Madhyamik ABTA PAGE NO. 81
Class 10 ABTA PAGE 817
READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN)
1. A. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences:
(i) Getting the news of Gandhiji's death, the narrator was-
(a) shocked
(ii) Gandhiji was shot on his way to the -
(c) prayer meeting
(iii) Birla House is situated in-
(b) Delhi
(iv) The narrator went to the Birla House-
(a) by car
(v) The mourning people looked like-
(a) lost children
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(i) The people calmed a little because they were assured they would be allowed to see Gandhiji before the funeral.
(ii) The broadcast told the people that Gandhiji, their beloved Bapu, was no more.
(iii) The people who gathered around Birla House were sad groups of men and women who appeared stunned and mournful.
C. Answer the following questions:
(i) What was the reaction of the common people after hearing the news of Gandhi's death?
The common people were initially stunned into silence. Later, they clamored, shouted, cried, and even jostled in a stampede to enter the house.
(ii) What was the question that was uppermost in the mind of the mourning people?
The question uppermost in their minds was, "What will become of us now that he has left?"
2. A. Write the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences:
(a) The call of the running tide may not be-
(i) ignored
(b) The word 'must' suggests that the poet is determined to go to the seas-
(iii) determined
(c) The poet earnestly craves a life-
(ii) nomadic
(d) Wind is compared to a-
(i) sharp knife
B. Answer the following questions:
(i) What does the phrase 'blown spume' signify?
The phrase 'blown spume' signifies the foam and spray blown by the wind from the waves of the sea.
(ii) What does the poet want at the end of his sea-voyage?
The poet desires a peaceful rest and sweet dreams at the end of his sea-voyage, signifying the end of life's journey.
READING COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)
3. A. Choose the correct alternatives:
(i) On his birthday, Bond's fans start coming home in-
(a) the morning
(ii) As birthday gifts from his father, Bond used to get-
(b) books
(iii) At present, Bond likes to write-
(d) humorous stories
(iv) Bond has a small collection of-
(b) pens
(v) Bond admits that he feels better when he-
(a) sleeps by day
(vi) At turning 82, Bond feels-
(e) nothing special
B. State whether the following statements are True or False:
(i) Ruskin Bond used to get only books as birthday gifts from his father.
True.
S.S.: Bond recalls his favorite birthday gift from his father—'books'.
(ii) Bond feels very much dejected at being 82.
False.
S.S.: Bond says, "Age for me is all in the mind. I don’t feel any difference."
(iii) Ruskin Bond enjoys writing humorous stories now.
True.
S.S.: Bond admits, "I enjoy writing humor more now."
C. Answer the following questions:
(i) What is Bond's favorite place in the town?
Bond's favorite place in the town is the Cambridge Book Depot.
(ii) What do Bond-enthusiasts bring for him?
Bond-enthusiasts bring bouquets, cakes, and gifts for him.
(iii) Who is Ganesh Saili?
Ganesh Saili is Ruskin Bond's friend and co-author of a few books.
(iv) What does Bond say about his growing old?
Bond says that age is all in the mind, and if one is reasonably healthy, it doesn’t matter how old they are.
Let me know if you’d like me to proceed with the Grammar, Vocabulary, or Writing sections.
SECTION-B: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks:
The fisherman in our country catches fish in nets which are made of string. These nets do not sink to the bottom of the sea.
5. Do as directed:
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate article or preposition:
(i) Many of those traveling in the Coromandel Express from Bengal were patients heading to Tamil Nadu's Vellore for treatment.
B. Transform the sentences as directed:
(i) Father said to him, "Have you no school today?"
Father asked him if he had no school that day.
(ii) I am not sure of her success.
I am not sure whether she will succeed.
(iii) You are doubtless very big.
You are not at all small.
C. Replace the underlined words with phrasal verbs:
(i) I cannot realise what he wants to say.
Make out
(ii) A fire erupted in the building.
Broke out
(iii) You should save money for the future.
Lay by
6. Vocabulary: Match the meanings to words from the passage in Question 3:
(i) Perhaps → probably
(ii) Siesta → nap
(iii) Deviation → difference
(iv) Serene → quiet
ENGLISH (Second Language)
READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN) 1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
I was having tea at home on the evening of 30th January, 1948, when I was called to Birla House by an urgent telephone. Gandhiji had been shot on his way to a prayer meeting. I was numb with shock as I got into the car.At the Birla House, Gandhiji's relatives and followers had gathered round his body. There was silence in the room as Gandhiji breathed his last. Words of Bapuji's death had spread through Delhi like a flame fanned by wind. Sad groups of men and women had collected around Birla House. Out of every window one could see a brown blur of face. They did not make a sound. There was an unnatural silence. It was as if time stood still for those few minutes.The people were too stunned to speak in the beginning. Later they clamoured wildly, shouting and crying. They jostled one another in stampede to break into the house. They calmed a little when it was announced that they would be allowed to see Gandhiji before the funeral.When one is faced with the shock of a loved one's death, one whimpers: "What will become of me now that he has left?". This was surely the question uppermost in the mind of the mourning people. They looked like lost children. It was the question in many of our hearts as we sat, still shocked and unbelieving. We listened to the broadcast telling the people of India that their Bapu was no more.
A. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences: 1×5=5
i) Getting the news of Gandhiji's death, the narrator was-
(a) shocked
(b) nervous
(c) glad
(d) elated.
(ii) Gandhiji was shot on his way to the -
(a) bazar
(b) Parliament House
(c) prayer meeting
(d) station.
(iii) Birla House is situated in-
(a) Kolkata
(b) Delhi
(c) Sruat
(d) Mumbai.
(iv) The narrator went to the Birla House-
(a) by car
(b) on foot
(c) by motor bike
(d) by train.
