SOLVED MID TERM EXAMS-ENG(2024-25)
SECTION A: READING
Q.1 Read the passage carefully & answer the questions that follow. (Any 4)
(i) When did the U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia break apart in flames?
Answer: (c) 1 February 2003
(ii) How many astronauts were on board the Columbia during its final flight?
Answer: (c) Seven
(iii) Where did Columbia break apart?
Answer: (b) Over Texas
(iv) At what altitude was Columbia flying when it lost contact with NASA?
Answer: (c) 200,000 feet
(v) Which astronaut of Indian origin was on board the Columbia shuttle?
Answer: (c) Kalpana Chawla
Q.2 Read the passage carefully & answer the questions that follow. (Any 4)
(i) Identify a good habit mentioned that helps maintain personal hygiene.
Answer: (b) Washing hands before meals
(ii) Select the phrase that signifies being polite and respectful to others.
Answer: (b) Saying “please” and “thank you”
(iii) You can become smarter by following this good habit.
Answer: (c) Reading books and learning new things
(iv) Recognize an activity mentioned that helps keep your body strong and healthy.
Answer: (c) Eating healthy foods and exercising regularly
(v) Good habits help us to grow as ______
Answer: (a) responsible and successful person
SECTION B: WRITING
Q.3 Write a story on the basis of the verbal/visual inputs given below: (Any one)
Option 1 (Based on verbal cues):
Once upon a time, there lived a kind boy named Raj. Every evening, Raj visited his elderly neighbor, Mrs. Gupta. She was lonely and had difficulty walking. Raj helped her with chores, brought groceries, and kept her company. Mrs. Gupta always smiled when Raj was around, and she told him many wonderful tales from her youth. Raj learned a lot from her wisdom. His small acts of kindness made a big difference in Mrs. Gupta’s life. The village appreciated Raj’s efforts, and soon, many children started helping the elderly. This made the village a happier place.
Option 2 (For Visually Impaired Students):
A farmer had four sons who were very quarrelsome. Their hatred for each other worried the farmer. He advised them to live in peace but in vain. One day, he thought of a plan. He brought a bundle of sticks and asked his eldest son to break the bundle. The son tried hard but could not break it. Then the farmer asked each of his sons one by one to break the bundle. No one could break it. The farmer then untied the sticks and gave one stick to every son to break. They easily broke the sticks. The farmer said, “Now see the power of unity. Just as unity makes you strong, the tied sticks were powerful when united in a single bundle. None of you could break them.”
Q.4 Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics:
Option 1: My Favourite Place in School
My favourite place in school is the library. It is a quiet and comfortable place where I love to study and read. The library has tall almirahs filled with a variety of books. There are colourful and meaningful drawings on the display board. The large windows let in fresh air and create a breathtaking view of the garden outside. I enjoy spending time there because it is peaceful and helps me learn new things every day.
Option 2: The Animal I Like Most
I am very fond of animals, but the animal I like the most is the dog. Dogs give a sense of happiness, security, and love. I treat my dog as a family member because he is very loyal. He has a soft skin and a furry body. We play together every day, and he always makes me happy with his fun-loving nature.
SECTION C: GRAMMAR
Q.5 Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct options (Any Four):
(i) The sun rises in the east.
(ii) Last year, I went to Agra to meet my aunt.
(iii) I am still reading a story.
(iv) Bhagat Singh was born on 28th September 1907.
(v) India won the men’s T20 cricket world cup in June 2024.
Q.6 Do as directed (Any Four):
(i) She studied hard, so she passed the exam.
(ii) I wanted to go for a walk.
(iii) Can I borrow your pen ?
(iv) I have a meeting at 3 o’clock .
(v) Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
Answer: The book was read by the teacher.
Q.7 Fill in the blanks with the correct opposite of the word underlined (Any Three):
(i) This chocolate is big, that is small.
(ii) There are two sides, left and right.
(iii) Ramesh is clever, but his brother is stupid.
(iv) The first question was easy, but the others were difficult.
Q.8 Fill in the blanks with correct articles (Any Three):
(i) Bhola is an honest boy.
(ii) I bought a book yesterday.
(iii) The moon moves round the Earth.
(iv) The Taj Mahal is situated in X Agra.
SECTION D: LITERATURE
Q.9 Read the extract and answer the questions (Any Two):
(i) The king thought, if he knew three things he would never fail.
(ii) The question that reflects the king’s concern about people is: Which people should he listen to?
(iii) False – The king wanted to know the most important thing to do, not how to win wars.
Q.10 Read the extract and answer the questions (Any Two):
(i) What did the squirrel wear for a tail?
Answer: (b) A question mark
(ii) What color was the squirrel’s overcoat?
Answer: (c) Gray
(iii) What would the squirrel do if people ran around his tree?
Answer: (c) Go the other way
Q.11 Answer the following questions in about 30–40 words (Any Four):
(i) What were the second and third questions the king wanted answers to?
The second question was about which people he should listen to. The third question was about what the most important thing for him to do was.
(ii) What were the suggestions given to the king for the second question?
Some advised him to listen to his councillors, others to priests or doctors. Some even suggested he listen to soldiers or spies.
(iii) What activities does the squirrel enjoy according to the poem?
The squirrel enjoys sitting up straight to eat a nut, teasing and playing, and running the other way when people run around his tree.
(iv) How did the hermit respond when the king asked him the three questions?
The hermit did not answer the king’s questions immediately. Instead, he continued digging the ground and only responded after the king had helped him.
(v) Who was the bearded man, and why did he seek revenge on the king?
The bearded man was the brother of a person whom the king had executed. He wanted to kill the king to take revenge for his brother’s death.
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