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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 5

CLASS XI SEMESTER I

SUBJECT: ENGLISH B

Time: 1.15 hours Full Marks: 40

A. PROSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

1. What did the astrologer rely on instead of genuine knowledge?
Ⓐ Books on astrology
Ⓑ Horoscope scrolls
Ⓒ Clever guesswork
Ⓓ Divine inspiration

2. How did Guru Nayak react after hearing the astrologer’s words?
Ⓐ He was confused
Ⓑ He was furious
Ⓒ He felt satisfied
Ⓓ He started crying

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3. What transformation occurred in the astrologer’s life after leaving his village?
Ⓐ He studied astrology formally
Ⓑ He became a religious leader
Ⓒ He took up honest work
Ⓓ He reinvented his identity

4. What filled the cave during the Amarnath visit?
Ⓐ Echoing chants
Ⓑ Sound of flowing water
Ⓒ Silence and serenity
Ⓓ The presence of animals

5. Assertion (A): Sister Nivedita respected the faith of Indian pilgrims.
Reason (R): She wanted to convert them to Christianity.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

6. Why did the beggar pose patiently in ‘The Model Millionaire’?
Ⓐ He enjoyed modelling
Ⓑ He was hired and paid well
Ⓒ He had no choice
Ⓓ He wanted to fool Hughie

7. What role did Alan Trevor play in the twist of the story?
Ⓐ He introduced the Baron to Hughie
Ⓑ He unknowingly revealed Hughie’s words
Ⓒ He planned the entire joke
Ⓓ He proposed Laura

8. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
i. Astrologer’s lamp	A. Exposes facial features
ii. His chair location	B. Street center
iii. His predictions	C. Based on psychology
iv. Guru Nayak’s clue	D. Scar on forehead

Options:
Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D
Ⓑ i-C, ii-A, iii-D, iv-B
Ⓒ i-D, ii-C, iii-A, iv-B
Ⓓ i-B, ii-D, iii-C, iv-A

9. Fill in the blank: The astrologer said, “Your enemy was crushed under a ________ tree.”
Ⓐ neem
Ⓑ coconut
Ⓒ tamarind
Ⓓ peepal

10. Assertion (A): Hughie was ashamed after knowing the truth.
Reason (R): He had insulted the real baron.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

B. VERSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

11. Choose the correct sequence of True (T) and False (F) statements:

(i) The poet observes the city in a loud and bustling state.
(ii) Wordsworth praises the early morning silence and peace.
(iii) The poet compares the morning scene to natural beauty.
(iv) The poem reflects the poet’s love for urban chaos.

Options:

Ⓐ (i) F (ii) T (iii) T (iv) F
Ⓑ (i) T (ii) F (iii) T (iv) F
Ⓒ (i) F (ii) T (iii) F (iv) T
Ⓓ (i) T (ii) T (iii) T (iv) F

12. What do the domes, towers, and ships suggest in the poem?
Ⓐ Chaotic cityscape
Ⓑ Harmony of man and nature
Ⓒ Commercial hub
Ⓓ Faded beauty

13. See the diagram and choose the option.

What emotion does the scene evoke?
Ⓐ Guilt
Ⓑ Despair
Ⓒ Peace
Ⓓ Confusion

14. In ‘The Bangle Sellers’, what do the blue bangles symbolize?
Ⓐ Sky dreams of a maiden
Ⓑ Power and pride
Ⓒ Wealth and status
Ⓓ Eternal bond

15. Fill in the blank: Bangles of ________ for a maiden’s fair wrist.
Ⓐ silver and white
Ⓑ blue and grey
Ⓒ purple and gold
Ⓓ green and red

16. Assertion (A): The poet glorifies Indian traditions.
Reason (R): Bangles reflect festivals and womanhood.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

17. What does Yeats mean by “the centre cannot hold”?
Ⓐ All centers are religious
Ⓑ Society is falling apart
Ⓒ Political power has increased
Ⓓ Family is united

18. See the diagram and choose the option.

What does this diagram depict?
Ⓐ Order to unity
Ⓑ Journey of prophecy
Ⓒ Collapse of morality
Ⓓ Birth of a hero

19. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
i. Silver bangles	A. Marriage moment
ii. Golden bangles	B. Rich fulfillment
iii. Red and gold hue	C. Bridal happiness
iv. Dark-hued bangles	D. Journey of life

Options:
Ⓐ i-C, ii-B, iii-A, iv-D
Ⓑ i-D, ii-A, iii-B, iv-C
Ⓒ i-B, ii-D, iii-C, iv-A
Ⓓ i-A, ii-C, iii-D, iv-B

20. Fill in the blank: “Surely some revelation is at ________.”
Ⓐ hand
Ⓑ birth
Ⓒ night
Ⓓ end

C. RAPID READER

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

21. What title was Macbeth given after his victory?
Ⓐ Duke of Lennox
Ⓑ Thane of Cawdor
Ⓒ Prince of Cumberland
Ⓓ Thane of Fife

22. What did Lady Macbeth fear most about Macbeth?
Ⓐ His violence
Ⓑ His ambition
Ⓒ His kindness
Ⓓ His honesty

23. In Othello, what role did Emilia unknowingly play?
Ⓐ Instigator
Ⓑ Peacemaker
Ⓒ Witness
Ⓓ Pawn

24. Assertion (A): Othello doubted Desdemona without solid proof.
Reason (R): Iago manipulated him effectively.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

25. Why does Rosalind disguise herself in ‘As You Like It’?
Ⓐ To escape arrest
Ⓑ To seek adventure
Ⓒ For self-protection and love
Ⓓ To find her father

26. Fill in the blank: “All the world’s a ________.”
Ⓐ field
Ⓑ stage
Ⓒ book
Ⓓ mirror

27. Rearrangement of Events (Macbeth):
(i) Macbeth meets witches
(ii) He kills Duncan
(iii) He is crowned king
(iv) Lady Macbeth dies

Options:
Ⓐ (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Ⓑ (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
Ⓒ (iii), (i), (ii), (iv)
Ⓓ (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)

28. What is Iago’s primary motive in misleading Othello?
Ⓐ Greed
Ⓑ Power
Ⓒ Revenge
Ⓓ Loyalty

29. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
i. Forest of Arden	A. Escape & romance
ii. Lady Macbeth	B. Manipulative force
iii. Iago	C. Vengeful schemer
iv. Duke Frederick	D. Power-hungry ruler

Options:
Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D
Ⓑ i-B, ii-D, iii-A, iv-C
Ⓒ i-D, ii-C, iii-B, iv-A
Ⓓ i-C, ii-A, iii-D, iv-B

30. See the diagram and choose the option.

What does this reveal about Iago?
Ⓐ Truth-seeker
Ⓑ Manipulator
Ⓒ Victim
Ⓓ Prophet

