TS 8th Class English Important Questions 2nd lesson Social Issues

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TS 8th Class English Important Questions 2nd lesson Social Issues

Section – A : Reading Comprehension (25 Marks)

Questions : (1 – 10), Marks : 15

1. Read the following passage.

Mr. Bumble walked on with long strides. Little Oliver, firmly grasping his gold-laced cuff, trotted beside him.
Oliver had not been within the walls of the work house a quarter of an hour, when Mr. Bumble informed him that the board had said he was to appear before it forth with.

Not having a very clearly defined notion of what a live board was, Oliver was rather astonished by this information, and was not quite certain whether he ought to laugh or cry. He had no time to think about the matter. Mr. Bumble asked Oliver to follow him into a large white-washed room where eight or ten fat gentlemen were sitting round a table.

At the top of the table, seated in an armchair rather higher than the rest, was a particularly fat gentleman with a very round, red face.

‘Bow to the board,’ said Bumble. Oliver brushed away two or three tears that were lingering in his eyes; and seeing no board but the table, bowed to that.
‘What’s your name, boy?’ said the gentleman in the high chair.

Oliver was frightened at the sight of so many gentlemen, which made him tremble.
The beadle gave him a tap on his back with his cane, which made him cry.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 1.
The beadle gave Oliver a tap on his back because ________
A) Oliver started crying
B) the gentleman in the high chair commanded the beadle to do that
C) Oliver didn’t answer the question, What’s your name, boy ?’
D) he used to give him a tap on his back
Answer:
C) Oliver didn’t answer the question, What’s your name, boy ?’

Question 2.
Oliver was surprised ________
A) to know that he had to attend before the live board
B) to see the beadle
C) to see the live board
D) to see the table
Answer:
A) to know that he had to attend before the live board

Question 3.
‘He had no time to think about the matter.’ Here the matter was ________
A) Mr. Bumble’s visiting the workhouse
B) Oliver had not been within the workhouse
C) Oliver had to appear before the live board
D) Oliver was not certain whether to laugh or cry
Answer:
C) Oliver had to appear before the live board

Question 4.
Oliver Twist was trembled because ________
A) he suffered from severe ifiness
B) he saw a horrible face
C) he saw so many gentlemen in the room
D) he knew that Mr. Bumble would beat him
Answer:
C) he saw so many gentlemen in the room

Question 5.
What does the word ‘stride’ mean ?
A) a long step
B) foot
C) a thread
D) distance
Answer:
A) a long step

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 6.
Why do you think Oliver was frightened ?
Answer:
Oliver was frightened at the sight of so many gentlemen and he started trembling. He hadn’t faced those gentlemen till then.

Question 7.
Why did Oliver Twist cry ?
Answer:
The gentleman in the high chair asked Oliver what his name was. But Oliver didn’t respond. The beadle gave him a tap on his back with his cane and it made him cry.

Question 8.
How did Oliver feel when he was asked to appear before the live board ?
Answer:
He did not know what a live board was. He was rather astonished when he was asked to appear before the live board. He was not certain whether he ought to laugh or cry.

Question 9.
What is live board ?
Answer:
The live board was a group of members of the church committee. They have administrative powers on all the institutions run under the parish.

Question 10.
What/Who was Oliver Twist ?
Answer:
Oliver Twist was an orphan boy. He was brought to a children’s home.

2. Read the following passage.

Boy,’ said the gentleman in the high chair, ‘listen to me. You know you’re an orphan, I suppose?’
‘What’s that, sir?’ inquired poor Oliver.

‘The boy is a fool – I thought he was,’ said the gentleman in the white waistcoat.
‘Hush!’ said the gentleman who had spoken first. ‘You know you’ve got no father or mother, and that you were brought up by the parish, weren’t you?’

‘Yes, sir,’ replied Oliver, weeping bitterly.
‘What are you crying for?’ inquired the gentleman in the white waistcoat.

‘I hope you say your prayers every night,’ said another gentleman in a gruff voice; ‘and pray for the people who feed you, and take care of you-like a Christian.’
‘Yes, sir,’ stammered the boy.

‘Well! You have come here to be educated and taught a useful trade,’ said the red-faced gentleman in the high chair.
‘So you’ll begin to pick oakum tomorrow morning at six o’clock,’ added the surly one in the white waistcoat.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 1.
“What is that, sir ?” inquired poor Oliver. What does ‘that’ refer to ?
A) the high chair
B) boy
C)the gentleman
D) orphan
Answer:
D) orphan

Question 2.
The word ‘stammered’ in the expression, ‘Yes, sir,’ stammered the boy,” means ________
A) sluttered
B) sighed
C) told
D) murmured
Answer:
A) sluttered

Question 3.
Oliver was brought up by ________
A) the red faced gentleman
B) the man in white waistcoat
C) the Church committee
D) the beadle
Answer:
C) the Church committee

Question 4.
The real reason behind Oliver’s coming to the workhouse was ________
A) to learn a useful trade
B) he was an orphan
C) to be educated
D) to learn to pick up oakum
Answer:
B) he was an orphan

Question 5.
“……….. and pray for the people who feed you, and take care of you – like a Christian” – Who were the people here ?
A) the inmates of the workhouse
B) all the orphans
C) the members of the parish
D) all the poor people
Answer:
C) the members of the parish

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 6.
Why did the gentleman in the waistcoat think that Oliver was a fool ?
Answer:
The gentleman in the high chair asked Oliver if he knew that he was an orphan. Oliver replied what that was. Then the gentleman in the white waistcoat came to know that the boy couldn’t even know what an orphan was. So he said that the boy was a fool.

Question 7.
Why do you think Oliver was weeping bitterly ?
Answer:
Oliver Twist faced so many gentlemen in the white-washed room. They asked him many questions. A gentleman asked him if he knew that he was an orphan. Another one asked him if he knew he had got no father or mother and that he was brought up by the parish. So Oliver was weeping bitterly.

Question 8.
Why did Oliver come to workhouse according to red faced gentlemen in the high chair ?
Answer:
According to the red faced gentleman in the high chair, Oliver had come there to be educated and taught a useful trade.

Question 9.
What made the man in the white waistcoat surly ?
Answer:
The gentlemen in the room didn’t have sympathy for Oliver. They thought that he was not doing his work properly at the workhouse. Oliver didn’t answer well to their questions and wept bitterly. All these things made the man in the white waistcoat surly.

Question 10.
Do you think the men in the white-washed room were gentle or not ? What made you think like that ?
Answer:
I think the men in the whitewashed room were not gentle. They didn’t have any sympathy for the inmates of the workhouse. They talked to Oliver rudely. Hence I thought that they were not gentle.

3. Read the following passage.

Oliver bowed low, directed by the beadle, and was then hurried away to a large ward; where, on a rough, hard bed, he sobbed himself to sleep.

Poor Oliver! As he lay sleeping, unconscious of everything around him, the board had taken a decision that would change the course of his life.

The members of this board were very wise and philosophical men. As they turned their attention to the workhouse, they discovered that it was the regular place of public entertainment for the poorer classes. It was the place where they had breakfast, dinner, tea, and supper sill the year round and free; where it was all play and no work. This was really a shocking state of affairs.

They were of the opinion that the poor should be given only two alternatives – to starve either quickly outside the work house, or gradually inside the house. With this view, they decided that the inmates of the workhouse would be issued three meals of thin gruel a day, with an onion twice a week.

For the first six months after Oliver Twist was moved in, the system was in full operation. As a result, during this period, the number of workhouse inmates got smaller, and the inmates themselves shrank in size and became thinner.
The room in which the boys were fed, was a large stone hall, with a big copper bowl at one end, out of which the master, dressed in an apron for the purpose, and assisted by one or two women, ladled the gruel at mealtime.

