4 Format Of the Quest, Part 1: Board's Part 2: Most cM nm Paper Samp, on with Marke Ple Question Paper Lkely Quest | and 2 305 6 to 10 1 to 15 ito 15 | 27 40 55 58 ‘omprehension Stanza (First Flight) ; 16 to 18 3 | 7 6. Figures of Speech (First Flight ~ Poetry) 19 and 20 2 | 84 7. Poetry: Textual Questions (First Flight) 21 to 25 6 | 89 8. Footprints Without Feet (Sup, Reader) 26 to 28 Ss. {| | 100 Comprehension Passages ~ Extract-Based AND Questions (VSa) 29 and 30 9. | Rectification of Errors 31 to 34 4 | 13 10. | Punctuation 35 to 38 2 | 16 11. | Fill in the Blanks 39 to 42 4 lig | (Prepositions, Articles, Conjunetions, ete.) | 12, | Indirect (Reported) Speech - Paragraph 43 3 | 123 13. | Do as Directed (Transformation of Sentences) | 44 to 48 5 | 127 Poster Making / Designing 54 [12 Marks] Prose Comprehension (Unseen) 49 to * Poetry Comprehension (Unseen) 2 49 to 7 Diary Writing OR Dialogue Writing 8 oe 8 Advertisement OR Notice Writing OR ‘oR ae ee) 135 140 145 156SE a Aa, easton i657 111 je Megent Writing, f St 4 Wd 19 | Letter Writ, OM | ts OF 56 6 | 7H ternal) Written, Porn /Infornayy | “i taney Writs, (M6 Airy Writing 97 OM GT 4 1h % Part 4: Bowrd’s Question Payer June, LULA 212(2) (irightened, 1971 animated, desire, bold) . twas this 1 for te freedom of SY Answer the following ror Question Numbers 1110 1 wf the @ prose urits of your 1 hence 6 marks for these 1 UNIT 1:A LETTER TO GOD (2)Whe was Lencho? Where did he le? Give a brief description of Lencho's family. Gan lenche was a. hardworking farmer, He was very caring and. Cod toring man. Hs house was the only one in the entze valley ast on the crest of a ew hl overiooked the siver and the field of ripe con doted with Rowers that aways promised a good harvest leneho had a wile and at last four bya tas a happy family The famly members wore deeply rwigious. They teed a solitary house on a htop (2)Wiy €ld Lencho say the | ‘anazope wor he ‘new ccs? How the aim change? What to Lencho's fields? oe Ans. The faindrops would make 4 good harvest and thereby ‘ring, now coin to Lancho. So he sye the manana were lbs ‘now coin’ Alera sudden get questions in fie to si sentonces cach 5, you wil be asked § questions fom 5 yer, You aze supposed 10 write anawan ‘S only three questions out of these five. 2 three text o live their lives with 2 nat 3 my hfe, that man into a 5 one, people * respect a 4 yours Ans. 1. desire 3.animated. 5. frightened ets marks for each correct answer, tual questions. of wind had begun to blow, very large hailstones began to fall along with the rain, Lencho's field was totally destroyed by the hailstones. (3)Deseribe the destructio caused by hailstones in Lencho’s fields, ‘What were Lencho's feelings when the rain /hail had stopped. Ans.Tho hail rained on Lenchot house, garden, cornfield, the hillside and the entire valley for an hour. The field was white, as if covered with salt. Not leaf remained on the trees. The com ia Lencho's cornfield was totally destroyed. Lencho was filled with sadness after the ain/hail had stopped. His corn was totally destroyed. He said to his sons tat they would have no corn that year. Bil he was hopeful of getting help from Gad (4) What id Lencho write in fe first letter addressed to God ? How dif Lencho send the letter? aie ot. nt ft, Lag if you dont help mer Mo 1 wl 9@ RUPGTY thas your 7 mY dred OBOE iN Ore to oy geen 2 Sr and t0 Lie Until the exer, Held age © Crop comes, @ause the hailstorm... tone 7 wre, wi ° fed a samp on the leter pa te mailbox and dropped (5)WAY WAS the postmaste ased after seeing the leter? wan, mare do im order to not weet au cho's firm belief /faith in ne emaghty / God ? ‘ans. The Postmaster was amazed to see that th TOU Was addroned to none Sper than God. He was amazed at the cinders deep {ith in Cod. In order serfot break Lencho's firm beliet faith in the Almighty /God, the postmaster meided 10 answer the letter as God Geegelt. He collected money trom his mployees, friends and contributed a part Sr his salary t0 send to Lencho, He put the money in an envelope and sent it, (6)Why does the postmaster send money to Lencho? Why does he sign the letter ‘God’? (August 20, July 23) Ans. The postmaster sends money to Lencho in order to keep Lencho's faith in God alive and firm as he was completely moved by it. When postmaster reads the letter of Lencho to God, he becomes serious and does not want to shake his faith and decides to answer the letter, He gathers money with the help of his post office employees and friends on behalf of God and signs the Jeter ‘God’ so that Lencho's faith does not get shaken, (1) How did the postmaster and post office employees help Lench: How did he react to their help? Ans. The Postmaster and post office employees were very generous as they contributed for the act of charity. First, they laughed when they saw Lencho's . § “ne post office at town ong gant an — “ra 36 “Bp later God, but they were impre ‘soon they see’ bY bis faith in God. TheY th in God does not get collected seventy pesos 19 lence « * lescto got the envelope and Peed it to count money, he became ante again wrote a lever to God lemanding the remaining thurty pesos. He thought that post ofice employees Métaken away the remaining money and led them a bunch of crooks, which Was not justiied at all as they were the People who had helped fur. But it shows Ris innocence and firm faith in God. (8)*Lencho had immense faith in God! Comment, (March 20) OR ‘Faith can move mountains.’ Discuss the statement with reference to Lencho's immense faith in God. (March 24) Ans.lencho had immense faith in God as he is instructed that-'God sees everything and even what is deep in one's conscience helps us in our problems’ All through the night of the hail-storm, hhe thought only of one hope “help from God’. He had faith that God lets no one die of hunger. With this deep faith in God, he wrote a letter to God that if He didn't help him, his family and he woud go hungry that year. He wrote “To God’ oon the envelope and went to town to post it. When he received the money he had asked for, it was less than his demand. He firmly believed that God could not have made the mistake, nor could He have denied what he had asked for. And ‘once more he wrote to God, "Send me the rest (money), since 1 need it very much" What a faith in God! (9) Did Lencho try to find out who had sent the money to him? Why or why not? OR Who becomes ‘God’ to Lencho why? (March 22 eeand opened’ tS gemansing 8 He thought im nad taken AY Oy of crooks called them 8 PAN ag ihe hog Soot aed the FeoP (wr 4 - i ce of ge SH : as a gesture o oe enol ty soaariy £2 ’ Tat the end of apartei: | ef gd oer ei > idea of flere 1 any discrimination. He thanked Lt the sternational leaders for hanag come 10 witness his investiture as President since this event could be considered as a common victory for nstce, peace and haman dignity (2)What does Mandela mean when he says he is ‘simply the sum of all those African patriots’ who had gone before his? ‘Ana, Mandela warts fo pay his mibute to al the people whe had sacrificed their lies for the sake of freedom. He feels that he is the sum of all those ‘Aéean patriots who had gone before Yum because those heroes of yesterday Years had paved the path of co-operation and unity for him. Therefore, he got the ‘support of his people to be able to come te Power to bring equality for his own | People, (3)What did being free mean to Mandela ie innocence and firm cho did not try to find out My tie money 10 in Bocas e re ected the PROHENCS Of Coq sere eo faith in God. He could nt frat it could be anybody wun who Would send jt is tah in God was gee ponieve coher tah tre money: Ht cunshaking tong WALK TO FREEDOM vecanaitory freegoms’ with ‘the et ieee ‘ans. tike any other Kid for May igso the foedom meant a freedom jy ithe momry and enjoy the Biss jg same anybody becomes an adult thay Since of chuldhiood Tooks like transi Gmeause most of the childish activity jg ete fom an adult's Perspective, Oncy Moo ae adult then someday. you hayg earn a livelihood to bring the bacon home, then only you get an honourable ustence in the family and in the society, (4) How did Mandela's ‘hunger for freedom change his life? (July 22) ‘Ans. Mandela realized in his youth that it was not just his freedom that was being curtaled, but the freedom of all \ blacks. The hunger for his own freedom became the hunger for the freedom of tus people. This desire of a non-racial society uansformed hin into @ virtuous and self-sacrificing man. Thus, he joined the African National Congress and this changed him from a frightened young man into a bold man, (5)At the beginning of his speech, Mandela mentions ‘an extraordinary human disaster’. Ans. Nelson Mandela refers to the spartheid policy of the white race again! the black people as ‘an extraordinary ‘human disaster’. White people snatched freedom trom the coloured people of South to whom the country belonged. NAVIRET 21 Mg, SO RPE EnGLy my) pack PEOPIO WOLE SUb;ectod yy soon 10 1090, They