Q.1:
I. 1.Everyone bowed in deep respect and no one spoke loudly. Because the visits by such dignitaries are a very unusual affair.
2. There were shops of toys, sweetmeats etc. People thronged there in colourful dresses. Performances of a juggler and rope dancer were being enjoyed by people.
3. They were paying homage to some Muslim holy men to invoke the blessings of a great saint to keep evil spirits away from their fields.
4. There were no traffic jams, no policeman to control mischief Makers and no agencies to look after missing children.
II. 1.(D) their usual visits are during elections only
2.(B) the villagers came in large number to the fair
3.(C) no mischief-makers
4.(C) contempt
Q.2: (a) He was five years old.
(b) The reason for his anguish and disgust was that he had been forced to learn to read and write.
(c) The phrase is ‘a delightful acquaintance’.
(d) A tiny creature with magical powers.
(e) the water was shallow and transparent
(f) on gazing at numerous tiny fish in the river
(g) It can wash away all the anguish and disgust over life.
(h). The writer is being insisted to save his life by running away as it was of a great worth and value.
Q.3. Librarian
Lord Mahavira Public School
Panipat
April 5, 2Oxx
The Manager
M/s Punjab Book Depot
Nai Sarak, Delhi.
Subject: Ordering books
Sir
Our school has been buying books from you for the last ten years. This also I have been asked to place an order for the following titles to enrich our school library.
1.Oxford Concise English Dictionary 5 pieces
2. English Made Easy by RK Jain 6 pieces
3. John’s Modern English Usage 4 pieces
4. Fundamentals of Economics by TR Jain 10 pieces
5. Speeches of Vivekananda compiled by Tulsi 6 pieces
6. My Experiments with Truth by MK Gandhi 6 pieces
7. Basics of Commerce by Arvind 12 pieces
(The order is for cloth-bound library editions)
The books should be of latest edition/ print. Defective books will be returned at your cost.
We expect a maximum discount on the published prices. You may send the bill along with the supply to enable us to make the payment within a week. The payment will be made through cheque.
We will appreciate if we receive the consignment in ten days’ time. The order shall stand cancelled in case the order is not executed as per the stipulated time.
Yours sincerely,
Rakesh Gaur
OR
Discriminatory Treatment to Females Bimla/Rimla
All that is old may not be gold. All our traditions and old practices don’t stand the test of times. Our treatment of women in the past brings us no glory or honour. The truth bites us. Indian society has never been liberal and generous towards females. Unfortunately, this discrimination continues in one form or the other even now. We have been quite hypocritical in showering praises on women. However, in practice, we have e been very cruel, insensitive and inhuman to them. The evil practices of ‘Saul’, ‘child-marriage’ and polygamy. Dowry and bride-burning continue unabated. The reason for these cruelties is the discriminatory’ treatment of the parents towards the female child. The birth of a male-child is an occasion for a celebration. On the other hand, the birth of a girl spreads a pall of gloom. Foetus-killings are quite common in a society which worships women as Durga’ and ‘Kali’. Many conservative sections don’t send girls to schools. Lakhs of female children are deprived of their basic rights. Their share in the property is conveniently neglected and dismissed.
Legislation passed for women remain merely dead words. The Dowry Act, The Marriage Act, The Property Act should be enforced strictly. Eve-teasing and sexual harassment of women should have no place in a civilized society. There should be no discrimination in the wages of men and women. Education up to class XII should be free for all the girls. Reservation in jobs and legislatures must become obligatory and legal.
Q.4. ABC
A B and C were three friends. They were always together and enjoyed many great times together. Their friendship was a joy to behold. Once they were walking down the side of a river when they started talking about beauty. A believed it was the most beautiful as the alphabet began with it. It was the king of all alphabets. B did not like this arrogance and begged to differ. It pointed out its curved shape and affirmed that it was the supreme alphabet. C had been quiet till now but felt compelled to speak when it saw the other two making tall claims. C claimed to be the best as it was the cutest of the three. As the three letters stood there arguing, a deer which was passing by, started laughing. The deer told them that their friendship was beautiful arid worth cherishing. The three letters felt embarrassed and resolved their differences.
Q.5.
1.1 (b) through
1.2 (c) move through
1.3 (a) As
1.4 (c) produce
Q.6.
