SESSION: 2024-25

REVISION TEST
CLASS-XI
SUBJECT-ENGLISH
SET-A M.M:80
TIME: 3Hrs.
General Instructions:
1.
15-minutes prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.
2. GRAMMAR & WRITING and
uesuon Paper contains THREE sections READING
LITERATURE.
3
Attempt question based on specific instructions for each part.
SECTION-A: READING SKILLS (26 marks)

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (1ß)
Q1.
complex. By changing word
No student of a foreign language needs to be told that grammar is
we are able to communicate tiny
sequences and by adding a range of auxiliary verbs and suffixes, place
state whether an action has taken
variations in meaning. We can turn a statement into a question,
to convey subtle differences in meaning.
or is soon to take place, and perform many other word tricks
All languages, even those of so-called
Nor is this complexity inherent to the English language.
Cherokee pronoun system, for example,
primitive tribes have clever grammatical components. The
people and I' and 'you, another person and I. In
can distinguish between 'you and I, 'several other and
one, crude pronoun 'we'. Grammar is universal
English, all these meanings are summed up in the
widespread it is. So the question which has baffled many
plays a part in every language, no matter how
linguists is - who created grammar?
impossible to answer. To find out how grammar is created
At first it would appear that this question is
2
creation, documenting its emergence. Many
someone needs to be present at the time of a language's
languages back to earlier languages, but inorder
historical linguists are able to trace modern complex ohserv
question of how complex languages are actually formed, the researcher needs to
to answer the possible.
scratch. Amazingly, however, this is
howlanguages are started from
slaves f e
most recent languages evolved due to the Atlantic slave trade. At that time.
Some of the
3 ethnicities were forced Ito worktogether under coloniser's rule. Since they had no
number of different
others languages, they developed a make-shift language called a
opportunity to learn each
copied from the language of thelandowner. Thhey have little in the
pidgin.Pidgins are strings of words
is difficult for alistener to deduce when an event happened, and
andin many cases it
way of grammar, thei.
what to whom. Speakers need to use circumlocution in order to make
vho did
understood. Interestingly, however, all it takes for a pidgin to become a complex language is for a
group of childrento be exposed to it at the time when they learm their mother tongue. Slave children

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 did not simply copy the strings of words uttered by their elders, they adapted their words to create
new, expressive language Complex grammar systems which emerge from pidgins are termed creoles
and they are invented by children
4 It would appear that even the most widespread languages were partly created by children Children
appear to have innate grammatical machinery in their brains, which springs to life when they are first
trying to make sense of the world around them Their minds can serve tocreate logical, complex
structures, even when there is no grammar present for them to copy.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions: (110-10)
(() In paragraph l, why does the witer include information atbout the Cherokee language?
(a) To show howsimple, traditional cultures can have complicated grammar structures.
(b)To show howEnglish grammar differs from Cherokee grammar.

(c) Toprove that complex grammar structures were invented by the Cherokees.
(d) To demonstrate howdifficult it is to learn the Cherokee language.
(ü) ldentify a common feature of all the languages.
(iiü) How can we find out who created grammar?

(iv) Choose the correct option to fill the given statement:

A researcher needs to observe how languages are started from
scratch
(a)to know about the Atlantic slave trade
(b)to know the details about the formation of complex languages
(c) to develop make-shift languages

(d) tomake complex languages understandable

(v) Which of the following can be inferred about the slaves' pidgin language?
(a) It contained complex grammar. (b) It was based on many different
languages.
(c) It was difficult tounderstand, even among slaves.(d) It was created by the
land-owners.
(vi) Complete the following sentence appropriately:
One of the notable consequences of the Atlantic slave trade was

(vii) What do you understand by the term 'pidgin'?

(vii) Give an argument in favour of the following statement

'Even the most widespread languages were partly created by children!