(v) The mourning people looked like-
(a) lost children
(b) vagabonds
(c) lonely travelers
(d) sailors.
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: 1×3=3
(i) The people calmed a little because ______(ii) The broadcast told the people that_____ ( (iii) The people who gathered around Birla House were.
C. Answer the following questions : 2×2=4
(i) What was the reaction of the common people after hearing the news of Gandhi's death?
(iii) What was the question that was upper most in the mind of the mourning people?
2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow :
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 blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying. I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife,And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover,And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.
A. Write the correct alternatives to complete the following sentance: 1×4=4
(a) The call of the running tide may not be-
(i) ingnored
(ii) accepted
(iii) appreciated
(iv) welcomed
(b) The word 'must' suggeststhat the poet is - to go to the seas-
(i) scared
(ii) reluctant
(iii) determined
(iv) hopeful
(c) The poet earnestly craves a life-
(i) luxuriouns
(ii) nomadic
(iii) monotonous
(iv) peaceful
d) Wind is compared to a - knife-
(i) sharp
(ii) blunt
(iii) rustly
(iv) white
2×2=4
B. Answer the following questions :
(i) What does the phrase 'blown spume' signify?
(ii) What does the poet want at the end of his sea-voyage ?
READING COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)
3. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
Writer Ruskin Bond, a crowd puller in Mussoorie, would rather celebrate a quiet birthday in Kausani, he says jokingly to Ganesh Saili, a friend and co-author of a few books.On Thursday, when he turns 82, his wish may not materialize, being popular is a big responsibility and Bond's birthday celebration often starts as early at 8 a.m. when enthusiasts drop by with bouquets, cakes and gifts.Asked how feels to be 82, Bond says in his usually witty manner, "To be 82! I feel ancient? I feel very old? Not really. I feel if you are reasonably healthy it doesn't matter how old you are. Age for me is all in the mind. I don't feel any difference."But yes, the difference is probably creeping into his writing, "I guess as one gets older one sees the humors in life. I enjoy writing humors more now", he confesses.Bond recalls his favourite birthday gift from his father - "books". Of course, over the years, he confesses to getting pens pretty often from fans. "I get pens as gifts all the time, I have a little collection of sorts."As the day progresses and if he gets lucky to get a little nap in the day (which usually helps him feel better), Bond will head to his favourite place in the town for most people to meet him - Cambridge Book Depot. While he usually signs books for fans and poses with some of them for photos only on Saturdays, his birthdays are an exception.Cambridge Book Depot starts preparing for the birthday a week in advance. Bond remains busy all the day for the love that pours in. At home, for example, it will be a row of cakes throughout the day.
A. Tick the right answer :
1×6=6
(i) On his birthday Bond's fans start coming home in-
(a) the morning
(b) the afternoon
(c) every hour
(d) evening
As birthday gift from his father Bond used to get-
(a) pen
(b) books
(c) cakes
(d) chocolates
(iii) At present Bond likes to write-
(a) ghost stories
(b) detective stories
(c) love stories
(d) humorous stories.
(iv) Bond has a small collection of-
(a) books
(b) pens
(c) stamps
(d) games
(v) Bond admits that he feels better when he-
a) sleeps by day
(b) goes to the city
(c) meetshis friends
(d) eats
(vi) At turning 82 bond feels-
(a) overjoyed
(b) sad
(c) energetic
(e) nothing special
B. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False'. Write 'T' or 'F' accordingly in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also write suitable sentence or phrase(s) from the passage to support your answers. :
(i) Ruskin Bond used to get only books as birthday gifts from his father.
S.S.
(ii) Bond feels very much dejected at being 82
S.S.
(iii)Rsukin Bond enjoys waiting humorous stories now
S.S.
C. Answer the following questions :
2×4=8
(i) What is Bond's favoruite place in the town?
(ii) What do Bond-enthusiasts bring for him?
(iii) Who is Ganesh Saili?
(iv) What does Bond say about his growing old?
SECTION-'B' GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
4. Write the correct alternative to fill in the blanks : 1×3=3
The fisherman in our country ______ (catches/catch/are catching)fish in nests which______ (make/made/are made) of string. These nets______(do not sink/are not sink/does not sink) to the bottom of the sea.
5. Do as directed :
A. Fill up the blanks with appropriate article or preposition: 1×3=3
Many______ those travelling in ______Coromondel Express from Bengal were patients heading to TamilNadu's Vellore______ treatment.
B.
(i) Father said to him, "Have you no school today?" (Change the mode of narration).
(ii) I am not sure of her success. (Turn into a complex sentence).
(iii) You are doubtless very big (Turn into a negative sentence).
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 forms, where necessary.There is one extra phrasal verb in the list. 1×3=3
(i) I cannot "realise "what he wants to say._____
(ii) A fire "erupted" in the building_____
(iii) You should "save" money for the future____
[List: Lay by, Make out, Break out, Take after].
6. Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in the passage in question No-03. Find out the words and write them in the appropriate boxes on the right-hand side. 2×4=8
(i) perhaps_____
(ii) siesta_____
(iii) deviation_____
(iv) serene______
SECTION-'C' (WRITING)
7. Write a story in about 100 words with the help of the following points. Give a title to it. 10
[Points: an ass - puts on a lion's skin - beasts in the forest take him for a lion - once tries to frighten a fox - brays aloud - identity revealed killed by other animals]
8. Write a letter to the editor of an English daily expressing your grave concern about the soaring pressure for collection of subscription/donation on different occasion in your locality. 10
9. Use the following flow-chart to write a paragraph (within 100 words) on how a school magazine is published. 10
[Hints: essays, stories, poems, shetches collected from students and teachers - edited by the editor - sent to press - proofs corected - final printing g-cut - into book forms - bound - distributed among students, teachers and others]
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