Test 1

 1. A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives: 1x10=10

(a) The bird did not have any -

(i) knowledge (ii) education (iii) sense (iv) power

(b) "Such a bird is of no use." What does the statement express?

(i) The bird is useful. (ii) The bird is foolish. (iii) The bird is good for nothing. (iv) The bird is illiterate.

(c) The word 'summon' can be replaced by

(i) dismiss (ii) break up (iii) beckon

(iv) call

(d) The phrase 'far and near' means -:

(i) beside (ii) upwards (iii) downwards

(iv) everywhere

(e) How was the cage of the bird?

(i) Fine  (ii) Dull (iii) Interesting (iv) Ugly

(f) The bird was -

(i) educated (ii) illiterate (iii) wise (iv) fool

(g) 'Scripture' denotes

(i) fundamental teachings of religion

(ii) fundamental teachings of society

(iii) fundamental teachings of policy

(iv) fundamental teachings of education

(h) The bird needed to have -

(i) house (ii) rest (iii) nest (iv) manners

(i) The word 'fruiterer' is related to fruit-

(i) eater (ii) damager (iii) buyer (iv) seller

(j) Bird's nest was made of-

(i) straw (ii) twig (iii) straw and twig (iv) taste

2nd paper

13. Suppose you are a student of  X college. There are  common room facilities in your college. But the facilities are not enough. Now write an application to the principal of your college for increasing common room facilities in your college.                              10