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MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 8
XI - STANDARD
English
Time: 3 hrs Max. Marks: 90
Instructions:
1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any
lack of fairness, inform the Hall supervisor immediately.
2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
PART - I
I Answer all the questions. 20×1=20
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
1. My grandmother accepted her seclusion with resignation.
a) isolation b) freedom
c) both (a) and (b) d) neither (a) nor (b)
2. I realized that a career of rectitude sometimes has
rewards.
a) attitude b) duty
c) honesty d) both (b) and (c)
3. I do claim to represent the common man in all his
ruggedness.
a) strength b) toughness
c) both (a) and (b) d) only (b)
Choose the correct antonyms for the underlined words from
the options given.
4. So you will understand, when I tell you how much I ache
to be suave.
a) impolite b) uncultured
c) unsophisticated d) all the above
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5. The coaches consoled me and lauded me on the silver
win.
a) praised b) admired
c) appreciated d) none of these
6. He is an audacious perverter of truth.
a) timid b) outspoken c) aggressive d) quivering
7. Choose the clipped form of “Spectacles”
a) spects b) specs c) spex d) tacles
8. Choose the right definition for the given term.
One who specializes in skin diseases is called ………...
a) Cardiologist b) dermatologist
c) pulmonologist d) Nephrologists
9. Choose the phrasal verb from the options given to
substitute the underlined word in the given sentence
The fire was extinguished by the fire fighters immediately.
a) put on b) put off c) put up d) put out
10. The correct syllabification of the word “cloistered” is
a) cl-oi-st-er-ed b) cloi-ster-ed
c) clois-tered d) cl-ois-ter-ed
11. Choose the correct American English word for “lift”.
a) valet b) stairs
c) elevator d) perambulator
12. Form a new word by adding a suitable prefix to the root
word “debted”.
a) in b) re c) un d) de
13. Choose the expanded form of “PIN”.
a) Postal Index Number b) Personal Identification Number
c) both (a) and (b) d) neither (a) nor (b)
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14. Choose the meaning of the idiom “Add insult to the
injury”.
a) hear from authorized source
b) agree on the same thing
c) disagree with each other
d) to worsen an unfavourable situation
15. Choose the correct plural form of the word species.
a) specieses b) specii c) species d) speciae
16. Choose the meaning of the foreign word in the sentence.
My friends say that waltz is easy, but I can’t do it.
a) Formal dance b) self defense
c) horse riding d) small war
17. Choose the appropriate preposition and complete the
sentence.
Every Indian expects that India will win the third T20 …………
Bangaladesh.
a) for b) to c) against d) with
18. Complete the following sentence with the most
appropriate Modal.
Latha ………….. speak in the assembly tomorrow.
a) will b) can c) shall d) must
19. Choose the most appropriate question tag for the
following sentence.
Don’t violate the traffic rules, ……………?
a) do you b) will you c) won’t you d) don’t you
20. Choose the appropriate pattern of the following
sentence.
I beg your pardon.
a) SVO b) SVC c) ASV d) SVA
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PART - II
II Answer any seven of the following : 7×2=14
(i) Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any
four of the following : (4×2=8)
21. ‘ I have learned to wear many faces like dresses’ –
a) State the figure of speech in the above line.
b) Who does the term ‘I’ refer to ?
22. ‘The budding twigs spread out their fan
To catch the breezy air;
And I must think, do all I can,
That there was pleasure there.’
a) Pick out the rhyming words in the given lines.
b) Describe the activity of the twigs.
23. ‘He’s outwardly respectable (They say he cheats at cards)
And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s
a) Identify the poem and the poet.
b) Whose footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s?
24. ‘… - for within the hollow crown
That rounds the mortal temples of a king
Keeps Death his court, and there the antic sits,
a) Where is the hollow crown placed?
b) What does it hold within?
25. “There will be no thrice
For then I find doors shut on me”
a) Why are the doors shut?
b) When is the door shut?
26. In dignity and pride no one need to be poor
We are proud and feel so tall
a) Mention the poem and poet.
b) Why is there no poverty?
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(ii) Do as directed (any three) (3×2=6)
27. Report the dialogue.
Peter : When are you coming to my place?
Selva : I hope to come over and spend my summer vacation this
year with you.
28. Bala received an e-mail from her brother Ramesh.
(Change into passive voice)
29. I did not repair my mobike. Otherwise I could drop you at the
bus station. (Rewrite using “Unless”)
30. Rewrite as directed:
I forgot my birthday. My teacher presented me a gift.
(Combine into a simple sentence)
PART - III
III Answer any seven of the following : 7×3=21
(i)
Explain any two of the following with reference to the
context. (2×3=6)
31. The ones that are true and stand on their own
Are really the larder for the rise of man.
