English For Today chapter 10: Sample Question

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives:

1x7=7

(a) Who helped Helen Keller communicate after she lost her senses?

i. Her parents ii. Anne Sullivan iii. A doctor iv. A school teacher

(b) What was Helen Keller's family's primary source of income?

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i. Cotton plantation ii. Farm iii. Job iv. Factory

(c) Which school did Helen Keller attend in 1890?

i. Perkins School for the Blind ii. Wright Humason School iii. Horace Mann School for the Deaf iv. Radcliffe College

(d) How did Helen Keller's parents find out about the Perkins School for the Blind?

i. From a relative ii. through a doctor iii. through a newspaper iv. from her father hearing about it

(e) How did Helen Keller learn to read after becoming blind?

i. By listening to books ii. Through a special technique called Braille iii. By hearing from friends iv. By memorizing books

(f) Who helped Helen Keller communicate after she became deaf, dumb, and blind?

i. Anne Sullivan ii. A nurse iii. Her father iv. her mother

(g) What kind of disabilities did Helen Keller work to help others with?

i. Physical disability ii. mental disability iii. Both Physical and mental disability iv. psychological

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2. Write short answers to the following questions: 5x2=10

(a) How did Helen Keller's father learn about Perkins School for the Blind?

(b) Where did Helen Keller begin her formal education?

(c) What was the turning point in Helen Keller's life that affected her health?

(d) Describe how Anne Sullivan became involved in Helen Keller's life.

(e) Was Helen Keller's decision to pursue higher education a turning point in her life? Argue your point.

Read the text and answer the questions 3 & 4

Over time, Shahana grew more devoted to her responsibilities. She managed her household duties while excelling in her studies. At school, she gave her best effort in teaching, ensuring that all students, whether struggling or excelling, received her guidance. Her students frequently sought her advice, not just in the classroom but also outside in the corridors and even beyond school premises. Before long, Shahana earned a reputation as an outstanding teacher. Students greeted her warmly, and fellow teachers, including the Head Teacher, valued her contributions. Parents and community members recognized her dedication and often approached her with appreciation and respect.

3. Complete the passage with suitable words: 1x5=5

Shahana(a) ______ increasingly dedicated to her responsibilities, (b) ________ household duties with her studies and excelling as a teacher. She provided(c) ______ to all her students, both inside and outside the classroom, earning a reputation as an outstanding educator. Her (d)______ were appreciated by students, colleagues, the Head Teacher, and the community, (e)_____ respected and admired her dedication.

4. Read the passage carefully and replace the following words with their suitable synonyms or antonyms. 1x5=5

(a) Devote (Antonym) (b) Struggle (Synonym) (c) Premises (Synonym) (d) Corridor (Synonym) (e) Appreciate (Antonym)

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Read the text and answer the questions 5, 6 & 7

On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa climber from Nepal, became the first people to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet). Their historic climb was part of a British expedition led by John Hunt. The journey to the top of Everest was extremely challenging. Harsh weather, freezing temperatures, and thin air made the climb dangerous. However, with determination and teamwork, Hillary and Tenzing managed to overcome these obstacles. Finally, after weeks of climbing, they stood at the summit, becoming the first humans to conquer Everest. Their achievement was celebrated worldwide. Edmund Hillary was later knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, and Tenzing Norgay became an international hero. Their climb remains an inspiration for adventurers and mountaineers across the globe, proving that with courage and perseverance, even the greatest heights can be reached.

5. Complete the table with information from the passage.

1x5=5

6. Read the statements below. Write 'True' if the statement is correct and 'False' if it is incorrect. If false, write the correct answer. 1x5=5

(a) Mount Everest is 8,848 meters high. (b) The expedition was led by Sir Edmund Hillary. (c) The climbers faced harsh weather, freezing temperatures, and thin air.

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(d) They used modern helicopters to reach the top of Mount Everest. (e) Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay spent the whole night at the summit.

7. Write a summary of the passage in your own words. 5

8. Match the parts of sentences from the Columns A and B to make five complete sentences. 1x5=5

9. Put the following parts of the story in correct order to make the whole story.

Only the corresponding numbers of the sentences need to be written. 1x8=8

(a) News of his integrity spread, and he earned everyone's respect. (b) The rich merchant, amazed by his honesty, rewarded him generously. (c) But the man humbly refused, saying, "Honesty is my greatest reward." (d) Once, a poor man found a bag full of gold coins on the road. (e) A kind businessman offered him a good job for his honesty. (f) Honesty, he proved, is the real treasure of a man's character. (g) Instead of keeping it, he searched for the owner and returned it. (h) His life changed, but he remained truthful and kind forever.

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