D. TEXTUAL GRAMMAR

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×5 = 5)

31. Choose the correct tense:
He ______ the project before the deadline.
Ⓐ completes
Ⓑ completed
Ⓒ will have completed
Ⓓ has completed

32. Choose the correct voice:
“The letter was written by her.”
Ⓐ She has written the letter
Ⓑ She wrote the letter
Ⓒ The letter was wrote by her
Ⓓ She writes the letter

33. Choose the correct indirect speech:
He said, “I will call you tomorrow.”
Ⓐ He said he will call me tomorrow
Ⓑ He said that he would call me the next day
Ⓒ He says he would call tomorrow
Ⓓ He told I will be called tomorrow

34. Identify the correct phrasal verb:
The teacher asked him to ______ the assignment.
Ⓐ give out
Ⓑ bring in
Ⓒ hand in
Ⓓ put off

35. Choose the correct transformation:
It was a very stormy night. (Change into exclamatory)
Ⓐ What a stormy night it was!
Ⓑ A stormy night it was what!
Ⓒ How stormy was night!
Ⓓ Stormy night was that!

E. COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

An orphan, Tom Sawyer lives with his Aunt Polly and half brother, Sid, in St. Petersburg, Missouri, on the Mississippi River; the fictional town is based on Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain grew up. The early chapters highlight Tom’s propensity for trouble. First he angers his aunt by eating jam, then he gets in a fight with another boy. As punishment for his various misdeeds, Aunt Polly orders him to whitewash the fence. However, Tom manages to convince other children that whitewashing is fun, and they end up giving him various items for a turn at the fence. Later in the book Tom goes to the cemetery with Huckleberry Finn, a vagabond whose father is a heavy drinker. The duo come across three grave robbers, including Injun Joe and Dr. Robinson. The two men get into a fight, and Injun Joe murders the doctor. Although Tom and Huckleberry promise never to tell anyone what they saw, Tom ultimately testifies against Injun Joe, who escapes.

At one point, Tom, Huckleberry, and a third boy decide to run away from home and become pirates. While on an island in the Mississippi River, they discover that people think they have died. The three dramatically reappear during their funeral services. Tom and Huckleberry then decide to look for buried treasure in an abandoned house. The boys are forced to hide when Injun Joe and a partner arrive to bury their own treasure there. However, the two men then stumble upon a gold cache in the house and decide to hide it elsewhere. One night Huck follows them, hoping to find the gold. When he overhears their plan to attack the Widow Douglas, Huck gets help, and the crime is prevented.

Tom later goes on a picnic with his classmates, including Becky, a girl to whom he had previously been “engaged.” While exploring a cave, they become lost. As Becky’s health suffers, Tom frantically tries to find a way out. At one point, he spies Injun Joe in the cave’s tunnels. Tom ultimately leads Becky to safety. The cave is subsequently closed with an iron door, and, when Tom learns about this development, he fears that Injun Joe might be trapped. A group returns to the cave, where they discover Injun Joe dead by the door. Tom later realizes that the gold is likely to still be in the cave, and he and Huckleberry return and discover it. Huckleberry is subsequently taken in by the Widow Douglas. The boy chafes under her rules and decides to return to his vagabond lifestyle. However, Tom convinces him to stay.

Read the passage and choose the correct options from the choices offered:

36. Tom managed to convince other boys to whitewash the fence. (Change into a passive sentence)
Ⓐ Other boys were being convinced by Tom to whitewash the fence.
Ⓑ The other boys were convinced by Tom to whitewash the fence.
Ⓒ Tom convinced by other boys to whitewash the fence.
Ⓓ The fence was whitewashed convincing the other boys.

37. The passage is primarily about
Ⓐ A historical event in Missouri
Ⓑ The childhood adventures of Tom Sawyer
Ⓒ The real life of Mark Twain
Ⓓ The laws of treasure hunting in the 1800s

38. Why did Tom and his friends run away from home?
Ⓐ To escape from the police
Ⓑ To become pirates and have an adventure
Ⓒ To search for treasure
Ⓓ Because Aunt Polly was cruel

39. What did Tom do when Becky became weak in the cave?
Ⓐ He gave up hope
Ⓑ He cried for help
Ⓒ He tried to find a way out and rescued her
Ⓓ He waited until help arrived

40. What is the role of Injun Joe in the story?
Ⓐ He is a helpful stranger
Ⓑ He is a fellow student
Ⓒ He is the main villain who causes danger
Ⓓ He is a treasure guardian in the forest

Answers: SET – 5

1.Ⓒ Clever guesswork, 2.Ⓒ He felt satisfied, 3.Ⓓ He reinvented his identity, 4.Ⓒ Silence and serenity, 5.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false, 6.Ⓒ He had no choice, 7.Ⓑ He unknowingly revealed Hughie’s words, 8.Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D, 9.Ⓒ tamarind, 10.Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A, 11.Ⓐ (i) F (ii) T (iii) T (iv) F, 12.Ⓑ Harmony of man and nature, 13.Ⓒ Peace, 14.Ⓐ Sky dreams of a maiden, 15.Ⓒ purple and gold, 16.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 17.Ⓑ Society is falling apart, 18.Ⓒ Collapse of morality, 19.Ⓐ i-C, ii-B, iii-A, iv-D, 20.Ⓐ hand, 21.Ⓑ Thane of Cawdor, 22.Ⓒ His kindness, 23.Ⓓ Pawn, 24.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A, 25.Ⓒ For self-protection and love, 26.Ⓑ stage, 27.Ⓐ (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), 28.Ⓒ Revenge, 29.Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D, 30.Ⓑ Manipulator, 31.Ⓒ will have completed, 32.Ⓑ She wrote the letter, 33.Ⓑ He said that he would call me the next day, 34.Ⓒ hand in, 35.Ⓐ What a stormy night it was!, 36.Ⓑ The other boys were convinced by Tom to whitewash the fence, 37.Ⓑ The childhood adventures of Tom Sawyer, 38.Ⓑ To become pirates and have an adventure, 39.Ⓒ He tried to find a way out and rescued her, 40.Ⓒ He is the main villain who causes danger.