ere nay pe to discharge their o} Prod 10 ABCHAIIO AHO Obigationy ya Mr famlion, COMIMUNIY and ese "ay White People had to Compaen vow em and oppressed their ow, em m people ft ther PION. I they ey sedom, it W08 Curaled The bin tived the hfe of a slave, tor wd vue He ore (6)How does Mandela describe systems of government in hig ry (i)in the first decade, ang the final decade, of the twentietn tne count ian me ceontury ? ‘Ans. (4) In the first decade of the pronto century, the white-skinned ope of South Africa patched up Mor aiffevences and erected 2 system ff racial domination against the dark. Suunned people of their own land, thus seating the basis of one of the harshest Sha most inhumane societies the world ad ever KNOWN. (i) In the last decade of the twentieth century, the previous system had been overturned forever and replaced by one that recognized the rights and freedoms of all peoples, regardless of the colour of their skin. (1) Does Mandela think the oppressor is free? Why /Why not? or What did Mandela think for oppressor and oppressed? oR actualy the ena Bet of em ae obliged to discharge thei cusses hon Petaonal or socal but without teedom 2 man cannot do 40. The person who ratches this treedom of a man us wally ‘8 oppressor and a prisoner of haved He as lack of humanity Bat th is he same with a person who is oppressed by other (8) Describe the views of Mandela for the black people who fought and sacrificed their lives for the country's Political independence. Ans. Mandela always said that the hatte. Everyone is Political freedom was the result of Sacrifices of thousands of the black People who fought for that. He said that it could not be repaid. He thought himself as the sum ofall of those African patriots. He regretted that he could not thank them. He cursed the policy of apartheid that wounded the people of his country, which would take centuries to heal He also said that the oppression and brutality of the white people produced Great freedom fighters like Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, Luthuli, Dadoo, Fischer, Sobukwe and many more. They were the men of courage, wisdom and lage heartecness. They really suffered a lot for the political freedom of the country. UNIT 3: TWO STORIES ABOUT FLYING PART (1) Why was the young seagull afraid to fly? Do you think a human baby also finds it a challenge to take | its first steps ? uly 22) Ans. The young seagull was afraid to fy as he feared that his wings would not Support him and he would fall and drown EMIS FIRST FLIGHT. into the sea. He had no confidence at all. Yes, a human baby also gets into the same plight, It also finds it a challenge to take its first steps fearing that it would fall down and hurt itself It is undoubtedly fa challenge for a human baby.a (2)What was the seagull afraid of? How did the mother make the young seagull come out of hit fear ‘and teach him the art of flying ? oR Describe the tricks used by the seagall family to help the Youns seagull overcome his fear and Ay. xying because he th a ‘When his family left him won ioe edge, he felt alone and alone of the ledge, onary. They tried hard to was very make him fly but he never showed the courage to try His mother knowingly tore a piece of fish near him and flew across to him with it, She came close to him but did not go nearer. Already mad by hunger, he dived at the fish but fell into space. After sometime his wings spread outwards and he began to fly. His family landed on the sea ahead of him. They beckoned him so he landed on the sea and began to sink into water but when hus belly touched the water, he floated without any fear and diffculy. (3) Describe the first flight of the young seagull. (March 24) Ans. The young seagull dived at the fish due to hunger and fell outwards and downwards into space. He thought of getting drowned but his wings spread outwards automatically. He moved downwards and outwards and landed Safely on the sea and floated on it without any fear. (4)Do you think that the seagull’s family loved him ? Justify their attitude towards him, Ans. The young seagull had two brothers and a sister. His parents flew with them to leave him alone on the ledge as he could not muster up the courage to fly with them. His parents could have fed him. But, they refused to give him any food. ‘They wanted him to fly and dive for his eee eee AVNET 21 M.L.Q. SETS ENGLISH (FL) ‘STANDARD 10 cought that his < food. They threatened to let Trey did so because they 150 The parents were right in yy aid because they wanted to nt oe pee a reliance. One can't depeng parents all his life to be fog was important for him to leay, ive and search his own fooq, attitude the seagull famit * te him was actually their io, ns concern for him. aq Ss Z. é PEEFFSF, g P. (S)Why was the young 4. pretending to be asleep? wy, fl he actually observe while doing iy Ans. The young seagull came ce Drink of the ledge. He stood then, ® one leg with the other leg hidden” ® his wing. He closed his one ¢ yu te ot nd naa ee asleep. He did 80 because he wen to know whether they were ines’ in him or not but he observed that ne family was not noticing him. He sayy brothers and sister lying on the platen, ‘They were dozing His father was proenng the feathers on his white back. Only ny mother was looking at him. Now then, she tore at a piece of fish that ly | at her feet. Then she scrapped each side | of the back on the rock. | (6) How did the young seagull ge over his fear of sea-water and what was his family’s reaction on it? Ans.The young seagull had made his maiden fight successfully. When he was near the sea, he was flying straigit over it. He observed a vast green sea all azound him. He turned his beak sideways and cawed amusedly. His family was vary happy and landed ahead of him. They beckoned to him. When he landed of the sea, he began to sink but he tried it despair and his belly touched the watet and he sank no further. He was floating on water. This way he got over his feat of seawater and his family praised him Nave 9, tot and Offered in tng reward (1)'The sight of the yim’ What does eng oO! Fompelled the young > seagull py? Whey gut" 20) as to Ams. The young go, It was this onary ‘ compelled i Oy. ts hanger when it $W its mother teqrin Tens ragged get of ing a of fish that Tey at her fogt 2 Piece het. veins, = %0 get some ce its mother ¢ 00 i Won in her beak, neg ett we SEG em could non St an {00 tion Hage AG thoy | SATE to man a ttt ernsn an eee She stopeq (TAY Me father and pan Miah That is nidwey. Not Being able to reset or corey Abry ang erg RE MEE cing tg ats hunger any longer, it dived at ye pail 10 et itt ao en threatened ints mother's beak At that moment | Thay aid ae yee MOR ot “MNS 10 leave its tear behena gn Wanted it PART THE QUACK aeRoptay a. 1) 870 take the risk” What yg ge oPNE a Wy down he anes aa sk? Why BAETAOE take it? | ye gone Pitt (non) few ino ra en Om MAS brewing up | impos, TETAS Went black. was and the author was keen to reach 4 ‘6 See anything ouside the tame to spend his holiday with his faruiy $e, he decided to fy through the sor, as he did not want to miss the chance to meet his family at brealfast. Thus be took the risk even when the visibility was almost zero in the storm. (2)What did the writer feet inside the clouds ? What did the waiter see inside the black clouds? Ans.When the writer entered the clouds, it became impossible to see outside the aeroplane. The avroplane jumped and twisted in the air and all the instruments like compass ete stopped working due to the weather conditions. ‘The writer saw a black aeroplane which had no lights on its wings. The writer could see the face of the pilot in the black clouds who was waving and signalling ‘kim to follow to get out of the storm. (3) Describe the narrator's experience as he flew the aeroplane Into the storm. (March 20, 22, 23) Plane, His plane stared jumping. ant it was a terble and fearsome experience for him. The fl tank was almost empty and he could not Aly more than ten minutes. Then he sam ‘nother black aeroplane by his side and the pilot of the plane signalled histo follow. It was a surprise forthe narrator 48 the other black plane was having n0 light. He followed him without any choice and landed safely on the ranma, (4) How di the writer get out of the storm in the night to land safely? ‘Ans. The writer was Oying hit ol Dalota aeroplane when he saw the blac clouds, He wa Jost inthe storm. Sudden he saw a Black aeroplane by his si which had no lights, on is wings. Th pilot instructed the writer to follow as had lost the way. He obeyed hum lke chi. He was very bappy 1 flow ‘ter some time the pot of anaes pls started to land, The writer followed ——————==<— ssblindly through the storm and came out of the clouds. He saw the lights of the runway and landed safely. (5) Why was the writer happy when he decided to fly in the night? ‘Ans. The writer was very happy wher he decided to fly that might because he was going home to his family to enjoy UNIT 4 (1) What makes writing in