32. For when they reach the scene of crime
Macavity’s not there
33. I have learned to wear many faces
Like dresses…………
(ii) Answer any two of the following briefly. (2×3=6)
34. What was the happiest time of the day for grandmother?
35. Who are the citizens of ‘dreamland’? Why?
36. What did Bryson wish to avoid in his life?
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(iii) Answer any three of the following. (3×3=9)
37. Re-arrange the jumbled words to form meaningful
sentences:
a) in track and field / a record number of / the Indian athletes
/ events / golds / have won.
b) in the Town Hall / a lecture / the chief guest / next Sunday
/ will deliver
c) Imperative / it is / that we / with the / with no / move
ahead / decision made / further delay
38. Frame a dialogue with at least four utterances between a
salesman and a house wife about the new arrivals of sarees.
39. Expand the following news headlines :
a) Avani festival begins at Tiruchendur temple
b) I crore worth red sanders logs seized
c) National Book Trust organizes Book Fair.
40. Describe the process of preparing a cup of tea in about
50 words.
PART - IV
IV. Answer the following : 7×5=35
41. Answer in a paragraph on any one of the following in
about 150 words.
a) Lack of adequate financial resources and sponsorships
often affect sports persons. How is this evident from Mary
Kom’s life?
b) The common man contribute to the maintenance of
institutions of higher education. Explain this statement.
42. Answer in a paragraph on any one of the following in
about 150 words.
a) The poet does not wish to exchange places with the
athletes. How does he justify his view?
b) What are the mysterious ways in which Macavity acts?
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43. Write a paragraph (150 words) by developing the given
hints. 1×6=6
A policeman - checks the street - a man is found leaning on
the lamp post - waits for his friend to meet after 20 years - the
wanted criminal is hand cuffed - a surprising note from his old
friend.
(OR)
Jack and Jill lead a luxurious life - borrows things buy installments
- the visit of Aunt Jane - refuses to sit - she is astonished - the
house is owned - She presents a cheque - Jack wants to clear
the two next installments - cheque is given to Dr. Martin - the
baby will be theirs.
44. Write a summary or Make notes of the following passage.
Some think that education should aim at giving knowledge.
Guyana is a small country situated in the Northern Coast of
South America, on the Atlantic Ocean. People of Indian ancestry
form nearly 50 percent of its population. The rest are European
and Chinese descent. Columbus is believed to have discovered
Guyana in 1498. The Dutch landed there in the late 16th century
and the local Amerindians welcomed them as trading partners.
In 1834, slavery was abolished and thousands of indentured
labourers were brought from India, China and Portugal to
replace the slaves.
George Town is the national capital and a major sea port. The
country’s economy is, largely based on sugar, riqe, cotton and
livestock. Indians have contributed a great deal to the country’s
development. Dr. Cheddi Jegan became the first premier of
British Guiana. Famous Guyanese of Indian origin include Rohan
Babulal Kanhai and Sreedath Ramphal.
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45. Read the following advertisement and prepare a resume/
considering yourself fulfilling the conditions specified:
WANTED
COMPUTER OPERATOR
The applicant should be a graduate in Computer Science with
minimum two years experience in the field.
Apply with curriculum vitae to:
Box No. 69958, C/o. “The Hindu”, Chennai -600 001.
(OR)
Write a paragraph on ‘Independence day’ or ‘Values of reading
books’.
46. i) Read the following sentences, spot the errors and
rewrite the sentences correctly.
a) He is sleeping for four hours.
b) She has left school last year.
c) When I saw him he is playing.
d) Discussing the problems with neighbours are not
advisable.
e) If you practice you would win.
(OR)
ii) Fill in the blanks suitably.
a) An ________ scientist warned about the ________
danger of nuclear war. (imminent/eminent)
b) In primitive times, stone implements ________ (employ)
to kill animals. (suitable form of verb)
c) ________ you work hard, you will not clear the semester.
(use the correct link word)
d) One thousand internet connections are given in Pollachi.
(This is an example of __________ passive voice)
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47. Identify each of the following sentences with the fields
given below.
a) Spicy food can cause acidity in the stomach.
b) On our way to Ooty we stayed in a motel for a night.
c) The Agricultural college and research institute in Coimbatore
has studied the effect of planting system on yield, quality
and economics of banana.
d) Life skills should be realized through curriculum objectives.
e) Halley’s Comet has an orbital period of about 76 years.
[Agriculture, Education, Nutrition and Dietetics, Space
Science, Travel]
(OR)
Read the following passage and answer in your own
words.
Some insects are harmful to human beings. The poison of the
black widow spider causes unbearable pain. It stiffens the
muscles of the abdomen and causes death to some of the
victims. Some kinds of mosquitoes carry germs that causes
diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and sleeping sickness.
The mosquitoes pick up the germs and pass them on to the
people they bite. Flies play a part in spreading such diseases
as cholera, dysentery and typhoid fever. All insects which carry
germs and spread diseases live and breed only in dirty places.
So we can prevent such diseases if we keep our houses free of
dirt.
Questions:
a) How harmful is the bite of the black widow spider?
b) What are the diseases caused by mosquitoes?
c) How do mosquitoes play a part in spreading diseases?
d) Why are flies harmful to us?
e) What is the necessity of keeping our surroundings clean?
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