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 4

CLASS XI SEMESTER I

SUBJECT: ENGLISH B

Time: 1.15 hours Full Marks: 40

A. PROSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

1. Swamiji believed that true religion must

Ⓐ depend on rituals only

Ⓑ be full of doctrines

Ⓓ support idol worship

2. The narrator’s first encounter with Swamiji took place

Ⓐ during a religious fair

Ⓑ in a pilgrim camp

Ⓓ in Kolkata

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3. Swamiji’s speech at Chicago addressed

Ⓐ the English Parliament

Ⓑ the World’s Parliament of Religions

Ⓓ the Indian National Congress

4. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
1. The astrologer began his day’s business at	a. Early morning
2. The astrologer’s actual business hours	b. Twilight
3. Midnight	c. Time of silence
4. Noon	d. Midday heat

Options:

Ⓐ 1→b, 2→a, 3→c, 4→d
Ⓑ 1→a, 2→b, 3→d, 4→c
Ⓒ 1→b, 2→a, 3→d, 4→c
Ⓓ 1→c, 2→b, 3→a, 4→d

5. The stranger recognized the astrologer by his

Ⓐ clothes

Ⓑ voice

Ⓓ scar

6. The narrator’s mother was a firm believer in

Ⓐ idol worship

Ⓑ God without form

Ⓓ black magic

7. The astrologer’s daily location was near

Ⓐ a flower shop

Ⓑ a town hall

Ⓓ a groundnut vendor

8. Swamiji’s powerful speech in Chicago began with

Ⓐ “My dear brothers and sisters of America”

Ⓑ “Respected Chairperson and Friends”

Ⓓ “Greetings from India”

9. According to Swamiji, service to mankind is

Ⓐ optional

Ⓑ divine duty

Ⓓ irrelevant to religion

10. The astrologer had to leave his village because

Ⓐ he had debts

Ⓑ he killed a man

Ⓓ he was banished by the king

B. VERSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

11. The poet of Upon Westminster Bridge is

Ⓐ Sarojini Naidu

Ⓑ John Keats

Ⓓ W.B. Yeats

12. The city wears the beauty of the morning like a

Ⓐ shawl

Ⓑ cloud

Ⓓ veil

13. “Things fall apart” refers to

Ⓐ peace and harmony

Ⓑ spiritual awakening

Ⓓ physical destruction only

14. The poet compares the calmness of the city to

Ⓐ the sea

Ⓑ a forest

Ⓓ a cloud

15. “The falcon cannot hear the falconer” implies

Ⓐ Nature has become loud

Ⓑ Youth doesn’t listen to elders

Ⓓ Birds have gone wild

16. The poetess of The Bangle Sellers belonged to

Ⓐ 18th-century England

Ⓑ Modern America

Ⓓ Ancient Rome

17. Bangles for happy daughters and wives are compared to

Ⓐ silver dew

Ⓑ rainbow

Ⓓ sunlit corn

18. The Second Coming is full of

Ⓐ joy and rebirth

Ⓑ hope and faith

Ⓓ gratitude and peace

19. The rhyme scheme of The Bangle Sellers in each stanza is

Ⓐ AABBCC

Ⓑ ABCABC

Ⓓ ABCCBA

20. The “mighty heart” in Wordsworth’s poem refers to

Ⓐ the King

Ⓑ the Church

Ⓓ the City of London

C. RAPID READER

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

21. In As You Like It, Celia was

Ⓐ Rosalind’s cousin

Ⓑ Rosalind’s sister

Ⓓ Duke Frederick’s wife

22. Duke Senior lived in exile in

Ⓐ Forest of Arden

Ⓑ Forest of Rome

Ⓓ Forest of Athens

23. The old servant who accompanied Orlando was

Ⓐ Adam

Ⓑ Oliver

Ⓓ Touchstone

24. Iago was jealous of

Ⓐ Roderigo

Ⓑ Othello

Ⓓ Brabantio

25. Desdemona was

Ⓐ the Queen of Cyprus

Ⓑ a maidservant

Ⓓ Iago’s cousin

26. Macbeth was told by the witches that he would become

Ⓐ Thane of Glamis

Ⓑ King of England

Ⓓ King of France

27. Banquo’s ghost appeared during

Ⓐ a prayer

Ⓑ Macbeth’s sleep

Ⓓ Lady Macbeth’s death

28. Lady Macbeth washed her hands constantly due to

Ⓐ dirt

Ⓑ fear

Ⓓ disease

29. The Duke in As You Like It was banished by

Ⓐ a rival duke

Ⓑ his brother

Ⓓ the public

30. Emilia’s role in Othello is of

Ⓐ a priestess

Ⓑ Desdemona’s maid

Ⓓ Roderigo’s wife

D. TEXTUAL GRAMMAR

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×5 = 5)

31. “The city sleeps peacefully.” (Change into passive voice)

Ⓐ The peaceful sleep is done by the city

Ⓑ The city is being peacefully slept

Ⓓ Peace is slept by the city

32. “He told me a story.” (Change the narration)

Ⓐ He said that he tells me a story

Ⓑ He told that he would tell a story

Ⓓ He told me that he had told me a story

33. “He was punished for his fault.” (Choose the correct preposition)

Ⓐ of

Ⓑ for

Ⓓ with

34. “She is as wise as her mother.” (Change into comparative degree)

Ⓐ Her mother is less wise than she is

Ⓑ She is wiser than her mother

Ⓓ No one is as wise as her

35. “He is an ill-tempered man.” — The underlined word is a/an

Ⓐ verb

Ⓑ adjective

Ⓓ noun

E. COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

India has a rich cultural tradition. There is a blend of art, religion and philosophy in the Indian culture. They are so beautifully interwoven in the fabric of Indian way of life and thought that they are inseparable. Indian culture is actually on outcome of continuous synthesis and has absorbed many external influences in the course of long journey of history. The first stirring of civilization occurred amongst the people of India some, 4,000 years before the birth of Christ. From the ancient times till recent past, we were exposed to unbroken sequence of civilizations. It is only dynamism and the flexibility of Indian culture that enabled it are survive these foreign invasions and retain originality and traditional character even after imbibing the best of these external influences. Indian people by nature are tolerant and fatalists, did not at any time ridicule the tradition of foreign civilizations.

Today, it is the uniqueness which attracts the western societies to the Indian culture. Disillusioned with their materialistic lives, they turn to India for solace and peace. Indian sages and philosophers had started pondering on great issues more than 200 years ago which have been raised in the West only in the last century.

Read the passage and choose the correct options from the choices offered:

36. Indian culture is actually an outcome of continuous synthesis. (Turn into a Complex Sentence)
Ⓐ Indian culture, which is an outcome of continuous synthesis, is unique.
Ⓑ Since Indian culture is an outcome of continuous synthesis, it is flexible.
Ⓒ Indian culture is the result of something that continuously synthesised.
Ⓓ Indian culture, that continuously synthesised, is the outcome.

37. The passage is primarily about
Ⓐ the historical wars of India
Ⓑ the spiritual practices of saints
Ⓒ the evolution and uniqueness of Indian culture
Ⓓ the importance of preserving old texts

38. “Indian people by nature are tolerant.” — The synonym of ‘tolerant’ is
Ⓐ aggressive
Ⓑ open-minded
Ⓒ indifferent
Ⓓ careless

39. Indian culture retained its originality. (Change the Voice)
Ⓐ Its originality is retained by Indian culture.
Ⓑ The originality of Indian culture had been retained.
Ⓒ The originality has been retained by Indian culture.
Ⓓ Indian culture was retained by originality.