Of this festive composition each boy had one basinful and no more-except on occasions of great public rejoicing, when he had two ounces and a quarter of bread besides.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 1.
The number of workhouse inmates got smaller because ________
A) the quantity of food given to them was lessened
B) the relatives of inmates took them away
C) the inmates didn’t like the board
D) the inmates were beaten severely
Answer:
A) the quantity of food given to them was lessened

Question 2.
on a rough, hard bed, he sobbed himself to sleep” – he sobbed himself because ________
A) his companion beat him
B) the beadle beat him severely
C) he was frightened at the sight of the gentlemen and their way of questioning
D) he suffered from some severe pain
Answer:
C) he was frightened at the sight of the gentlemen and their way of questioning

Question 3.
The members of the board were ________
A) unwise
B) philosophical
C) foolish
D) kind
Answer:
B) philosophical

Question 4.
“For the first six months after Oliver Twist was moved in, the system was in full operation.” Here the system was ________
A) conducting meetings by the parish regularly
B) the number of inmates getting smaller
C) the inmates becoming thinner
D) issuing the inmates three meals of thin gruel a day, with an onion twice a week
Answer:
D) issuing the inmates three meals of thin gruel a day, with an onion twice a week

Question 5.
The word ‘ladled’ means ________
A) a thin liquid food
B) beat with a ladle
C) served food with a ladle
D) took a ladle
Answer:
C) served food with a ladle

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 6.
What did the members of the board discover ?
Answer:
The members of the board discovered that the workhouse was the regular place of public entertainment for the poorer classes. It was the place where they had break¬fast, dinner, tea and supper all the year round and free. There was all play and no work.

Question 7.
What did the members of the board decide ?
Answer:
The members of the board opined that the poor should be given only two alternations – either to starve quickly outside the workhouse, or gradually inside the house. They decided that the inmates of the workhouse would be issued three meals of thin gruel a day, with an onion twice a week.

Question 8.
Why do you think the inmates of the workhouse became thinner ?
Answer:
The inmates were issued only three meals of thin gruel a day, with an onion twice a .week. So they became thinner.

Question 9.
What was the shocking state of affairs for the members of the board ?
Answer:
The members of the board discovered that the inmates of the workhouse became lazy. They didn’t do any work and always played. They were provided food freely. It became a place of public entertainment for them. It was the shocking state of affairs for the members of the board.

Question 10.
The members of the board wanted to give only two choices to the poor. What were they ?
Answer:
The first choice was that the poor was allowed to starve quickly outside the work house. The second choice was that the poor was allowed to starve slowly inside the house.

4. Read the following passage.

The basins never wanted washing. The boys polished them with their spoons till they shone again. When they had performed this operation they would sit staring at the copper bowl, with such eager eyes, as if they could have devoured the big bowl itself and everything in it. At the same time they sucked their fingers most carefully to catch up any stray splashes of gruel that might have stuck, thereon. Boys have generally excellent appetite.

Oliver Twist and his companions suffered the tortures of slow starvation for three months; at last they got so voracious and wild with hunger, that one boy, who was tall for his age, and hadn’t been used to that sort of thing (for his father had kept a small cook-shop), hinted darkly to his companions, that unless he had another basin of gruel per day, he was afraid he might some night happen to eat the boy who slept next to him, who happened to be a weakly youth of tender age. He had a wild, hungry eye; and they believed him. A council was held; lots were cast as to who should walk up to the master after supper that evening, and ask for more; and it fell to Oliver Twist.

The evening arrived; the boys took their places. The master, in his cook’s uni¬form, stationed himself at the copper; his assistants ranged themselves behind him; the gruel was served out. The gruel disappeared; the boys whispered to each other, and winked at Oliver, while his next neighbours nudged him. Child as he was, he was desperate with hunger, and reckless with misery. He rose from the table; and advancing to the master, basin and spoon in hand, said : somewhat alarmed at his own courage.

‘Please, sir, I want some more.’
The master was a fat, healthy man; but he turned very pale. He gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds, and then clung for support to the copper. The assistants were paralyzed with wonder; the boys with fear.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 1.
The word ‘them’ in the expression, The boys polished them with their spoons till they shone again”, refers to ________
A) the shoes of the gentlemen
B) the basins
C) the spoons
D) the boys
Answer:
B) the basins

Question 2.
The assistants were paralyzed because ________
A) the master became pale
B) the master clung to the copper
C) Oliver tried to escape
D) Oliver asked for more gruel
Answer:
D) Oliver asked for more gruel

Question 3.
“………………. as if they could have devoured the big bowl itself and everything in it.” – This expression suggests that
A) the boys were very hungry
B) the boys got enough food to eat
C) the boys were satisfied
D) the boys used to eat bowls
Answer:
A) the boys were very hungry

Question 4.
The word ‘stupefied’ in the expression, “He gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds, ………..” means ________
A) shocked
B) surprised
C) worried
D) steadied
Answer:
A) shocked

Question 5.
The tall boy warned ________
A) that he would eat the boy who slept next to him
B) that he would take another basin of gruel
C) that he would ask for another basin of gruel
D) that he would beat the cook
Answer:
A) that he would eat the boy who slept next to him

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 6.
Why do you think the basins there never wanted washing ?
Answer:
The hungry boys polished the basins with their spoons till they shone again. They were very eager to eat the leftout food tiny in the basins.

Question 7.
Why did the boys get so voracious and wild ?
Answer:
Boys usually have excellent appetite. The boys suffered the tortures of slow starvation. for three months. At last they got so voracious and wild with hunger.

Question 8.
How do you look at Oliver’s request, “Please, sir, I want some more !” ? What compelled him to say this ?
Answer:
Oliver’s request was justifiable. The council decided that Oliver should ask for more food. Not only that, he was desperate with hunger and reckless with misery. His hunger and misery compelled him to say this.

Question 9.
Why was a council held by boys ?
Answer:
A tall young boy couldn’t bear the torture anymore. He warned that he would eat the boy who slept next to him if he didn’t get another basin of gruel per day. He had a wild, hungry eye. All the inmates believed his words and held a council.

Question 10.
How did the boys feel after they had suffered the tortures of slow starvation for three months ?
Answer:
They got so voracious and wild with hunger. A council was held and it was decided that Oliver should ask for more gruel.

5. Read the following passage.

‘What!’ said the master at length, in a faint voice.
‘Please, sir,’ replied Oliver, ‘I want some more.’
The master aimed a blow at Oliver’s head with the ladle; and shrieked aloud for the beadle.

The board was sitting in solemn meeting, when Mr. Bumble rushed into the room in great excitement, and addressing the gentleman in the high chair, said, ‘Mr. Limbkins, 1 beg your pardon, sir! Oliver Twist has asked for more!’

There was a general start. Horror was depicted on every countenance.
‘For more!’ said Mr. Limbkins. ‘Compose yourself, Bumble, and answer me dis¬tinctly. Do I understand that he asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by the board?’
‘He did, sir,’ replied Bumble.

‘That boy will be hung,’ said the gentleman in the white waistcoat. ‘I know that boy will be hung.’

Nobody contradicted the prophetic gentleman’s opinion. An excited discussion took place. Oliver was ordered into instant confinement; and a bill was next morning pasted on the outside of the gate, offering a reward of five pounds to anybody who would take Oliver Twist off the hands of the parish. In other words, five pounds and Oliver Twist were offered to any man or woman who wanted an apprentice to any trade, business, or calling.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 1.
Mr. Bumble rushed into the room ________
A) to participate in solemn meeting
B) to report against the master
C) to report against Oliver that he had asked for more
D) to wish Mr. Limbkins
Answer:
C) to report against Oliver that he had asked for more

Question 2.
“Horror was depicted on every countenance.” Here ‘countenance’ means
A) facial expression
B) became motionless
C) occasion
D) skilled person
Answer:
A) facial expression

Question 3.
“Oliver was ordered into instant confinement.” It means that ________
A) Oliver was ordered to leave the workhouse
B) Oliver was put in a prison
C) Oliver was spared
D) Oliver was sent out
Answer:
B) Oliver was put in a prison

Question 4.
Mr. Limbkins asked Mr. Bumble, “Do I understand that be asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by the board?” because ________
A) he couldn’t understand Mr. Bumble’s words clearly
B) the boys shouldn’t be given supper
C) he couldn’t understand why Oliver asked for more
D) in his opinion the boys shouldn’t ask for more food
Answer:
D) in his opinion the boys shouldn’t ask for more food

Question 5.
In the end Oliver ________
A) would stay in the workhouse
B) had to leave the workhouse
C) would obey the parish
D) wouldn’t be taken off the hands of the parish
Answer:
B) had to leave the workhouse

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 6.
Why did the master aim a blow at Oliver’s head ?
Answer:
Oliver requested the master for more gruel. He was so angry that he aimed a blow at Oliver’s head with the ladle and shrieked aloud for the beadle.