Incorrect Correct
(a) him them
(b) none no
(c) waiting wait
(d) grown grew
Q.7.
- We must play some outdoor games.
- We all need company and companionship.
- Life would be a burden without good companionship.
- Family is the first kind of companionship.
Q.8.. (a) John Berryman
(b) he wants the boy to learn to have a sense of loss
(c) he was very attached to the lost ball and was very upset about losing it
(d) to worry about
Or
(a) The desire for the freedom of his people’s life changed his life.
(b) Nelson Mandela
(c) `He’ became a criminal according to the then prevalent laws because he was fighting for his people’s freedom.
(d) It was his desire for freedom for all that transformed a frightened young man into a bold one and a law-abiding attorney into a criminal.
Q.9. 1. Anil handed Hari Si h fifty-rupee note as payment for his services. He went on to that since he had started making money, he would pay Hari regularly. However, I knew about Hari and did not want him to be tempted again for want of money.
2. Dr Herriot cut down Trick’s food and made him exercise. For the first three days jibs not give him food but only water. He did not give any medicinal treatment but made him all day with the dogs. He discovered the joys of being bowled over, tramped on and sq He enjoyed a lot along with his recovery.
3. The tiger in the zoo was confined to a small space. He was angry that he couldn’t be free to move, hunt and do what he pleased forced to be a showpiece; and the cage’s bars obstructed his view of the starry night. This was all unlike his natural habitat where he hunted fiercely and slept fitfully
4. Her father was the most adorable father, she loved him very much. She also loved her grandmother and often thought of her with reverence after her death. She was deeply attached to her teacher, Mrs Kuperus and was in tears when she left her. Anne did not have a good impression of Mr Keesing, her maths teacher and often called him ‘old fogey’.
5. The theme of the poem is to create humour. The poet creates humour by suggesting dangerous ways of identifying wild animals. You can identify most of the beasts while they are attacking you. Instead of shouting for help or trying to protect yourself, you are busy identifying the attacker—the idea creates humour.
6. Tricky was overfed by Mrs Humphrey. He became hugely fat and inactive. He was pampered with a lot of cream cakes, chocolates and Hotlinks. This was the main cause of his illness.
Q.10. Ebright wrote to Dr Frederick for ideas. In reply, the famous scientist gave him many suggestions for experiments. These experiments kept Ebright busy all through high school. He also won many prizes in the county and international science fairs. Ebright tried to find the cause of a viral disease that killed all monarch caterpillars. He thought the disease might be carried by a beetle. He tried raising caterpillars in the presence of beetles. But he didn’t get any real results. But he showed his experiment in the science fair and won. The next year his science fair project was testing the theory that viceroy butterflies imitate monarchs. By copying monarchs, the viceroys escape being eaten by birds. This project was placed first in the zoology division and third overall in the county science fair.
OR
The narrator was happy to go to New Mullion. He thought it must be a beautiful and calm village. He considered Lukens a friendly fellow. He liked his openness, warmth and affection. He took his kindness to be real. He was impressed by his ever of help although the hack driver was doing his business and earning handsome money from the lawyer.
If I had been in the lawyer’s place I never considered Bill’s statement true. I would have counter checked his statement by talking to other persons of the village. I would not have spent the whole day with a single person in search of Lukens, but rather consulted different people to find Lukens.
OR
Q.11.Noodle is one of the crew members of the invasion team that came to invade earth. He is known as Apprentice Noodle. He is the co-coordinator between Think-Tank and the invasion team. He echoes Think-Tank in every manner. He is a very clever creature. He knows that Think-Tank being commander-in-chief has to be obeyed. So he keeps on praising Think-Tank and also passing sarcastic remarks. It is only Noodles who think practically and differently about the books which were considered as sandwiches to eat. But Think-Tank took over the idea as his own. But Noodle is not sad at all. He is a blind and true follower of Think-Tank.
The narrator was happy to go to New Mullion. He thought it must be a beautiful and calm village. He considered Lukens a friendly fellow. He liked his openness, warmth and affection. He took his kindness to be real. He was impressed by his ever of help although the hack driver was doing his business and earning handsome money from the lawyer.
If I had been in the lawyer’s place I never considered Bill’s statement true. I would have counter checked his statement by talking to other persons of the village. I would not have spent the whole day with a single person in search of Lukens, but rather consulted different people to find Lukens.