40. “Indian culture is like a flowing river absorbing all streams” — This sentence is an example of
Ⓐ simile
Ⓑ irony
Ⓒ metaphor
Ⓓ personification

Answers: SET – 4

1.Ⓒ be practical and spiritual, 2.Ⓑ in a pilgrim camp, 3.Ⓑ the World’s Parliament of Religions, 4.Ⓐ 1→b, 2→a, 3→c, 4→d, 5.Ⓓ scar, 6.Ⓑ God without form, 7.Ⓒ a banyan tree, 8.Ⓐ “My dear brothers and sisters of America”, 9.Ⓑ divine duty, 10.Ⓑ he killed a man, 11.Ⓒ William Wordsworth, 12.Ⓒ garment, 13.Ⓒ loss of control and order, 14.Ⓒ a sleeping person, 15.Ⓒ Civilization is breaking down, 16.Ⓒ British India, 17.Ⓓ sunlit corn, 18.Ⓒ horror and prophecy, 19.Ⓑ ABCABC, 20.Ⓓ the City of London, 21.Ⓐ Rosalind’s cousin, 22.Ⓐ Forest of Arden, 23.Ⓐ Adam, 24.Ⓒ Cassio, 25.Ⓒ Othello’s wife, 26.Ⓑ King of England, 27.Ⓒ a royal feast, 28.Ⓒ guilt, 29.Ⓑ his brother, 30.Ⓑ Desdemona’s maid, 31.Ⓒ The city is peacefully slept, 32.Ⓒ He said that he had told me a story, 33.Ⓑ for, 34.Ⓐ Her mother is less wise than she is, 35.Ⓑ adjective, 36.Ⓑ Since Indian culture is an outcome of continuous synthesis, it is flexible, 37.Ⓒ the evolution and uniqueness of Indian culture, 38.Ⓑ open-minded, 39.Ⓒ The originality has been retained by Indian culture, 40.Ⓐ simile

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 3

CLASS XI SEMESTER I

SUBJECT: ENGLISH B

Time: 1.15 hours Full Marks: 40

A. PROSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

1. Why did the astrologer leave his village secretly?
Ⓐ He feared arrest
Ⓑ He was ashamed of his crime
Ⓒ He wanted to start a new life
Ⓓ He had no job opportunities

2. What was the astrologer’s method of impressing clients?
Ⓐ He used ancient books
Ⓑ He made vague yet convincing statements
Ⓒ He quoted religious texts
Ⓓ He used magical props

3. Fill in the blank: The stranger in the story carried a ______.
Ⓐ pipe
Ⓑ knife
Ⓒ matchbox
Ⓓ cigar

4. Assertion (A): The astrologer recognized the man in the dark.
Reason (R): The stranger had a unique voice.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

5. Why did Sister Nivedita feel nervous before the journey to Amarnath?
Ⓐ She feared the cold
Ⓑ She lacked faith
Ⓒ She doubted her strength
Ⓓ She didn’t have proper guidance

6. Which emotion dominated Nivedita after her spiritual visit?
Ⓐ Guilt
Ⓑ Calmness
Ⓒ Joyful pride
Ⓓ Sacred fulfillment

7. Fill in the blank: The spiritual journey to Amarnath was described as a test of ______.
Ⓐ endurance
Ⓑ belief
Ⓒ logic
Ⓓ time

8. What was the Baron’s disguise in “The Model Millionaire”?
Ⓐ An old beggar
Ⓑ A street sweeper
Ⓒ A flower-seller
Ⓓ A drunk man

9. Assertion (A): Hughie believed generosity defines a man’s worth.
Reason (R): He gave money even though he was poor himself.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

10. What made the millionaire admire Hughie?
Ⓐ His jokes
Ⓑ His innocence and kindness
Ⓒ His bravery
Ⓓ His painting skills

B. VERSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

11. What strikes the poet in “Composed Upon Westminster Bridge”?
Ⓐ The rush of traffic
Ⓑ The calm beauty of the morning
Ⓒ Loud river waves
Ⓓ Bright lights of the city

12. What does the poet compare the city to?
Ⓐ A queen in battle
Ⓑ A maiden asleep
Ⓒ A garment of beauty
Ⓓ A stormy field

13. Fill in the blank: “Earth has not anything to show more ______.”
Ⓐ majestic
Ⓑ bright
Ⓒ fair
Ⓓ lovely

14. In “The Bangle Sellers,” bangles of gold and red are worn by ______.
Ⓐ young girls
Ⓑ widows
Ⓒ brides
Ⓓ mothers

15. Assertion (A): Bangles are symbolic in the poem.
Reason (R): They represent different stages of a woman’s life.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

16. What is the mood of the world in “The Second Coming”?
Ⓐ Calm
Ⓑ Joyful
Ⓒ Disturbed and chaotic
Ⓓ Meditative

17. What kind of creature is referred to at the end of the poem?
Ⓐ A phoenix
Ⓑ A lion with a man’s head
Ⓒ A lamb
Ⓓ A dove

18. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
i. Red bangles	A. Bridal passion
ii. London city	B. Serene and grand
iii. Yeats’ vision	C. Dystopian future
iv. Green bangles	D. Maidenhood
Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D
Ⓑ i-B, ii-C, iii-D, iv-A
Ⓒ i-D, ii-B, iii-A, iv-C
Ⓓ i-C, ii-A, iii-D, iv-B

19. What poetic device dominates “The Second Coming”?
Ⓐ Onomatopoeia
Ⓑ Personification
Ⓒ Alliteration
Ⓓ Symbolism

20. Fill in the blank: “Surely some revelation is at ______.”
Ⓐ edge
Ⓑ dawn
Ⓒ hand
Ⓓ peak

C. RAPID READER

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

21. What prophecy do the witches give Macbeth?
Ⓐ He will become a general
Ⓑ He will father kings
Ⓒ He will become king
Ⓓ He will live forever

22. What is Lady Macbeth’s advice to Macbeth after the murder?
Ⓐ Confess and repent
Ⓑ Hide guilt and act normal
Ⓒ Run away
Ⓓ Blame the guards

23. Assertion (A): Macbeth grows increasingly paranoid.
Reason (R): He fears Banquo’s descendants will take the throne.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

24. Who exposed Iago’s lies in Othello?
Ⓐ Desdemona
Ⓑ Emilia
Ⓒ Cassio
Ⓓ Brabantio

25. Why did Othello kill Desdemona?
Ⓐ She insulted him
Ⓑ He was jealous of her wealth
Ⓒ He suspected her of infidelity
Ⓓ She tried to kill him