Question 7.
What happened to Oliver at the end of the story ?
Answer:
Oliver was ordered into instant confinement. Later he was expelled from the workhouse.

Question 8.
What do you understand by the expression, “I know that boy will be hung” ?
Answer:
This expression means that a bill will be pasted on the outside of the gate, offering a reward of five pounds to anybody who would take Oliver Twist off the hands of the parish. Thus he will be sent out from the house.

Question 9.
If you were in Oliver’s place, would you ask for more gruel ? Why (not) ?
Answer:
If I were in Oliver’s place, I would ask for more gruel. I wouldn’t be afraid of the members of the board. The board should provide enough meal for each and every inmate of the workhouse. They should be sympathized with the orphans.

Question 10.
Do you find children like Oliver around you ? How would you help them to live better ?
Answer:
Yes, I find a number of orphans around me. I feel pity for them. I would try to help them. I would give them food, clothes, chappals, chocolates, etc. I would try to spend at least a few minutes with them daily.

6. Read the following passage.

Romesh was fourteen years old. He left his widowed mother and three younger sisters back in Bihar. He took up a long travel of hundreds of miles to find a new future. He reached Hyderabad, one of the main cities in India.

On reaching the city, he found that the streets were not paved with gold. Finding a job was not an easy task. Cursed by hunger, he joined a group of rag pickers. He started working early in the morning and toiled until late evening, only to earn a mere Rs. 10 a day. Life was not a dream for him.

Luckily, he got a helping hand from “The Childline” when some rescuer called 1098 helpline. Ramesh is now one of the beneficiaries of Andhra Pradesh State based project for the elimination of Child Labour.

Many such children fall to similar fate due to domestic violence and abject poverty. One such example was Shanti, a nine year old kid. She was taken out of the school by her parents and sent to Hyderabad to work in a middle-class home. She suffered all day long spending her energy on cooking, mopping, cleaning and washing clothes.

Worse was to come, the owners locked her up in a tiny room when they went out. She stayed alone waiting for the day to pass. She recalled her memories with friends at school, and she wept.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5M)

Question 1.
Shanti was sent to work in a middle-class home because ________
A) she was not interested in continuing her studies
B) she was interested in doing work
C) she had lost her parents
D) of the misery of her parents
Answer:
D) of the misery of her parents

Question 2.
The expression, “On reaching the city, he found that the streets were not paved with gold,” means ________
A) he came to the city to get gold but he couldn’t find it there
B) he thought that there were gold mines in the city
C) he couldn’t find a job easily there in the city
D) he found that there was no gold in the streets of the city
Answer:
C) he couldn’t find a job easily there in the city

Question 3.
Romesh left his village ________
A) because to find a new future
B) because he was angry with his mother
C) because he didn’t like the countryside life
D) because his mother asked him to leave the place immediately
Answer:
A) because to find a new future

Question 4.
‘The Childline’ is ________
A) a line between two children
B) the children who stand in a line
C) the place where Romesh worked
D) an organisation that works to save the orphans
Answer:
D) an organisation that works to save the orphans

Question 5.
The meaning of the word ‘toiled’ is ________
A) always played
B) worked hard
C) spent time lazily
D) tired
Answer:
B) worked hard

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 6.
Who rescued the two children ? Where did they take them to ?
Answer:
Rescuers of child labourers (The Childline and Child Labour Enforcement Team) rescued the two children. Ramesh was the beneficiary of Andhra Pradesh State based project for the elimination of Child Labour. Shanti was taken to a girls’ transit home.

Question 7.
How does “Child Labour Enforcement Team” work ?
Answer:
Child Labour Enforcement Team conducts awareness campaigns. When neighbours find the child labourers, they would inform the Child Labour Enforcement Team. Immediately, it responds and rescues the children.

Question 8.
Why do you think children become labourers ?
Answer:
Children become labourers because of many reasons. Poverty is the main reason. Some others lose both their parents. Some children escape from their homes and come into streets.

Question 9.
Many households in your neighbourhood employ children to do the meanial jobs. What will you do to save those children ?
Answer:
I will give them food, shelter, clothes, etc. Then I will inform the “Child Labour Enforcement Team.”

Question 10.
If you were in Romesh’s place, what would you do?
Answer:
If I were in Romesh’s place, I wouldn’t leave my home town. I would try to earn money by doing any kind of work there. I would not leave my mother and sisters.

Questions : (11 – 16), Marks : 10

1. Read the following passage.
Plants have many uses for man. They give us food and shelter. They also give us fuel, and chemicals. They give out the oxygen we need to breathe, and at the same time take in the carbon dioxide that we breathe out. This is how the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air stay the same.

We get our food from different parts of different plants. We eat the roots and stems of some the potato for example, is a stem. We eat the leaves of some plants—spinach for example — and the flowers of others (like the cauliflower). Sometimes we even eat the seeds — wheat and dal are seeds. Our cooking oil comes from plants, nuts and sunflower seeds, among other things.

Do you like tea or coffee ? Tea is made from the leaves of small bushes, and coffee and cocoa, from the seeds of small trees. Fruit juice is made from fruits – oranges, for example, when pressed, give us orange juice.

Trees are valuable for their wood. We get two kinds of wood from trees – soft-wood, used mostly for paper making, and hardwood, used to make houses and furniture.

Some plants are used for making medicines. Opium, made from the seeds of the poppy, is used to make pain-killing medicines. Ayurvedic medicines come from plants, too.

People in villages use wood for cooking, and sometimes for heating. The other fuels we use are coal and oil, both of which come from plants which changed after lying under the earth for millions of years.

Many plants around the world have disappeared because man has destroyed them. Sometimes, man has destroyed plants and trees to get more land for farming or for building houses. Deserts have been formed because animals have been allowed to graze for too long. Forests have been cut down all over the world, and so there have been big changes in the weather.

We should all be worried about this destruction and learn to treat nature with care.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
Coffee is obtained from ________
A) seeds
B) roots
C) leaves
D) stem
Answer:
A) seeds

Question 12.
Softwood is useful in making ________
A) furniture
B) houses
C) paper
D) doors
Answer:
C) paper

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences. (4 × 2 = 8M)

Question 13.
How are trees helpful to us ?
Answer:
Trees give us fresh air to breathe. They give us food and shelter. They also give us fuel and chemicals. They give us wood for constructions and firewood. They are used in making medicines.

Question 14.
Who is the enemy of trees ? How ?
Answer:
Man, himself, is the enemy of trees. Man destroys plants around him. Sometime he cuts them down to get more land for farming or for building houses.

Question 15.
How do you save the trees ?
Answer:
I shall plant more trees. I shall ask my neighbours to grow more plants. I shall ask them not to cut down trees.

Question 16.
Have you ever planted a tree ? Write the steps involved in tree plantation.
Answer:
Yes, I have planted so many trees around my house. I have also planted trees at my school. Steps involved in tree plantation :

1. Plant the seed.
2. Water it regulary.
3. When the plant comes out, supply the manure.
4. Supply the fertilizer if it is needed.
5. Arrange a fence.
6. In a few months (or in a few years) the plant will become a big tree.

2. Read the following passage.

Some 2000 years ago, there lived in Rome a slave called Androcles. He was a small, kindly, timid man, and he was very much afraid of his cruel master who used to have his slaves whipped even for the smallest faults. Androcles was very unhappy working for such a master, and so one day, when he was travelling with his master in Africa, he ran away.

Androcles ran into the thick forest where he knew nobody would follow him. Barefoot, wearing only a short dress which slaves in Rome always wore, and with nothing to defend himself, Androcles ran, and ran, and ran. At last, when it was growing quite dark, he reached a cave. There he fell to the ground exhausted and soon he was fast asleep. As dawn was beginning to break, Androcles woke up to hear a terrifying roar which echoed throughout the cave, making it shake as if there were an earthquake. Androcles nearly, died of fright when he saw a gigantic lion standing in the opening of the cave, roaring with anger.

