class 10th english half yearly question paper mp board 2022-23
10th English half yearly question paper 2022-23 mp board
कक्षा 10वी अंग्रेजी अर्द्ध वार्षिक परीक्षा पेपर मध्य प्रदेश बोर्ड
Roll No...............
111-A
Half Yearly Examination 2022-23
Class 10th
Subject -ENGLISH-411
(English/ Hindi Medium)
[Total No. of Questions: 16] [Time: 03 Hours]
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Instructions:-
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks of each question are given against them.
Q-1 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below. (1X5=5)
There are three main groups of oils-animal, vegetable and mineral. Great quantities of animal oil come from whales, those enormous creatures of the sea, which are the largest of the animals remaining in the world. To protect the whales from the cold of the Arctic seas, nature has provided them with a thick covering of fat, called blubber. When the whale is killed, the blubber is stripped off and boiled down. It produces a great quantity of oil which can be made into food for human consumption. A few other creatures yield oil, but none so much as the whale. The livers of the cod and-halibut, two kinds of fish, yield nourishing oil. Both cod liver oil and halibut oil are given to sick children and other Invalids who need certain vitamins. Vegetable oil has been known from very old times. No household can get on without it, for it is used in cooking. Perfumes may be made from the oils of certain flowers. Soaps are made from vegetable and animal product and the oils of certain flowers.
(i) The main source of animal oil is ---
(A) whale B) sea weeds C) fish D) plant.
(ii) Vegetable oil is mainly used for---
A) Cooking
B) Making perfumes
C) Making soap
D) Making lubricants
(iii) The....... of fish yields nourishing oil.
(A) stomach
(B) eyes
(C) liver
(iv) The thick protective covering of fat on a whale is called a….
A) cells
B) blubber
C) skin
D) Fins
(v) Write the noun form of the word 'protect'
(A) protected
(B)Protective
(C) protectable
(D) protection
Q-2 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
(1X5=5)
An old shepherd was playing on a flute on the marshlands outside Rome. He played so sweetly that a lovely fairy came and listened to him. "Will you marry me, and play to me in my castle?" she said. "Yes, yes, lovely lady!" said the shepherd. The fairy put a ring on his finger. At once he became a handsome young man dressed in princely robes. "But I must first go to Rome and bid farewell to my friends", he said.
The fairy gave him a golden coach with twelve white horses. As he rode in State to Rome, he met the young Queen of Italy, who invited him to her palace. The shepherd saw that he had won the Queen's heart. He resolved to marry her and become the King of Italy and let the fairy go. So, when he and the Queen were alone together, he knelt down and took her hand, saying: "Marry me, dearest and will help you to govern Italy." But as soon as he spoke, he turned into an old and rugged shepherd. "What is this horrit 'e beggar doing here?" cried the Queen. "Whip him out of the palace."
(i) The fairy wanted to marry the shepherd because
A) he had saved her life.
B) he could play sweetly on his flute.
C) he was very handsome.
D) the shepherd loved her.
(ii) When the fairy put a ring on his finger, the shepherd
A) married her
B) disappeared
C) turned into a statue
D) changed into á handsome youth
(iii) The shepherd went to Rome in a,
A) boat
B) cart
C) palanquin
D) coach
(iv) When the shepherd reached Rome, he
A) met his friends there.
B) sought his parents' permission to marry the fairy.
C) planned to marry the Queen of italy.
D) met the King of Italy...
(v) The Queen ordered the shepherd to be whipped out of the palace because he
A) turned old and ugly.
B) tried to steal her jewels.
C) refused to marry her.
D) revealed his plan to marry the fairy.
SECTION-B (WRITING)
Q-3 Read the passage carefully and make notes on it and also give a suitable title.
There are about 980 flying mammals referred to as bats. They are the only real flying mammals on Earth. Most bats feed on a diet of insects. Some feed on flowers and fruits, but the most interesting are the vampire bats of the Americas, which suck the blood of large birds and other mammals. Unfortunately, these vampire bats are capable of transmitting rabies and are for this reason considered dangerous. The other types of bats are of no danger to man and are even considered helpers of nature by way of their diet which helps control the insect population in various areas of the world. Although the misunderstood bat has represented fear and terror in 3/6 west, it is seen as a sign of good luck and long life in the east.
Q-4 You are Shivam Khurana studying in Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ashoknagar. Write an application to your principal for fee concession as your father has lost his job during Corona pandemic
To,
The principal Sir/Madam
Meera Bai Junior High School, Hamirpur
Subject- Application for fee waiver
Mr. or Mrs.