26. What did the handkerchief in Othello symbolize?
Ⓐ Proof of loyalty
Ⓑ Evidence of guilt
Ⓒ A magic charm
Ⓓ Token of love

27. What makes Rosalind disguise herself in “As You Like It”?
Ⓐ To protect herself
Ⓑ To mock others
Ⓒ To meet her father
Ⓓ To escape marriage

28. Who is Touchstone in “As You Like It”?
Ⓐ A guard
Ⓑ A clown
Ⓒ A merchant
Ⓓ A cook

29. Match the following characters with their traits:

Character	Trait
i. Macbeth	A. Ambitious ruler
ii. Iago	B. Manipulative
iii. Rosalind	C. Intelligent
iv. Emilia	D. Loyal
Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D
Ⓑ i-B, ii-C, iii-D, iv-A
Ⓒ i-C, ii-D, iii-A, iv-B
Ⓓ i-D, ii-A, iii-B, iv-C

30. Fill in the blank: Othello was a ______ by profession.
Ⓐ senator
Ⓑ merchant
Ⓒ general
Ⓓ prince

D. TEXTUAL GRAMMAR

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×5 = 5)

31. Identify the correct indirect speech form:
He said, “I am reading a book.” Ⓐ He said he had read a book
Ⓑ He said he is reading a book
Ⓒ He said he was reading a book
Ⓓ He said he will read a book

32. Choose the correct passive voice:
They built the house in 2010.
Ⓐ The house is being built in 2010
Ⓑ The house had been built in 2010
Ⓒ The house was built in 2010
Ⓓ The house has been built in 2010

33. Choose the correct preposition:
She has been absent ______ Monday.
Ⓐ since
Ⓑ for
Ⓒ from
Ⓓ in

34. Fill in the blank with a suitable phrasal verb:
He could not ______ the truth.
Ⓐ bring up
Ⓑ come out
Ⓒ get across
Ⓓ put off

35. She will have finished the work. (Identify the tense).
Ⓐ Present Perfect
Ⓑ Past Continuous
Ⓒ Future Perfect
Ⓓ Present Continuous

E. COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)

Read the passage and choose the correct options from the choices offered:

Being stupid and having no imagination, animals often behave more sensibly than men. Efficiently and by instinct they do the right, appropriate thing at the right moment eat when they are hungry, look for water then they feel thirsty, make love in the mating season, rest or play when they have leisure. Men are intelligent and imaginative; they look backwards and ahead; they invent ingenious explanation for observed phenomena; they devise elaborate and round about means for the achievement of remote ends. Their intelligence, which has made them masters of the world, often causes them to act like imbeciles. No animal, for example, is clever and imaginative enough to suppose that an eclipse is the work of a serpent’ devouring the sun. That is the sort of explanation that could occure only to the human mind. And only a human being would dream of making ritual gestures in the hope of influencing, for his own benefit, the outside world. While the animal, obedient to its instinct, goes quietly about its business, man being endowed with reason and imagination, wastes half his time and energy in doing things that are completely idiotic. In time, it is true, experience teaches him that magic formulas and ceremonial gestures do not give him what he wants. But until experience has taught him – and he takes a surprisingly long time to learn – men’s behaviour is in many respects far sillier than that of the animal.

36. “Animals often behave more sensibly than men.” (Change into a Comparative Degree)
Ⓐ Men do not behave as sensibly as animals.
Ⓑ Animals are very sensible in behaviour than all creatures.
Ⓒ Men behave the most insensibly among all.
Ⓓ Sensible behaviour is less in animals than men.

37. The passage is primarily about
Ⓐ the dietary habits of animals
Ⓑ how men are better than animals
Ⓒ a comparison of human intelligence and animal instinct
Ⓓ ceremonial beliefs of ancient cultures

38. According to the passage, man wastes energy because he
Ⓐ obeys his instincts like animals
Ⓑ never eats or sleeps on time
Ⓒ uses reason and imagination unwisely
Ⓓ tries to learn quickly from experience

39. “Animals behave more sensibly than men.” (Change the Voice)
Ⓐ Men were behaved sensibly by animals.
Ⓑ More sensible behaviour was shown by animals than by men.
Ⓒ More sensibility is behaved by men than animals.
Ⓓ Sensible behaviour has been done by animals.40. What does the author imply when he says, “only a human being would dream of making ritual gestures”?
Ⓐ Humans rely on direct instincts
Ⓑ Humans often act without thinking
Ⓒ Humans believe they can affect nature through meaningless acts
Ⓓ Humans dislike using intelligence

Answers: SET – 3

1.Ⓒ He wanted to start a new life, 2.Ⓑ He made vague yet convincing statements. 3.Ⓑ knife 4.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false 5.Ⓒ She doubted her strength 6.Ⓓ Sacred fulfillment 7.Ⓐ endurance 8.Ⓐ An old beggar 9.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 10.Ⓑ His innocence and kindness 11.Ⓑ The calm beauty of the morning 12.Ⓒ A garment of beauty 13.Ⓒ fair 14.Ⓒ brides 15.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 16.Ⓒ Disturbed and chaotic 17.Ⓑ A lion with a man’s head 18.Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D 19.Ⓓ Symbolism 20.Ⓒ hand 21.Ⓒ He will become king 22.Ⓑ Hide guilt and act normal 23.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 24.Ⓑ Emilia 25.Ⓒ He suspected her of infidelity 26.Ⓓ Token of love 27.Ⓓ To escape marriage 28.Ⓑ A clown 29.Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D 30.Ⓒ general 31.Ⓒ He said he was reading a book 32.Ⓒ The house was built in 2010 33.Ⓐ since 34.Ⓒ get across 35.Ⓒ Future Perfect 36.Ⓐ Men do not behave as sensibly as animals 37.Ⓒ a comparison of human intelligence and animal instinct 38.Ⓒ uses reason and imagination unwisely 39.Ⓑ More sensible behaviour was shown by animals than by men 40.Ⓒ Humans believe they can affect nature through meaningless acts

Answers

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 2

CLASS XI SEMESTER I

SUBJECT: ENGLISH

TIME: 1.15 HRS FULL MARKS: 40

A. PROSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

1. Who kept changing his location daily to avoid recognition?

Ⓐ The fruit vendor

Ⓑ The astrologer

Ⓓ The old client

2. The astrologer recognised Guru Nayak by —

Ⓐ his accent

Ⓑ his scar and looks

Ⓓ his clothes

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3. What did the beggar in Hughie’s story turn out to be?

