Question

General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and strictly follow them :

Question paper comprises two parts -A and B
Part A -- Reading. : 20 Marks
Literature Textbooks : 10 Marks
Grammar : 10 Marks
Part B -- Writing :10 Marks
Literature Textbooks : 30 Mark
(iii). There are 10 questions in the question paper . All questions are compulsory.
(iv). In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each part and question, wherever necessary.
(v) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

Part. A
Read the following passage carefully.

1 Once a man saw three masons along with some labourers constructing a temple . He observed the masons for three days and found that though the three of them were doing the same kind of work , there was a marked difference in their job.

2 He saw that the first mason reported for his work late, did his work half-heartedly and sluggishly, enjoyed a longer respite , frequently checked the time on his wristwatch and left the work before time.

3 The second mason was very punctual in arranging and leaving and did his work methodically. The third mason , however, would come before time , take a little rest in the interval and often worked overtime.

4. The man naturally got curious and wanted to know the three masons’ outlook on their work. He asked them what they were doing. The first mason tapped his big belly with his hand and said,”I am earning food for myself.” The second said said, “I am constructing a building.” The third mason looked at the huge building and said.”I am building the house of God.”

On the basis of your reading of the above passage answer the following questions. Attempt any ten

The three masons were constructing …………….. .
A house. (ii). A temple. (iii). A church. (iv). A hut

A man observed them for ………..
Two days (ii). Four days. (iii). One day. (iv). Three days

The man was curious because…………..
They were constructing a temple
They were earning a livelihood
They were building a house of God
There was a marked difference in their approach to their job

The word closest to ‘carelessly’in para 3 is …………. .
Heedlessly (ii). Haphazardly. (iii). Methodically. (iv). Irresponsibly

The mason who was punctual was the ………….. .
First one. (ii) third one (iii). None. (iv). Second

“Work is worship” can be associated with …….. .
The first mason. (ii). The second mason. (iii). The third mason (iv). The man

The first mason did his job …….. .
Half heartedly. (ii). Wholeheartedly. (iii). Methodically.
(iv). Carelessly

Which statement is false. ?

The first mason tapped his big belly with his hand.
(ii). The second mason said, “I am constructing a building.”
(iii)The third mason said, “I am building the house of God”
(iv)The third mason said, “I am earning food for myself”

The title for the passage is ………. .

(i). Three masons
(ii). Work is worship.
(iii) The Masons.
(iv). The man who observes the masons


(k). The antonym of “demolishing” in para 4 is
(i). tapped (ii). Belly (iii). Constructing (iv). Earning

(l) The synonym of :noticeable” in para 1 is …….. .
(i). observes. (ii). Approach. (iii). Marked. (iv). Difference

(l) Which statement is true?
(i) Two masons were constructing building.
(ii). Three masons were constructing a building
(iii)Three masons were constructing a temple
(iv)The third mason said, “I am building a temple”. ​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

A) The three masons were constructing________

i) a house ii) a temple iii) a Church iv) a hut