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Govt Hr Sec School, Puzhuthipatti, Sivagangai Dt.
Model Public Examination Mar 2017
SSLC - English I Paper
Time Allowed: 2.30 Hrs Maximum Marks: 100

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Instruction: (i) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any lack of fairness,
inform the Hall Supervisor immediately.

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(ii) Use Black or Blue ink to write.
Note : This question paper contains five sections.
SECTION I - (VOCABULARY: 20 MARKS)
1. Choose the appropriate synonyms of the underlined words: (5 x 1 = 5)

Of course laws alone cannot deal with a problem that constantly (i) play hide and seek. For

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decades groups like the National Domestic Workers movement had campaigned (ii) for recognition
of domestic work of a form of labour. The diligence (iii) and persistence (iv) of such groups have
resulted in some states initiating (v) legislation.
(i) a) often b) continuously c) seldom d) occasionally
(ii) a) claimed
(iii)a) labour
(iv)a) continuous effort
(v) a) tiring
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b) punishment
b) care
b) challenging
c) recorded
c) increase
c) estimate
c) including
d) calculated
d) hard work
d) wonder
d) starting
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2. Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined words: (5 x 1 = 5)
There are people with inability (i) to compete, sometimes eagerly (ii) sought for
identification. The irreverent (iii) people sometimes humiliate them. But, they prosecute (iv)
their day today activities without panic (v).
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(i) a) ability b) nobility c) mobility d) anxiety

(ii)a) indifferently b) differently c) actively d) closely
(iii)a) relevant b) release c) reverent d) reluctance
(iv)a) start b) stop c) process d) proceed
(v)a) tear b) happy c) joy d) bold
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PART III
Answer any ten of the following (10x1=10)
3. The common expansion of ATM is
a) Artillery Teller Machine b) Automatic Typing Machine
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a) Automated Teller Machine d) Automatic Teller Machine

4. Choose the sentence that is correct in meaning:
a) We heard loud peals of laughter. b) We heard loud peels of laughter.
5. Replace the underlined word with its equivalent American English word.
Throw the waste into the dustbin.
6. Which of the words given below can be placed after land to form a compound word?
a) sand b) good c) mark d) mars

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7. What is the plural form of the word Ox?
a) oxes b) oxen c) oxies
8. Attach a suffix to the word associate from the list given below to complete the sentence.
Nivas had close associate __ with many learned persons.

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a) ly b) ness c) or d) ion
9. Replace the underlined word in the sentence with one of the phrasal verbs given below to

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convey the same meaning.
Vijay knows how to get on with his colleagues.
a) avoid blows b) share the work c) spend time d) be friendly
10. Separate the syllables of any one of the following words:
a) underestimate b) undervalued c) economy

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11. Choose the appropriate word to make a meaningful sentence:
She ______ the situation with a positive frame of mind.
a) saw b) faced
12. Construct a sentence using one of the words given below:
a) kind
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This is a proud moment.

c) kindness
13. Reframe the sentence using the underlined word as a noun.

14. Which of the two sentences given below conveys the following meaning?
Majority of the students achieved success in their examination.
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a) Very few students achieved success in their examination.
b) Very few students failed in their examination.
SECTION II - (GRAMMAR: 25 MARKS) PART I
Answer all the questions. Respond to the following as directed. (10x1=10)
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15. If they had funds, they ______

a) will support the campaign b) would support the campaign
c) would have supported the campaign
16. Identify the pattern of the following sentence.
I bought a new car yesterday.
a) SVAO b) SVCA c) SVOA
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17. Choose the correct question tag for the following statement.
Let us start working, ______?
a) will we b) must we c) shall we
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18.Complete the sentence.

Raju is ________ than Kumar.
a) most rich as b) more richer c) richer
19. Choose the sentence which correctly conveys the meaning of the sentence given below.
Without smoke, there is no fire.
a) Where there is smoke, there is fire.
b) If there is smoke, there will be no fire.
c) If there is no smoke, there will be fire.
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20. Complete the sentence.
___________ his sickness, he could not study well.
a) In the event of b) because of c) In spite of
21. Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
The speaker made the parents _______ the importance of music.

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a) realise b) to realise c) realising

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22. Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence.
The old man was tired _______.
a) on walking b) of walking c) by walking
23. Choose the appropriate article to complete the sentence.
Who is _____ boy sitting there?

