ACADEMIC SESSION 2022-23

PRACTICE TEST
CLASS: X
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
Duration: 3 Hours Date: 20th February 2023 Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
 Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.
 Attempt all questions.
 The question paper comprises eight pages.

SECTION A- READING (20 Marks)

Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (10 Marks)
No matter what your chosen career path is, there is always scope to contribute towards climate action.

1.Climate change is widely acknowledged as a common concern that continues to propel global discussions
despite the man-made political boundaries. It affects every species across the globe. Unfortunately, the
worst of it is faced by those who have contributed the least towards the problem. Yet, they tirelessly battle
to adapt to climate change, build resilience, and mitigate their own contribution, which was already
negligible. We must then ask ourselves if it is really fair and just that our actions or inaction causes harm to
innocent species and fellow human beings.

2.The message “climate change is a common concern for humankind” is not applicable to nations alone. It
applies to each of us, irrespective of our background. We must first educate ourselves to truly understand the
problem‟s magnitude and intensity. Once we do, we are bound to act and make positive change. It may seem
overwhelming, initially, to understand a seemingly distinct branch heavily embedded in science. However,
here are some easy and interesting ways to do it:
 Reading blogs that discuss the science of climate change such as the Real Climate Blog that lists
articles on the basis of a reader‟s existing knowledge of the subject.
 Listening to podcasts such as Climate Emergency and Deep Convection to delve deeper into the
experiences of climate warriors.
 Staying up-to-date with the latest happenings through YouTube videos and news articles.
 Sharing what we learn and letting climate change become part of regular conversations, whether at
the dinner table, at an office gathering or on social media, thereby learning from one another.

3.Then, it is time for concrete action. Every big idea or solution stems from an individual driven to make a
change at an institutional level. There is no requirement to “switch” to a different profession. It is possible to
make a difference within your current profession or career path. Climate change is multi-faceted. It combines
economy, physical science, law, social sciences, agriculture, business, education and activism. It has entered
every sector; the financial and corporate world through Environment Social Governance, the tourism sector
through eco- tourism, the architecture sector through sustainable urban planning, and so on. Each of these is
looking for ways to mitigate their contribution to climate change. We must become a part of this
movement in our own individual and collective capacities.

4.The opportunities in each field are endless since they branch out further. We may find a niche area that
suits us. For a lawyer, there is environmental litigation or policy research. A journalist can focus on
sustainable business or wildlife conservation. A scientist can work in the field of meteorology, oceanography
or geology. Just as nations must come together, we as individuals, communities, and organisations must do
the same. Each of us has a role to play in climate action.
- A monthly column from WWF India

Based on your reading of the passage ,answer the following questions: (10 Marks)
1. The writer says that we must first educate ourselves to understand the problems of climate change
because - (Paragraph1)
A. an education on the problem provides opportunities.
B . awareness and knowledge alone can act as triggers for change.
C. it can help to have a keener perceptive.
D. education and understanding are complementary.

2. Which option corresponds to the relation between climate change and mankind?
A. It applies to each of us - irrespective of our background.
B. The higher the background , lesser is the impact.
C. Whichever field you belong to- the effect felt is the same.
D. Your background matters – Impact is relative.

3. Select the option that displays what the writer aims to portray with reference to the following.
“Sharing what we learn and letting climate change become part of regular conversation”
A.Denial B.Caution C.Awareness D.Social commitment

4. Complete the following with a phrase from the passage:

OPINION: _____________________________
REASON : People from all walks of life can play their role in reducing the impact of climate change.

5. The writer says that a lawyer can find a niche area that fits itself for a role in environmental
protection. State one area where a lawyer could work on.

6. Based on your reading of the text , list two reasons why the author says that “climate change is
multifaceted”

7. What role can the media play towards mitigating the impact of climate change?

8. “We as individuals, communities and organisations must come together‟ Select the reason for
collective action as suggested by the writer.
A . Experience B. Enhanced output C. Direction D.Impact

9. Give a reason to justify that opportunities exist in all fields towards environment protection.

10. Substitute the word “multifaceted” with a word similar in meaning as used in the following sentence
from the passage „Climate change is multifaceted”.