a diary a strange experience for Anne Frank? ‘Why does Anne want to keep a diary? Ans. Writing in a diary was a strange ‘expenence for Anne Frank as she never had a diary and it was a gift on her 13th birthday. She considered it her best friend on which she relied the most and with whom she shared all her ups and downs, Anne always feels lonely and distressed so to get off all the burden and pain she wants to keep a diary in which she finds a true friend as she has hardly any friends whom she could confide in. (2) How does Anne fee] about her father, her grandmother, Mrs Kuperus and Mr Keesing ? What do these tell you about her? ‘Ans. Anne has fond of memones of her father, grandmother, Mrs Kuperus and Mr Keesing, who have left indelible impressions on her mind and affected her life a lot. The way abe represents all of them in her diary seveuls that Anne ‘was very good at understanding people and at developing interpersonal relations. (3)Why did Anne think that she could confide more in her diary than {im the people? Ans. Anne Frank did not have a felend with whom she could ahare now. ren es «ged tne wih unable to share har views and thoughts with them, Whe: she got her diary, she d = fverrhing with it bocaase she bet” 18 she believed eine ese NAVNEET 21 M.1.0. SETS ENGLISH (FL) STANDARD 19 FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK tus holiday. When hg seemed to be pertect no clouds could be ggg were shining. 1 ay % task for the writer to fy te the sleeping countryside Mg assumption of everythin made him happy, a mnt stag ed, The thy wag that nobody would be int in her musings. So, she treat as her best friend. It wong 4 Me a secret and would not aa She confided everything in a family, her fear, her loneling and considered it her bes, taal (4) Anne says, “Teaey, most unpredictable.” 15 yy 0 Oy unpredictable ? How ? Ans.Mr Keesing is unp, He gives and gives homework as a punishment. She does it ag as she can. She hopes that alter essay, Mr Keesing will give her again, But instead he allows her in the class. He also doesn’ gi homework again. (5) Do you think Mr Kees strict teacher ? What made ne allow Anne to talk in class? Ans. No, Mr Keesing was not » or strict teacher because a teacher something for the welfare of his Any teacher would be annoyed if, keep on talking in the class, if he had been strict he would not} laughed at Anne's funny arguments, ast essay in the form of a poem ‘Mr Keesing the lighter side of a child. It helped bridge the ‘ap between the teacher and the (6)What price did Anne being talkative in the class? Ans. Anne Frank was in the of talking in the class, Mr Maths teacher, was annoyed with | ‘A ne talked TUCK in the class ye oe rer several warnings but i hag AMT ect. One ay, be puninhod ber by 0g ner extra ROMeWotK He athe go write AN °S8aY On the eubyer, WW chatterbox’. Anne wrote the exany, Mang very AMUSING arguments in. fy ing liked the e88ay. But Anne again Rynod in the class. SO RE gave the tase of wniung another essay. This time, the Suvject was, An Incorrigible Chaterbor nce more, during the third lesson, My eosing saw Anne talking again He wag Mey annoyed. He asked her to wnte Mother essay. TRE subject of this easay ras, “ouack. Quack. Quack Said Mistress Chatterbox.” Thus Anne had to pay price in the form of writing-punishment for peing talkative in the class, (1)Was Anne right when she said that the world would not be interested in the musings of a thirteen-year-old gitl? (March 23) ‘Ans. Yes, Anne was right when she said so because most of the people don't want © give importance to a child's perspective toward the world because they are too immature for the world MAMEET 18.0.4 sxousen ry ravens But Ansa Frank has become one of the Most discussed of al holocaust victims Hex ‘diary’ has beer. tarslaced Warslaed into many languages as they are Stuck with the own problems so it i really hard to get someone who can give importance to her diary People feel bored and become impatent when we talk about our problems On the other hand when we write cour feelings and thoughts on paper, we can wnte as long as we want without thunking of anyone, intention as it doesn't react, We can share our feelings, both sad and happy. It never gets bored or stops us to wnite. It behaves like a true fciend who keeps your secret and listens to you patiently. So she thinks that paper has more patience than people UNIT 5: GLIMPSES OF INDIA PART 1: A BAKER FROM GOA (1)What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about ? Ans.Elders in Goa are nostalgic about good Old Portuguese days, about the Portuguese, and their famous loaves of bread. Goa was a Portuguese colony. After independence Goa became part of India. Goa has distinct effect of Portuguese and Anglo Indian culture, Christianity is one of the main religions in Goa. Elders usually fondly remember old days because once people grow old they accumulate rich experiences of their past. It is a normal human psychology that past always looks | better than present i (2)What is the baker called ? What used to be the dress of a baker? Ans. Baker is called a Pader in Goa. ‘The baker wore a dress known as kabai It was a peculiar dress. It consisted of a single piece frock down to the knees. Later in the childhood of the author the ‘dress of bakers changed. Now he wore a shirt and trousers shorter than full length but longer than half pants (3) Is bread-making still popolar in Goa? How is bread an important part of Goan life ? (March 23) ‘Ans. Yes, bread-making is still popular in Goa. The author has described about the existence of time-old furnaces andther s Wg fire, The Goan society as sul having moulders bread muxers and bakers. Some of the facts which importance of bread in Goan life are as follows. Sandwiches must be the occasion of a daughter's Cakes and bolinhas are must ristmas and other festivals (4) Daring our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be our friend, and guide! What does this statement imply in relation to the character of the baker? [AVNET 21 M.L.Q SETS ENGLISH (FT) /STANDARD 10 Ans. This statement tells ug y baker was a very respected pe; Goan society because he woul children about good behaviour ¢ basket and giving Tospect to wost® (when he withed "Good mon, ty the lady of the Rouse, ete He mt te snormal wah the children ang author considered fim as a tet companion. He was not simpy inmate in ling what he a fas Wat nperthed carne Goan society of those days, on Thay, the in PART II: COORG (1) Where is Coorg? What is the story about the Kedavu people's descent? uly 23) ‘Ans. Coorg or Kodagu is the smallest taka It is situated midway Mysore and the coastal town of Mancalore The fiercely independent people cf Coorg are descendents of Greeks or Arabs. A section of Alexander's amy moved South along the coast and settled here only when they were unable to return to their country. These people Famed among the locals. This 1s the story about the descent of Kodavu people (2) How has the Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery recognised in modern India? How can you say that Coorg have speciality for army? Aas. The Coorgi tradition of courage and bravery has been recognised by awarding the Coorg Regiment with the ‘most number of gallantry awards. Besides, the Coorgis are the only Indians allowed {0 carry firearms without a licence. Coorgi People are famous for their martial race. One can hear numerous tales of their Valour about their sons and fathers, General Cariappa, the first chief of the Indian army was a Coorgi. Coorgi regiment is famous for its bravery. (3) Describe Coorg’s wea When is it most pleasant for nt tourists to visit Coorg? Descrine two tourist places of Coorg, OR HF you happen to visit Coury between September to March, wnat are different things you would loo, for? arch 22) Ans. The weather of Coorg is pleasan, during the months fom September ty March. During that time, the weather ig perfect with some showers thrown in for good measure. During the monsoon, At receives heavy rainfall. The climb of Brahmagiti hills brings into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg, A walk across the rope-bridge leads to the sixty-four acre island of Nisargadhama, (4) How do Coorg's tocation, People and natural features add to the diversity of India? Ans. Coorg is beautifully located and described as a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. It has rolling hillsides with Pollution free river and forests teeming woth wildlife, Here nature exists in its Pristine glory, which adds to the diversity of India. Further, it has coffee and spice et ss xavetey ae ‘Tidy = mildly rebuked them for Peeping ine’ be 0 tary tan, BY ann PART iy nt3HON8, CULO ditt, Fiindia. THe local pe a martial tom le, the ®. Of course (1) Describe the ne train. Where we pajvir going by train joe of BOM side of thy Ans. There were everywhere. Rajvir ha soanery og Pranjoi did Sree R, Green loreats to pads 986 WAY 10 ten buen PAY them Wer GOING 10 Assam Prana peg Mr Barua