The lion went on roaring without moving forwards or backwards. Androcles expected to be eaten up at any moment, but then he noticed that the lion’s front paw was bleeding. “Perhaps he is roaring not at me but because he is in pain, poor beast,” thought Androcles to himself. And he began very slowly and gently to move towards the lion to see what was making the paw bleed.

He soon saw that a big wooden splinter was stuck in the tender, fleshy part of the lion’s paw, causing the poor animal great pain. Androcles began to talk to the lion very softly, as you would to a child in pain. “I shall try and help you,” he said gently as he lifted the wounded paw and, very very carefully, he pulled the splinter out. The lion seemed to understand that Androcles was helping him. When the splinter had come out, he grate¬fully licked Androcles’ face With his big, rough, wet tongue.

Androcles and the lion soon became fast friends. They lived together, sharing everything like brothers. While the lion went hunting for deer and rabbits, Androcles went fishing in the streams and lakes and gathered berries from the bushes. Every evening the two companions shared their meal. The lion got used to eating berries like Androcles and like them almost as much as tender deer meat. And so the years passed happily for the two friends.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
The lion was roaring because ________
A) it saw Androcles sleeping in its cave
B) to frighten Androcles
C) to frighten all the other animals
D) it was injured
Answer:
D) it was injured

Question 12.
“The lion licked Androcles’ face with his big, rough, wet tongue.” – It suggests
A) that the lion is going to eat Androcles
B) the sign of thankfulness of the lion towards Androcles
C) the itching in its tongue
D) the habit of the lion
Answer:
B) the sign of thankfulness of the lion towards Androcles

Answer the following questions hr two or three sentences.

Question 13.
Why do you think Androcles was unhappy ?
Answer:
Androcles was a slave. He was a small, kindly, timid man and he was very much afraid of his cruel master who used to have his slaves whipped even for the smallest faults. Androcles was very unhappy working for such a master.

Question 14.
Where did Androcles sleep ? Who was the owner of that place ?
Answer:
Androcles slept in a cave. It was the den of a huge lion.

Question 15.
Why wouldn’t the lion move forward or backward ?
Answer:
A big wooden splinter was stuck in the tender, fleshy part of the lion’s paw. Its paw was bleeding and the splinter caused a great pain to it. So it wouldn’t move forward or backward.

Question 16.
How did Androcles and the lion become friends ?
Answer:
Androcles went near the lion, lifted its wounded paw and pulled out the splinter very carefully. The lion understood that Androcles was helping him. Thus they became good friends.

3. Read the following passage.

Racing across the frozen Kansas earth, thirteen-year old Floyd Cunningham low-ered feis head and called upon his young muscles for more speed.

Behind him, far to the rear, came little Glenn, his eight-year-old brother. At each step of their pounding feet, the distance between them grew greater. The little fel¬low panted heavily and tried to keep up.

As Floyd approached the wooden fence which barred their path, he thrust his hands forward, pressed them against the fence top, and swung himself over. A moment later Glenn followed, going through the same gestures. But the fence was much too formidable an obstacle for an eight-year-old. Glenn tumbled roughly on the hard ground.

Floyd started to laugh. Then he saw the hurt look and humiliation on the face of his little brother. Instead, he smiled, reached over the fence, and helped him to the other side.
‘You have a lot of nerve Glenn,” he said admiringly.” Why, I wouldn’t even have tried to jump that fence when I was eight. You sure have a lot of nerve.”

A big grin of embarrassment and gratitude replaced the humiliated look on Glenn’s face. As he looked into the sympathetic, strong eyes of his older brother, he realised all over again how fortunate he was to have someone like Floyd in the family.

But there was little time for reflection on that bitterly cold winter morning of 1918. The boys were already late for their regular chores.

“Let’s go, Glenn,” Floyd said. “The teacher and the kids will be getting there soon.
We’d better have that fire roaring by then.”

Glenn needed no further urging. The job meant a few pennies Of extra income, and pennies were important in the Cunningham household. Some of them, too, were set aside for their college fund. He and Floyd often talked ‘about what important doctors they were going to be when they grew up.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
The two brothers wanted to become ________
A) fire makers
B) doctors
C) teachers
D) good students
Answer:

Question 12.
The word ‘chores’ means in the expression, The boys were already late for their regular chores” ?
A) a kind of course
B) the coarse
C) regular work
D) responsibilities
Answer:
C) regular work

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences. (4 × 2 = 8M)

Question 13.
“Then he saw the hurt look and humiliation on the face of his little brother.” – Who was ‘little brother’ ? Why was he hurt ?
Answer:
Glenn was the little brother. He was hurt when he saw Floyd’s laughing at his defeat against him in the race.

Question 14.
Why is thankfulness replaced the humiliated look on Glenn’s face ?
Answer:
When Floyd noticed the hurt look and humiliation on the face of Glenn, he smiled, reached over the fence and helped him to the other side. Floyd admiring told him that he had a lot of nerve. Glenn was embarrassed and thankfulness replaced the humiliated look on Glenn’s face.

Question 15.
Why were the two brothers in a hurry to go to school ?
Answer:
They were already late because of their race. They used to earn a few pennies of extra income by making fire at school. So they were in a hurry to go to school.

Question 16.
Glenn thought that he was fortunate. How ?
Answer:
Glenn thought that he was fortunate to have a brother like Floyd. As Glenn looked into the sympathetic, strong eyes of his older brother, he realised all over again how fortunate he was to have someone like Floyd in the family. Floyd always tried to encourage him.

4. Read the following passage.

The worst days of any summer are the rainy ones. We spend all year looking forward to nice weather and long, hot days. All of winter, with its dreary grey days and bitter cold, we dream of those endless days at the beach, laying on the sand and soaking in the bright and burning sun. And then summer comes, and it rains.

As a child, I would wake up to rainy summer days and come close to crying. It wasn’t fair. We suffered through months of school and miserable weather for those scant ten weeks of freedom and balmy weather. Any day that I could not spend at the beach or playing belli with my friends seemed like a punishment for something I didn’t even do.

On those rainy summer days, I had nothing fun to do and could only sit inside, staring out at the rain like a Dickensian orphan. I was am only child, so there was no one else to play with. My father worked from home, so I was not truly alone, but he could not actively play with me since he was technically at work. It was those days that I would resign myself to whatever was on television or any books that I could find lying around. I’d crawl through the day and pray each night that the rain would not be there the next day.

As an adult, though, my opinion of summer rain has changed. When you have to work every day, summer is not as eagerly anticipated. Mostly, the days run together, bleedinginto each other so that they no longer seem like separate entities and instead feel like continuations of the same long day. Everything seems monotonous and dull, and an ennui or listlessness kicks in. Such a mindset makes you cheer for anything new or different.

I spend the winter dreaming of summer and the summer dreaming of winter. When summer comes, I complain about how hot it is. And then I look forward to the rain, because the rain brings with it a cold front, which offers a reprieve —’ admittedly one that is all too short — from the torture of 100° and humid days. Rainy days are still the worst days of the summer, but summer rain today means positively beautiful — and, considerably cooler — weather tomorrow.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (Q or (D) in your answer booklet. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
According to the above text, the writer as a child likes ________
A) summer rain
B) rain
C) winter
D) summer
Answer:
D) summer

Question 12.
The phrase ‘Dickensian orphan’ means ________
A) an unpleasant orphan
B) a pleasant orphan
C) an unnoticed orphan
D) a noticed orphan
Answer:
A) an unpleasant orphan

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences. (4 × 2 = 8M)

Question 13.
As a child the narrator doesn’t like the summer rain. Why ?
Answer:
As a child, he didn’t like summer rain. It wasn’t fair for him. On those rainy summer days, he had nothing fun to do and could only sit inside, staring out at the rain like a Dickensian orphan. During those days, he would resign himself to whatever was on television or any books that he could find lying around. He would crawl through the day and pray each night that the rain would not be there the next day.