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(ix) Speakels leed to use circumlocution in ovdor to malbe their meaning understood." It can be
that inelleu

(a) they used accurate

grammar to express their ideas.
(b) they used Cherokee language to
make their meaning understoo0.
(c) they used unnecessarily large number of
words toexpress their ideas.
(d) they used most commonly
known languages.
(x) Pick out the word from the passage which is similar in meaning to' simple and temporary . (para s)
Q2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (8)
1. An average time spent by Indians on their smartphones is surprisingly more than Chinese and
Americans, and also one of the highest in the world. According to arecent report by Redseer StrategY
Consultants, at approximately 7.3 hours per day screen time,Indians are using their smartphones tor
various purposes, but mostly for online messaging, social media, YouTube streaming, OTT content
and short videos. The report noted that the majority of digital consumers come from tier 2cites.
2. On the other hand, Americans spend 7.1 hours a day on their smartphones, while Chinese users' average
that Thailand users
screen time comes around 5.3 hours every day. Also., Redseer's report mentions
spend most chunk of their time online at an average of 9.1 hours a day.
due the country's cheaper data cost
3 The growing online presence of Indians on a daily basis is mainly
the report highlighted, adding
and affordable smartphones (starting at S60, roughly around ? 5,000),
consumer internet players. Due to the above
that this sets the stage for high digital opportunities for second-largest internet user base
is home to the
factors, Redseer report added that at 780 million, India times of the US population.
world, which IS more than two
the

STATE DF INDIAS
DIGITAL. ECONOMY
base to cross
Its internet user
India has hit
1 b n by 2030, Surpass
780 mn China
Internet users in 2022
Indians spend
7.3hours
onliue tr.nsactin% on phone every day,
more than Anericans
uSOrs in l n d i a
and Chinese

gaming
Paying users in
has grown to 1 O mn
Cost of mobile data in
India is
250 mn $0.17
Indians use PLfor
per gigabyte.
PaVments

country. Redseer's analysis divided the users into

Further, identifving the tvpical internet users in the growth has
cohorts - explorers, transactors and mature users. "Given that the internet users'
three f
them (400 - 450 million) are in the early phase
exploied over the last 3-4 vears, a large number of
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 OTT). Asthe usere
digital life - they areexploring digital services (social media, content, gaming and
cohort to another." the
build comfort using the digital services and trust them, they graduate from one
report added.
following questions: (1×8-8)
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the
i) The findings of the recent report highlight that
(a) India has the largest internet user base in the world.

(b) India has the second-largest internet user base in the world.
(C) The internet user base in India has crossed 1billion.
(d) The internet user base in India has surpassed China.
the same.
(ii) The internet user base is increasing in India.' Give the main reason for

(i11) Share evidence from the text or data to support the view that a large number of people is ready to pay
for their entertainment.

(iv) 'Over 250 million Indians use UPI for payments.

What can be concluded from the given statement?

(v) Complete the following sentence appropriately by choosing the correct option -
From the description of the phrase 'mature users' in para 4, it can be inferred that these users

(a) explore only social media content (b) are highly involved in online gaming
(c) spend their time on OTT (d) utilise internet responsibly for business and
other purposes
(vi) Read the following statements carefully -
(1)The majority of digital consumers in India come from the rural areas.

(2) There are more than 750 mn internet users in India.

Choose the correct option -

(a) Both the statements are true. (b) Both the statements are false.
(c) (1) is true and (2) is false. (d) (1) is false and (2) is true.
(vii) Complete the following sentence appropriately -
The internet users in their early phase of digital life spend
time on
(vi) Match the following countries with the average
screen time spent by their residents -
(1) India (A) 7.1 hours (2)America (B) 5.3 hours