a8 the manager ot garden in Upper Assam Whe gaye? they #0 108 bushes. On bow ae saw acres of 182 uses. They nee? reat Brunet the sme heigy Gog af tex pluckers had bamboo baste Tt their back (2)What are the two Legends about Tea? Ans. (4) Chinese legend : Chinese emperor always boiled water bere drinking it, One day a few leaves vr branches burning under the pot feline the water. It gave a delicious tavoc: These were tea leaves, Hes. Inca is also a home to TA8Y Spices like aid: and while Assam 's Rome to tea, Coorg is home to cotlee Others which are grown exclusively in India and exported to vanous countnes These plantanons make India a unique Sountry which has not just traditional spices and beverage plants growing within it but also follows traditional agricultural practices, UNIT 6: MUBIL THE OTTER (1) Why did Maxwell go to Basra? How long did he wait there, and why Ans.He went to Basra, to the Consultate-General, to collect and answer his mail from Europe. He had had to wait there for five days. To start with his mail didn't reach on time. Then he tried to make a telephone call. This incident is of those days when one had to book an | international call 24 hrs in advance. The ‘elephone line was not working properly on the first day. Next day it was some Public holiday so it was not working Finally after a tortuous wait of five days ‘hs mail arrived, (2)How did Maxwell get the otter? Did he like it? Pick out the ‘words that tell you this. ‘Ans. When he received his mail, he carried it to his bedroom to read, There, hhe saw two Arabs and beside them was a sack that twisted from time to time. ‘They handed him a note from his friend saying that he had sent him an otter. Yes, hhe liked it. We know this because he uses the term ‘otter fixation’ to refer t0 is feeling towards the otter. He felt that this ter fron o hi tong etackment towards otters was something that was shared by most other people who had ever owned one. eentful journey ter to reach (March 24) Discuss the eve of Maxwell and his 0 London. ‘Kas. Maxwell booked a fight to Panis an rom there he would go on to London ‘The astine insted that Mij should be een packed ina bor (not more than exh inches square) that was (0 be placed ‘on the floor, near his feet, The box was ined with metal sheet. My didn't find it comfortable to be there so tried to escape, In is attempt to escape Mi tore into the motal lining of the box. As a result hut #self and stated bleeding. (5)Deseribe the game invented by Mii, the otter, with the ping-pong ball (March 22) Ans. Mijbil_invented a game of playing witha ping-pong ball w a unique may. One of the author's suitcase was damaged and had boon ki cept tn a sloping Position. Mij would put the ball om the high end and run fo catch at as it slided 10 the lower ond. (6) Why is Mij' 's species now ‘known to the world as Maxwell's otter? uly 22) 10 cits otter WAS Of g 5, Maxi ' known 10 200g, 1 tn ed Lg and was It was te oo ms an the BOX WAS Opened, went out pox. He disappear, a high spe jown a aircraft. Th, were cries jy around. A WOMAN Yop, up on her seat screaming that they ga tat, He saw MVS tall disappear z the legs ‘of an Indian assengg: He dived for ts ‘put missed. The airhotey 1g him to be seated and tha thy the otter. Alter 2 While, i to him. It climbed on iy rub it8 Ose on hig od was opene sas. Whi of the beneath had returne aoe and began 10 7 face and neck (g)Why did Maxwell say the irhostess was ‘the very queen of hey kind’? (March ‘Ans. Maxwell said that the aizhostay was “the very queen of her kind” because she was extremely friendly and helph He took her into his confidence abou the cident with the box. ‘She suggested that he might prefer to have his pet o tus knee, Hearing this, he developed ‘a profound admuration for her, for she understood the pain of both the ott and its owner. (8) What things does Mij do whist tell you that he is an intelligest friendly and fun-loving animal wit needs love ? ‘Ans. Mij was an intelligent animal. invented it own game out of the Pil Pong balls. It screwed the tap till wl began to flow and then it would play at? splash in the water. Though it was and indifferent in the beginning, it 6% became very friendly It formed a spPe™ _ ." cont with Maxwell. It responded tn jaxwell called out his mame ir whet aesperate when Maxwell left it in at and it got hurt while trying to Or tof it After Maxwell took it out yne fa ord to his feet. It was a fur-lonng a UNIT 7: MADAM (2) What was Wall's favourite ine? What was the source of aing iY for Valli? What was her mongest aesize ? (uly 22) strong. Vallis favourite pastime was ig in the front doorway of her house xing at the street outside. The sight of tre bus that travelled between per vilage and the nearest town, filled gach wine with a Tew set of passengers, ‘a source of unending joy for Vall. her strongest desize Was 10 ride the bus. (2) How did Valli plan her bus- 2 What did she find out about the \d how did she save up the fare ? months, nen standin and 100) ride pus, an ‘Ans. Over many days and yal: listened carefully 10 conversations petween her neighbours and people who regularly used the bus and asked 2 few discreet questions here and there, She ‘came to Know that the town was six niles from her village, the bus fare was thirty paise and the bus trip took forty- five minutes. She also thought that if | she stayed in the bus and came back by the same bus it would only cost her sixty paise, She painstaking saved each and every penny she got, resisting all temptation to buy peppermints, toys, etc and even a ride on the merry-go-round at the village annual fair s0 as t0 save sixty paise. It was a secret trip which she had planned without the knowledge | of her parents. (3) How did Valli her first journey ? Was Ans, Valli had very painstakingly Saved every stray coins that came her } Way by resisting every temptation to buy yve money for ‘easy for her? AVNET 21 1.0. SE74 excuuan ry | TANDERD 10 anurcal It enjoyed playing all Jands of Games It would play with a selection of 1278, ping-pong balls, marbles, rubber fruit, and a terrapin shell. It requred love and atlection from Maxwell and it Got that readily RIDES THE BUS Peppermints, toys, balloons, etc. It had been very difficult for hex Even at the village fair she resisted the temptation to be on the merry-go-round. Thus, she had been able to save saxty paise for her first bus journey. (4) What did Valli see on her way that made her laugh? ‘Ans. Valli sam a young cow, tail Righ in the air running very fast night in the middle of the road in front of the bus. ‘The driver sounded hus horn again and again so that the cow moves away. But the more he honked, the more frightened the anima] became and faster it galloped. ‘This all seemed very funny to Valli and she laughed and laughed til there were tears in her eyes. (5)Why does the conductor call Valli as ‘madam’? (August 20) ‘Ans.The conductor calls Valli ‘madam’ because she behaves like 2 mature woman. She declines the help offered by the conductor and is very quick in her answers fo the conductor's questions, This behaviour of Valli like @ grown up woman makes the conductor call her ‘madam’ (6)Why does Valli refuse to look window on her way back? (March 23) ‘Ams. Valli refused to look out of the window on her way back because she sew a young cow lying dead by the roadside, just where it had been struck by some fast-moving vehicle, It was the same cow that was running in front of their bus, during their trip t0 the town th sadness. The out of the She was overcome wi[NAVNEET 21 M.1.0. SETS 1 haunted her of the dead cow a vat, she refused to look out an of the window. , (1)What kind of person is ou lustrate your answer from the that you have read) = OR Give a brief sketch of Valli. : Ans, Vali was a determined, confident girl. She was also a good planner and executioner. She sacrificed alot of things to achieve her dream. For example, she curbed the temptation to buy sweets and riding on the merry-go- round in the fair so that she could save and brave [ENGLISH (FL) :STANDARD 10 money for the bus nide, Sacrig these things at such a tender age difficult for a child. She algo confidently in the bus and dig 3 bobbed down in the presence of « When the bus reached the town, yi not succumb to the temptation of out to explore the town or hy drink. She did this as she had g y°'9 & amount of money which she way ‘save for her return journey. So, Yay her money wisely. When the cong offered her a drink, she showeg manners in refusing to have it 4 Dein ef % ry UNIT 8: THE SERMON OF BENARES (1)When her son died, Ki Gotami went from house to house? What did she ask for? Did she get it? Why not ? ‘Ans. After the death of her only son, Kisa Gotami was overcome with grief. She carried the dead body of her son in her arms and went from door to door } asking for medicine to cure her child, bbut nobody could provide any medicine. For there is no such medicine available which can bring a dead person back | to hte. (2) Risa Gotami from house