Hindi Medium इयत्ता १० - CBSE Important Questions for English - Language and Literature

Kitty was a trusted friend to Anne. Elaborate.

Answer the following question in 40 – 50 words:

In the poem ‘Amanda’, why does the poet use the famous fairy tale character, Rapunzel? Explain. (Amanda)

Read the following extract and answer the questions:

1. State any one inference about Griffin from the given context: “My reason for coming to Iping is a desire for solitude. I do not wish to be disturbed in my work. Besides, an accident has affected my face.”
2. State True or False:
   Even though Mrs. Hall was satisfied with Griffin, she was skeptical to excuse his strange
3. It was not difficult for Griffin to convince the landlord and his wife about his strange appearance and eccentric behaviour. Elaborate in about 40 words with reference to the context.
4. Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘set all tongues wagging’ in the given sentence from the extract?
   A stranger of such uncommon appearance ______.

Read the following extract and do the given activities.

A1. State whether the following statements are true or false:  (2)

1. Animals show their relations to us.
2. Humans have given up many good qualities.
3. Animals sweat and whine about their condition.
4. Animals are placid and self-contained.

A2. Answer the following question with the help of the given extract:  (2)

(i) What craze do animals never display? Why?

A3. Pick out one example of Rhetorical question from the extract.   (1)

Validate the importance of small, fun learning tasks towards successful careers, in the context of Richard Ebright in The Making of a Scientist.

Why does the poet wish to 'turn' and live with animals?

What did Ebright learn from his failure at the Science fair?

Mention any two reasons why Walt Whitman appreciates animals more than humans.

Why did Ebright start a project of tagging butterflies?

List any two things that animals do and humans don't.

How was 'The Tuavels of Monarch X' a turning point in Ebright's life?

Walt Whitman speaks of the human race with a tinge of sarcasm. Which are the two reasons that you agree with?

What role did Ebright's mother play in his success?

What two attributes of the Animals please the poet?

How did Ebright get the idea of his new theory about cell life?

'They do not sweat and whine about their condition.' What human traits does the poet condemn in these lines?

Why did Viceroy butterflies copy the Monarchs?

Read the given extract and answer the following questions.

i. State any one inference about Dr Urquhart from the given context:   (1)

Everyone assumed the spots were just ornamental,” Ebright said.
“But Dr Urquhart didn’t believe it.”

ii. State TRUE or FALSE.    (1)

None of the terms (a) -(d) below, can be applied to the question - What is the purpose of the twelve tiny gold spots on a monarch pupa?

1. A hypothesis - a proposed explanation for a phenomenon
2. An assumption - something that is taken for granted or assumed to be true without proof
3. A premise - a proposition that forms the basis of an argument
4. A theory - a well-substantiated explanation for a natural phenomenon

iii. Ebright's approach towards finding the purpose of the gold spots on a monarch pupa was highly effective. Elaborate in about 40 words with reference to the extract.   (2)

iv. Which phrase would correctly substitute 'a chance' in the given sentence from the extract.   (1)

He also got a chance to work during the summer at the entomology laboratory of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Reference to Context

i. Why was Pranjol not as excited as Rajvir about the tea gardens?  (1)

1. He disliked looking at tea gardens.
2. He had worked in tea gardens himself.
3. He had grown up in and around tea gardens.
4. He was bored with tea gardens.

ii. What does Pranjol mean by saying that Assam has the largest concentration of plantations in the world?  (1)

iii. Fill in the blank with one word only.  (1)

Pranjol’s ______ comes through clearly when he exclaims, “You will see enough gardens to last you a lifetime!”

iv. How according to Rajvir does the world know about the discovery of tea?  (1)

1. Historical places
2. Traditional tales
3. Authentic anecdotes
4. Popular publications

v. Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word ‘cried’ as used in line 1 of the extract.  (1)

1. Jaspreet cried a lot in spite of winning second place in a competition.
2. Jaspreet cried out loud when she saw a white tiger in the sanctuary.
3. Jaspreet cried for hours when the police were unable to find her lost pet.
4. Jaspreet has barely cried since she was three years of age.

i. Complete the sentence appropriately.  (1)

It is clear that Personification is the poetic device used for ‘No sun bury its feet….’ because ______.

ii. The poet has used a poetic device in the given lines. What effect does she wish to create by its use?  (1)

1. emphasis
2. comparison
3. rhyme
4. humour

iii. State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE:  (1)

The extract uses trees as a symbol for conservative people.

iv. Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence, according to the extract.  (1)

The idea of a forest that has been ‘empty all these days’ is ______.

1. unnatural
2. scary
3. magical
4. legendary

v. How does the use of enjambment impact this extract?

1. It forces frequent pauses.
2. It simplifies the meaning.
3. It builds momentum.
4. It makes the lines lyrical.