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HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION -2024
CLASS:12 ENGLISH Reg.No
Time:3.00 Hours MARKS:90
(0) PART-|
Answer all the questions. 20x1=20
o0Sc the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write both the option
code and the corresponding answer for cach question.
hoose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences.
. Suddenly, I realized that these two children had given me a profound lesson in getting on with the
business of living.
(a) very small (b) very great (c) little (d) professional
L. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised nowadays.
(a) developed (b) dismissed (c) loved (d) hated
3. Anna said exasperatedly. "Good chair we made. For the corpses of our village to sit on. Tchai!
(a) annoyingly (b) lethargically (c) relaxedly (d) pleasingly
Choose the most appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences.
4. We saw our friends doing brisk business.
(a) beautiful (b) brave (c) inactive (d) active
5. Astout old lady was walking ..... to the confusion of thetraffic and with no small peril to herself.
(a) safety (b) punishment (c) danger (d) risk
6. (a)
Thesmooth
soft snow made aroute on top of the ridge both difficult and dangerous.
(b) flexible (c) strong (d) hard
7. Choose the word that can be added after 'show' to form a compound word.
(a) head (b) cause (c) play (d) gas
8. Choose the appropriate linker and complete the sentence.
the ball hit the glass window, the owner of the house warned the children.
(a) Though (b) If (c) When (d) Therefore
9. Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition.
Brinda was confident geting the job
(a) of (b) at (c) with (d) to
10. Form a new word by adding a suitable 'prefix' to the underlined word.
Our school headmaster will call you to arrange a meeting.
(a) in (b) fore (c) dis (d) non
11. Choose the appropriate question tag and complete the sentence.
Sharmila never comes late to office, ?
(a) doesn't she (b) does she (c) isn't she (d) did she
12. Replace the British English word with its equivalent in American English.
My friend's car window was smashed and the indicator lights were flashing.
(a) antenna (b) wind shield (c) faucet (d) turn signal
13. Choose the right meaning of the idiom in the given sentence.
The team's defeat in the final match came like a bolt out of a clear sky.
(a) powerful event
Choose th
(b) suspicious event (c) unexpected news (d) most wanted win
14. the clipped form of 'perambulator
(a) peram (b) pram (c) ramtor (d) rambul
15. Choose the right expansion of the abbreviation GST"
(a) Goods and Sales Tax
(c) Goods and Standard Tax (d) Goods and Service Tax
16. Replace the phrasal verb with the most appropriate word.
Gautam Gambhir took over as the hcad coach of the Indian men's cricket team.
(a) resigned (b) took lead (c) left (d) met by chance
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17. Identify the right pattern of the following sentence.
The President gave Mrs. Indhu Mukund an award.
(a) SVIODO (b) SVOC (c) SVDOIO (d) SVO
I8. Choose the word that has been spelt correctly.
(a) foreign (b) choclate (c) evolusion (d) amatuer
19. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Arundhati Roy is an Indian author
(a) imminent (b) immune (c) eminent (d) emitted
20 is onc who studies atmosphere, weather and climate.
(a) Seismologist (b) Geologist (c) Archacologist (d) Meteorologist
PART - II
SECTION-1
Choose any four of the following sets of poetic lines and answer the question that follow. 4x2=8
21 and free imaginations
Bringing changes intoa world resenting change.
(a) How does free imagination help the world?
(b) ldentify the figure of speech.
22. "You're wounded!" Nay', his soldier's pride
Touched to the quick, he said:
(a) Why did the boy contradict Napoleon's words?
(b) Why was his pride touched?
23. Like a huge Python, winding round and round
The rugged trunk, indented deep with scars
(a) What winds round and round like a python?
(b) Mention the figure of speech in the first line.
24. And then the justice.
In fair round belly with good capon lin'd,
With eyes severe and beard of formal cut.
(a) Whom does justice refer to?
(b) Describe his appearance.
25. Yet all experience is an arch wherethro'
Gleams that untravell'd world whose margin fades
(a) What is experience compared to?
(b) How do the lines convey that the experience is endless?
26. We could do nothing, being sold:
Our only enemy was gold,
(a) Why couldn't they do anything?
(b) Pick out the rhyming words in the given lines.
SECTION - 2
Do as directed. Answer any three questions. 3x2=6
27. The pilot said to the passengers, *"The plane will land in Delhi at 9 p.m."(Change into indirect speech)
28. The mountain was steep but he swas able to climb it. (Rewrite as acomplex sentence)
29. People burn a great deal of wood in winter. (Change into passive voice)
ence) 30. Mahatma
PART - II
SECTION-1
Explain any two of the following with reference to the context. 2x3=6
31, Agray baboon sits statue-like alone
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12. And guide him among sudden betrayals
And tighten him for slack moments
33. Our gates were strong, our walls were thick,
So smooth and high, no man could win
SECTION - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in not more than 30 words. 2x3=6
4. When did the children shy away from the chair?
35. Dr. Barnard couldn't find any nobility in suffering. Why?
36. According to the author, what does the phrasc 'a nice cup of tea' refer to?
SECTION -3
Answer any three of the following 3x3=9
37. Rearrange the following jumbled sentences correctly.
(a) until / waited /me / rejoined /I/outside /the boys
(b) important /is /what /have left /you / is /what
(c) heroism / of7 great / the/rare / sacrifice/ and/ are /moments
38. Write the process of preparing apple juice.
39. Writea dialogue between a student and the class teacher regarding an educational trip.
40. Complete the proverbs by choosing the right word from the list.
is next to Godliness.
