English question paper class 10, Exercises of English Language

Download English question paper class 10 and more Exercises English Language in PDF only on Docsity! SET A INDIAN SCHOOL MUSCAT FINAL EXAMINATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE CLASS: X Sub. Code: 184 Time Allotted: 3 Hrs. 14.11.2019 Max. Marks: 80 General Instructions: e = This paper consists of three sections A, B & C : All the sections are compulsory. © Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary, Read these instructions very carefully and follow them. All questions are compulsory. © Do not exceed the given word limit while answering the questions. Marks will be deducted if the word limit exceeds. SECTION - A: READING (20 Marks) 1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : 8 Marks 1. 1 did that thing recently where you have to sign a big card - which is a horror unto itself, especially as the keeper of the Big Card was leaning over me at the time. Suddenly I was on the spot, a rabbit in the headlights, torn between doing a fun message or some sort of in-joke or a drawing. Instead overwhelmed by the myriad options available to me, I decided to just write: "Good luck, best, Joel.” 2. It was then that T realised, to my horror, that I had forgotten how to write. My entire existence is "tap letters into computer". My shopping lists are hidden in the notes function of my phone. If J need to remember something I send an e-mail to myself. Paper is something I pile beneath my laptop to make it a more comfortable height for me to type on. 3. A poll of 1,000 teens by the stationers, Bic found that one in 10 don't own a pen, a third have never written a letter, and half of 13 to 19 years - old have never been forced to sit down and write a thank you letter. More than 80 % have never written a informal letter, 56.% don't have formal letter paper at home. And a quarter have never known the unique torture of writing a birthday card. The most a teen ever has to use a pen is on an exam paper. 4. Bic, have you heard of mobile phones? Have you heard of e-mail, facebook and snap chatting? This is the future. Pens are dead. Paper is dead. Handwriting is a relic. 5. "Handwriting is one of the most creative outlets we have and should be given the same importance as other art forms such as sketching, painting or photography." Handwriting is an essential skill for both children and adults, For younger children: Handwriting activates the brain more than keyboarding because it involves more complex motor and cognitive skills. Handwriting activates visual perception of letters. Handwriting is a predictor of success in other subjects, because good handwriting has a positive impact on grades. Cursive writing helps students, both young and old, with dyslexia. Page 1 of 5 A. Choose the best answer: J. When confronted with signing a big card, the author felt like "a rabbit in the headlight.” What does this phrase mean? (a) A state of confusion (b) A state of pleasure (c) A state of anxiety (d) A state of pain 2. According to the author, which one is not the most creative outlet of pursuit? (a) Handwriting (b) Photography (c) Sketching (d) Reading 3. What is the main concern of the author? (a) That the teens use social networks for communication. (b) That the teens use mobile phones. (c) That the teens use computer. (d) That the teens have forgotten the art of handwriting. 4, Synonym for the word ‘relic’ (a) contemporary (b) modish (c) antique (d) unblemished Read the given questions and write the answer in a sentence. 5. How many teens, as per the Bic survey, do not own a pen? 6. How does the entire existence of the author revolve round? 7. Para 2 - "tap letters into computer" also known as (find the answer from the passage) 8. Who conducted the poll? Read the following passage carefully : 1, The victory of the small Greek democracy of Athens over the mighty Persian Empire in 490 B.C. is one of the most famous events in history. Darius, king of the Persian Empire, was furious because Athens had interceded for the other Greek city-states in revolt against Persian domination. In anger the king sent an enormous army to defeat Athens. He thought it would take drastic steps to pacify the rebellious part of the empire. 2. Persia was ruled by one man. In Athens, however, all citizens helped to rule. Ennobled by this participation, Athenians were prepared to die for their city-state. Perhaps this was the secret of the remarkable victory at Marathon, which freed them from Persian rule. On their way to Marathon, the Persians tried to foo! some Greek city-states by claiming to have come in peace. The frightened citizens of Delos refused to believe this. Not wanting to abet the conquest of Greece, they fled from their city and did not return until the Persians had left. They were wise, for the Persians next conquered the city of Eritrea and captured its people. 3. Tiny Athens stood alone against Persia. The Athenian people went to their sanctuaries. There they prayed for deliverance. They asked their gods to expedite their victory. The Athenians refurbished their weapons and moved to the plain of Marathon, where their little band would meet the Persians. At the last moment, soldiers from Plataea reinforced the Athenian troops. 4. The Athenian army attacked, and Greek citizens fought bravely. The power of the mighty Persians was offset by the love that the Athenians had for their city. Athenians defeated the Persians in both archery and hand combat. Greek soldiers seized Persian ships and burned Page 2 of 5 Ix4=4 1x4=4 12Marks