Ⓐ A thief

Ⓑ A sculptor

Ⓓ A millionaire

4. What advice did the artist give Hughie after the truth was revealed?

Ⓐ Never judge by appearances

Ⓑ Always paint poor people

Ⓓ Money is everything

5. Match the column:

Column A	Column B
i. Hughie Erskine	A. Painted portraits
ii. Alan Trevor	B. A kind-hearted but poor man
iii. Baron Hausberg	C. A disguised millionaire
iv. Laura	D. Daughter of a Colonel

Options:

Ⓐ i-B, ii-A, iii-C, iv-D
Ⓑ i-C, ii-B, iii-A, iv-D
Ⓒ i-B, ii-C, iii-D, iv-A
Ⓓ i-D, ii-B, iii-C, iv-A

6. Why did Hughie visit Alan Trevor’s studio?

Ⓐ To get a job

Ⓑ To see his paintings

Ⓓ To ask for help

7. “A work of art” in the story refers to —

Ⓐ Alan Trevor’s painting

Ⓑ Hughie’s generosity

Ⓓ Laura’s portrait

8. Assertion (A): Hughie was rewarded with ten thousand pounds.

Reason (R): He had unknowingly helped a disguised millionaire.

Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

9. Pick out the false statement:

i. Alan Trevor was an unsuccessful painter.

ii. Hughie was very wealthy and generous.

iii. The beggar was actually a millionaire.

iv. Hughie was in love with Laura.

Ⓐ i and ii

Ⓑ ii and iii

Ⓓ iii and iv

10. What did the baron send Hughie and Laura on their wedding day?

Ⓐ A portrait

Ⓑ A cheque

Ⓓ A letter of appreciation

VERSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

11. The bridge in “Upon Westminster Bridge” overlooks —

Ⓐ the Thames

Ⓑ the Avon

Ⓓ the Seine

12. The bangle sellers offer bangles of silver and —

Ⓐ ruby

Ⓑ sapphire

Ⓓ diamond

13. In “The Second Coming”, the falcon’s confusion symbolizes —

Ⓐ hope

Ⓑ chaos

Ⓓ peace

14. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
i. “Mere anarchy”	A. Hope
ii. “Ceremony of innocence”	B. Lost values
iii. “Rough beast”	C. Destruction
iv. “Gyre”	D. Spinning cone

Options:

Ⓐ i-C, ii-B, iii-A, iv-D
Ⓑ i-C, ii-A, iii-B, iv-D
Ⓒ i-B, ii-D, iii-C, iv-A
Ⓓ i-C, ii-B, iii-D, iv-A

15. Pick out the true statements:

i. The poet in “The Second Coming” feels hopeful.

ii. The poet in “Westminster Bridge” sees the city in its glory.

iii. The “bangle sellers” romanticise tradition.

Ⓐ F, T, T

Ⓑ T, F, T

Ⓓ T, T, F

16. “The best lack all conviction” implies —

Ⓐ good people are timid

Ⓑ evil people are weak

Ⓓ conviction is useless

17. In “The Bangle Sellers”, the bangles for a maiden are compared to —

Ⓐ stars of night

Ⓑ laughter of girls

Ⓓ silver and blue mist

18. The mood in “The Second Coming” is —

Ⓐ celebratory

Ⓑ pessimistic

Ⓓ peaceful

19. In “Westminster Bridge”, the poet compares the city to —

Ⓐ a warrior

Ⓑ a sleeping giant

Ⓓ a lighthouse

20. “Things fall apart” in the poem means —

Ⓐ the world is falling into despair

Ⓑ the world is uniting

Ⓓ civilization is progressing

RAPID READER

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

21. What did Macbeth see that made him want to become king?

Ⓐ A prophecy from the witches

Ⓑ A vision of a crown

Ⓓ His wife’s dream

22. Why did Macduff kill Macbeth?

Ⓐ Macbeth murdered his family

Ⓑ He wanted the throne

Ⓓ The witches told him to

23. In “Othello”, Desdemona falls in love with Othello because —

Ⓐ of his bravery and stories

Ⓑ he gave her gifts

Ⓓ he was a prince

24. Complete the diagram with the missing character:

King Duncan

│

├── Banquo

├── Malcolm

├── Donalbain

└── ?

Ⓐ Macbeth

Ⓑ Macduff

Ⓓ Fleance

25. Assertion (A): Iago tricked Othello into believing Desdemona was unfaithful.

Reason (R): Iago was jealous and wanted revenge.

Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

26. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
i. Rosalind	A. Ganymede
ii. Celia	B. Aliena
iii. Frederick	C. Usurper
iv. Orlando	D. Oliver’s brother

Options:

27. Which role did Lady Macbeth play in the murder of King Duncan?

Ⓐ She planned and provoked Macbeth

Ⓑ She told Duncan herself

Ⓓ She poisoned Macbeth

28. Pick out the false statements:

i. Desdemona was a princess from Venice.

ii. Othello was a respected general.

iii. Iago was honest and loyal.

iv. Macbeth was happy after Duncan’s murder.

Ⓐ i and iii

Ⓑ iii and iv

Ⓓ i and ii

29. If Macbeth had never met the witches —

Ⓐ he would still have become king

Ⓑ he would not have desired power

Ⓓ he would have joined Malcolm

30. In “As You Like It”, Orlando saved —

Ⓐ Rosalind from her father

Ⓑ Celia from exile

Ⓓ Jaques from danger

TEXTUAL GRAMMAR

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×5 = 5)

31. “The moonlight bathed the field in silver.” (Change to passive voice)

Ⓐ The field was bathed in silver by the moonlight.

Ⓑ The silver bathed the field in moonlight.

Ⓓ The field bathed itself in silver moonlight.

32. “He said, ‘I am not feeling well today.’” (Change into indirect speech)

Ⓐ He said he is not feeling well today.

Ⓑ He said he was not feeling well that day.

Ⓓ He said that he has not been well today.

33. “She dances beautifully.” (Identify the adverb)

Ⓐ She

Ⓑ dances

Ⓓ dance

34. “This is the book which you lent me.” (Identify the clause)

Ⓐ Noun clause

Ⓑ Adjective clause

Ⓓ Principal clause

35. “Having worked hard, he deserved to win.” (Identify the participle)

Ⓐ worked

Ⓑ hard

Ⓓ Having worked

E. Comprehension (Unseen)

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

The advent of the internet, smartphones and now AI tools, has made the need to remember factual information redundant. With data and information available at the tip of our fingers, what really matters is the application of these concepts to resolve everyday problems. Hence, the open book examination system.In this system students have the freedom to refer to text books, studymaterials and in some cases, even the internet. However, the questions in the exams will demand an application of the concepts within the given time frame. It will push students to exercise their higher level thinking skills. Therefore, instead of merely recalling facts, the candidates will have to compare, analyse, evaluate or synthesise information. These ways of demonstrating knowledge are more challenging than rote learning and require candidates to deeply know the material and see connection. Open book exams also make malpractice practically impossible as each student will answer based on their understanding of the concepts and their vision of solutions to problems. Law schools in the U.S have open book examinations. Similarly, engineering examinations in German Universities are open book. But in countries, such as India, where we still have millions without access to basic facilities, affording a large range of reference materials to prepare for open book exams will be impractical.