(a)_
(i) Happiness (ii) Cleanliness (ii) Loncliness
(b) Birds of same feather flock
(i) separately (i) high (ii) together
(c) Don't count your before they hatch.
() chickens (ü) goats (ii) cowvs
PART - IV
Answer the following. 7x5=35
41. Answer the following in a paragraph of 150 words.
(a) What message is conveyed through the story Two Gentlemen of Verona'?
(OR)
(b) What do you infer from Gardiner's essay 'On the Rule of the Road"?
42. Answer the following in a paragraph of 150 words.
(a) Describe the various stages of a man's life picturised in "All the World's a Stage".
(OR)
(b) What is Ulysses' clarion call to his sailors? How does he inspire them?
43. Answer the following in a paragraph of 150 words by developing the hints.
(a) Pi-survived -shipwreck-life boat-gets stranded in the Pacific -Bengal tiger -Richard
Parker - on board- Pi scarched for water- found stacks of cans -drinking water-clixir of
ife -gave him energy - managed to overcome fear-realized that alive - because of Parker
-scared him carlier - brought peace - purpose - helped him survive for 227 days - left
Parker in ajungle - reunited- amily
(OR)
(b) Life on the planet Venus - raining for seven years - sun appearing once in seven years
school children -nine years old-forgoten the sun - longed for the sun - Margot from Earth
came to Venus five years ago - knew more about the sun-William and other children hated her
-locked
children remembered Margot-let Margot out.
44. (a) Make summary of the following passage.
Life is a journey. World is a reality. Sometimes people are depressed when given to many
expectations on their journey towards success. That's what reality is all about, We have learned about
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pain and happiness ever since we were born. That's the relationship between humans and e
world. As humans, we make mistakes and without our mistakes. we can't learn about tne wo
That 's why we lcamed the meaning of motivation to make us stronger even ater experieneine e
reality of the world. Motivation is something that cannot be understood with words. It means lo be
moved by something so strongly. It becomes an inspiration for vou No matter where that motivaton
comes from, it can bea strong tool that helps to get ahead in life. For being motivated, we need d
driving tool or goal that keeps us moving foward. Moreover, vour goal does not have to be too big
and long term, they can be small and empowering. Sorne people wish to just have a normal and
simple life but some people wish to have a fancy life. We necd to believe in ourselves no matter how
big it is or how small the dream is. Because dreams do come true. Apart from that, ",
about drcams and wishes, the path that we take to reach them matters, We might fail and kep
Irying again but remember, failing n does not mean you are a failure. It's an experience to make us
a better person. ow
All you nced is the courage to walk the unfamiliar and daunting path agam.
(OR)
(b) Writea paragraph on the necd for Moral Education in schools.
45. (a) Write a letter to the manager of Waves Furniture
Company ordering furniture tor a cOtc
centre. Include the furniture, number of pieces, mode of pavment, time and delivery options.
(OR)
(b) You have chosen Computer Science in the Higher Secondary Course, Write a letier lo your
friend giving reasons for your choice.
46. (a) Read the following sentences, spot the
errors and correct them.
(i) Geetha as well as her friends have won
the prize.
(ii) No sooner did the power resume when the
children scrcamed in joy.
(iii) If I were a bird. I will fly.
(iv) As we were late so we apologized.
(v) We saw an European yesterday. (OR)
(b) Fill in the blanks
(i)
appropriately.
The nurse tried in
to get the (vein / vain)
(ii) Sharvin play football when h was a student. (Use a semi - modal verb)
(iii) Arthy (get) up at 5 every morning. (Fill in the blank with the right tense form)
(iv) Can you get me butter? (Use an appropriate deteniner)
47. (a) Develop the hints into a story of 150 words.
Iwo women -quarrel over asmall baby -brought before a judge listened to women
confused- he ordered- cut the child part- one woman - screamed out loudly- gave up claim -
other woman- renmained quiet - Judge recognized- the real mother
claim - given the baby- the other woman -sent to prison. the woman who gave up
(OR)
(b) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.
Habits are automatic responses to specific situations, leamed
experience. They can be both beneficial and detrimental to our lives. Goodthrough repetition and
habits, such as regular
exercise or healthy cating, can improve our physical and mental weli-being. On the other hand, bad
habits, like smoking or procrastination, can harm our health and
we must first become aware of it, then identily the trigger that
relationships. To change a habit.
a new, hcalthier habit. By understanding and controlling our
sets it off, and finally replace it with
habits, we can transform our lives and
become more productive, confident, and successful individuals.
Questions:
(i) What are habits to passage?
(iü) What can good habits improve?
(iii) Mention two bad habits mentioned in the passage.
(iv) What is the first step in changing a habit?
(V) How can we become confident and successful individuals?
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