Class X (English)/ Name: Roll No.: Max marks: 20 Time: 45 mts. I. Read the following passages and answer the questions given at the end. 3x1=3 A. I realized why God had made us like this to give hope to others. 1. Who is referred to by the pronoun I? 2. God had made us like this What does this sentence mean? 3) When did he realize the reason for being made so? B. Set backs are inevitable in life. A set back can act as a driving force and also teach us humility. 2x1=2 1) What is a set back? 2) How does the setback act? II. Write the synonyms of the underlined words using the words in the box. 2x1=2 Common, belief, victory, courage, difficult, movement, continue trying A. Nick managed to pull through to become an international symbol of triumph (1) over adversity (2). Nick said, the challenges are there to strengthen our convictions (3). They are not there to run us over. In 1990, he won the Australian young citizen of the year award for his bravery and perseverance (4). (1) (2) (3) (4) B. Write the antonyms of the underlined words. 2x1=2 It was so hard for them but right from the start (1) they did their best to make me independent (2). My dad put me in the water at 18 months and gave the courage (3) to learn how to swim. I also got really into football and skateboarding. I totally love (4)the English Premier League. (1) (2) (3) (4) (c ) Match the following: Word: Meaning: 1) Misogynist ( ) a) a life history written by somebody. 2) Autobiography ( ) b) a person who can do anything for money. c) a life history written by oneself. d) one who hates women. III. Edit the following passage correcting the underlined part. 2x1=2 A. This morning I were making (1) toast from (2) breakfast. Then I went to a (3) basement to put some clothes on (4) the washer. (1) (2) (3) (4) B. Read the following paragraph and fill in the blanks with the correct options. 2x1=2 Varma (1) late that day. (2) always comes in time. The teacher was angry (3) him and asked (4) he was coming from? 1. a) am b) is c) was d) were 2. a) He b) His c) him d) himself 3. a) on b) with c) to d) about 4. a) which b) what c) where d) why C. Change the following into a polite request 1 You to a shopkeeper: Repair my watch. IV. Write a bio-graphical sketch using the information. 5 Name: Louis Pasteur Born on: December 27, 1822 in Dole, France Occupation: Chemist and microbiologist Best known for: Discovery of germ theory, Pasteurization, vaccination Death: September 28, 1895 in France. ( or ) When Nick was eight years old, he went to his mum crying and told her that he wanted to kill himself. Now write a possible conversation between Nick and his mother in this context.
Class VI (English)/ Name: Roll No.: Max marks: 20 Time: 45 mts. I. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. 5 They often held musical evenings in a large open field. The elephant and the deer danced. The mynahs and the parrots sang. The tiger and the bear exhibited gymnastics. They called the moon and the stars to be the guests of honour. 1. Where do the musical evenings held? 2. What did the elephant perform? 3. Pick out the word which means physical exercise. 4. Who were the guests of honour? 5. Name the singing birds mentioned in the passed. II. A. Write the opposite words for the following. 4 x ½ =2 1. happy x -------------------- 2. thick x --------------------- 3. appear x ------------------- 4. long x ------------------ B. Fill in the following table with suitable forms of the other degrees of comparison. 6 x ½ = 3 Positive Degree Comparative Degree Superlative Degree 1. Melodious ---------------------------- ------------------------ 2. -------------------------- nearer ------------------------- 3. --------------------------- ------------------------------ loveliest III. Read the following passage and underline the adverbs of frequency. 6 x ½ = 3 A. Sekhar is a busy taxi driver. He never finds time to read books. He often takes food outside. He reaches home early in the evening. But he seldom goes to bed early. So his children always ask him for a bed time story. Sometimes he takes his children for picnics and buys toys and gifts. B. Make two meaningful sentences comparing the heights from the table. 2 m Name Height (in cms) 1. Geetha 160 2. Rama 143 3. Vani 156 IV. How were the animals before the jackal entered the forest. Describe in your own words in at least 5 sentences. 5 (or) Re-arrange the following sentences to make a meaningful story. 1. The moon and the stars were the guests of honour. 2. The animals started to put up boundaries and build fences around their properties. 3. The animals and the birds were living happily together. 4. They often held musical evenings. 5. A jackal entered the forest and spoiled the harmony in the forest.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT I (2016-17_ Class: VIII (English) / Name: Roll No.: Max marks: 20 Time: 45 mts I. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. 5x1=5 Gopi, the man said, There was a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. I just dropped in on my way back. 1. Who was Gopi? 2. Whom was he addressing to? 3. Where was the meeting? 4. Why did Gopi come here? 5. Did Gopi visit his home to see his mother? II. Vocabulary: A. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the box. 3x1=3 Mumbling, huddled, futile, reluctantly 1. It was very cold. So, I ----------------------------in a corner. 2. What are you-------------------------------? I can t hear you. 3. All my attempts to make him happy proved --------------------------------. B. Tick the right choice that are similar in meaning to the underlined words. 2x1=2 1. It s all tattered now. a. spoiled b. old c. dirty d. Torn 2. I can t make both ends meet with my salary. a. earn a lot of money b. spend a lot of money c. earn just enough money d. give all that one has III. Grammar A. Complete the sentences with noun phrases. 3x1=3 1. I bought -------------------------------------- (beautiful / a / umbrella / red) 2. Ramya has -------------------------------- (nice / a / sari / silk) 3. We saw -------------------------------------------------- in the zoo. (baby / a / elephants / of / couple) B. Rewrite the following sentences using noun phrases in apposition. 2x1=2 1. Mahesh is my elder brother. He lives in Delhi. Mahesh, --------------------------------------------, lives in Delhi. 2. Mount Everrest is the highest peak in the world. It is located in Nepal. Mount Everest, --------------------------------------------, is located in Nepal. IV. Writing: Describe the types of families taking the information given. 5 --nuclear family --joint family --father, mother and children -- father, mother, children and their families. OR (b) Write a letter to your friend expressing your apology for not spending with him in summer holidays.