to house after she spoke for? Did she get it? Why not ? (March 23) Ans. Gautama Buddha asked Kisa to bring a handful of mustard seeds from a house where death had never knocked at the door. Kisa Gotami went from door to doer, but couldn't find a single house where death had not taken a beloved away. She could not get it as death is inevitable and anyone who is born is bound to die one day, (3) How did Buddha convey to Kisa ‘he truth of life and death? (March 20) Ans.Kisa approached Buddha with her dead son, She was full of grief and again went pleaded Buddha to eure her son, By, consoled her that he would surely her son provided she brought of mustard seeds from the house death had never occurred. Kisa from door to door but failed to p the mustard seeds a8 she could not tng any house where death had not occurre, Then she could understand that deag is inevitable. It spares nobody who tay taken birth. (4) Why do you think Kisa Gotamj understood this only the second time? In what way did Buddha change her where Wen, ) understanding? with the Buddha. What does she ask” Ans. Earlier, Kisa Gotami could see only her grief, When she went from doer to door the second time, she understood that everyone was dealing with the loss of a beloved one, There was not a single house in the town, where death had not taken a father, a mother, a sister, a brother, son or a daughter. Everyone, a some point or the other, have experienced the death of their loved ones. Gautama Buddha helped her to understand al this, as he told her to bring a handitl | of mustard seeds from a house wher® death had never knocked at the doot This way she got aware that death common to all human beings. | WV (1) Why dia cnubukov ? How dia cy, = it ‘ubukoy tags Ans. Lomov had cong ily 24 proposal © MAIy his dau," te GnubsKOV Suspected thay pe At fic, Some 10 BOTTOW mo in e gncere Wh Ne told Tons, "Ent | that be always loved him had the rag his OWN Son, He had he would Tot give Lomoy < °°4ed that and y pe tried borrowing from him Money ig | 2)Describe the a and Natalya, 8h bere Ans.Lomov and Nataly, rather than Proposing her he point. He tells her how he Jand and how he respects her also tells Natalya that his Oxon touch Natalya’s Birchwood. On this, Natalya says that Oxen are theirs. They start arguing lomov clarifies that he is talking abon the Oxen Meadows that ate betes her Birchwoods Natalya again insists that they are thang Lomov refuses it, He tells her that hs aunts grandmother gave those meadows to her father’s grand father. The peasants used the land for forty years and started regarding it as their own. Nataya’s father comes and also starts quarreling with lomov. They get into a heated argument and resort to name-calling, After some time, Lomov leaves their house, Reet and Sets oft the father. He heating (3) Justify the title of the play | ‘The Proposal’, Ans.The ttle of the play is The Proposal’ and it is a very apt one because the whole play is about Lomor proposing | Natalya. Right from the beginning to the © nd of the play, the story revolves round & marraige proposal. Lomov comes to Natalya's house to propose to her but ven before he does it, they both start fighting. As a result, Lomov becomes sick inherited his Meadoms | Meadows | about it and Burnt marsh, | Marty sn | Bes lame OY that oh ss oe (5) Briedy describe the or SENAY dace te eta Aas. Lomo was a thny.Sve year old Snmarried man. He anxiously waited to | Get maried because he had reached | stica age, He proposed a git named | Natalya in his neighbourhood, Lomov ‘was a strange man, He went to propose | Natalya but qurmlled over pety issues {ike the open meadoms and pet dogs. | He also abused Natalya and her father. (6) Describe the character of Natalya in few sentences. Ana. Natalya was a young. it of twenty-five. She lived in the reighbourhoed of Lomov and could do | al the household work Sho yearned for Jove and was quarrelsome by nature. She | too quarzelle with Lomor over meadows 5 and their pet dogs as to which one i a better breed. eeest oF SNOW poem 1: DU ee ‘of me 1. Has ges 0) (arch sdoche ‘Alteran ane Kad 3 Apostophe “a saved some Patt ‘A Srecdeche ‘B.Onomatopoel C.Albterauon DiNone of these thee han L.D.Both'K and'F'2.Alteration POEM 2:FIRE AND ICE 1. Some say the worid vil end in fire Some say ine’. (Angus 20, July 22) A Repetition /Anaphora 2. Metaphor .Anuthess DLAI of these thee 2.1 hold with thove who favour fe’ (arch 22) AAlitertion —B Assonance C.Euphemism Both ‘A’ and ‘3’ 4 But if it had to perish tice’ APandox B.Euphenism C-Metaphor ——_D. Antthesis Ama. 1.D.AlL of these three 2.D.Both ‘Rand + 3.A Parador wen two hines from, of these lines you will ¢, D. You will have to ting each of these 10 lings ies for these two MCQs, . ‘ne stalks in his vivid stripes tne few steps of his cage’ ‘A Metaphor B.Synecdoche cc Personification D-Both 'B’ and iy 2.'Where plump deer pass’ A Alteration B.Climax Paradox D. Hyperbole 3.On pads of velvet quiet’. ALTransferred Epithet B Metaphor C. Antithesis | D.Oxymoron |) 4.°His strength behind bars’. ‘A. Alliteration B.Metonymy C.Antithesis Both ‘A’ and 5.‘And stares with his brilliant eyes At the brilliant stars’. ASynecdoche _B. Hyperbole C.Repetition D.Alliteration 6. "In his quiet rage’. ‘A.Metaphor B. Oxymoron C.Metonymy D.Syneedoche Ans. 1.D.Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ 2.4 Alliteration ‘3.B. Metaphor 4.D.Both ‘A’ and ‘BY 5.C.Repetition 6.8 Oxymoron a ' ‘me giteraion B. Inversion f wet! D.Simile G pe wild beast greets you' 1B Ae ification B.OXymoron F pposoopte D.Both ‘A’ and 'B’ go no good to roar with pain’ a nal Rhyme B.Litotes & sie D. Synecdoche = wil only Jep and lep again’ oe p.biliteration Repetition personification pial of these three : af when youve walking round your yard. ” personification B.Alliteration cg Metonymy D.Metaphor «, ‘Who hugs you very very hard’ ‘A Repetition B,Personification c.Apostrophe -_—D.Both ‘A’ and ‘3! sq. fiyenas come with merry smiles’ ‘A Personification B.Repetition c. Synecdoche D.Metonymy 4, But if they weep they're crocodiles’ ‘A.Metaphor B.Personification c.Simile D.Both ‘A’ and ns, 1.B. Inversion 2,D.Both ‘A’ and 3.B.Litotes 4.D.All of these three 5.B.Alliteration 6.D.Both ‘A’ and 1A Personification D.Both ‘A’ and ‘8! POEM 5: THE BALL POEM 1."What, what is he to do? A.Repetition B.Alliteration C.lnterrogation _D. All of these three 2.No use to say ‘O there are other balls’ A. Metaphor B. Synecdoche C.Litotes D.internal Rhyme NAVNEET 21 M.L.9, 4, SeT8 ENOL (ry :eraxDARD 10 " 4p: HOW TO TELL WILD ANIMALS 3A be poe 4 ig tere shoold 10 You advance! ‘Stands rigid, trembling, staring Gane A.lnternal Rhyme B.Simile C.Alliteration —_D, Metonymy v1 would not intrude on him’ ‘A.Personification _B, Metaphor C.Apostophe —_D.Litotes 8.‘..1 saw it go, Merrily bouncing, down the street ..’ A.lmagery B Personification C.Repetition _D. Both ‘A’ and 'B’ 6... balls will be lost always, little boy’. A.Anastiophe —_-B. Apostrophe C.Repetition D. Synecdoche well behind his desperate eyes’. A.Transferred Epithet 3. Metonymy C. Synecdoche D.Metaphor 8, ‘Knowing what every man must one day know’. A.Allteration _-B.Repetiton C.Anastrophe D.Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ 8.‘And no one buys a ball back.’ A. Alliteration B.Metaphor C.Symbolism D.AU of these three Ans. 1.D.All of these three 2.C.Litotes 3.A Internal Rhyme 4.D.Litotes 8.D.Both ‘A’ and 'B! 6.B.Apostrophe 1.A.Transferred Epithet 8.D.Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ 9.D.All of these three POEM 6: AMANDA ! 1. ‘Stop that slouching and sit up straight’. ‘A.Personification _B.Apostrophe C.Alliteration _-D. Oxymoron 2... a mermaid, drifting blissfully’ A.Allusion B. Metaphor C.Symecdoche _—D. Both ‘A’ and 83. ‘Did you ndy your room, Amanda’? A Apostrophe —_B Interrogation C.Alliterstion ——_-D. Oxymoron 4.°1 am an orphan, roaming the street’ A Metaphor B Personification C.lnternal Rhyme D. Apostrophe 5.'T am Rapunsel, I have not a care A Oxymoron B Synecdoche C. Metaphor D.Metonymy 6.°Stop that sulking at once, Amanda’ A.Rpostrophe Alteration C.merrogation _D.Bott ‘A’ and {pattern soft dust with my hushed, bare feet ‘A.Metaphor B Metonrmy ¢ Transferred Epithet D Synecdoche 4. The silence is golden, the freedom is 6.D.Both ‘A’ and ‘3! 1.C. Transferred Epithet 8.C. Metaphor POEM 7:THE TREES 1. ‘The trees inside are moving out into the forest’ aly 22) A.Hyperbole —_B. Apostrophe C.Personification D.Litotes 2. “All night the roots work’ A.Synecdoche B Metaphor C.Personification D,Metonymy Se nnn eA RaEDOnSSSEEE SiR, OORannSOETeTEEETETEEE NAVNEET £1 M.L.Q, SETS ENGLISH (71) :STANDARD 19 3, no sun BUFY iS feet in A Personification B, Utes", Metaphor D.Both sg, 4. tke newly discharged p.. “1 ‘A. Metaphor B I c.Simuile D.Petsony 5. sll ACRES ike a wig rooms. Ye ‘A.Personification B, Metaphoy & c.Simile D Euptenioy 6, ‘The moon 18 Broken like g A.Simile B.Metaphoy C.Pesonifetion D.Euphanig, 1, My head is fll of whispers, tomorrow will be silent. (fy es » AAntithesis BL Interna) C.Litotes D.Simile 8, ‘the smell of leaves and lichen AMetaphor —_B.Pertontcajgs C.Allteration —D. Oxymoron 9, Winds rush to meet them’ ares A.Synecdoche Bfransferred Epithet .Metaphor D.Personification | Eas. 1.C.Personification 2... Personification 3.D.Both ‘A’ and ‘B 4.C. Simile 5.C.Simile 6A. Simile 1.4. Antithesis 8.C. Alliteration 9.D.Personification POEM 8:FOG 1. ‘The fog comes on little cat feet’. Cray 23) | A Alliteration B. Personification C. Metaphor D.All of these three sats 100K 1 arbour and ety Metaphor personfication ae le Coes pao A’ and ‘on silent haunches’ & ametory™y gynecdoche wanted Epithet Metaphor 1,D-All of these three 90% Op Both ‘A’ and ‘3° 3.