Madhyamik English Model Answers-4

Madhyamik English Model Answers-4

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Madhyamik English Model Answers-4

(Part- 2)

⟽ Previous set

SECTION – A: READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN) – 20 Marks

1. The Cat – Andrew Barton Paterson

Passage: Most people think that the cat is an unintelligent animal, fond of ease and cruel. But cat is not so. It has a wonderful sense of returning home. It is very independent. My cat once crossed a river to return home, though it hates water.

A. Choose the correct alternative (1×5=5) i) Most people think cat is – [A] intelligent [B] unintelligent [C] faithful [D] brave Ans: [B] unintelligent

ii) The cat has wonderful sense of – [A] smell [B] returning home [C] hearing [D] sight Ans: [B] returning home

iii) The author’s cat crossed – [A] a road [B] a river [C] a sea [D] a jungle Ans: [B] a river

iv) Cat is considered as – [A] independent [B] dependent [C] servant [D] slave Ans: [A] independent

v) This text is written by – [A] Andrew Barton Paterson [B] R.K. Narayan [C] A.P.J. Kalam [D] Toni Morrison Ans: [A] Andrew Barton Paterson

B. Answer the following (1×3=3) i) Why do most people think cat is unintelligent? Ans: Most people think cat is unintelligent because it likes ease, it is fond of comfort and appears cruel and lazy.

ii) What proves cat’s intelligence? Ans: Its wonderful sense of finding way back home, even crossing hurdles, proves its intelligence.

iii) What did the author’s cat do? Ans: The author’s cat crossed a river which cats normally hate, to return home, showing strong homing sense.

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C. Grammar from text (1×2=2) i) Find opposite of ‘intelligent’ from passage. Ans: unintelligent

ii) Make noun of ‘wonderful’. Ans: wonder

2. The Snail – William Cowper

Passage: The snail sticks close to his house, whether he is on grass or leaf or fruit or wall. He lives in a shell. When in danger he hides inside. He has no fear to fall.

A. Choose the correct (1×2=2) i) The snail lives – [A] in a shell [B] in a tree [C] in water [D] in sky Ans: [A] in a shell

ii) The snail sticks to – [A] grass or leaf or wall [B] only wall [C] only grass [D] only water Ans: [A] grass or leaf or wall

B. Answer (2×2=4) i) What does the snail do when it is in danger? Ans: When in danger the snail hides himself inside his house, his shell, and waits safely.

ii) What lesson do we learn from the snail? Ans: We learn self-reliance, contentment and safety in one’s own house. We should stick to our own and be self-contained and not be afraid.

C. Poetic device (1×1=1) What is the snail’s house? Ans: The snail’s house is its shell which it carries on its back. It is its home and protection.

3. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A. Choose (1×2=2) i) Hermia loved – [A] Demetrius [B] Lysander [C] Theseus [D] Oberon Ans: [B] Lysander

ii) The king of fairies is – [A] Oberon [B] Puck [C] Lysander [D] Theseus Ans: [A] Oberon

B. Answer (1×1=1) Who was Puck? Ans: Puck was Oberon’s servant, a mischievous fairy also called Robin Goodfellow. He puts love potion in eyes and creates confusion.

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SECTION – B: READING COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN) – 20 Marks

4. Passage: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23rd January 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha. He was a great patriot. He passed ICS but left it to serve the country. He was called Netaji. He formed Azad Hind Fauj to free India from British rule. He gave the slogan “Give me blood, I will give you freedom”. He died mysteriously in 1945. But he is still alive in our hearts.

A. Tick the correct (1×5=5) i) Netaji was born on – [A] 23rd Jan 1897 [B] 15th Aug 1897 [C] 23rd Jan 1900 [D] 2nd Oct 1869 Ans: [A] 23rd Jan 1897

ii) He was born in – [A] Kolkata [B] Cuttack [C] Delhi [D] Mumbai Ans: [B] Cuttack

iii) He formed – [A] Azad Hind Fauj [B] Indian Army [C] Gandhi Brigade [D] Nehru Brigade Ans: [A] Azad Hind Fauj

iv) His slogan was – [A] Jai Hind [B] Give me blood, I will give you freedom [C] Inquilab Zindabad [D] Vande Mataram Ans: [B] Give me blood, I will give you freedom

v) The word ‘patriot’ means – [A] lover of country [B] hater of country [C] lover of money [D] brave Ans: [A] lover of country

B. True or False (1×5=5) i) Netaji was born in 1897. – T ii) He loved British rule. – F iii) He passed ICS. – T iv) He formed Azad Hind Fauj. – T v) He is forgotten now. – F

C. Answer the following (2×5=10) i) When and where was Netaji born? Ans: Netaji was born on 23rd January 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha.

ii) Why did he leave ICS? Ans: He left ICS to serve the country and join freedom movement.

iii) What did he form and why? Ans: He formed Azad Hind Fauj to free India from British rule.

iv) What was his famous slogan? Ans: His famous slogan was “Give me blood, I will give you freedom” and “Jai Hind”.

v) Why is he still remembered? Ans: He is still remembered for his bravery, patriotism and sacrifice. He inspires us.