36. Why is remembering factual information considered less important now?

Ⓐ Because textbooks are no longer used

Ⓑ Because memory has declined

Ⓓ Because learning has stopped

37. Assertion (A): Open book exams help avoid malpractice.

Reason (R): Each student uses their own understanding and analysis.

Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

38. The term “higher level thinking skills” includes all except:

Ⓐ Evaluating

Ⓑ Memorising

Ⓓ Synthesising

39. Pick out the false statement:

i. Students can use internet during open book exams.

ii. Open book exams rely on facts alone.

iii. Students must connect ideas in such exams.

iv. Some foreign universities conduct open book exams.

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40. The main idea of the passage is —

Ⓐ Promoting AI learning

Ⓑ Necessity of rote learning

Ⓓ Making exams easier for students

Answers: SET – 2
1.Ⓑ The astrologer 2.Ⓑ his scar and looks 3.Ⓓ A millionaire 4.Ⓐ Never judge by appearances 5.Ⓐ i-B, ii-A, iii-C, iv-D 6.Ⓑ To see his paintings 7.Ⓒ The disguised millionaire 8.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 9.Ⓐ i and ii 10.Ⓑ A cheque 11.Ⓐ the Thames 12.Ⓒ gold 13.Ⓑ chaos 14.Ⓓ i-C, ii-B, iii-D, iv-A 15.Ⓐ F, T, T 16.Ⓐ good people are timid 17.Ⓓ silver and blue mist 18.Ⓑ pessimistic 19.Ⓒ a morning bride 20.Ⓐ the world is falling into despair 21.Ⓐ A prophecy from the witches 22.Ⓐ Macbeth murdered his family 23.Ⓐ of his bravery and stories 24.Ⓓ Fleance 25.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 26.Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D 27.Ⓐ She planned and provoked Macbeth 28.Ⓑ iii and iv 29.Ⓑ he would not have desired power 30.Ⓒ his brother from a lion and a snake 31.Ⓐ The field was bathed in silver by the moonlight 32.Ⓑ He said he was not feeling well that day 33.Ⓒ beautifully 34.Ⓑ Adjective clause 35.Ⓓ Having worked 36.Ⓒ Because information is easily accessible 37.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 38.Ⓑ Memorising
39.Ⓐ ii only 40.Ⓒ Benefits and challenges of open book exams

Answers

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 1

CLASS XI SEMESTER I

SUBJECT: ENGLISH

TIME: 1.15 HRS FULL MARKS: 40

Instructions:

All Questions are Compulsory
Each question carries 1 mark
Textual Questions
Grammatical Questions

A. PROSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

1. Why did the astrologer rely on darkness to conduct his business?
Ⓐ It suited his dramatic appearance
Ⓑ It helped him appear more mysterious
Ⓒ He had a fear of daylight
Ⓓ He did not want to reveal his identity

2. What was the astrologer’s wife’s reaction after learning about his past?
Ⓐ She was shocked and silent
Ⓑ She wept bitterly
Ⓒ She was relieved he had survived
Ⓓ She ignored the matter completely

3. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
i. Astrologer’s turban	A. His signature style
ii. Guru Nayak	B. Seeker of revenge
iii. Street light setting	C. Adds mystery to the setting
iv. Astrologer’s toolkit	D. Cowrie shells and charts

4. What was Sister Nivedita’s experience in the snow-covered landscape?
Ⓐ She felt physically weak
Ⓑ She connected with ancient spiritual power
Ⓒ She was angry at the cold
Ⓓ She saw illusions

5. Assertion (A): Sister Nivedita believed the Amarnath cave was symbolic.
Reason (R): The natural world and divine seemed to merge there.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

6. What was unusual about the millionaire in ‘The Model Millionaire’?
Ⓐ He was very secretive
Ⓑ He loved dressing as a beggar
Ⓒ He donated anonymously
Ⓓ He hated all artists

7. What lesson does the story ‘The Model Millionaire’ try to teach?
Ⓐ Kindness often goes unnoticed
Ⓑ Wealth is not always visible
Ⓒ Small acts of goodness can change lives
Ⓓ Artists lead double lives

8. Rearrangement of events in ‘The Model Millionaire’:
(i) Hughie met the old man dressed as a beggar.
(ii) Alan revealed the identity of the beggar.
(iii) Hughie gave a sovereign to the beggar.
(iv) Hughie received a wedding gift.

10. Assertion (A): Hughie was poor but kind-hearted.
Reason (R): He inherited his wealth from the millionaire.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

B. VERSE

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

11. What time of day is described in ‘Composed Upon Westminster Bridge’?
Ⓐ Afternoon
Ⓑ Early morning
Ⓒ Midnight
Ⓓ Evening

12. Why does the poet praise the city in the morning?
Ⓐ For its silence and beauty
Ⓑ For its traffic
Ⓒ For its royal guards
Ⓓ For its trade and shops

13. Diagram-Based MCQ:
Diagram: View of London at dawn with elements – river gliding, buildings sleeping, air smokeless.
What mood is expressed in this visual representation?
Ⓐ Chaos
Ⓑ Majesty and calm
Ⓒ Boredom
Ⓓ Exhaustion

14. Fill in the blank: “Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie open unto the fields, and to the ________.”
Ⓐ moon
Ⓑ skies
Ⓒ river
Ⓓ sun

15. In ‘The Bangle Sellers,’ what do ‘shining loads’ signify?
Ⓐ Weight of culture
Ⓑ Bright bangles carried to market
Ⓒ Burden of marriage
Ⓓ Women’s emotions

16. Why are bangles compared to ‘fields of sunlit corn’?
Ⓐ To show ripeness of harvest
Ⓑ To represent fulfilled womanhood
Ⓒ To describe the countryside
Ⓓ To celebrate village festivals

17. Choose the correct sequence of True (T) and False (F) statements:

(i) The poem begins with an image of harmony and peace.
(ii) Yeats presents a world falling into chaos and disorder.
(iii) The poem reflects the aftermath of war and spiritual crisis.
(iv) The ‘Second Coming’ is portrayed as a symbol of hope.