Question 14.
What is the opinion of the narrator about winter, as a child ?
Answer:
As a child, the narrator thought that the winter was with dreary grey days and bitter cold. He dreams of those endless days at the beach, laying on the sand and soaking in the bright and burning sun.

Question 15.
Do you think the poet has any brothers or sisters ? How can you say ?
Answer:
The poet doesn’t have any brothers or sisters. In the third paragraph of the text, the child told that he was an only child, so there was no one else to play with.

Question 16.
Which is your favourite season ? State reasons.
Answer:
My favourite season is rainy season. I feel like playing in rain. I send paper boats in water streams during that season. The weather is very pleasant and there is no heat during the season. Hence I like it very much.

5. Read the following passage.

“What is the world like?” Hoppy asked everyone he met. It’s a big flat place, “said his mother. “No, it’s square,” said his father. Nobody could agree.

One evening, Hoppy saw an owl sitting in a tree. He called out, “Owl, what is the world like ?” Owl immediately said, “Round”. Hoppy believed him but wanted to see it for himself. As soon as he woke up, he said farewell to his family and left. He came to the edge of the woods and saw a fence. It was surrounding a vegetable garden.

Hoppy looked round the garden and saw a large round pumpkin. “The world!” he exclaimed, and hopped over to the pumpkin. Hoppy patted the pumpkin. “The world is hard,” he thought. Then he scrambled to the top of the pumpkin and looked all around, then slid down the other side.

Just then Mr. Brown came home and saw Hoppy near his pumpkin. He shouted and frightened Hoppy so much that the little rabbit scampered back to his family in the woods. “Owl is right,” he though to himself. “The world is round and I have been all over it!”.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in your answer booklet. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
The vegetable garden was probably part of ________
A) The woods
B) A farm
C) The world
D) A house
Answer:
D) A house

Question 12.
Why did Hoppy say, “The world !”?
A) He saw the world already.
B) He saw the vegetable garden and thought it was the world.
C) He saw the round pumpkin and thought it was the world.
D) He knew the pumpkin was the world.
Answer:
C) He saw the round pumpkin and thought it was the world.

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences. (4 × 2 = 8M)

Question 13.
Where did Hoppy live ?
Answer:
Hoppy lived with its parents in the woods.

Question 14.
What did Hoppy find in the vegetable garden ?
Answer:
Hoppy found a large round pumpkin in the vegetable garden.

Question 15.
Who was Mr. Brown ?
Answer:
Mr. Brown was the owner of a house which had a vegetable garden.

Question 16.
Nobody could agree with Hoppy. Who didn’t agree with Hoppy ? Why ?
Answer:
Nobody could agree with Hoppy. His mother and his father couldn’t agree with Hoppy. His mother told him that the world was a big flat place. His father told him that it was square.

6. Read the following poem.

Lightly, O lightly we bear her along,
She sways like a flower in the wind of our song;
She skims like a bird on the foam of a stream,
She floats like a laugh from the lips of a dream.
Gaily, O gaily we glide and we sing,
We bear her along like a pearl on a string.
Softly, O softly we bear her along,
She hangs like a star in the dew of our song;
She springs like a beam on the brow of the tide,
She falls like a tear from the eyes of a bride.
Lightly, O lightly we glide and we sing,
We bear her along like a pearl on a string.

Now, answer the following questions. Each question has four choices.
Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (Q or (D) in your answer booklet. (2 × 1 = 2M)

Question 11.
The bearers are carrying ________
A) a flower in the palanquin
B) a princess in the palanquin
C) a prince in the palanquin
D) a bird in the palanquin
Answer:
B) a princess in the palanquin

Question 12.
Which of the following is the nearest in meaning of ‘the brow of the tide’ ?
A) the eyebrow of a girl
B) the movement of the wave
C) the uppermost surface of the wave
D) the length of the wave
Answer:
C) the uppermost surface of the wave

Answer the following questions in two or three sentences. (4 × 2 = 8M)

Question 13.
What are the several things ‘she’ is compared to ?
Answer:
‘She’ is compared to a flower, a bird, a laugh from the lips of a dream, a pearl, a star, a beam on the brow of the tide and a tear of a bride.

Question 14.
How are the bearers carrying the lady ?
Answer:
The bearers are carrying the lady by moving this way and that and singing songs.

Question 15.
Why is ‘she’ compared to the tear from the eyes of a bride ?
Answer:
‘She’ is compared to the tear from the eyes of a bride because she is as clear as a drop of tear.

Question 16.
Do you find any figurative expressions ? Quote them.
Answer:
She sways like a flower.
She skims like a bird.
She floats like a laugh.
We bear her along like a star.
She hangs like a star.
She springs like a beam.
She falls like a tear.
These are all examples of simile.

Section – B : Vocabulary and Grammar (20 Marks)

Questions : (17 – 21), Marks : 5

Read the following passage focusing on the parts underlined and answer the questions given at the end as directed. Write the answers in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5 M)

1. At the top of the table, seated in an armchair rather high (17) than the rest, was a particularly fat (18) gentleman with a very round, red face. ‘Bow to the board,’ said Bumble. Oliver brushed off (19) two or three tears that were lingering in his eyes; and seeing no board but the table, bowed to that.‘What’s your name, boy?’ said the gentleman in the high chair. Oliver was frightened (20) at the site (21) of so many’ gentlemen, which made him tremble.

Question 17.
Use the correct form of the adjective.
Answer:
higher

Question 18.
Write the antonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
thin

Question 19.
Replace the underlined phrasal verb with the correct one.
Answer:
brushed away

Question 20.
Write the synonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
scared

Question 21.
Use the correct homophone of the underlined word.
Answer:
sight

2. Boy,’ said the gentleman in the high chair, ‘listen me (17). You know you’re an orphan, I suppose?’ ‘What’s that, sir?’ inquired poor Oliver. ‘The boy is a fool (18) – I thought he was,’ said the gentleman in the white waistcoat. ‘Hush!’ said the gentle¬man who had spoken first. ‘You know you’ve got no father or mother, and that you were brought up by the parish, aren’t you? (19)’ ‘Yes, sir,’ replied Oliver, weeping bitter (20). ‘What are you crying for?’ inquired (21) the gentleman in the white waist-coat.

Question 17.
Supply the missing word.
Answer:
listen to me

Question 18.
Change the underlined expression into Yes/No question.
Answer:
Is the boy a fool ?

Question 19.
Use the correct question tag.
Answer:
weren’t you ?

Question 20.
Write the correct form of the underlined word.
Answer:
bitterly

Question 21.
Write the word that is equivalent to the underlined word.
Answer:
questioned/asked

3. The members of this board were very wise (17) and philosophical. As they turned their attention to the workhouse, they invented (18) that it was a regular place of public entertain (19) for the poorer classes. It was the place where they had break-fast, dinner, tea, and supper all the year round and free; where it was all play and no work. This was realty shocking affairs of state (20). They were of the opinion that the poor should give (21) only two alternatives either to starve quickly outside the workhouse, or gradually inside the house.

Question 17.
Write the word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.
Answer:
clever

Question 18.
Replace the underlined word with the correct one.
Answer:
discovered

Question 19.
Write the correct form of the underlined word.
Answer:
entertainment

Question 20.
Change the word order to make it a correct expression.
Answer:
shocking state of affairs

Question 21.
Write the right form of the verb.
Answer:
should be given

4. The basins never wanted washing (17). The boys polished them with their spoons till they shone again. When they had performed this operation they would sit stare (18) at the copper bowl, with such eager eyes, as if they could have devoured (19) the big bowl itself and everything in it. At the same time they sucked their fingers most carefully (20) to catch up any stray splashes of gruel that might have stuck thereon. Boys have generally (21) excellent appetite.

Question 17.
Change the sentence into a question.
Answer:
Did the basins ever want washing ?

Question 18.
Write the correct form of the underlined verb.
Answer:
staring

Question 19.
What does the word ‘devoured’ mean ?
Answer:
ate hungrily

Question 20.
Write the opposite of the underlined word.
Answer:
carelessly

Question 21.
Write the synonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
usually

5. A council was hold (17); lots were cast as to who should walk up to the master after supper that evening, and ask for more (18); and it fell to Oliver Twist. The evening arrived; the boys took their places. The master, in his cook’s uniform, stationed herself (19) at the copper; his assistants ranged themselves behind him; the gruel (20) was served out. The gruel disappeared (21); the boys whispered to each other, and winked at Oliver, while his next neighbours nudged him.

