Question

Subject: English Language & Literature
Q.1 There is one error in each sentence. Write the incorrect word and correction against the correct
blank number.
10.5 X 4.2M)
a) A mask is used to hide the identity for a person
b) Criminals often wears it for this reason
c) Masks may also be wore for having fun -
d) At one time, masked balls are very popular in Europe.
Q2. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow
(1X4=4M
"The train had still to pick up speed and I should have been able to jump into one of the carriages but
hesitated - for some reason i can't explain - and I lost the chance to get away."
a) Whom does T refer to here?
b) Why did the person mentioned here not board the train even when he could have easily done so?
c) Which train is being mentioned here?
d) What had T done before coming to the railway station?
Q. 3. Answer the following questions in short.
(2X5= 10M
a) Why did the postmaster laugh on seeing Lencho's letter? What was the content of Lencho's letter?
b) According to Nelson Mandela, what is the greatest wealth of a country? Mention the examples give
by Nelson Mandela
1 hold with those who favour fire." Name the poetic device used in this line. What does the poet
want to convey through this line?
d) Which unusual things are mentioned in the poem Dust of Snow? What do they symbolise in gener
e) Why was Mrs Pumphrey distraught? What did she do to come out of this situation?
Q. 4. Are roos necessary for the protection or conservation of some species of animals? Are they
useful for educating the public? Are there alternatives to roos? (Word limit 100-150) (4M​

Answer 1

Answer:

d) are is incorrect word and were is correct one