¢. Transferred Epither poe 9: THE TALE OF CUstany THE DRAGON 1, With a lie Black Kiton and 4 gg gray mouse. Metaphor BLRepetition c.Apostrophe —_D. Synecdoche 2, ‘fad a reallio, tio, Lite pet dragon Alnternal Rhyme B. Oxymoron C.Repetition — D.Both Rand op 4, And the litle yellow dog was sharp as Mustard’. ‘A.Metaphor BSimile c. D.Synecdoche 4, ‘And spikes on top of him and scales underneath’, (March 22) A.Antithesis —_B,Alliteration C.Apostrophe _D. Anastrophe 5. ‘Mouth like a fireplace, chimney for a nose’. ASimile B. Metaphor .Symecdoche —D, Both ‘A’ and 6 Belinda was as brave as a barrel full of bears’ AAlliteration B.simile C.Personification D.Both ‘A’ and 'B’ Weeck! wich is S'9gling for a mouse’ CPeneiiaton Synecdoche ©-Onomatoposia D.Apearophe "5: Bu Masta td wk ated yp A.Metaphor Bransfered Epithet C.Apostophe D.Synecdoche M4, ‘But up jumped Custard, snorting like an engine A.Anaswophe —B Sinile C.Personification D.Both ‘A’ and 'B' 15, ‘He went at the pirate like a robin at a worm’ A.Allteration —B.Simile C.Personifcation D. Synecdoche 16, ‘And up spoke Ink and up spoke ay. ALAnastrophe —_B.Repetition cSimile D.Both ‘A’ and 'B Seer eae tesa17. “Mustard as as brave as a tiger in a rage! A.Repenton ——B Alliteration c.Simile D. Metaphor 18. “And Mustard growled, and they all looked around’ (March 20) A Antithess B.litotes C.Onomatopoeia D. Hyperbole 19. With a clatter and a clank and @ yangling squirm’ otarch £3) A Synecdoche B.Simile C.Orymeron _D. Onomatopoei 20, Belinda lived in a tke white Rowse (March 23) A Alteration B.Fersonification C.Anastophe _D-Repetition 21. Chimney for nose! uly 23) A Paradox B Transferred Epithet Metaphor D.Hyperbole 9.C.Onomatoposia 10.D.Both ‘A’ and [NAVREET 21 MLO. SETS ENGLISH (F1)'STANDARD 10 i 11, A Alusion 12. C. Onomatopoeia 13.B Transferred Epithet 14.D.Both “A’ and. 15.8 Simile 16.D.Both °A’ and 11.C. Simile 18.C. Onomatopoeia 19.D. Onematopoeia 20. A. Alliteration 21.C. Metaphor POEM 10:FOR ANNE GREGOR, 1. ‘Ramparts at your ear’, AApostrophe ——_B. Allusion C.Metapheor D. Antithonis 2. "love you for yourself alone, your yellow hair + A.Alliteration ——_B.Apostrophe Repetition D.Both “A asa 2. Brown, or black, or carrot A. Metonymy ‘Alteration C-Metaphor D.Both ‘A’ ana ay 4."Never shall a young man’ A alliteration B Repetition CMetonymy Dititetes Ans. 1.C. Metaphor 2.D.Both ’A’ and ‘5 3.D.Both ‘A’ and 'B 4:D Litotes » | Mr quesTION SET"7 AS OETRY Fextua the fol newer! WINS Testions ig For Question Wangs of the 10 poems ef only three questions ‘ou ence 6 marks for ia 21 to as, tex 80 three un does the BOG ay han che” sore te Peat say ge as oe un tar 5 of snow’. A crow sits — pte A cers on het Cae ae ey Pen pe oon te ti ew oun use ene oem tet nnd an soe pom ce hl oer cepa i mn ws sn ae Bont shot mae ee wtecemic oe ¢ ptm tt tn te, See Bab | or pine tree. No, instead he chose the eee || se ome ay oc eae =e ees eae 2 a nae | See eee a ‘Ans. The poet was feeling depressed fd hopeless. So he was not im « good mood, He was standing under 4 hemlock ‘wee. Suddenly a crow shook dust of snow fon him. The smal! and simple incident changed his mood. He realised the fact that he was spoling his dime and decided to enjoy the remaining part of the day. (S)Eeplain the message of the poem ‘Dust of Snow’. Small things make significant changer in lle, Elaborate with reference fo the poem ‘Dust of Snow’, uly 23) 4/21 MA.Q, Sete Eoghan (FL): 604.10 (Gu 25) (535) eel__ Bae THe poem. ‘Dust Sobert Frost. reiterates that im hfe can bin of Snow’ by the little things about huge changes 8 the coming ume. It also shows that {we can take the hard umes of Ife in Smide, eventually, something will happen to change our situation into ‘happier times. The simple things we do for others can make all the difference. Just think about those random acts of kandness we do and how much they brighten a person's s change their future. Gay and sometn Noticmg and appreciating all the small things in life will make our life happier. It POEM 2: FIRE AND ICE (NRONEET 21 M.1.0. SETS ENGLISH (FL): STANDARD 10 (1) What are the two popular views in the society regarding the destruction of the world ? Ans.The poem deals the age-old beef about how the world will come to an erd Some bebeve that the world will end in fire but te others, it will end in ce It is shown in the poem that each m has potential energy to bring about the destruction of the world. (2) For Frost, what do ‘Fire’ and ‘Ice’ stand for? Ans, For Frost, ‘Fire’ and ‘Ice’ stand the following FIRE stands for :greed, avarice, lust conflict, fury, intolerance ICE stands for: cruelty, rigidity, insensitity, coldness, indifference, hatred (3)What is the rhyme scheme of the poem ‘Fire and Ice’? How does it help in bringing out the contrasting ideas in the poem? Ans.The rhyme scheme of the Poem is:a, ba, a bc, b,c, b. The ‘wo contzasting ideas fire and ice are aptly supported by the rhyme scheme of the poem as different alphabets carry cifferent ideas expressed in the poem. | the common man? will also cause US 10 Rave willing to change and therefory th (6) What is the centray a poem ‘Dust of Snow’? 4 Ans.The Poem expre, significance of small things cm one's attitude. The poet ‘Pore beauty of the snowflakes, whiey, his mood and saved many moments from being waste crow shakes off the snow dog hemlock tree. The same way a A shake off the sadness from ong » ey (4) Comment on the ending g poem. oR ty According to Robert Frog, 4. can we save the world from destroyed ? pms] Ans. The ending of the poem that ice has also the power to p, about the destruction ofthe world, 5 y. should not bother about the matter gg which one of the two (Fire and leg), stronger rather, we should keep in ming that both of them have destructive pomey ‘We should not ignore the potential poms, of ice which is equally harmful (5)‘T think I know enough of hate, What does the speaker know about hate? Ans.The speaker in the above line says that he knows enough of hate but we are not told he has first-hand knowledge about hate or he experiences it at distance. But the poet's intuitive power reminds him it is no less dangerous than the fire of lust. It can also play a trick upon anybody as it is a silent killer. (6) How does Robert Frost caution cat uld not FOrge the bi ve yung 18 ARE WOH stag . eo ae! Man 18 4elhsh, ryan, and Batetul Roya te Robe Te Bd fa78 thay We Fay ay Mg anewtable Mery ana who ‘favour fire!? 4 wit he poet takes sig, ge who DELVE that the ong we yestoy0d DY fixe. Pros, pe ath dese. According tp se yowerful and gosoe 8 Power 49d Weld be 3 coe s Moreover, the {ct that he hance 8 emrgonal OXPETIENCE Wh deste yeas rt frst CONCLUAE TR the saygas Connects the oes, ma in fe (8) To 8ay that for destruction gq jg also great for the Poet, what gon is fr atand for? How is it sutficient tee" : jestruction ? psing POEM 3:4 TIGER IN THE 200 A TIGER IN THE 200 (1) ‘He stalks in his vivid stripes, does the tiger look in his cage? ‘Bns. The tiger has sharp, clear stripes gn his body. He looks majestic as he roves slowly and quietly in his cage, He has soft velvety pads. He makes no noise ashe moves. He has brilliant shining eyes, (2)‘He should be lurking in shadow / sliding through long grass’ what should the tiger be doing if he were in the jungle? (March 20, 22; July 23) oR Describe the tiger's movements in be on the cuss of the jungle saling ‘Mound houses and ternlying the vilagers (3)'Stalking the leagth of his age / ignoring visitors’ what is the tiger doing ? Why is he ignoring the ‘Visitors ? ‘Ans. The tiger is moving along the length of the cage slowly and quietly. He sees that the visitors keep coming and going. None of them thinks of releasing him from the cage. The tiger sees that all of them aze fellows without feeling. So he stops taking any notice of the its natural habitat. (March 23) oy oa ae not in the cage, now incre Ans, Ifthe tiger were not inthe cage, 8 a he would have been in the jungle. He ‘would be lurking in the shadows of tees. eee He would be walking slowly through the vag b mang wan aie tall grass. He would be sitting by some | aia i bln water hole and waiting for some plump { frightens them by showing deer to pass that way. He would also ¢ and claws ee Ans. The tiger creates terror for the(5) Describe the tiger in the cage. Ans.The uger in the cage is just @ hed form of