Question 17.
Write the correct form of the verb.
Answer:
held

Question 18.
Write the opposite of the underlined word.
Answer:
less

Question 19.
Use the correct re flexive pronoun.
Answer:
himself

Question 20.
What does the word gruel mean ?
Answer:
a thin liquid of oats, rice, etc.

Question 21.
Write the synonym of the underlined word.
Answer:
vanished

6. Many such children fall to similar (17) fate due to domestic violence and abject poverty. One such example was Shanti, a nine year old kid. She is taken (18) out of the school by her parents and sent to Hyderabad to work in a middle-class home. She suffered all day long spending her energy on cooling, mopping, deeming and Washing clothes. Worse was to come, the owners locked her of (19) in a tiny room when they went out. She stayed lonely (20) waiting for the day to pass. She recalled (21) her memories with friends at school, and she wept.

Question 17.
Write the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined one.
Answer:
different

Question 18.
Write the correct form of the verb.
Answer:
was taken

Question 19.
Use the correct preposition in the place of the underlined one.
Answer:
up

Question 20.
Replace the underlined word with the correct one.
Answer:
alone

Question 21.
Write the word that is similar in meaning to the underlined one.
Answer:
remembered

Questions : (22 – 26), Marks : 5

Complete the passage choosing the right words from those given below. Each blank is numbered and the choices are given as A, B, C & D. Choose the correct answer and write A, B, C or D in your answer booklet. (5 × 1 = 5M)

1. The years went on, and Ernest grew _________ (22) a young man. He attracted little notice _________ (23) the inhabitants of the valley. They saw nothing remarkable in his way of life, except that, when the labour of the day _________ (24) over, he still loved to gaze upon the Great Stone Face. Their idea was that this was a folly, but pardonable, _________ (25) Ernest was industrious, kind and neighbourly. They _________ (26) know that the Great Stone Face had become a teacher to him.

Question 22.
A) up to
B) to
C) in
D) to be
Answer:
D) to be

Question 23.
A) with
B) from
C) in
D) on
Answer:
B) from

Question 24.
A) was
B) is
C) were
D) are
Answer:
A) was

Question 25.
A) when
B) though
C) because
D) although
Answer:
C) because

Question 26.
A) do not
B) did not
C) does not
D) has not
Answer:
B) did not

2. It was a Monday evening. 12-year-old Gopi was walking _________ (22) home after playing football in the playground with his friends. He was tired and hungry, and looked _________ (23) to some dinner and sleep. The road was dark and _________ (24). The street lights had gone off. and all his friends except Vikram had dropped _________ (25) at their homes. His was the last On the long. _________ (26) road, hidden from view by a clump of trees.

Question 22.
A) to
B) back
C) in
D) for
Answer:
B) back

Question 23.
A) for
B) in
C) forward
D) into
Answer:
C) forward

Question 24.
A) lonely
B) lone
C) alone
D) loneliness
Answer:
A) lonely

Question 25.
A) by
B) in
C) of
D) off
Answer:
D) off

Question 26.
A) wind
B) winding
C) wound
D) wounded
Answer:
B) winding

3. When spring came to the city of Cleveland in 1909, it _________ (22) change Gates Avenue. People _________ (23) lived on the pretty streets near Gates Avenue were making gardens and painting their houses. But Gates Avenue continued to look dirty and ugly. Gates Avenue was a short street, but it seemed longer _________ (24) it was so ugly. _________ (25) of the families who lived there had very little money. They never expected to _________ (26) any more.

Question 22.
A) did not
B) does not
C) do not
D) had not
Answer:
A) did not

Question 23.
A) which
B) who
C) that
D) whom
Answer:
B) who

Question 24.
A) so
B) than
C) because
D) if
Answer:
C) because

Question 25.
A) Much
B) More
C) Many
D) Most
Answer:
D) Most

Question 26.
A) has
B) have
C) had
D) having
Answer:
B) have

4. A poor little girl _________ (22) along the road alone. She _________ (23) a tom dress and her feet were bare. The girl was shivering _________ (24) cold and hunger. She gazed _________ (25) the lighted window where People were having their New Year feast. _________ (26) a tasty meal!

Question 22.
A) is walking
B) are walking
C) was walking
D) were walking
Answer:
C) was walking

Question 23.
A) put on
B) put off
C) put out
D) put in
Answer:
A) put on

Question 24.
A) by
B) in
C) from
D) with
Answer:
D) with

Question 25.
A) in
B) through
C) at
D) on
Answer:
B) through

Question 26.
A) What
B) Where
C) Why
D) Which
Answer:
A) What

5. When Stephen was born in England _________ (22) Januarv 8. 1942. his Darents Frank Hawking and Isobel Hawking did not imagine that he _________ (23) become a Dhvsicist of international repute. Neither his sisters Marv and Philippa _________ (24) his brother Edward guessed that he would hold the professor’s chair at Cambridge _________ (25) Isaac Newton _________ (26) once held.

Question 22.
A) from
B) at
C) in
D) on
Answer:
D) on

Question 23.
A) will
B) would
C) shall
D) can
Answer:
B) would

Question 24.
A) nor
B) or
C) either
D) and
Answer:
A) nor

Question 25.
A) who
B) where
C) which
D) whose
Answer:
C) which

Question 26.
A) will have
B) have
C) has
D) had
Answer:
D) had

6. Trees are the _________ (22) useful things in nature. They are _________ (23) kindest things we have. Children _________ (24) under them. Travellers rest _________ (25) their cool shade. Trees give _________ (26) fruit to eat and- firewood to burn.

Question 22.
A) much
B) more
C) most
D) many
Answer:
C) most

Question 23.
A) the
B) a
C) an
D) these
Answer:
A) the

Question 24.
A) played
B) playing
C) plays
D) play
Answer:
D) play

Question 25.
A) with
B) in
C) on
D) inside
Answer:
B) in

Question 26.
A) us
B) we
C) they
D) him
Answer:
A) us

Questions : (27 – 31), Marks : 10

Read the passage given below. Five sentences in the passage are numbered (27 – 31) at the beginning. Each of these sentences has an error. Correct and rewrite them in the answer booklet. (5 × 2 = 10M)

Question 1.
(27) Mr. Bumble walked on long with strides. (28) Little Oliver, firmly grasping his gold-laced cuff, trotted besides him. (29) Oliver had not be within the walls of the workhouse a quarter of an hour, when Mr. Bumble informed him that the board had said he was to appear before it forthwith. (30) Not having a very clearly defined notion of what a live board was, Oliver was rather astonished by this information, and was not quite certainly whether he ought to laugh or cry. (31) He had no time to think the matter.
Answer:
27) Mr. Bumble walked on with long strides.
28) Little Oliver, firmly grasping his gold-laced cuff, trotted beside him.
29) Oliver had not been within the walls of the workhouse a quarter of an hour, when Mr. Bumble informed him that the board had said he was to appear before it forthwith.
30) Not having a very clearly, defined notion of what a live board was, Oliver was rather astonished by this information, and was not quite certain whether he ought to laugh or cry.
31) He had no time to think about the matter.

Question 2.
(27) ’Well! You have come here to be educated and taught an useful trade,’ said the . red-faced gentleman in the high chair. (28) ‘So you began to pick oakum tomorrow morning at six o’clock,’ added the surly one in the white waistcoat. (29) Oliver bowed low, directed by the beadle, and was then hurried away to a large ward; where, on a rough, hard bed, he sobbed herself to sleep. Poor Oliver! (30) Though he lay sleeping, unconscious of everything around him, the board had taken a decision that would change the course of his life. (31) The members of this board were very wise and philosophy men.
Answer:
27) ’Well! You have come here to be educated and a useful trade,’ said the red-faced gentleman in the high chair.
28) ‘So you’ll begin to pick oakum tomorrow morning at six o’clock,’ added the surly one in the white waistcoat.
29) Oliver bowed low, directed by the beadle, and was then hurried away to a large ward; where, on a rough, hard bed, he sobbed himself to sleep.
30) As he lay sleeping, unconscious of everything around him, the board had taken a decision that would change the course of his life.
31) The members of this board were very wise and philosophical men.