Q 2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (10 Marks)
1. Birds migrate to move from areas of low or decreasing resources to areas of high or increasing resources.
The two primary resources being sought are food and nesting locations. Birds that nest in the Northern
Hemisphere tend to migrate northward in the spring to take advantage of burgeoning insect populations,
budding plants and an abundance of nesting locations. As winter approaches and the availability of insects
and other food drops, the birds move south again. Escaping the cold is a motivating factor but many species,
including humming birds, can withstand freezing temperatures as long as an adequate supply of food is
available.

2. For birds that winter in the tropics, it seems strange to imagine leaving home and embarking on a
migration north. Why make such an arduous trip north in spring? One idea is that through many generations
the tropical ancestors of these birds dispersed from their tropical breeding sites northward. The seasonal
abundance of insect food and greater day length allowed them to raise more young (4–6 on average) than
their stay-at-home tropical relatives (2–3 on average). As their breeding zones moved north during periods
of glacial retreat, the birds continued to return to their tropical homes as winter weather and declining food
supplies made life more difficult. Supporting this theory is the fact that most North American vireos,
flycatchers, tanagers, warblers, orioles,and swallows have evolved from forms that originated in the tropics.

3. Migrating birds can cover thousands of miles in their annual travels, often travelling the same course year
after year with little deviation. First-year birds often make their very first migration on their own. Somehow,
they can find their winter home despite never having seen it before, and return the following spring to where
they were born. The secrets of their amazing navigational skills aren‟t fully understood, partly because birds
combine several different types of senses when they navigate. Birds can get compass information from the
sun, the stars, and by sensing the earth‟s magnetic field. They also get information from the position of the
setting sun and from landmarks seen during the day. There‟s even evidence that sense of smell plays a role,
at least for homing pigeons.

4. Some species, particularly waterfowl and cranes, follow preferred pathways on their annual migrations.
These pathways are often related to important stop over locations that provide food supplies critical to the
birds‟ survival. Smaller birds tend to migrate in broad fronts across the landscape. Studies using eBird data
have revealed that many small birds take different routes in spring and fall, to take advantage of seasonal
patterns in weather and food.

5. Taking a journey that can stretch to a round-trip distance of several thousand miles is a dangerous and
arduous undertaking. It is an effort that tests both the birds‟ physical and mental capabilities. The physical
stress of the trip, lack of adequate food supplies along the way, bad weather, and increased exposure to
predators all add to the hazards of the journey. In recent decades long-distant migrants have been facing a
growing threat from communication towers and tall buildings. Many species are attracted to the lights of tall
buildings and millions are killed each year in collisions with the structures.

1. State one reason why many bird species do not migrate in spite of the biting cold?
2. Select the correct option to fill in the blanks
From paragraph 2 we can conclude that the --------------------- and ------------- aided in raising more young
ones.

i abundance of food ii. diversity iii.uniformity of weather iv.greater daylength v.better conditions

A. ii & iii B. i & iv C. ii & v D. i & iii

3. Replace the underlined word correctly with a word similar in meaning-Why make such an ardous trip?
4. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence (paragraph 3).

They can find their winter home despite never having seen it before and return the following spring to
where they were born because-

A. migrating birds have the capacity for it.

B. they follow the same path.
C. they follow the trail of other birds.
D. they traverse the same way with little change.

5. Fill in the blanks using the appropriate option.

The secret of bird‟s navigational skill cannot be fully understood due to_________ while navigating.

A. unexpected behavior B. surprising combinations C. varied senses D. difficult movements

6. Give two examples of the manner in which birds are informed during their flight.
7. Name a man-made hazard that a bird may encounter during its migration?
8. Select the option that titles Paragraph 1-4 with reference to information provided in the passage.

