ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL, BENGDUBI

CLASS: X SUB: ENGLISH

PERIODIC TEST I (2023 – 24)

Time: 2 Hours M. Marks : 40

General Instructions
1. This Question Paper is divided into four sections:
Section A – Reading Comprehension 8 Marks
Section B – Writing Skills 5 Marks
Section C – Grammar 7 Marks
Section D – Literature 20 Marks
2. You shall not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes of the examination. This time is to be utilized in
reading the question paper carefully.
3. All answers are to be written on a separate paper. The marks allocated are written in brackets [ ].
4. Do not copy the questions and mark the questions correctly.

SECTION – A READING COMPREHENSION 8 Marks

Read the passage carefully.

(1) The difference in the ways of thinking and perception in the people of two different generations, which results in
behavioural differences and sometimes, conflict among them is usually called generation gap.

(2) Generation gap is generally seen in the family between parents and their children. It is not only because of the gap in
age, but also because of the way parents react to a particular situation. Children being very young and immature, do not
understand the way of thinking of their parents. In many cases, the parents, even if they are matured, do not empathise
with the changing values and thinking patterns of the modern world. This creates a communication gap between these
two generations.

(3) Generation gap between parents and children is mostly caused by parents themselves. They do not talk openly to
their children and do not take part in solving their problems. This behaviour gives the impression about parents being
authoritative persons, because they only dictate without understanding the problems faced by their children. As a result,
the children become mentally isolated from their parents. Some parents become so busy with their work that they don't
spend quality time with their family, which makes them completely unaware of how their children are growing, what
kind of mentality is being developed in them, and so on. This ultimately creates a gap between them. They only realise it
when it is too late.

(4) Changes in technology have led to the generation gap in this modern world. Children tend to spend most of their
time with their digital devices and are so busy with social media, that they do not discuss their problems with their
parents. The internet provides solutions to most of the worldly problems. So children, instead of contacting their own
parents, seek the help of internet in case of any problem, thus again reducing the communication, leading to a
generation gap between them.

(5) The generation gap has greatly increased these days because the time is changing fast and people find it difficult to
cope up with this change. To overcome this problem, parents should show
interest in all matters of their children and deal with them positively instead of just scolding them and leaving them
alone to deal with their problems. Giving time to the children, having open communication, and allowing the child to feel
free and not in any kind of pressure, will eventually reduce the generation gap to a tolerable extent.

1. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the questions from follow. [1X8=8]

(i) According to you, who is responsible to create a generation gap. Give reason(s).

(ii) “Excessive social media use can destroy healthy relationships.” Elucidate.
(iii) “Parents have been described as authoritative in the above passage.” How are parents authoritative?

(iv) Which of the following is the correct way to reduce generation gap?

(1) by being authoritative (2) spending quality time with children

(3) by having an open discussion about life and the problem involved (4) by doing work all the time

(a) Option 2 (b) both Options 2 & 3

(c) both Options 1 & 4 (d) Option 3

(v) According to the passage, children are also responsible for generation gap because

(a) they do things which parents don't like

(b) they don't discuss their problems with parents
(c) they solve the problems with the help of social media.
(d) both (b) and (c)

(vi) Different ways of __________ leads to generation gap.

(a) thinking (b) behaviour (c) solving a problem (d) creating problem

(vii) What is meant by the word, 'isolated'? (Para 3)

(a) bound (b) grown (c) separated (d) unconcerned

(viii)Choose the option that is the antonym of the word 'solutions'. (Para 5)

(a) difficulties (b) irritations (c) problems (d) decisions

SECTION – B WRITING SKILLS 5 Marks

2. [5]

OR

Write a letter in 120-150 Words to the Manager, Student Sports' Enterprise, asking him to replace the defective items.

SECTION – C GRAMMAR 7 Marks

The following passage has not been edited. Write the ERROR and CORRECTION in your answer sheet. Do not copy the
Question. (1X7=7)
Error Correction
Children love picnics and outings of their parents e.g. of with
though they are equally happier doing things with (a) _____ _____
them around the house. A parent may make (b) _____ _____
his child feels special by following some simple (c) _____ _____
rituals. Bedtime stories, the game of cards or (d) _____ _____
simply talking and laugh together before going to (e) _____ _____
bed gives children a wonderful sense (f) _____ _____
of well-being. They hardly ever forgot these moments, (g) _____ _____
and cherish them throughout their lives.

SECTION – D LITERATURE 20 Marks

Read the extract given below and attempt ANY ONE by answering the questions that follow. [1X5=5]

A) “ Has given my heart

A change of mood
And saved some part
Of a day I had rued.”

i) What is the poet likely to say before this event?

a)Go away b) I am glad to meet you
c)This is so beautiful d) I am very happy today

ii) What has changed the poet’s mood?

a)Dust of snow b) The hemlock tree
c) The beauty of the crow d) The natural landscape

iii) How has the poet's mood changed?

a) Regret to wonder b) Sad to anxiety
c) Sorrowful to happy d) Wonder to happy

iv) How was the poet's day going?

a) very happy b) very regretful c) very pleasant d) very sad

v) Name the poetic device in the line ‘Has given my heart’ .

a) Alliteration b) Metaphor c)Oxymoron d) Simile
OR

B) “He should be snarling around houses

At the jungle’s edge
Baring his white fangs , his claws,
Terrorising the village!”

i) What characteristic of the tiger is mentioned in the given lines?

a) anger b) hunger c)freedom d) hope

ii) What is the poet suggesting in these lines?

a) That the tiger is a very proud animal. b) The tiger should be in his natural habitat
c) The tiger can harm anyone. d)The tiger can get angry easily
 iii)How does the tiger show its presence?
a) by growling b) by sleeping c)by sitting quietly d) by stalking

iv)Name the poetic device used in the line ‘Baring his white fangs ...’
a)Alliteration b) Metaphor c)Oxymoron d) Simile

v) ___________ in the extract means ‘border’.

a) snarling b) around c) edge d) fangs

5. Answer the following in 40- 50 words. (3X2=6)

i)Why did Lencho say the raindrops were like ‘new coins’ ?
ii)How had the military generals’ attitude changed with time towards Nelson Mandela
iii) What ideals does Mandela set out in his inaugural speech for the future of South Africa?
iv) What is the central theme of the poem ‘Fire and Ice’?
6. Answer the following in 40- 50 words. (3X2=6)

i) Why is Herriot tempted to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest?

ii) How did the narrator treat Tricki at the surgery?

6. Answer ANY ONE question in 120-150 words. (1X6=6)

i) Why does the postmaster send money to Lencho? What does his action tell us about his character?

ii) How did Mandela‘s hunger for freedom change his life?

iii) Do you think Mrs Pumphrey treated her dog well? Why?/Why not?

iv) Why did Hari Singh return to Anil finally?

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