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සබරගමුව පළාත් අධ්‍යාපද පාපාතමේප්තුවව

சபரகமுவ மாகாண கல்வித் திணணக்களம்


Sabaragamuwa Provincial Department of Education

පළමු වාර පරීක්ෂණය 2017 10 ශ්‍රේණිය


முதலாம் தவணணப் பரீட்ணச 2017 தரம் 10
First Term Test 2017 Grade 10

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English Language II Two Hours

Name:/Index No……………………………………………

Answer all the questions

Test 9

Select the correct group of letters from the brackets to complete each word in the following
sentences.

1. Young Alexander could control the quarrels……….. horses.(ome/ om/ ume)


2. On his son‟s funeral he could not talk because of his gr……f (ee/ie/ei)
3. He is very friendly with his neighb……….(ers/urs/ours)
4. He works as an electri……..(cian/tion/sion) in the company.
5. The girl was waiting anx…….ly (ious/oius/eous) for the postman.

(1 x 5 = 5 marks)

Test 10

Complete the following dialogue selecting suitable utterances given below. Write the number of the
utterance in the space provided.

A – Will you go on our annual trip next week?

B – I wish to go, but ……………………………………………………………………..

A –Why is that? Please ask quickly.

B – O.K. I will. By the way ………………………………………………………………

A – We plan to visit all the historical places in Anuradhapura.

B - ………………………………………………………………………………………….

A – Why not. We must leave early.


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B - ………………………………………………………………………………………….

A – 4 o‟ clock. All the students should be in the school by 3.45 a. m.

B - O. K. I will get the permission and join you.

A - ………………………………………………….. We can enjoy together.

1. It‟s nice to hear that.


2. What are the places you plan to visit.
3. I didn‟t get the permission yet.
4. What is the scheduled time for leaving?
5. Can we visit all the places in one day.

Test 11

Read the following text and fill in the blanks with the most suitable words from the box.

My dog (1)………………. my mongoose were my (2)………........ companions, fresh from the


(3)……………………… The latter grew at my (4)………………………., slept in my bed, and ate
at my (5)…………………. No one can imagine the affectionate (6)…………………..of a
mongoose. My little pet was (7)…………………. with every minute of my day to day
(8)………………….. She trampled all over (9)………………… papers and raced after me all day
long. She curled up (10)………………….my shoulders and my head at siesta time and
(11)………………………. There they fulfilled, electric sleep of wild (12)……………………..She
(13)…………………me on my long (14)………………….. by sea shore.

Familiar, nature, jungle, and, table, side, sole, between, life, slept, my,
walks, animals, accompanied

(1/2 x 14 = 7 marks)

Test 12

Use the correct form of the verb given in the brackets to fill in the blank.

1. The man of the match was …………………..(select) by the coach.


2. Rani ………………(lose) her dictionary in the classroom yesterday.
3. The class teacher has ……………………..( distribute) the workbooks.
4. The cadjans were ………………… (weave) by women.
5. The prefects have ………………. (plan ) to participate in the seminar.

( 1 x 5 = 5 marks)

Test 13

Read the dialogue and write the utterances in indirect speech.

Teacher:- We are going to design a magazine.

Kamal: - It is a good idea.

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Teacher :- Shall we group the students.

Nimal :- I can write about „The value of learning sports‟

Tharushi :- I will write about „The value of learning English‟

Bhagya :- I will prepare the cover page.

Teacher :- That‟s good. You are clever at drawing.

Example :- Teacher said that they were going to design a magazine.

1. Kamal said that ………………………………………………………………………


2. Nimal said ……………………………………………………………………………
3. Tharushi said………………………………………………………………………………
4. Bhagya said………………………………………………………………………………..
5. The teacher said ……………………………………………………………………………
(1 x 5 = 5 marks)

Test 14

Harindu wants to select Agriculture as a subject for the A/Ls. But his brother Nimal wants him to do
Mathematics. Build up a dialogue between them. Give reasons to support their views. There should
be at least five exchanges each.(use about 100 words)

Or

Write a letter to your principal requesting his permission to have the school hall for drama practices
as your class is going to stage the play “Romeo and Juliet‟‟at the end of the term. Include the
following. Use about 100 words.

 When you are going to start practices


 Who the teacher in charge of is.
(10 marks)

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Test 15

Read the text given below and answer the questions.

The Shew Sandaw Pagoda is situated in the city of Pyay in the Union of Myanmar. It was
built by two merchant brothers, Azzika and Phanllika with the help of King of Dragons Erapatha,
King of the Ogres Sambhula, and the king of the Devas Sakka on the Sudassana Hill,,in Maha Era
103 (March 589 BC). The Pagoda was originally in the shape of a heap of paddy sheaves. Enshrined
in it are four strands of sacred hair as well as eight other relics of Lord Gothama Buddha. The
Pagoda was rebuilt to assume the present shape and size by King Duttabaung. On significant fact
connected with the Pagoda is the existence of two umbrellas at the top, which make this Pagoda
Unique. They symbolize the sealing of everlasting friendship, love and unity among the various
national races in Myanmar.

1. Where is the city of Pyay?


…………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Who are, Azzika and Phanllika?


………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Why do they believe that this Pagoda has a great religious value?
………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. What was the original shape of this Pagoda?


………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Mark these statements true or false.


a. The Pagoda was built in March 589 AD (………..)

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b. Azzika and Phanllika are brothers (………..)
c. There are many Pagodas with two umbrellas at the top in Myanmar (……….)
d. King Sakka is the King of Dragons (……….)

6. What do the underlined words refer to;


1. It - ………………………… 2. They - ……………………………

7. Underline the word class of the word in bold letters.


a. With the help of,
1. A verb 2. A noun 3. An adverb 4. An adjective
b. Four stands of sacred hair,
1. A verb 2.A noun 3. An adverb 4. An adjective

(8 marks)

Test 16

Write one of the following. Use about 200 words.

a. Complete the following incident.

“It was our annual education trip to Sigiriya. We all climbed the rock looking at the beauty of
the surroundings. Suddenly…………………………………………
OR
b. “Good health habits” Write a speech you would make for the morning assembly.
OR

c. Write an essay on the topic “Life in the year 2050” by describing, environment, transport,
population, education etc.
OR

d. You are in the opinion of going to tuition classes for O/L subjects but, your friend doesn‟t
agree with that. There is a hot argument. Write out the dialogue that may take place between
you and your friend. (15 marks)

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