his original self. He es up and down in the cage restlessly: He is confined in the narrow cell and keeps stanng the stars as uf longing for freedom. He is helpless and draws Pi condition. (6)Where should the been, according to the poet? ‘ns. The poet thinks that the tiger should have been in the jungle, lurking jow of long grass 10 prey On | mp deer near the water hole G also be on the outskirts of g around houses and tiger have the jangle snarlin rs (1) According to Leslie Norris, what contrast the tiger in the zoo with te tiger in its natural habitat forest)? fe 209, in his small cage, Aas. in th freedom. He feels iger is devoid of appy, rather frustrated, restless and POEM 4: HOW TO (1) How does the poet suggest that you identify the lion and the tiger? When can you do s0, according to him? Ans. The poet suggests that i large and tavmy beast in the jungle in the | east advances towards us, then it is an ‘Asian lion, We can identify it when it ours at us while we are dying with fear ‘When while roaming we come across a wild beast that is yellow in colour with Black stripes, it is a Bengal tiger. We can identify it when it eats us. (2)What are the distinctive features of the Asian Lion as given in the poem? Ans. The Asian Lion is a large beast He is brownish-yellow in colour. He roars. cee Cee eee [AVNET 21 M.L.Q. SETS ENGLISH (FL)'S STANDARD 10 nary In the f0t08t KE enjoy, najestcally ™ erever He wan 4" in the tall grass and hung that passes the water Role, He, %,| in the forest enIOVINg IS py Se vexroundings, But TOt iM the 2,57 &y (8)Why, do you think, ony 1 look at the stars ? Ans.The tiger feels very 4, in the cage. He stares With hopg Pi prilliant stars shining in the shy, ya for the day when he would be a yun free in the wild. The brittany © © thus, provides him with some in comfort. « (9)What does the poet oo, through the poem ? Ans. The poet tries to expose miserable life led by the animals ig 200. He compares the life of the tiga, the 200 with its Me at @ naturel habit The animals have the Tight 10 freedoy and should not be caged. They be allowed to mun free in the wig, 4 tige my el TELL WILD ANIMALS ‘The sound is termble to hear. This maley cone almost die due to great fear, Hy is found in the forest in the eastem countries of Asia. That's why he is called ‘Asian Lion’ (3)What does the Bengal Tiger look like? What is so distinct abost | him? Ans. The Bengal Tiger roams freely an the forest. It is noble and majestic in stature. He wears black stripes on his | yellow skin. The Bengal tiger attacks his | prey very silently. | (4) Describe a leopard as given in the poem. Ans, A leopard has black spots al over hhis skin, He is a great runner. As fe MAOREET Hg sees someone, eras Me leapt ony nce, ONCE HO attacks, to get away from him, oa" ine ute ess A gy BOM A008 HO ot bases ar? The poet describes he pes. yous OF. AS S000 as ay yo a = near @ human Being, be erbras, com ghtly. He will fondle him loving po t is known ag + fats 7 35-1 bearhug! ye ios (6) HOW AN YOU distinguisn eo 8 Hyena and a crocodile > pe gos A Hyena 16 usually found coming ad smiles; while @ crocodile ig 00 found weeping, ie., with teary in is 27° (1) How can you distinguish na tiger and a leopard? gas.A tiger has black stripes on ig yllow skin A Leopard, on the other vind, d008 not have any stipes. thas plac spots all over its body. Moreover, POEM (1) Why does the poet say, ‘T would ot intrude on him’? Why doesn't he offer him money to buy another ball? Ans.The poet wants the boy to experience the loss. He should lear that it is a part of life, That's why the poet doesn't want to interfere wil the poy and doesn't want to offer him money to buy another ball. (2)Why did the boy feel so sad at the loss of his ball ? ‘Ans.When the boy lost the ball, he plunged in grief. He stood staring down the harbour where his ball was lost. The boy was affected profoundly by the loss of his ball because it had been vith him for a long time. It was linked to the memories of the days when he Played with it. “—— ing various beasts of pa eee By the ase of words and : = The Bengal uger is never ‘nobie! heart. The leopard lnlls his prey —— His crying won't save him. "a's hug is never lonng. The hyena {ever smiles happily. Thus, the poet bas depicted the wate very madly and in a lively manner THE BALL POEM, (3)'Money is external’, What does the poet mean by this expression ? Guly 23) Ans. He makes the boy understand about his responsibility as the loss is immaterial. He can purchase another ball. | He explained that the wot is full of possessions and money is an exterral item, | (4) Why did the poet not offer the boy money fo buy another ball? ns.The poet watched the boy who vas plunged in grief at the loss of his ball. He didnot offer the boy money to buy another ball. He flt that another ball could not console the boy It seemed the boy had had the ball for a long tie The poet also wanted to make the boy realize the Epistemology of loss eeNAVNEET 21 M.L.0. SETS ENGLISH (FI) 'STANDARD 10 a (S)What does ‘in the world of Possessions’ mean? (August 20) Ans.'In the world of possessions means people like to possess all sorts of things in the world, and feel attached to them. They are never ready to part with them. But the poet says that ‘money 18 a7 emernal thing’. It can buy only material objects. It cannot buy everything that cone loses or cannot bring back long los memenes (6)What does the poet say the boy is learning from the loss of the os (aly 22) oR A new ball cannot replace the tes: ball’; s0, what must the boy do ja ‘The Ball Poem’? (March 22) OR He is learning, well behind his desperate eyes, the epistemology of loss Explain. (March 24) as. Tne oy has lost his ball while playing The poet sys that fom this toss, the boy wall learn an py, it means to lose something, py understand the "ature of ogy to face and cope UP with | suffers in Me. Tis experience oy something wil enable him tg be selfreliant and 10 stand yy °™ | feet in the hfe where losses g,” hy off and on. It 18 USEleSS to fog) about it (1) Give the central ide, poem ‘The Ball Poem’, ot Ans. The poet watches a playing with his ball. The neq? ®y his ball rolls away fom him qq isto the water of the harbour,“ oy watches his bal disappear, yt & aso feel his childhood slip away, hum. He feels himself growing yp fast as he learns that loss is oe everyday fe and that life goes on daw, st The sight of the sad litle boy peat the poet, but he knows that ; 4s an unavoidable process. POEM 6: AMANDA ! (1) How eld do you think Amanda is? How do you know this? (2) Wry does Amanda wish to be ‘2 mermaid. a2 orphan, or Rapunzel? (August 20) She doesn't want any prince to her peace. Amanda wishes to be they s0 that she could avoid her suffocating reality. (3) Give two instances from ty poem ‘Amanda!’, when the young gig yearns for freedom. Otarch 24 Ans. Amanda, being nagged at by her parents, yearns for freedom. She wants jead a Life without restrictions. Ste wants to be a mermaid and live on a sland. where she is the only inhabitas ving blissfully like a mena that lonely island She also imagine: to lve happuy im her lonely tower far fom the maddening crowd of the world tS Amanda seems to ae 2 Mpunal atrUctions ang 4 fools that her — is cae, ge ody cares for her jeg, ted _ herself to be - = Bo jem, the WOrd ‘orphan’ nay yn” ‘a metaphor. as sos tale IM 2 lower for xy diferent fro coud be her reas roe apa Amend dense E ", tower, away OM everyday eheda sllers due 10 the tone ipog Hom NEF PATEN. She goay. face ful OF PERCE ANd sereniy, : no one to disturb ere ‘her. Hence aenstes 10 18 in a tomer : Amanda ads post of the time? ‘ans. Amanda seems moody most of ve time because she is trying to sn escape fom her sory reality where ge is nagged most of the time. tt is sedeed a SOTTY state for a small child like snda to bear. Here the only defence (1)What picture do these words im your mind :“...sun bury its What could the feet in shadow poet mean by the sun's ‘feet’? Ans. The sun radiates heat and the words create a picture of the bot, sduating sun cooling its feet in the cool eadow of the forest. The sun's feet’ fers "its rays that reach the earth (2) Where are the trees in the poem ? What do their roots, their leaves and their twigs do? has been! does ; (6)Why does Amanda seem moody neem ‘Resende By Rein lights the wpbringing of a ek SPbningicg does importance of involves understanding trom Sides. One cannot just torc Be cinlised and good m and proper care is required in n of a chile POEM 7: THE TREES Ans. n the poetn the trees ade in the Poets house. Thewr roots ork all right to disengage themselves trom 1 ‘in the verands floor. The leaves mabe tforts 10 move womards the the small twigs get siff mth ene (3) "AI night the roots work’. How do the roots work? Ans. in this poem, the kept in the post's house where the "mes ‘become captive in the house and age for freedom. Thas, the roots work all mightA to disengage themselves from the cracks in the veranda floor. The leaves make efforts to