(A) (B)
1. Migration of birds 1. Why do birds migrate?
2. How they migrate 2. What triggers migration?
3. Dangers while migrating 3. How do birds navigate?
4. Causes of migration 4. Migration hazards
(C) (D)
1. How birds migrate 1. Migrating reasons
2. Why they migrate 2. Causes of migration
3. Encounter of problems 3. Dangers encountered
4. The wonder called migration 4. Manner of migration
 9. Complete the sequence correctly by choosing an apt word from paragraph 1
Hot is to cold as______ is to declining.
10. Which word is not an antonym for the word “motivating” as used in the passage?
i.deterrent ii.hindering iii driving iv interfering

SECTION -B GRAMMAR and CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (20 Marks)

3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions:
3.1 Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option to complete the following headline.
The aircraft manufactured at Geneva blasted while __________yesterday morning.
A. took off B.taking off C.is taken off D. lift off

3.2 Here is the conversation between a mother and her son. Complete the sentence by reporting the
son‟s words correctly.

Mother : Why do you feel irritated so easily when I correct your mistakes?
Son : That is because irritation is the only weapon I can use to slow you down.
A mother while trying to correct her son asked him the reason for his quick reaction, to which he
replied ____________________.

3.3 Select the apt option to fill in the blank for the given line from an advertisement in a magazine
The adage often quoted states that “fast food ------------- the fast gateway to death”
A, was B. will C. can D. is

3.4 Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line from a
news report
Last month a tourist bus collided in a lorry and caused many casualties.

OPTION NO ERROR CORRECTION

A. a the
B. in with
C. many much
D. caused causes

3.5 Complete the given narrative by filling in the blank with the correct option.
As the man stood on the seashore, gazing at the vast expanse of water he was ________with a feeling of
reverence for the creator.
A. overwhelmed B. taken C. covered D. under

3.6 Fill in the blanks by using the correct form of the word in the bracket,for the given part of a letter.
Subject: Menace caused by Drug Abuse
Sir
Through the columns of your daily newspaper, I -------- (will) like to draw attention to the hazards of drug
abuse among the youth.

3.7 Report the dialogue between a brother and his sister.

Brother: What is your concept about a true friend?
Sister : A person who stands by you in times of sorrow and joy.
In answer to her brother‟s question about true friends, the sister replies that__________________.

3.8 Identify the error in the sentence below and write the correction.
The candidate presented himself proudly before the interview board and stated that he had been
working with the core team since five years.

ERROR____________ CORRECTION__________

3.9 After ten years of schooling Rema shared her memories with her mother. Report her mother‟s
question- Do you cherish your classroom experiences?
 3.10 Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the headline on a poster published by
the Ministry of Forests and EnvironmentalDevelopment.

WILD LIFE CONSERVATION ----------------- A MORE HUMANE APPROACH

A. need B. has C. needs D. get

3.11Select the correct option to complete the dialogue between a teacher and his student.

Teacher: Why do you talk continuously during classes?

Mary: I keep talking because I belong to a family of extroverts.
The teacher asked Mary why she could not stop talking in class. Mary replied with a smile that she could
not keep herself from talking because____________________.

A. her family was one of talkative people.

B. she belonged to a family of extroverts.
C. her family loved to talk in class.
D. her mother and father talked well.

3.12 Identify the error on a medicine bottle and write the correction.
Benedrine Solution- Take two spoons of syrup at the morning for quick relief from joint pains.
ERROR CORRECTION
-------------- -----------------

4. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below (5)

A. You are Abdul Malik, a resident of Jyothi Nagar ,A/12 Silver Apartments, Hyderabad. You have
recently noticed several young children begging outside public offices and crossroads in the city
where you live in. This has disturbed you emotionally and you decide to write a letter to the
authorities about the issue.Write a letter to the Editor of The Deccan Herald, in not more than 120
words, drawing attention towards the harm caused to such children who are deprived of their basic
rights of food, shelter and education. Give your suggestions on how best to tackle this social issue
and work for thebetterment of such marginalised kids in society.
OR
B. Nitin Joshi, a resident of Kailash Nagar, C-29 NGO Flat, New Delhi, is a social worker . Students of a
nearby school were engaging themselves in voluntary work of plogging and cleaning the
neighbourhood. They were also seen spreading awareness on the harm caused by plastic and
canvassing the use of jute and alternative eco-friendly items. Write a letter to the Director of Public
Education, seeking appreciation for the commendable activities undertaken by these students guided
by their teachers. They could be nominated for awards on Earth Day and suggest how such deeds
could be lauded.

5. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below (5)

A. Read the following lines from a newspaper article on the co-relation between rural migration to cities
and pollution.
Rural unemployment or under employment could be the cause for large scale migration to urban areas. Even
though these migrants are able to earn better , their subjective wellbeing might be worse due to the burden
exerted on the available resources which are put under pressure to cater to the needs of a teeming
population. Such migrations are therefore seen as driving agents of environmental changes. However the
myth of an aspiration for better living in urban areas has to be dealt with proactive measures like opening
new avenues in the rural sector. Write a paragraph in about 100-120 words to analyze the given arguments.
Suggest other explanations or justifications to weaken the given conclusion about rural migration and
include proof or logical evidence that could contradict/support the argument.
OR
B. Write a paragraph in about 100-120 words analyzing the given chart about US Dollar(USD) to Indian
Rupee (INR) exchange rate history from September 2022 to November 2022.
 SECTION C- LITERATURE (40 Marks)
6. Reference to the context
Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. (5 Marks)
6A “The jingling thud of his bamboo woke us up from sleep and we ran to meet and greet him. Why
was it so? Was it for the love of the loaf? Not at all. The loaves were bought by some Paskine or
Bastine, the maid servant of the house! What we longed for were those bread bangles which we chose
carefully. Sometimes it was sweet bread of special make.”
1. What quality of the baker‟s arrival was a stimulant to wake up the children from sleep?

A. The sweet aroma of bread loaves.

B. The musical sound of his staff with its jhing -jhang sound.
C. Love for the sweet bread.
D. The company of the baker.
2. What does the writer mean to say when he mentions the loaves being bought by some Paskine or
Baskine?
3. Fill in the blank with ONE WORD only.

The bread bangles were the______ items in the minds of the children of Goan households.
4. Pick out the phrase from those given below which suggests that the baker was a part of every house.
A. The jingling woke us up.
B. What we longed for was the bread bangles.
C. Woke us up from sleep and ran to greet him.
D. Sometimes it was sweet bread specially made.

5. Select the option which best describes the baker‟s role.

A friend, companion and guide
B. bread seller and friend
C a good businessman and friend
D a family friend most loved by the kids
OR
6B.“Natalya is an excellent housekeeper, not bad looking ,well educated.” What more do I want? But
I‟m getting a noise in my ear due to excitement. And it is impossible for me not to marry. In the first
place, I‟m already 35 – a critical age, so to speak . In the second place, I ought to lead a quiet and
regular life. I suffer from palpitations. I‟m excitable and always getting awfully upset,at this very
moment my lips are trembling and there‟s a twitch in my eyebrow.”
1. Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the extract.
Haphazard :regular:: inferior :----------------------

2. According to the extract which option given below best sums up his intentions about marriage.
1. Being a bachelor, marriage was inevitable for him.
2. He can tie up with a rich family in order to ensure comfort in life.
3. He loves her from the core of his heart.
4. Marriage was the only option for him.