Class: IX English: Name: Roll No.: Max marks: 20, Time: 45 mts I. Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow. a. I felt then the great presence of the creator of this world and this universe. 3x1=3 1. Who is the speaker of these words? 2. Who is referred to as the creator of this world? 3. When did the speaker feel the presence of the creator of this world? b. I have kidnapped your mom. If you want to see her again, send the bike. 2x1=2 1. Whose mom has been kidnapped? 2. Who did the writer write this letter to? II.. A. Write the synonyms of the underlined words choosing the most appropriate word from the bod. 4x1/2 =2 to start, small in quantity, single, income I had first set up(1) medical practice and my earnings(2) were meagre (3). I possessed a solitary (4) black coat. (1) -------------------------------(2) ---------------------------- (3) ------------------- (4)----------------------- B. Write antonyms to the underlined words in the given sentences. 2x1/2=1 I opened (1) the door. The sound was familiar (2) one. 1. --------------------------------- 2.--------------------------------------- C. Put the following words under the correct headings. 8x1/4=2 bachelor, open yard, restaurant, doctor, friend, room, wife, veranda Persons Places 1. ---------------------- ------------------------------ 2. ----------------------- ----------------------------- 3. ------------------------- ------------------------------ 4. ----------------------- ------------------------------- III.Grammar: A. Combine the following sentences using the past perfect and the simple past. Use after or before or when as linkers. 2x1=2 1. The prayer was already started. I reached the school. 2. I completed my home work. I went to bed. B.Fill in the following blanks with the phrasal verbs given in the box. 3x1=3 look into, get up, take out Mr. Rao when he was young, used to ----------------------------- very early in the morning and ------------------------- a small Mirror from under the pillow then -----------------------it. IV. Writing: 5 marks (a) Describe the thoughts of the doctor after the snake had coiled around his left arm. ( OR ) (b) Fill in the following blanks with suitable dialogues. : Hai friend, you are looking unhappy today. May I know the reason? : : I wish to see the world beyond the pond.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - I Class: VII / Subject: English / Name: Roll No. Max. marks: 20 / Time: 45mts. ASI AS II AS III AS IV Total I. Read the following passage carefully and answer questions given at the end. A. I wish there was an air-conditioned coach, he said to himself. I feel very uncomfortable here. 3x1=3 1) Who is the speaker of these words? : 2) Was there any air-conditioned coach in the train?: 3) How did he feel in the train? : B. I wish that I lived In a town To see all the trams Going down. 2x1=2 4) Where did the speaker live?: 5) What did he want to see in the town? : II. Match the following words given in list A and B to get a compound word and write it in the space provided. 6x ½ = 3 A B Compound word 1) Moon -- wood ------------------------ 2) Fire -- way ------------------------ 3) Door -- shine ------------------------ 4) Sun -- bell ------------------------ 5) Gate -- day ------------------------ 6) Birth -- light ------------------------ Fill in the blanks using appropriate phrases given below: 4 x ½ = 2 (full of, looked around, got off, plenty of) found The town mouse the train. As he was thirsty, he ----------------------- to drink something. He A shop which was ------------------------ cool drinks. He had -------------------------------money and bought a cool drink bottle. III. Write the other degrees of comparisons for the following adjectives. 3x1=3 Positive Degree Comparative Degree Superlative Degree 1) Clever ------------------------ ------------------------- 2) -------------------------- better -------------------------- 3) -------------------------- ------------------------ most beautiful Re-write the following sentences as directed. 2x1=2 1. You want to leave the class now. (Take permission using may ) 2. He seems to be a nice man. (express the possibility using /may) IV. Writing: a) Write a letter to your friend inviting to your village/town to spend summer holidays. (or) 5 Complete the following dialogue. Town mouse: Don t you have any orange juice? Country mouse: ------------------------------------------------------------ Town mouse: ------------------------------------------------Country mouse: You can eat a piece of root and sugarcane Town mouse: How can I eat raw food? Country mouse: ------------------------------------------------------------ Town mouse: Where can I sleep? Country mouse: ------------------------------------------------------------ Town mouse: ---------------------------------------------- Country mouse: Yes, this is how we sleep in the countryside.