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a) a b) an c) the
24. Choose the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence.
We shall look _____ the matter.
a) up b) into c) on

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Answer all the following. Rewrite as directed:
25. Combine the two sentences into a single sentence:
Varsha ran away. She wanted to avoid punishment.
(5x2=10)

26. Rewrite the sentence in other voice.

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The artist painted a beautiful picture and everyone appreciated it.
27. Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech.
They said, Nobody can solve the problem.
28. From the context of the two sentences given below to form a single sentence using If Clause.
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I will question you. You must give the answer.

29. Read the following sentences about a group of girls and write your observation in a single
sentence using any one of the degrees of comparison.
a) Neethus ribbon is 10 cm long b) Neelas ribbon is 12 cm long c) Padmas ribbon is 8 cm long
d) Ramas ribbon is 10 cm long e) Kalas ribbon is 10 cm long
PART III
30. Punctuate the following sentence: (5)
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ill never see her again she thought

SECTION III - (PROSE: 15 MARKS) - PART I
Answer briefly any five of the following questions. (5x2=10)
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31. Why is the models face his fortune?

32. How is music different from astronomy?
33. What are the two valuable qualities to be practiced by you as students?
34. What can lead the world to violence?
35. Why is the world of domestic workers invisible?
36. Which is the smallest of all birds?
37. What were the Pallava and Chola eras famous for?
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PART II
Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions. Your paragraph should not
exceed 120 words. (1x5=5)
38. a) How is character important in life?

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b) Describe briefly how birds migrate.
c) Describe the daily routine of Chaya and her family?

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SECTION IV (POETRY: 20 MARKS) PART I
Quote from memory any one of the following extracts: (5x1=5)
39. a) First Five lines of the poem Migrant Bird
From : The globes..

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To : vigil gates.
b) Five lines of the poem Going for Water
From : But once within
To : a staying hand.

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40. Yet when a crack causes
Water to seep slowly through,
PART II
Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the questions given below : (5x1=5)

Where does the water seep through?

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41. For oh, say the children, we are weary,
And we cannot run or leap.
Who are weary?
42. If you can meet with triumph and disaster
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And treat those two impostors just the same;

a) What are the two impostors?
b) What is the meaning of the word impostors?
43. And hymns in the cosy parlour,
Define cosy parlour.
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PART III
Read the following lines from the poems you have studied and answer the questions
given below: (5x1=5)
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44. What gems would we see?

What figure of speech do you find in this line?
45. If you can dream and not make dreams your master
If you can think and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster;
And treat those two impostors just the same.
Bring out the rhyme scheme employed in these lines.

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46. Now drops that floated on the pool
Like pearls, and now a silver blade.
What is the figure of speech used in these lines?
47. But once within the wood, we paused

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Like gnomes that hid us from the moon,
Pick out the words that are alliterated.

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48. So now it is vain for the singer to burst into clamour
With the great black piano appassionato. The glamour
Pick out the rhyming words in these lines.

PART IV

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Answer in a paragraph any one of the following questions: Your paragraph should not
exceed 120 words. (5x1=5)
49. a) Describe the various qualities of Manliness. (or)
b) How does the birds life differ from the life of human beings? (or)

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c) Describe the experiences of the children on their way to the brook to seek water.

SECTION V (LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS: 20 MARKS)

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (5x2=10)
50. Discipline is the most essential virtue you should acquire when you are young. It is a
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complex quality. It shapes your mind to religious, social and economic patterns when you grow up to
be an active citizen. At a young age, we do not realize the value of discipline, as children, we merely
long for unlimited freedom, without understanding the meaning of discipline. An athlete disciplines
himself and keeps himself fit. He refrains from smoking, observes good food habits and keeps good
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health. Discipline increases the human energy and implies control, resistance and adjustment. Our
energy is saved and made vital for a good output.
Questions:
a) The word essential means: (a) Necessary (b) important (c) compulsory
b) How does discipline aid a citizen?
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c) Why dont children want discipline?

d) Mention some ways in which an athlete maintains discipline.
e) How is discipline beneficial to human beings?
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51. Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences: (5x1=5)
a) Many people behaves rudely now-a-days.
b) Tom is one of the most talkative boy in the class.
c) My mother made the servant to do the work.
d) The sceneries was enchanting.
e) Renu prefers coffee than tea.

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52. Look at the picture given below and answer the following questions in one or
two sentences of your own: (5x1=5)

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a) What do you see in the picture?
b) What is the teacher doing?
c) Do you think the children are listening the class?
d) When will you enjoy the class?
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e) What makes the classroom situation healthy?
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With Best Wishes
M.Muthuprabakaran M.A.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,
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Graduate English Teacher,

Government Higher Secondary School,
Puzhuthipatti,
Sivagangai DT-630309.
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