move towards the glass, wiule the small twigs get stiff with exertion (4) What does the poet compare the branches of trees to? ns. The poet compares the ‘long: cramped’ branches that have on shuifling under the roof to nev! discharged patients who look hali-dazed fas they move towards the hospital doors after long illnesses and wait to get out of the hospital. The branches also have cramped under the roof and want to get cout arto the open to spread themselves in fresh air (5)What happens to the houst when the trees move out of it? (March 24) Ans. When the tees move out of the house the glasses break. The whispers of the trees vanish, leaving the house silent. (6)Why does the poet compare the trees with ‘patients!? Ans.The poet has used a conceit where she compares the ‘long-cramped! branches that have been shulling under the roof to newly discharged patients who look half-dazed as they move towards fhe hospital doors after long illnesses and wait to get out of the hospital. As, | {he Patients want to get tree fom the hospital in the same manner, the trees M98 fo be free from the prison house POEM 8: Fog (1) Explain ‘The fog comes on ; Uttle cat feet’, or How does the Fog come? (uly 22) Ans.The post has used cat as a jrulsthor for describing the fog. He says that the fog comes on its litte cat feet, cme [AVNET 21 M.1,Q. SETS ENGLISH ( FL) :STANDARD 10 he poet shows like a human, also need freedom and they gay xt when they are in the foregy ol artificial house. (1) How does Adriengy describe the moon in the Poem Trees’? Ans. The poet says that the ‘moon is shining in the open fresh night. However, at the eng stanza, she describes the moon ag ino many pieces such as 4 9, mirror. This change is cause cet mao a a home fo ouside, Their branctey 4° risen into the sky, blocking the which is why the moon seems a broken into many pieces. These can be seen flashing at the top o tallest oak tree. ny R boa ten the) (8)What is the central theme y the poem ‘The Trees’? Ans. Advienne Rich's ‘The Trey 4} a nature poem. The poet has given , visual picture of an alternative span where the trees have managed to esage from an artificial house. Here, the poe has personified nature, This poem bring the body and mind of trees togethe, Which extend to the unconscious ‘ind The uprooted tees are kept in the modern artificial house and it depice the trees have become free breaking al the artificial barriers, | Which implies that the fog is like a ci!| 38 it comes slowly. He also says that the fog looks over the harbour and the city and then moves on, implying that the £9 Ms covered the city and is siting at! looking at it, thereby again comparin Mt a cat. This is reiterated when # ne MAINE 2 9 see that the 109 ookG over 9, . on ‘alent Bunches’ Th ayy” ference 10 a cat ag ie Cat alin git 8 F008 Ben. Herc, ye” a 8 pared tRe £09 0.2 Cat withouy actualy Ang 8° (2)How 008 the poet descring fog as if it were a living being» gus. THE POC SAYS that the fo ames ‘07 little cat feer say! ; He also says fot the £09 “SHB TOOKINg over pare and ay and then moves on’ 15 gio, resomblance between the fog and g oy, fpe poet uses such metaphorical that the fog is described as if it were a living being. POEM Ht HO 1 : THO e109 the a cap a or | eat wh Sandburg refer toa = fog? (arch 20) looking / over "Yon atlent haunches,.: *t frds the fog like a 1 sis at one place ean tan Us og es om: sat st oe F sometime. There it rises hugh and ther Thus, the companson cat is appropri Of the fog ath a IE TALE OF CUSTARD THE DRAGON PERM S:THE TALE OF CUSTARD THE onAGow (1)Who are the characters in tae poem ‘The Tale of Custard, the | Dragon’? List them with their pet names. Ans. The characters in this poem are Bolinda, a little black kitten, a litle grey mouse, a little yellow dog, a little pet dragon and a pirate. The kitten being black is known as Ink, the mouse being tiny a5 Blink, the dog being yellow as asking for a nice and safe cage, which | 18 why itis called a coward, Later, when the pirate tered the {Rouse everyone was scared and ran and Mustard, and the dragon being cowardly ° as Custard. Custard was a full-grown dragon and could easily defend himself (2) Why did Custard ery for a nice safe cage ? Why is the dragon called a | ‘cowardly dragon’? How did he prove everyone wrong? (August 20; March 22, 23) Ans. The Custard cried for a nice, safe cage because it was coward. It '© called a ‘cowardly dragon’ because everybody else in the house was brave. Belinda was as brave as a barrel of bears. tk and Blink are described as so brave ‘hat they could chase lions down the stairs and Mustard was as brave as a tiger in | ge. Compared to them, Custard cried | Aisappeared, except Custard who faced him boldly, attacked him, hit him hard 1118 forceful tail and gobbled every bit of him. Thus, he proved everyone wrong (3) Describe the appearance of the dragon in the poem ‘The Tale of Custard, the Dragon’. ‘Ans, Custard was a fullgrown dragon and could easily defend himself against any danger. He could do so as he had sharp teeth, spikes on his back, scales beneath his belly and dagger-ike toes. He could also breathe fire. (4) Describe the fight between the dragon and the pirate, oR How did Custard, the cowardly dragon, prove his courage ? (March 24) ns.The dragon had big sharp teeth, and spikes on top of him and scales underneath but everyone laughed at him as he always cried for & rice aa Sr(1) Wha: does the young man mean by “great honey-coloured / Ramparts at your ear"? Why does he say that young men are ‘thrown into despair’ by them? (March 20) Aas The yourg man in the poem ruses the gues! honey-coloured hair has been called mmeanicg 2 wall It is 30 called : lock at anything else Anne's yellow hair 30 prety that young men hopelessly {all m love with her She is so prety that overyone wants he: which cannot happen hence, they are thrown into despair (2)What can a woman do to make Young men love her? What does it “peak about the young men at large ? a POEM 10: FOR ANNE GREGORY Poem 10 FOR A them tle 4 guted in Fall at the end of the po. e sruaton again came back tp q cher pets being brave and the drags being the coward. Ans. The woman says that she wogc colour her hair brown, black or cam with different hair dyes. This means thar the young men give more importance the physical appearance than spirina beauty. (3)What colour is the ‘young ‘woman's hair? What does she say she can change it to? Why would she want to do so? (March 23, July 2) Ans. Anne's hair is yellow, like the colour of honey. She says that she caz ‘change it to black, brown or carrot. She would change the colour of her hair # that the young man in despair would Jove her only and not her yellow hair Anne says so to show that outer beauty '8 changeable and not permanent or 18ah She wants young men to look into het Soul and love her for her inner beauty. lt Order to do so, she needs to show thet the superficiality of her external besull Sy do YOU think the one, ‘i, mentioned the olg Teligions pad the text ORAL Proves that ou at Tia rove Bane f0r herslet sion, . The speaker mentioned the tex, py an old Feligiows man that prope 7 God can love Ane for herp tris $0 BECAUSE the speaker mang anne that her desire ths: Ren ‘els F wxat only God can be so great avoid external beauty and logy dt. Man, on the other hand. fas me things that appear prety fom as and never bothers about wha: yes side (g)The poet in the poem, ‘Tor gone Gregory’ conveys that we should we importance to the inner beauty jod not to the physical appearance, glaborate. Poet declares that ong a perce, Sie chancer rather than the emeral Deaury, is 2 godty qualty God loves a human berg for the tueseives and ot for their yellow hair. promag that @ gray coat does not make a penon a gentleman.[QUESTIONS 31 to 34:4 Marka} ¢ errors in the given passage : neotity Question Numbers 31 to 34, you will be given a pros passage Wir cach of these lines will have one error in it, fou are upped (Go jnd out the error from each of these lines and correct it The eric ants tne corrections are to be mentioned in the coluran-blanks grin againat each of these lines. In all these four lines you will have to make Cue corrections after spotting out the errors. 1 mark for each correct anwner hence 4 marke for these four corrections ror yunen. F Errors Corrections (1) He wrote “To God’ in the envelope, put the letter beside and, still trouble, went to town. To the post office, he placed a stamp on the letter. Ans. in- on, beside — inside, trouble ~ troubled, To ~ At Errors Corrections (2) Not a leaves remained on the trees The corn was totally destroy. The flowers were gone of the plants. Lencho's soul was filled by sadness. Ans. leaves —leaf, destroy - destroyed, of - from, by - with Errors Corrections (3) “We, whom were outlaws not so long ago, have today being given the rare privilege to be host from the nations of the world on our own soil. We thanked all of our distinguished international guests. Ans, whom -who, being -been, from-to, thanked - thank