(c) Last summer, the children plays with-
(i) shells
(ii) marbles
(iii) pebbles
(iv) kites
Ans.
(d) The children made plenty of kites on-
(i) the mainland
(ii) the island
(iii) a boat
(iv) the mountain
Ans.
(e) Big Half moon was-
(1) a ship
(ii) a kite
(iii) an island
(iv) a cattle
Ans.
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text.
(i) The children played
1x3=3
(ii) The kite was
(iii) While bringing the kite from the house
C. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False'. Write "T' for 'True' and 'F' for 'False' in you between the right hand side. Provide sentences/phrases/words from the and answers: for port of
(i) The children wrote their names on the kite.
Supporting Sentence:
2x2=4
Dick and Mimmy taught them to make kites.
Supporting Sentence:
2. Read the stanza/(s)/poem and answer the questions that follow:
I must go down to the seas again, to the lovely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star steer her by, And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the write sail's shaking. And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gulls is way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife: And alll I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow- rover, And quiet sllep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.
A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
1×4=4
(a) The poet longs for a -
(i) sunny day
(ii) stormy day
(iii) rainy day
(iv) cloudy day
Ans
(b) The poet cannot deny the call of-
(i) his family
(ii) gypsies
(iii) his friends
(iv) the running tide
Ans.
(c) The poet wants to go to the sea-
(i) alone
(ii) with his family
(iii) with his freinds
(iv) with other tourists
Ans.
(d) The poet feels that the star is-
(i) very hot
(ii) very cold
(iii) not there at all
(iv) his guide
Ans
B. Answer the following questions:
(1) Where does the poet wish to go and why?
2x2=4
(1) What kind of a life does he wish to lead?
Reading Comprehension (Unseen)
3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Namo Jamdoba, a tribal village in Jamuria block close to the coal city of Asansol's in West Bengal's Paschim Bard haman district, presents visitors with an unusual sight. On one of its main streets is an outdoor school, with small black boards painted on mud walls: here on any given day one can find young children confidently using gadgets like microscopes and laptops, and teaching adults how to write.
The credit for the project goes to Deepnarayan Nayak, a 37 year old primary school teacher of Jamuria's Tilka Maujhi Adivasi Free Primary School, who is popularly known as 'rastar master' (literally teacher of the streets). Back in 2014, he started this innovative open-air learning space where underpriviledged children receive education free, The project is entirely self funded, with Nayak still continuing with his day job at the school to support his passion. Each day, he spends atleast 5-6 hours at his study centres after finishing his school duties. Mud walls serve as his black boards and roads as class rooms
A. Tick() the right answer:1x6=6
(i) Deepnarayan Nayak is a
(a) politician
(b) doctor
(c) pilot
(d) school teacher
(ii) Namo Jamdoba is in-
(a) Bankura
(b) Purba Bardhaman
(c) Paschim Bardhaman
(d) Medinipur
(iii) Blackboards are painted on-
(a) trees
(b) mud walls
(c) rocks
(d) hills
iv) The under underprivileged children can use-
underprivileged : সুবিধাবঞ্চিত, অবহেলিত, অন্যদের তুলনায় কম সুবিধাভোগী, জীবনযাত্রার স্বাভাবিক মান এবং সামাজিক অধিকার থেকে বঞ্চিত
(a) telescopes and field glasses
(b) headphones and earbuds
(c) kaleidoscopes
(d) laptops and microscopes
(v) Tilka Maujhi Adivasi Free Primary School is in-
(a) Asansol
(b) Namo Jamdoba
(c) Medinipur
(d) Bankura
(vi) The age of Deepnarayan Nayak is-
(a) 37 years
(b) 35 years
(c) 40 years
(d) 39 years
B. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False'. Write 'T' for 'True' and 'F' for 'False' in the boxes on the right hand side. Provide sentences/phrases/words from the passage in support of your answers:
(1) The underprivileged tribal students are taught at the study centre.(1+1)x3=6
Supporting Sentence:
(ii) The outdoor school is in Jalpaiguri.
Supporting Sentence:
(iii) The outdoor school started in 2014.
Supporting Sentence:
C. Answer the following questions:
Ans.
(i) Why is Deepnarayan Nayak known as rastar master'?
2x4=8
Ans.
(ii) Who funds his project?What kind of gadgets do the children use?
Ans.
(iv) How long does he teach at the study centre?
Ans.
SECTION-B
Grammar and Vocabulary
1x3=3
4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks:
Tim (fed/feed/ was feeding) his dog when somebody the door. The dog (was barking/ bark/ started barking) (knock/ knocked/had been knocking) at
1x3=3
5. A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:
____Pakistani court convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan______ revealing official secrets on Tuesday and sentenced him____ 10 years in prison.
B. Rewrite the sentence as directed.
1x3=3
(i) He is too short to climb the trees. (Rewrite using so.... that)
Ans.
(ii) Jesus said, "Father forgive them. They know not what they do." (Change the mode of narration)
Ans.
(iii) The sudden attack surprised us. (Rewrite as a complex sentence)
Ans.
C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below to replace the words underlined. Write the correct phrasal verbs in the boxes on the right-hand side, changing the form where necessary. There is one extra phrasal verb in the list:
1x3=3
(i) Rana Pratap did not surrender.
(ii) The organization was established by his father.