My humble request to you is that I am a student of class 12th. I belong to a poor family, my father is a farmer, he is somehow able to support the family, that's why he is unable to pay the cost of my studies, so I request you to kindly waive my school fee. So that I can continue my studies. I assure you that in my conduct and reading, I will not give you a chance to complain.
Date –01/09/2022
Thanks
your obedient disciple
Name- Subhansh
class 12th
Or
Write a letter to your friend inviting him to spend summer vacations with you.
Q-5 Write an essay on any one of the topics in about 150 words.
(A) Terrorism
(B) The Pollution Problem
(C) Your Ideal Person
(D) Science and Technology
Ans.(A) Terrorism
1. Introduction, 2. Causes, 3. Bad effects, 4. Conclusion.
Introduction –Terrorism is the use of violence by a small group of people to get its demands fulfilled. Every morning we read in the newspapers about the cruel acts of terrorism committed by terrorists. Sometimes it is a murder of a number of innocent persons, sometimes it is the murder of some eminent leader or journalist. Reports of bomb explosions on the crowded platforms or in the main markets of the big cities are often heard and seen. Fish plates are removed from railway tracks causing many railway accidents. No person is safe these days due to this great evil of terrorism.
Causes – Terrorism is an outcome of some people's selfish motives. There are some narrow minded people who on regional, linguistic and other basis want to divide our nation into small compartments. They want to establish their supremacy. Nowadays some of the politicians are also responsible for increasing terrorism. They don't want the problems to be sorted out. Due to lack of ethics in Indian politics, vote banks of different parties exist on the basis of caste, creed, religion etc. Hence they want the problems to continue.
Bad effects –Terrorism is growing day by day. Thousands of innocent persons have met their tragic end in the Punjab due to it. In many other places also besides the Punjab, the terrorists have made life a hell for people. The terrorists caused serious train accidents in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Communal terrorism has appeared again in the new shape. Thus the terrorists throw bombs on peaceful religious processions in order to create terror and disturb the normal life. Such acts are harmful to the society. People are so terrified that they hesitate in going out of their houses. They fear to assemble in the marriage parties. Man has lost faith in man. We are afraid of travelling in the aeroplanes due to these terrorists.
Conclusion
If we want to live in peace, we should face terrorism boldly. Government should take the strongest action against these people as they are the greatest enemies of the human society. Peace and prosperity can prevail if terrorism is ended. To make the world free from terrorism and make it a happier place to live in we have to rise above all narrow loyalties. Not only in terrorism affected areas but in other parts also routine and higher activities of mankind get disrupted. Every year lot of money, energy and time is spent on it so the governments of such countries should take some decisive actions to root out the problem of terrorism on permanent basis.
Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics.
(A) Importance of English
(B) Water Conservation
(C) Yoga and Health
(D) Importance of Games
Ans(D) Importance of Games
Sports and games are very important for our physical, personal, mental, body and Brain development. Sports helps us to live a Fit and healthy life. Playing sports and games make our body and mind fresh.... Playing sports increases our mind concentration and decision making capabilities more powerful.
This paragraph will be helpful to help the readers know about the benefits of sports activities. We will first start with the health benefits of sports activities. Engaging oneself in sports and games means a positive recreation. It reduces stress and increases metabolism. Sports activities are known to reduce obesity among teens and adults. There are several sports activities that require a lot of muscle strength, like Javelin or Short Put.
There are games that require mind and body coordination, and they include games like cricket and baseball. Baseball is mostly played abroad in America and Japan. Cricket is famous in most of the countries that were once under British Colonialism. These include Australia, India, and West Indies. If one does not want to get involved in outdoor games, then indoor games are for them. A move out of the sedentary life is essential.
There are several indoor games present. Indoor games include chess, ludo, Chinese checker, and monopoly. There are several card games that can also be played for fun and activity. These card games include hearts, bridge, and several other games of chance. Chess is a game that calls for a tremendous amount of patience. It requires eh complete concentration of the player. So there are several benefits for the mind in the case of Indoor as well as outdoor games. It increases the mindfulness f individuals and reduces stress and anxiety. Several doctors suggest taking up sports activities to those that are suffering from depression and severe stress and anxiety.
Or
Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics.
(A) Importance of English
(B) Water Conservation
(C) Yoga and Health
(D) Importance of Games
Q-6
On the basis of the above picture, write a short story in about 75 words and also give a suitable title to it.