Question 3.
The master was a fat, healthy man; but he turned very pale, (27) He gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds, but then clung for support to the Copper. (28) The assistants were paralyzed with wonder; the -boys with fearful. (29) ‘What!’ said the master at length, in a voice faint. (30) ‘Please, sir,’ replied Oliver, ‘I wanted some more.’ (31) The master aimed a blow at Oliver’s head by the ladle; and shrieked aloud for the beadle.
Answer:
27) He gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds, and then clung for support to the copper.
28) The assistants were paralyzed with wonder; the boys with fear.
29) ‘What!’ said the master at length, in a faint voice.
30) ‘Please, sir,’ replied Oliver, ‘I want some more.’
31) The master aimed a blow at Oliver’s head with the ladle; and shrieked aloud for the beadle.

Question 4.
There was a general start. (27) Horror was depicted at every countenance. ‘For more!’ said Mr. Umbkins. (28) ‘Compose yourself, Bumble, and answer me distinctly. (29) Do I understand that he asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by a board?’ (30) ‘He does, sir,’ replied Bumble. (31) ‘That boy will hung,’ said the gentleman in the white waistcoat.
Answer:
27) Horror was depicted on every countenance.
28) ‘Compose yourself, Bumble, and answer medistinctly.
29) Do I understand that he asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by the board?’
30) ‘He did, sir,’ replied Bumble.
31) ‘That boy will be hung,’ said the gentleman in the white waistcoat.

Question 5.
‘That boy will be hung’, said the gentleman in the white waistcoat. (27) ‘I no that boy will be hung.’ (28) Nobody contradict the prophetic gentleman’s opinion. (29) A excited discussion took place. (30) Oliver was ordered into instant confinement; and a bill was next morning pasted on the outside of the gate, offering a reward of five pounds to anybody who would take Oliver Twist of the hands of the parish. (31) In other words, five pounds and Oliver Twist were offered to any man or woman which wanted an apprentice to any trade, business, or calling.
Answer:
27) ‘I know that boy will be hung.’
28) Nobody contradicted the prophetic gentleman’s opinion.
29) An excited discussion took place.
30) Oliver was ordered into instant confinement; and a bill was next morning pasted on the outside of the gate, offering a reward of five pounds to anybody who would take Oliver Twist off the hands of the parish.
31) In other words, five pounds and Oliver Twist were offered to any man or woman who wanted an apprentice to any trade, business, or calling.

Question 6.
Romesh was fourteen years old. (27) He left his widowed mother and three youngest sisters back in Bihar, (28) He took off a long travel of hundreds of miles to find a new future. (29) He reached Hyderabad, one of the main city in India. (30) On reaching the city, he found that the streets not were paved with gold. (31) Finding a job was not a easy task.
Answer:
27) He left his widowed mother and three younger sisters back in Bihar.
28) He took up a long travel of hundreds of miles to find a new future.
29) He reached Hyderabad, one of the main cities in India.
30) On reaching the city, he found that the streets were not paved with gold.
31) Finding a job was not an easy task.

Section – C : Conventions of Writing (5 Marks)

Question : 32, Marks : 5

Rewrite the following passage using proper punctuation and capitalization. 5M

Question 1.
Bow to the board said Bumble. Oliver brushed away two or three tears’that were lingering in his eyes; and seeing no board but the table, bowed to that, ‘what’s your name, boy ’said the gentleman in the high chair .
Answer:
‘Bow to the board,’ said Bumble. Oliver brushed away two or three tears that were lingering in his eyes; and seeing no board but the table, bowed to that. ‘What’s your . name, boy ?’said the gentleman in the high chair.

Question 2.
‘Hush ’ said the gentleman who had spoken first you know you’ve got no father or mother, and that you were brought up by the parish, weren’t you’ ‘yes, sir,’ replied Oliver weeping bitterly
Answer:
‘Hush!’ said the gentleman who had spoken first. You know you’ve got no father or mother, and that you were brought up by the parish, weren’t you?’ ‘Yes, sir,’ replied Oliver, weeping bitterly.

Question 3.
I hope you say your prayers every night’said another gentleman in a gruff voice; and pray for the people who feed you, and take care of you-like a Christian.’ “yes, sir,’ stammered die boy
Answer:
‘I hope you say your prayers every night,’ said the another gentleman in a gruff voice; ‘and pray for the people who feed you, and take care of you-like a Christian.’ ‘Yes, sir,’ stammered the boy.

Question 4.
‘well You have come here to be educated and taught a useful trade’ said the red-faced gentleman in the high chairs, ‘so you’ll begin to pick oakum tomorrow morning at six o’clock added the surly one in the white waistcoat Oliver bowed low, directed by the beadle, and was then hurried away to a large ward; where, on a rough, hard bed he sobbed himself to sleep
Answer:
Well! You nave come here to be educated and taught a useful trade,’ said the red faced gentleman in the high chair. ‘So you’ll begin to pick oakum tomorrow morning at six o’clock,’ added the surly one in the white waistcoat. Oliver bowed low, directed by the beadle, and was then hurried away to a large ward; where, on a rough, hard bed he sobbed himself to sleep.

Question 5.
‘What ’said the master at length, in a faint voice please, sir, replied Oliver, i want some more.
Answer:
‘What!’ said the master at length, in a faint voice. ‘Please, sir,’ replied Oliver, ‘I want some more.’

Question 6.
‘For more’ said Mr Limbkins. ‘Compose yourself bumble and answer me distinctly do i understand that he asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by the board ’ ‘he did, sir’ replied bumble
Answer:
‘For more !’ said Mr Limbkins. ‘Compose yourself, Bumble, and answer me distinctly. Do I understand that he asked for more, after he had eaten the supper allotted by the board ? ’ ‘He did, sir,’ replied Bumble.

Section – D : Creative Writing (20 Marks)

Major Discourses:

Question : 33, Marks : 12

Narrative:

Question 1.
You have read about Oliver Twist, an orphan boy, in the lesson ‘Oliver Asks for More.’ Mr. Bumble informed Oliver that the board had said that he was to appear before it forthwith. But Oliver had not any clearly defined notion of what a live board was.
Imagine that you were Oliver and narrate the thoughts of Oliver before his feeing the live board.
Answer:
Oliver’s thoughts
Oliver, an orphan boy, was brought to a children’s home. When Mr.’Bumble in¬formed him that the board had said he was to appear before it forthwith, Oliver couldn’t understand what to do. He was not certain whether he ought to laugh or cry. He thought, “What is a board ? Mr. Bumble informed me that I was to appear a live board. Is it a blackboard ? Or is it a board with life ? No, it is senseless. I don’t have any clear picture about the live board. I have heard about the live board for the first time in my life. What shall I do there ?

Why did Mr. Bumble ask me to appear before it ? I have not committed any mistake. I am afraid of Mr. Bumble. I don’t want to go with him, but he will beat me if I don’t follow him. What will happen to me when I appear before the board. Oh, God ! Please help me. Please get me out of this difficult situation. I don’t have much time to think anymore. Mr. Bumble is already there, he is looking for me. I have to go to him otherwise I have to face the severe consequences.” So saying to himself, Oliver left his room and followed Mr. Bumble into a white-washed room.’

