UNIT TEST ENGLISH Question For SSLC




(Unit -3)
CLASS : 10                                                                                                      MARKS : 60
I.                   Write the synonyms of the following words                                           5 ×1 = 5

1.      invidious                     2. reverent                  3. prosecute
4.      hostile                         5. unsophisticated

II.                Write the antonyms of the following words                                           5 ×1 = 5

1.      reverent                      2. important               3. indispensable
4. secure                            5. obedience

III.             Answer any 5 of the following questions                                                            5 ×2 = 10

1.      Which period of life does Gokhale consider a very happy one?
2.      What requires whole-hearted devotion?
3.      What Is your primary duty towards yourself?
4.      What is the twofold duty to be acquired by students?
5.      What are the two valuable qualities to be practised by you as students?
6.      How would you define the true spirit of discipline?

IV.              Quote from memory                                                                                 1 ×5 = 5

1.      Five lines of the poem “Manliness
From   :   Except the……………………..
To        :   …………………………. my son.

V.                 Answer any 2 of the following questions in a paragraph                       2 ×5 = 10

1.      What are the various duties of a student? Describe any two duties of a student as pointed out by Gokhale?
2.      Describe the various qualities of manliness.
3.      Narrate the story ‘The Face of Judas Iscariot’ in your own words

VI.              Read the following sentences and identify the character/speaker         5 ×1 = 5

1.      ‘What troubles you so?’
2.      ‘Do you not then remember me?’
3.      ‘Wine, wine,’
4.      ‘Come with me, I will give you wine, and food and clothing.’
5.      ‘My son, I’d like to help you’
VII.           Match the following                                                                                 5 ×1 = 5

a) The old priest                                       - a twelve year old boy
b) The artist was painting                                    - told the story of an artist
c) The model for Christ Child                 - wine
d) The model for Judas was actually       - the life of Jesus
e) The young man begged for                 - the same boy

VIII.        Prepare an advertisement based on the information given below                     5

1.        Laptop & Computer shop – Systems for students – special discounts – affordable price – limited period offer – details: visit www.stulap.com
(or)
Mouth watering - delicious food -. Hygienic preparation – affordable price - excellent service – open air - elegant and posh.

IX.              Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follows            5 ×2 = 10

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients. These components support the organisms living in the ecosystem.
Ecosystems can also be thought of as the interactions among all organisms in a given habitat. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria and work together in various ways. For example, one species may serve as food for another.
People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities, such as housing developments and trash disposal, can greatly harm or even destroy local ecosystems. Proper ecosystem management is crucial for the overall health and diversity of our planet. We must find ways to protect local ecosystems without stifling economic development.
Questions
1.       What is an ecosystem?
2.       How are components of ecosystem classified? Name some components.
3.       How is human causing harm to the ecosystem?
4.       Why is proper ecosystem management important?
5.      Choose the correct answer
An ecosystem can most accurately be defined as
a.        a specific place.
b.      a community of plants and animals.
c.       a group of animals working together.
d.      a protected environment.

Prepared by - S. Gopinath B.A., B.Ed.,Graduate Teacher (Eng)
Govt Boys Hr Sec School, Valappady, Salem.