Question

AGRA PUBLIC GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
I UNIT TEST (2020-21)
CLASS: X
SUB: ENGLISH
Time: - 40 Min.
MM.20
MARKS
(5
Q1. Read the following passage and answer the following questions: -
marks)
Long, long ago, in a forest, there were many trees. Among the clusters of trees, there was a
very tall pine tree. He could easily look over the heads of the other trees. One day late in the
evening, the pine tree saw a ragged, skinny girl approaching him. He could see her only because
of his height. The little girl was in tears. The pine tree bent as much as he could and asked her:
"What is the matter? Why are you crying?"
( The little girl, still soħbing, replied, "I was gathering flowers for a garland to offer goddess Durga.
who I believe, would help bus parents to overcome their poverty and I have lost my way) The
pine tree said to the little girl, "It is late in the evening. It will not be possible for you to return to
your house, which is at the other end of the forest. Sleep for the night at this plac) The pine tree
pointed out to an open cave-like place under him. The little girl was frightened of wild animals.
The girl quickly crept into the cave -like place. The pine tree was happy and pleased with him.
He stood like soldier guarding the place.
The little girl woke up in the morning and was amazed to see the pine tree standing guard outside
the cave. Then her gaze travelled to the heap of flowers that she had gathered the previous night.
The flowers lay withering on the ground. The pine tree understood what was going on in the girl's
mind. He wrapped his branches around the nearby flower trees and shook them gently. The little
girl's eyes brightened. But a great surprise awaited her. The pine tree brought out a bag full of
gold coins which had been lying for years in the hole in its trunk and gave it to the girl with teary
eyes she thanked her benefactor and went away.
(a) Why was the girl crying?
(b) Where did the pine tree want the little girl to sleep for the night?
(c9 Why did the little girl come to forest?
(d) What is meant by the word Withering? (Para 3)
(e) Find the similar meaning of the word conquer'. (Para 2)
Q2. You are Ashi/Ashish of Surya Apartment, Agra. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily
expressing your concern about the safety of people and making them aware about how to protect​

Answer 1

Answer:

ok this is bit difgicult.

Explanation:

Make sure you give easy questions

Answer 2

Answer:

Hello sis, are you mad or what

Explanation:

You just gave us a long question and for that less points will be awarded, so pls increase the points. We are not here that we will answer such as long question and you will give us just 5 points