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 (3)Thailand (C) 9.1 hours
(4) China (D)7.3 hours
Choose the correct option -
(a) (1 - D) (2 - B)(3 - A) (4 -C) (b)(| -B) (2 - D)(3 - A) (4 -C)
(c) (1- D)(2- A)(3 - C) (4- B)
(d) (| -D) (2 -C) (3 -A) (4 -B)
Q3. Read the following passage
carelully. (8)
Most people do not rcalise the inpact of well planned lighting in a gjven space, Putting a light
fixture
on every wall of every room will only Create. simply put. a lit room. Yes, there is no substitute 1or
natural light but when the sun goes down, we all need a little help from some man made iighting
2 There are four key aspects to remember while creating a lighting plan: Place the right 'type of lignt,
with the 'nght intensity' and 'colour', in the 'right location' The overall look, mood and the feel of the
room depend on the kinds of light you use and their positioning, Differenttechniques can change the
feel of the space.

3. Lighting is classified by its intended use as general, localised or task lighting, depending largely on
the distribution of the light emitted by the fixture. Task lighting is mainly functional and is used for
purposes such as reading. Accent lighting is mainly decorative, and intended to highlight pictures,
plants or other elements of interior design or landscaping. General lighting bridges the gap between
task and accent lighting and is intended for general illumination of an area. Indoors, this would be a
basic lamp on a table or floor or ceiling fixture. Angle of lighting is just as important as its quality. It
changes the total character of the object under display just like placing a torch under the chin changes
a pleasing face intoa scary one.
4. Day lighting can be defined as the act of illuminating rooms naturally (i.e. anytime you are able to
light a room with a window or a skylight instead of flipping ona light switch). It's that simple! Though
the concept of day lighting is as oldas the window, recent advances in lighting research, window and
glazing technology have opened up new horizons for day lighting To make the most of the natural
light available in your home, you need to know how to use it. Enlarge windows by dropping sills and
removing a section of the wall below. Add a window on a flanking wall. Small skylights can be very
helpful in bringing natural light into a dark room. But be careful, during the summer, when you don't
want heat and have the sun directlyoverhead, they let in an abundance of heat. In the winter, when the
sun is at a low angle, you get the least amount of sunlight.
Make notes on the passage given above in correct format using recognizable abbreviations. Give a
(a)
suitable title to the passage. (5)

(b) Write a summary based on the notes you have made in about 50 words (3)
SECTION-B: GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS(23 marks)

Q4. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each of the lines against whicha
blank is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided. (1/2x4=2)
Incorrect
Correct
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 ()When Gagarin has been in space for over an hour, he had
() nearly complete ajourney right round
(ii)the Earth and it is time to prepare
(iv) for the landing. If he come into the.

(V)air too quickly, his ship would rub against the air particles.
Q5. Transform the following simple sentences to complex sentences, ench containing a noun clause.
(2)
) She has no money to give you.

() Listen to your brother.

Q6. Look at the words and phrases below. Rearrange them to form a meaningful sentence. Write the
correct sentences in the space provided. (3)

(i)of a ful/of three years/ degree/duration/the complete/medical/course/is

(ii)course as well aslet me/the total fees/please/ the duration/ know/of the
(i)the Times of India/came across/ in/of 16th July/L your/advertisement
Q7. Attempt any ONE from (a) and (b) given below: (3)
a.
You are Rajesh Singhal. Your grandfather has been missing since last two weeks. Draft an
advertisement for the classified columns of a national daily newspaper.
b. Jaiveer Gupta of 570-D, Padma Apartments, Manali, has a very good knowledge about the tourist
places in Manali. He wants to work as a tourist guide. Draft a suitable classified advertisement in about
50words on his behalf.
Q8. Attempt any ONE from (a) and (b) given below: (3)
Repeated floods in various flood-prone areas in India have resulted in unprecedented damage and
destruction to both life and property. Educating people on the precautions to be taken is the need of the
hour. Prepare a poster for creating this awareness.
b. Prepare a poster on behalf of the local police advising the public to be wary of pickpockets in buses
and bag snatchers on the roads. Suggest the precautions to be taken.
Q9. Attempt any ONE from (a) and (b) given below: (5)
a. Ragging has raised its ugly head again. A recent incident at a prestigious school has shown
that tu
evil has not yet come to an end. Write a speech for the morning assembly in school in about 120-150
words on 'Ragging, an Evil. You are Navtej/ Navita
b. The Delhi Government. has banned the use of polythene and plastic bags as they are non-biodegradable
and barmful to every living being and the environment. But still people are usingg them for carry
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 things Wnte a speceh, to be delivged in the mning acsembly on the toprc Say to roay
Bags in 120-150wods
Q10 Attempt anv ON trom (a)and (bi given bele (5)

