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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (Slip Test–Unit- 7 & 8) – ENGLISH – CLASS – 10
– Marks: 20
(READING
COMPREHENSION) (4 X 2 ½ = 10 M)
I) Read the following passage and
answer the questions that follow.
India, a country
of many ethnic groups, is a land of myriad languages, a veritable babel of
tongues and numerous modes of apparel. For the most part, the continental
dimensions of the country account for these variations and diversities.
Besides, there are several religions, sects and beliefs. But there are certain
common links and uniting bonds that people have sought to develop in order to
achieve the eminently desirable goal of unity amidst diversity.
It is true that
superficial observers are likely to be bewildered by the astonishing variety of
Indian life. They fail to discover the one in many, the individual in the
aggregate; the simple in the composite. With them the whole is lost in its
parts. What is needed is the superior interpretation, synthesis of the power of
the mind that can give rise to a vision of the whole.
A keen
penetrating insight will not fail to recognize the fundamental unity beneath the
manifold variety in India. The diversity itself, far from being a damaging
cause of disunity and weakness, is a fertile source of strength and wealth. Sir
Herbert Risely has rightly observed: "Beneath the manifold diversity of
physical and social types, languages, customs and religions which strike the
observer in India, there can still be discerned a certain underlying uniformity
of life from the Himalayas to Cape Comorin."
Answer the following questions:
1. What are some of the reasons why India has
a variety of languages, religions, and customs?
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2. Why does the passage say that some people
might be confused by India's variety?
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3. How does it be a benefit of having many different
religions and customs in India?
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4. Which of the following statements are true
about the passage about India?
A. India is a small country with very few
religions.
B. The many languages and religions in India
are a source of strength.
C. Superficial observers might be confused by
India's variety.
D. India should get rid of its different
customs and languages.
E. Everyone
agrees that India's variety is a weakness.
(GRAMMAR &
VOCABULARY) (5
X 1 = 5 M)
II) Rewrite as
directed.
The other little
fellow was smaller, but also sturdy — he was white, with hazel eyes and
light-brown hair. Both were dressed in blue shirts and khaki pants. They wore
no shoes and their foot (5) were muddy. They were not conscious
(6) of my standing there, watching them; they played on. The game, if it
could be called a game, was not elaboration. (7) The
little white boy strode superiorly (8) up and down, and
every now and then shouted imperiously at his bigger playmate. The little brown
boy shuffled along quiet (9) behind him and did what he
was told.
5. Write a synonym for the underlined word.
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6.
Replace with an antonym that best fits.
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7.
Replace
the underlined word with right form of the word.
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8.
Replace with correct form.
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9.
Replace
with the correct word.
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(CREATIVE
EXPRESSION)
(5 X 1 = 5 M)
III) Write possible conversation between
Iyer and his wife after Kalam left their house for the first time he came
for dinner.
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