(iii) Avoid evil company.
[List: give away, give up, set up, keep away from]
6. Given below are the meaning of four words which you will find in the passage in Question No. 3. Find out the words and write the words in the appropriate boxes on the right-hand side: 2x4=8
(i) new and original
(ii) a small machine or device which does something useful.
(iii) uncommon, rare
(iv) an intense desire or enthusiasm for something.
SECTION-C
### Section-A
**Reading Comprehension (Seen)**
1. **A. Write the correct alternative in the given space to complete the following sentences:**
(a) In summer the weather on Big Half Moon is -
Ans: (ii) lovely
(b) A harbour is a -
Ans: (iii) anchorage
(c) Last summer, the children played with -
Ans: (iv) kites
(d) The children made plenty of kites on -
Ans: (ii) the island
(e) Big Half Moon was -
Ans: (iii) an island
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**B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text.**
(i) The children played **shipwrecked mariners signalling to each other with kites.**
(ii) The kite was **big and covered with lovely red paper, decorated with gold tinsel stars.**
(iii) While bringing the kite from the house, ---the narrator tripped and fell over the rocks, causing their elbow to go through the kite.
**C. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False'.**
(i) The children wrote their names on the kite.
Ans: True
Supporting Sentence: "We pasted gold tinsel stars all over it and had written our names full on it- Claude Leete and Phillipa Leete."
(ii) Dick and Mimmy taught them to make kites.
Ans: False
Supporting Sentence: "A boy on the mainland showed Claude how to make them."
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2. **Read the stanza and answer the questions that follow:**
**A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:**
(a) The poet longs for a -
Ans: (iv) cloudy day
(b) The poet cannot deny the call of -
Ans: (iv) the running tide
(c) The poet wants to go to the sea -
Ans: (i) alone
(d) The poet feels that the star is -
Ans: (iv) his guide
**B. Answer the following questions:**
(1) Where does the poet wish to go and why?
Ans: The poet wishes to go to the sea because he feels a strong and irresistible call from the running tide, yearning for adventure and freedom.
(2) What kind of life does he wish to lead?
Ans: The poet wishes to lead a vagrant, carefree life akin to a gypsy, filled with adventure, the beauty of nature, and camaraderie with fellow travelers.
Reading Comprehension (Unseen)
3. **A. Tick the right answer:**
(i) Deepnarayan Nayak is a
Ans: (d) school teacher
(ii) Namo Jamdoba is in -
Ans: (c) Paschim Bardhaman
(iii) Blackboards are painted on -
Ans: (b) mud walls
(iv) The underprivileged children can use -
Ans: (d) laptops and microscopes
(v) Tilka Maujhi Adivasi Free Primary School is in -
Ans: (a) Asansole
(vi) The age of Deepnarayan Nayak is -
Ans: (a) 37 years
B. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False':**
(i) The underprivileged tribal students are taught at the study centre.
Ans: True
Supporting Sentence: "He started this innovative open-air learning space where underprivileged children receive education free."
(ii) The outdoor school is in Jalpaiguri.
Ans: False
Supporting Sentence: "Namo Jamdoba, a tribal village in Jamuria block close to the coal city of Asansol........."
(iii) The outdoor school started in 2014.
Ans: True
Supporting Sentence: "Back in 2014, he started this innovative open-air learning space..."
C. Answer the following questions:
(i) Why is Deepnarayan Nayak known as 'rastar master'?
Ans: Deepnarayan Nayak is known as 'rastar master' because he teaches children in the streets using an outdoor learning space, transforming mud walls into blackboards and roads into classrooms.
(ii) Who funds his project?
Ans: Deepnarayan Nayak funds his project.
His project is entirely self-funded, with Nayak using his salary from his day job as a school teacher to support his passion for teaching the underprivileged.
(iii) What kind of gadgets do the children use?
Ans: The children use gadgets like laptops and microscopes.
(iv) How long does he teach at the study centre?
Ans: He teaches at the study centre for at least 5-6 hours every day after finishing his duties at school.
Section-B
Grammar and Vocabulary
4. **Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks:**
Tim **was feeding** his dog when somebody **knocked** at the door. The dog **started barking.**
5. **A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:**
A **Pakistani** court convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan **for** revealing official secrets on Tuesday and sentenced him to 10 years in prison.
**B. Rewrite the sentence as directed:**
(i) He is too short to climb the trees.
Ans: He is so short that he cannot climb the trees.
(ii) Jesus said, "Father forgives them. They know not what they do."
Ans: Jesus said that Father forgave them as they did not know what they did.
Reality
Jesus said that Father forgives them as they know not what they do.
(iii) The sudden attack surprised us.
Ans: We were surprised because of the sudden attack.
We were surprised by the attack that was sudden.
**C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below to replace the words underlined:**
(i) Rana Pratap did not **surrender.**
Ans: give up
(ii) The organization was **established** by his father.
Ans: set up
(iii) Avoid evil company.
Ans: keep away from
[List: give away, give up, set up, keep away from]
6. **Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in the passage in Question No. 3. Find out the words and write the words in the appropriate boxes on the right-hand side:**
(i) new and original: innovative
(ii) a small machine or device which does something useful: gadget
(iii) uncommon, rare: unusual
(iv) an intense desire or enthusiasm for something: passion
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