Academic exoellence has been identified with achieving high grades and arperior performance b
academic excellence is more than just making good grades What are ycst views on the
a debate in 120.150 words either for ot agAinst the view "Acadermic excellence is the
i68ewe
only tequiremment
for a successful career"

Social media is a big part of many teens lives Is media reponsible for the morai degradation of
teenagers
As Daivik Daivika, wTite a debate either for or against the motion in
120-150 wods
SECTION C LITERATURE(31 Marks)
Q11. Attempt any ONE of the twoextracts given (3)

AOn January 4, after a6 hours of continuous pumping, we reached the last few cerntimetres of water
Now, we had only to keep pace with the water still coming in.

Wecould not set any sail on the main mast. Pressure on the rigging would simply pull the damaged
section of the hull apart, so we hoisted the storm jib and headed for where Ithought the two islands
were. Mary found some corned beef and cracker biscuits, and we ate our first meal in almost two days

) Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below:
Asserion (A); The author realised that it would be dangerous to continue sailing using the main mast
Reason (R): The author had hoisted the storm jib.

(a) Both A&R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

A.
(b) Both A&Rare correct but R is not the correct explanation of

(c) A is correct but R is incorrect.

extract.
(d) Aiscorrect but R cannot be inferred from the
and we ate our first meal in almost
(i) The statement "Mary found some corned beef and cracker biscuits,
of the inmates of the ship.
two days" indicates the

(ii) Elaborate thesignificance of the statement, "Now, we had only to keep pace with the water stillcoming
in".
OR

although one at a time. The one vou.

B By making atransition, you were able to experience two worlds
a diferent
live in nowand the one where you spent two days. One has the history we know, the other
history. The separation or bifurcation took place in the Battle of Panipat. You neither travelled to the
world.
past nor to the future. You were in the present but experiencing a different
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 Of course, by the same token there must be many more different worlds arising out of bifurcations at
different points of time."

(i) Choose the correct option with reference to the two statements given below:he should have thought
Statement 1: The Professor spent two days away from the conscious earthly world.
Statement 2: Multiple parallel worlds exist.
(a) Statements 1 and2 are both True.

(b)Statement 1is True but Statement 2 is False.

(c) Statement I is the cause and Statement 2 is the effect.

(d) Statenment 2 is the cause and Statement l is the effect.

(ii) Explain the statement 'By making a transition, you were able to experience two worlds although one
at a time'.

(iii) Complete the sentence with ONE word.

The 'one' and 'the other' in the extract refer to

Q12. Attempt any ONE of two extracts given:(3)

A. It is the engine of herfamily.
She stokes it full, then flirts out to a branch-end
Showing her barred faceidentity mask
i) Complete the sentence with ONE word only.

The words 'engine' and 'stokes' continue the metaphor of used in the earlier stanza.

(ii) The departure of the 'engine' is intriguing. Where does she launch away and what does this suggest?
(ii) Identify the literary device used in the first line from the given options:

(a) Simile (b)Personification (c) Alliteration (d) Metaphor

OR

B. When did my childhood go?

Was it when I found mny mind was really mine,
To use whichever way Ichoose,
Producing thoughts that were not those of other people
But my own, and mine alone

Was that the day!

