Question

MODEL TECHNICAL HSS KALOOR

TEST PAPER – ENGLISH



I am their wall against all danger,

Their door against wind and snow.

Thou whom a woman laid in manger,

Take me not till children grow!

1. What does the wind and snow represent in the poem? (1 mark)

2. Who is the woman referred in third line? (1 mark)

3. What is the significance of last line in the poem? (2marks)

4. “Women empowerment should begin from home.” Based on your reading of the

story “MATCHBOX”, write 2 points to substantiate this argument. (2 marks)

5. The following passage contains some errors. Find out and correct them. (4 marks)

Opera refer to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional

content is convey to the audience through music, both vocal and instrumental and

lyrics. Where as in musical theatre, the actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and

the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary

element of theatre such as scenery, costumes and acting.

6. Report the following conversation. (4 marks)

Felix: I am going to stay with my aunt Lucy in Bronx.

Antonio: Yeah. It would be better for our heads.

Felix: But there will be no change in our friendship.

Antonio: Sure, we’ll be the same Amigo brothers after the match. This match can

nothing to do with our friendship.

7. “We are slaves of our customs”. Based on your reading of the poem MENDING WALL,

prepare a write up highlighting this argument with a special reference to the

symbolic significance of the wall. (6 marks)

ANSWER ANY TWO IN ABOUT 80 WORDS (5* 2 = 10)

8. Robert Baldwin decides to stand against Gresham in the court. He knows that

Gresham will be punished next day. Yet Baldwin s
heds tears when he hears about​

Answer 1

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