A. 4 &1 B. 1 & 2 C. 3 & 1 D. 4 & 2

3. List any two priorities fixed by couples in marriages.
4. Select the option that correctly captures the use of the word“getting” from line 2 of the given extract
A. He is getting a reward from Natatlya.
B. Getting a proper match is difficult.
C. To get something you need to search for it.
D. He is getting and feeling the thrill of it.
5. The extract gives certain physical discomforts experienced by Lomov.List them.
I.) _____________________________ II) ____________________________________

7. Attempt ANY ONE of two given extracts. ( 5Marks)

7A. Don’t bite your nails
Don’t hunch your shoulders, Amanda!
Stop that slouching and sit up straight,Amanda!
(There is a languid, emerald sea,
Where the sole inhabitant is me-
A mermaid drifting blissfully.)
1. The poetic device used in lines 1 & 2 is ________, which serves as a tool for emphasis.
2. Examine the statement given and say whether it is True or False.
Most teenagers do not behave like Amanda.
3. The poet has used a poetic device in line 5. Identify it.
4. The last two lines of the above extract serve to convey which idea?
A, The mermaid wants to hide in the sea.
B.Amanda wishes for some solitude and respite from restrictions.
C.Teenagers love to lead lonely lives.
D.The mermaid can swim and enjoy the sea.

5. “Stop that slouching and sit up straight”The speaker‟s tone here is

A.chiding B. insulting C. thoughtful D. authoritative

OR
7B. “The fog comes on little cat feet.
It sits looking. Over harbour and city,
On silent haunches. And then moves on”

1. The metaphorical expression “on little cat feet” implies that-

A . fog is a natural phenomenon that occurs silently.
B. the fog moves like a cat analyzing the situations.
C. the fog approaches noiselessly and stealthily, just like a cat.
D. the cat moves secretly like the arrival of fog.

2. Explain the similarity between fog and difficulties in life.

3. “It sits looking over harbour and city”. .Explain how personification applies here.
4. Examine whether the statement “ The poem does not have a rhyme scheme ,“is TRUE OR FALSE.
5. Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence, according to the extract.
The idea of comparing fog to unexpected difficulties in life is______________.
A. scary B . unusual C. appropriate D. ambiguous
 8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following in about 40-50 words. (4x3=12 Marks)
a)Validate the given statement with reference to the historic events in the South African Freedom
movement as mentioned in the lesson “A Long Walk to Freedom”.
“Courage is not the absence of fear,but the triumph over it”

b) Explain why Robert Frost is of the opinion that fire has the potential to end the world?

c) Bholi‟s transformation was possible with the help of a teacher. Do you agree? If so, give ample
evidence for it.

d)Contrast the tiger as mentioned in the different stanzas of the poem “A Tiger in the Zoo”.
Highlight the cause for the difference for it.

e)Can you point out an evidence from the lesson „Mijbil the Otter‟ to prove that the natural and known
habitat of an animal projects itself wherever it is brought up.

9. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each. (2X3=6Marks)
a)“An excellent doctor is the one who has the ability to diagnose the symptom”. .Discuss this with
reference to the events mentioned in the story “Triumph of Surgery”

b)“Persistence can be a key factor to gain success in any field. ”Justify this statement in context of the
example of Richard Ebright from „The Making of a Scientist‟.

c) Cite two examples to illustrate the large heartedness shown by Anil in “Thief‟s Story”

10. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words. (6 Marks)

a) Paper has more patience than people. This was how Anne feels in the lesson “From
the Diary of Anne Frank”.
As a girl/boy of almost the same age group can you identify yourself with Anne‟s emotions. Also
refer to the similar feelings of Amanda. Describe how Anne and Amanda must have felt and highlight
the reasons which would have forced Anne to write a diary and Amanda to long for loneliness.
OR
b) If you desire for something, the whole world will help you to achieve this”
Both Valli and Bholi are fine examples of girls with a will to get what they longed for .Suppose they are
invited to a ceremony to honour them and were requested to speak about how they could achieve their
dreams.
Assume that you are either Bholi OR Valli and write the speech. (YOU CAN WRITE THE SPEECH OF
BHOLI OR VALLI ).Do not write the experience of both of them.

11. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words. (6 Marks)

a) „Science should be used as a boon and not as a bane”. Analyse this in detail with reference to Griffin,
the lawless scientist in the lesson “Footprints without Feet”.
OR
b) “Living beyond your means can cause mental agony and ruin”. Forgetting ground realities and having
endless aspirations is not good. Elaborate this with reference to the story “The Necklace”.