( SECTION-C (GRAMMAR)
Q-7 Fill in the blanks choosing the correct alternative given in the brackets. (Any five)
I. Work hard _____you will fall (but/and/or)
II. The Ganga is_____ sacred river. (a/an/the)
III.Please spread _____butter on bread. (a few /a little/few)
IV. He has given _____smoking. (away /up/for)
V. We______wear mask in crowded places. (should/used/ought)
VI. He always ____others. (help /helps / helping)
Q-8 Do as directed. (Any five)
I.She cut the tree. (Change into interrogative)
II.He teaches English. (Change into passive voice)
III.If you don't come on time, the teacher will punish you. (Rewrite the sentence using unless i
IV. He is too poor to pay his fees. (Rewrite the sentence using "so....... that')
V.He teaches me Science. (Change into past indefinite)
VI.He is being helped by Ankit. (Change into active voice)
SECTION-D (LITERATURE)
Q-9 Answer the following questions.
(1X6=6)
I.The lesson "His First Flight" is about a____
A) pilot
B) seagull
C) parrot
D) pigeon
II.Who is the poet of the poem 'Amanda'?
A) Leslie Norris
B) Robert frost
C) John Berryman
D) Robin Klein
III.According to Nelson Mandela, what is the greatest wealth of a nation?
A) minerals
B) diamonds
C) people
D) politicians
IV. In the story "Black Aeroplane', what was the name of the aeroplane that the pilot was flying?
A) Airbus
B) Boeing
C) Dakota
V.What did Anne Frank name her diary?
A) Anne
B) Catty
C) Kitty
D) kitten
VI.According to poet of the poem 'Animals', which of the qualities have humans given up?
A) Innocence
B) kindness
C) truthfulness
D) All of these
Q.10 (A) Read the following extract from the poem and answer the questions given below. (1X3-
What is the boy now, who has lost his ball? What, what is he to do? I saw it go Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then Merrily over there it is the water!
Question-
1. From which poem the above lines have been taken?
A) Dust of Snow
B) Fire and Ice
C) A Tiger in the Zoo
D) The Ball Poem
(ii) Which of the following words is similar to the word 'merrily"?,
(A) sadly
(B) happily
(C) cleverly
(D) superiorly
(iii) Where did the ball go?
Q.10 (B) Read the following extract from the prose and answer the questions given below. (1X3)
TODAY, Monday, Wanda Petronski was not in her seat. But nobody, not even Peggy and Madeline, the girls started all the fun, noticed her absence. Usually, Wanda sat in the seat next to the last seat in the last row in F Thirteen. She sat in the corner of the room where the rough boys who did not make good marks sat, the
the room where there was most scuffling of feet, most roars of laughter when anything funny was said, and most mud and dirt on the floor
I.Where did Wanda sit in the classroom?
A) In the front seat
B) In the last seat
C) In the middle seat
II.The adjective form of the word 'absence' is....
A) Absent
B) Absently
C) absentee
III.From which lesson has this text been taken?
A) From the Diary of Anne Frank
B) The Hundred Dresses-I
C) Black Aeroplane
Q-11 Answer the following questions in about 30 words- (any 6)
(i)What made Mr. Keesing allow Anne to talk in the class? nc
(ii). What made Lencho angry?
(iii).Why did Anne Frank want to keep a diary?
(iv). Why did Wanda say to her friends that she had hundred dresses?
(v). How much money did Lencho ask from God after his crops had been destroyed?
(vi). Why was the young seagull afraid to fly?
(vii). What made the woman, in the control centre, look at the narrator strangely?
Q.-12 Answer the following questions in about 30 words- (any 2)
(i). What could Amanda do if she were a mermaid?
(ii). What do 'crow 'and 'hemlock' represent in the poem "Dust and Snow"?
(iii). Who is the poet of the poem "The Ball Poem"?
Q13. Answer the following questions in about 30 words- (any 2)
I. Why does Mrs. Pumphrey think the dog's recovery is a triumph of surgery?
II. How does the thief think Anil will react to the theft?
III. How did the invisible man first become visible?
Q-14. Answer the following questions in about 75 words- (any 2)
i) Why does the postmaster send money to Lencho? Why does he sign the letter 'God'?
ii) What does Nelson Mandela thank the international leaders for?
iii) How is Wanda seen as different by the other girls? How do they treat her?
Q-15 Write the central idea of the poem 'A Tiger in the Zoo'. (In about 75 words)
Or
What does "in the world of possessions" mean with reference to the poem "The Ball Pem
Q-16 Why did Mrs. Hall find the scientist eccentric? (in about 75 words)
Or
What did Hari Singh get from Anil in return for his work?
👉class 10 social science half yearly paper mp board 2022-23