Conversation:

Question 2.
Oliver followed Mr. Bumble, went into the white-washed room and came out after some time. He faced the live board there in the room. When he came back his face became red and he was sobbing himself. Now, think about what had happened in the room.
Write a possible conversation among Mr. Bumble, Oliver and the gentlemen in the room.
Answer:
Mr. Bumble : Bow to the board, Oliver.
Oliver : (Brushed away two or three tears that were lingering in his eyes) O.K., Sir. (Bowed to the table.)
Gentleman 1 : What is your name, boy ?
Oliver : (Frightened and trembled) Ooo …. Ooo ….
Mr. Bumble : (Gave Oliver a tap on his back) Don’t you listen to his words ? Tell him your name.
Oliver : My name is …………… Oliver.
Gentleman 1 : I think the boy is a fool.
Gentleman 1 : Boy, listen to me. You know you are an orphan, suppose.
Oliver : What is that, sir ?
Gentleman 2 : I think the boy is a fool.
Gentleman 1 : Hush ! You know you’ve got no father or mother, and that you were brought up by the parish, weren’t you ?
Oliver : (Weeping bitterly) Yes, sir.
Gentleman 2 : What are you crying for ?
Oliver : Nothing, sir.
Gentleman 3 : I hope you say your prayers every night, and pray for the people who feed you, and take care of you – like a Christian.
Oliver : Yes, sir.
Gentleman : Well ! You have come here to be educated and taught a useful trade.
Gentleman 2 : So you will begin to pick oakum tomorrow morning at six o’ clock. Oliver, bow to the board.
Oliver : O.K., sir. (Bowed low)

Essay:

Question 3.
You have read about Oliver Twist, an orphan boy in the lesson ‘Oliver Asks for More.’ You have also known how Oliver was treated in workhouse, meals supplied to the inmates of the workhouse and child labour.
Now imagine, you are going to participate in an essay writing competition and write an essay on ‘Child Labour’ including the following points.
Who are child labourers ?
How are they treated ?
Child rights
Steps to eradicate child labour
Answer:
Child labour

Child labour is defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity. It is harmful to their physical and mental development. A child labourer is the child who is engaged in some kind of work. India is sadly the home to the largest number of child labourers. The problem of child labour is a ‘ serious matter not only in India but also in other developing countries.

Poverty and lack of social security are the main causes of child labour. Some children become labourers as they lose both their parents. Some others run away from their homes and become labourers to earn their livelihood. In India working children are engaged in different kinds of works. In rural areas, they are engaged in agriculture, domestic jobs, forestry, fishing, etc. In urban areas, they are engaged in houses, shops, industries, restaurants, garages, etc..

Child labourers are exploited in many ways. They are made to work for longer hours but they are paid very minimum wages. After spending a lot of time in their jobs, they don’t find much time to spend with their family members and it leads to insecurity and other emotional problems. Physically too. they become weak. In industries, they are exposed to harmful chemicals. Child labour keeps away the child from all benefits of the childhood and memorable days.

Childhood is considered as the happiest experience in everybody’s life. Children have full rights to get proper attention, love and care from their parents. There are several laws and regulations regarding the child labour in our country. According to the Indian law, children below the age of 14 years should not be employed in any kind of work. Children are the future of our nation. We should protect them. The government should take necessary steps to eradicate child labour. It should be pro¬hibited. The government should strictly implement the laws to avoid the child labour.

Description:

Question 4.
In the lesson, ‘Oliver Asks for More’, you have come across several boys living together in an orphanage under strict guidance.
Imagine that you have happened to visit an orphanage and observed the miserable conditions. Write a description of the conditions of the boys in 10 to 12 sentences. You can focus on

• living conditions
• food served
• clothing
• punishment
• relation among boys

Answer:

Misery of Orphans:

I have recently visited an orphanage. There the children lead their lives in miserable conditions. An orphanage is an institution established to take care and upbringing of orphans. There are about one hundred and fifty orphans in the orphanage I have visited. I have found a number of problems in those orphanages.

Good facilities are not provided to the children. They are not provided safe drinking water. They are living miserably. Proper hygienic facilities are not there. A number of children are suffering from various diseases. Low quality food is being served. They are ill-treated.

The children in the orphanages are not given enough clothing to wear. They have to wear the same dress for several days. If they do anything wrong, they have to face the consequences. They are punished severely. There is no amicable relationship among the children either. Most of them are suffering from malnutrition. They are given less nutrient food.

In my view, that orphanage should provide a better service. It should be given funds adequately. It should provide proper education facilities. Recreational facilities are also to be provided. The children should be provided proper practiced sports and games, medical facilities, good food, enough clothing, etc. so that they would develop in a natural way. The orphans should be shown proper affection, attention and kindness.

Letter:

Question 5.
Imagine that you were a friend of Oliver. You have come to know that Oliver has been expelled from the workhouse by the parish. You know that he is an orphan. You want to help him in some way.
Now, write a letter to Oliver comforting him and inviting him to your place and explaining to him how you could help him.
Answer:

Warangal.
20th August, 20xx.

My dear Oliver,

How are you ? I am keeping quite well. I have been writing my examinations very well. Yesterday, I came to know that you were sent out from the workhouse by the parish. I aim very sorry to hear this news.

What a misery ! Don’t get upset. Don’t forget that I am always beside you. In this letter I would like to invite you to our place. Please come without any hesitation. I have already told my parents about you. They have responded positively. They have promised me that they will give you the shelter. We shall spend a few days happily. Then we decide what to do. My father has told me that he would join you in the school. So we shall study in the same school, we shall play together, we shall eat together and we shall sleep together. Don’t think anymore and start at once.

I am waiting for your arrival. My parents have conveyed their best wishes to you.

Yours lovingly,
xxxxx.

Address on the envelope :

To
L. Oliver Twist,
2/22/155,
Street No. 72,
Anand Nagar,
Saidabad Colony,
Hyderabad.

Minor Discourses:

Question : 34, Marks : 8

Diary Entry:

Question 1.
You have read about Oliver in the lesson ’Oliver Asks for More.’ You know that the parish wants to get rid of Oliver when the members of the parish have come to know that Oliver has asked for more. Mr. Bumble has complained against Oliver and the parish has decided to expel him from the workhouse.
Now, imagine that you were Oliver and attempt a diary entry at the end of the day on which you have come to know about your expulsion.
Answer:

Friday
12th August, 2016
8.30 p.m.

Dear Diary,

Oh, God ! Why have I to appear before the live board ? I don’t know what a live board is. Today is a very bad day for me. I don’t know whether I laugh or cry. l am really surprised to hear the news from Mr. Bumble. Mr. Bumble is angry with me. I am afraid of him. 1 think I am to face a dangerous situation when I attend the live board. God ! Please show your mercy to me ! Mr Bumble is already there. He is looking for me. I have no time to think about the matter.
Oliver

Notice:

Question 2.
The parish wants to get rid of Oliver. It offers a reward of five pounds to anybody who would take Oliver Twist off the hands of the parish.
Now, prepare a notice which is to be pasted on outside of the gate of work¬house. Include the details of Oliver, the reward to be offered and how Oliver can be used.
Answer:

THE PARISH

NOTICE

10th December, 2016

A Reward along with a Free Apprentice

You are all hereby informed that we offer a reward of five pounds to anybody who would take Oliver Twist off the hands of the parish. Five pounds and Oliver Twist were offered to any man or woman who wanted an apprentice to any trade, business, or calling. Interested candidates meet the undersigned within two days.
President
The parish

Message:

Question 3.
You happened to see a 12 year old boy Vasu became an orphan as his parents passed away. You want to accommodate him in an orphanage.
Prepare a message with his details and send it to the principal of the local orphanage and request him to admit him.
Answer:

Message

25th June, 2016
The Principal
XYZ Orphanage
Hyderabad.

Dear Sir,

I am Gopal. Today, I have found Vasu, an orphan boy. He is 12 years old. He has become an orphan as his parents passed away. I request you to please admit him in your prestigious orphanage.
Gopal

Profile:

Question 4.
Given below is the information about an orphan boy called Prakash. Write a brief profile using the information given below.

Name : Prakash
Age : 10 Years
Gender : Male
Nature of work he is engaged in : Worker in a tea – stall
Wages : Rs. 50/- a day
No. of working hours : 12
Why did he take up the work : Lose his parents
Has he ever gone to school : Yes
At what level did he drop out? : While studying in 3rd class
Is he willing to join school ? : Yes
Answer:
Prakash is an orphan boy. He is 10 years old. He is working in a tea-stall. He is given only Rs. 50/- a day. He works for 12 hours every day. He lost both his parents so he became an orphan. He stopped going to school when he was studying in third class. He wants to join the school again if he gets a chance.