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SECTION – C: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY – 20 Marks

5. Do as directed (1×10=10)

a) Fill in with articles and prepositions: Netaji was _ great patriot. He was born _ Cuttack _ Odisha. Ans: Netaji was a great patriot. He was born in Cuttack in Odisha.

b) Do as directed: i) Netaji was one of the bravest patriots. (Change into positive) Ans: Very few patriots were as brave as Netaji.

ii) He said, “Give me blood, I will give you freedom.” (Change narration) Ans: He said that if they gave him blood, he would give them freedom. / He urged them to give him blood and he would give them freedom.

iii) British were defeated by Azad Hind Fauj. (Change voice – Active) Ans: Azad Hind Fauj defeated the British.

iv) He is so brave that all respect him. (Use Too… to) Ans: He is too brave not to be respected by all. / He is brave enough to be respected by all.

c) Choose the correct phrasal verbs: (give up, set up, pass away) i) He _ ICS to join freedom movement. – gave up ii) He _ Azad Hind Fauj. – set up iii) He _ in 1945. – passed away

6. Vocabulary (1×4=4) a) Synonyms: Great – large / famous / noble Brave – courageous / valiant

b) Antonyms: Free – slave / captive / bound Alive – dead

c) Use homophones: ‘birth’ and ‘berth’ birth – Netaji’s birth place is Cuttack. berth – I have booked a berth in the train.

7. Find errors and correct: (1×2=2) a) Netaji die in 1945. Ans: Netaji died in 1945.

b) He is a honest man. Ans: He is an honest man.

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8. Transform sentences: (1×4=4) a) He was poor. He was honest. (Complex – Though) Ans: Though he was poor, he was honest.

b) He fought bravely. He died for country. (Compound) Ans: He fought bravely and died for the country.

c) He is too weak to fight. (Use So… that) Ans: He is so weak that he cannot fight.

d) He works hard to win freedom. (Complex) Ans: He works hard so that he may win freedom.

SECTION – C: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY – 20 Marks

5. Do as directed (1×10=10) [A] Fill in with articles and prepositions: (1×3) Netaji was a great patriot. He was born in Cuttack in Odisha.

[B] Do as directed: (1×4=4) i. Netaji was one of the bravest patriots. (Positive) Ans: Very few patriots were as brave as Netaji.

ii. He said, “Give me blood, I will give you freedom.” (Narration) Ans: He said that if they gave him blood, he would give them freedom. / He asked them to give him blood and said he would give them freedom.

iii. British were defeated by Azad Hind Fauj. (Active) Ans: Azad Hind Fauj defeated the British.

iv. He is so brave that all respect him. (Too… to) Ans: He is too brave not to be respected by all. [Correct: He is so brave that all respect him -> He is brave enough to be respected by all. / For Too… to: He is too brave to be disrespected.]

[C] Phrasal verbs: (1×3=iii. (give up, set up, pass away) i. He gave up ICS to join freedom movement. ii. He set up Azad Hind Fauj. iii. He passed away in 1945.

6. Vocabulary (1×4=4) [A] Synonyms: Great – big / noble / famous, Brave – courageous / valiant [B] Antonyms: Free – captive / slave, Alive – dead [C] Homophones: Birth – Netaji’s birth place is Cuttack. Berth – I have a berth in train.

7. Find errors and correct: (1×2=2) [A] Netaji die in 1945. -> Netaji died in 1945. [B] He is a honest man. -> He is an honest man.

8. Transform sentences: (1×4=4) [A] He was poor. He was honest. (Though) -> Though he was poor, he was honest. [B] He fought bravely. He died for country. (Compound) -> He fought bravely and died for the country. [C] He is too weak to fight. (So… that) -> He is so weak that he cannot fight. [D] He works hard to win freedom. (Complex) -> He works hard so that he may win freedom.

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