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 () Explain the expression, 'my mind was really mine."

(i) Complete the analogy with a word from the extract:

Childhood: Adulthood :: : Night
(ii1) Choose the option that best describes the traits of the poet's character in the above mentioned extract:
1. Self-praise 2. Disapproving 3. Assertiveness 4. Hypocrisy
5. Individuality
(a) 2&3 (b) 1&5 (c) 1&2 (d) 3&5

O13. Attempt any ONE of two extracts given: (1x4-4)

A. That afternoon my uncle Khosrove came to our house for coffee and cigarettes. He sat in the parlour,
sipping and smoking and remembering the old country. Then another visitor arrived, a farmer named
John Byro, an Assyrian who, out of loneliness, had learned to speak Armenian. My mother brought the
lonely visitor coffee and tobacco and he rolled a cigarette and sipped and smoked, and then at last,
understand
sighing sadly, he said, My white horse which was stolen last month is still gone - Icannot
it

What is the loss of a horse?

My uncle Khosrove became very irritated and shouted, It's no harm.
Haven't we all lost the homeland? What is this crying over a horse?

Why does the author use the term 'lonely visitor for John Byro?
sentence:
(ii) Choose the most appropriate option to complete the following
as a sad event because
John Byro considered the loss of his white horse
(b)he was not an Armenian
(a) his horse was expensive
(d) his horse was indispensable for him
(c) his horse was of white colour
statement is TRUE OR FALSE.
(ii) Say whether the following
which had been stolen
house to share the loss of his white horse
John Byro had come to the narrator's
a month ago.
that the narrator's uncle got upset with John Byro.
(iv) Findevidence fromthe extract which suggests
OR

mean you're not going to do anything on

B. DORIS: (moving to the settee:, anxiously)Mummy, you don't
Saturday and Sunday?
bed or two and do a bit of cooking
MRS PEARSON: (airily) No, Iwouldn't go that far Imight make a
nicely and thanked for everything and
as afavour. Which means, of course, II have to be asked very hand o.1
whoexpect to be waited on
generally made a fuss of. But any of youforty-hour-a-weekers

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DOKIS Thas diee

Mrs Pear,sthis tt2. yhas the pervraltycf Mrs Fizgeild

(23-6)
() Rain symbolizes the interconnectedness of all beings and the cyclical nature of life. Discuss,
highlighting the poet's use of language and imagery to convey this deeper meaning. (The Voice of the
Rain)

(c) Its silence silences," writes Shirley Toulson. The loss of her mother has silenced her. Do you think
that thisattitude of the poet is the right attitude to live life? Why/ why not? (A Photograph)
015. Answer any ONE of the following in about 50-60 words each: (1x3=3)

(a) Vikram Seth satirises common people's indifferent attitude to governance. Do you agree? Give reasons
in support of your answer. (The Tale of Melon City)

(b) Thenarrator's mother in the story "The Address" was a credulous person. Cite evidence to prove the
truth of this statement. (The Address)

Q16. Answer any ONE of the following in about 120-150words each: (1x6=6)

(a) Death and Time spare none.' Discuss the truth of this statement with reference to "Discovering Tut:
the Saga Continues". (Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues)

(b) In the fast-moving materialistic world, parents are busy in earning while their children grow without
them giving enough time to them. This is a major factor in creating a generation gap. There should be
a balancing act on the part of parents. Discuss. (Father to Son)
Q17. Answer any ONE of the following in about 120-150 words each: (1X6=6)

(a)
Taking the baby to be stillborn, the midwife shoved it under the bed. Dr Andrew's persistent efforts
revived the baby and proved the experienced lady wrong. How did the midwife react to this turn of
events? What values of her character does this reaction reveal? (Birth)
think that is an
(b) The playwright describes Mrs Fitzgerald as 'a strong and sinister personality.' Do you
(Mother's Day)
apt description of her character? Give reasons in support of your answer.
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