Options:

18. Assertion (A): Yeats believes a new era is arriving.
Reason (R): He welcomes peace and prosperity.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

19. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
i. Smokeless air	A. Early morning purity
ii. Purple-hued bangles	B. Royal pride
iii. Rough beast	C. Terrifying change
iv. River glideth	D. Peaceful flow

C. RAPID READER

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×10 = 10)

21. In ‘Macbeth’, what title is Macbeth first given by the witches?
Ⓐ Thane of Cawdor
Ⓑ King of Ireland
Ⓒ Duke of York
Ⓓ Prince of Denmark

22. What does Lady Macbeth famously try to wash off?
Ⓐ Blood from a knife
Ⓑ Her makeup
Ⓒ Duncan’s blood from her hands
Ⓓ A letter from Macbeth

25. Assertion (A): Rosalind disguises herself in ‘As You Like It’.
Reason (R): She wanted to challenge her father’s enemy.
Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Ⓑ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
Ⓒ A is true, but R is false
Ⓓ A is false, but R is true

27. Rearrangement of Events (Macbeth):
(i) Macbeth meets the witches
(ii) Banquo is murdered
(iii) Lady Macbeth dies
(iv) Macbeth becomes king

28. Diagram-Based MCQ (Othello’s Tragedy)

29. Why do characters flee to the Forest of Arden?

30. Fill in the blank: “O beware, my lord, of jealousy; it is the green-eyed ______.”
Ⓐ devil
Ⓑ monster
Ⓒ ghost
Ⓓ shadow

D. TEXTUAL GRAMMAR

Choose the correct alternatives: (1×5 = 5)

31. Choose the correct tense:
By this time tomorrow, I ______ my assignment.
Ⓐ finish
Ⓑ will be finishing
Ⓒ have finished
Ⓓ will have finished

32. Choose the correct voice:
“They awarded her a certificate.”
Ⓐ A certificate is awarded by them
Ⓑ She was awarded a certificate
Ⓒ A certificate has awarded her
Ⓓ They are awarding a certificate

33. Choose the correct indirect speech:
He said, “I will help you.”
Ⓐ He said he would help me
Ⓑ He said I would help you
Ⓒ He said he will help you
Ⓓ He said that he helped me

35. Choose the correct transformation:
No one could deny her talent. (Change into affirmative)
Ⓐ Everyone accepted her talent
Ⓑ Everyone rejected her skill
Ⓒ Few admired her
Ⓓ No one admired her

E. COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

The country’s biggest inland lake, Chilka, connects with the Bay of Bengal through a narrow mouth, hence making it by nature a tropical lagoon. The lake is dotted with a number of picturesque islands bearing evocative names like Honeymoon Island, Breakfast Island and Bird Island. Its beauty is further enhanced by its wide variety of aquatic fauna and resident and migratory birds. Its shores are the habitat of beautiful black bucks. The 19th century Oriya poet, Radhanath Roy, remarked that Chilka was truly a thing of beauty, a joy forever. The lake is surrounded by numerous hills. Its colour changes magnificently with the passing clouds and the Sun’s position. The picture postcard beauty is enhanced by the hundreds of boats which set sail everyday, wafted by the breeze from the sea, the fisherman making a beautiful catch of prawn, mackerel and crab. Chilka wears a grand look specially in winter when it becomes home to exotic species of migratory birds arriving in large number from land as far off as Siberia and Mongolia and from some other cold countries. There is a Goddess Kalijai temple, abode of its presiding deity, on a tiny island in Chilka. Another attraction is the Island home of migratory birds called Nalabana. Visitors of the lake can reach the emerald green Islands by motor launches of the Orrisa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) stationed at Barkul and Rambha that are available on hire. Motor launches of the state revenue department are also available at nearby Balugaon. Besides, country boats can be hired from private operators at all these points.

Read the passage and choose the correct options from the choices offered:

36. Chilka is truly a thing of beauty. (Change into an Exclamatory Sentence)
Ⓐ What a thing of beauty Chilka is!
Ⓑ Chilka is a very beautiful place indeed.
Ⓒ It is really beautiful to see Chilka.
Ⓓ Chilka has been a beautiful place forever.

37. The passage is primarily about
Ⓐ the geological history of Chilka Lake
Ⓑ the beauty and attractions of Chilka Lake
Ⓒ fishing rights and tourism policies in Chilka
Ⓓ the historical temples around Chilka Lake

38. Chilka Lake is best described as a
Ⓐ glacial lake in the Himalayan valley
Ⓑ desert oasis in the western plain
Ⓒ tropical lagoon connected to the sea
Ⓓ hilltop reservoir filled by rainwater

39. The breeze wafts the boats across the lake. (Change the Voice)
Ⓐ The breeze was wafting the boats across the lake.
Ⓑ The boats are wafted across the lake by the breeze.
Ⓒ The boats were wafting the breeze across the lake.
Ⓓ The breeze has wafted the boats across the lake.

40. What enhances the postcard beauty of Chilka Lake, according to the passage?
Ⓐ the Kalijai temple and Siberian cranes only
Ⓑ the passing clouds and the colour of water
Ⓒ migratory birds, fishing boats, changing colours of the lake
Ⓓ the transportation services of OTDC

Answers

Answers: SET – 1
1.Ⓑ It helped him appear more mysterious 2.Ⓒ She was relieved he had survived 3.Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D 4.Ⓑ She connected with ancient spiritual power 5.Ⓐ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 6.Ⓑ He loved dressing as a beggar 7.Ⓒ Small acts of goodness can change lives 8.Ⓐ (i), (iii), (ii), (iv) 9.Ⓑ generous 10.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false 11.Ⓑ Early morning 12.Ⓐ For its silence and beauty 13.Ⓑ Majesty and calm 14.Ⓑ skies 15.Ⓑ Bright bangles carried to market 16.Ⓑ To represent fulfilled womanhood 17.Ⓑ (i) F (ii) T (iii) T (iv) F 18.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false 19.Ⓐ i-A, ii-B, iii-C, iv-D 20.Ⓐ hold 21.Ⓐ Thane of Cawdor 22.Ⓒ Duncan’s blood from her hands 23.Ⓐ Emilia 24.Ⓒ Infidelity 25.Ⓒ A is true, but R is false 26.Ⓑ dagger 27.Ⓐ (i), (iv), (ii), (iii) 28.Ⓒ Iago 29.Ⓒ To avoid the Duke’s tyranny 30.Ⓑ monster 31.Ⓓ will have finished 32.Ⓑ She was awarded a certificate 33.Ⓐ He said he would help me 34.Ⓒ of 35.Ⓐ Everyone accepted her talent 36.Ⓐ What a thing of beauty Chilka is! 37.Ⓑ the beauty and attractions of Chilka Lake 38.Ⓒ tropical lagoon connected to the sea 39.Ⓑ The boats are wafted across the lake by the breeze 40.Ⓒ migratory birds, fishing boats, changing colours of the lake