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SESSION: 2016 – 17 
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I 
ENGLISH 
SET – B 
 
    Class: VIII                                                                                              Maximum Marks: 90 
     Date: 17.9.2016                Time allowed: 3 Hours  
 
The Question paper is divided into three sections: 
Section A : Reading                  20 Marks 
Section B : Writing and Grammar                        45 Marks 
Section C : Literature                                     25 Marks 
 
Instructions: 
• This question paper has 20 questions and 6 printed pages. 
• All questions are compulsory. 
• Write answers neatly and legibly. 
• All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order. 
    
Section-A: Reading      20  
 
1.  Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.  8  
 
In acupuncture, no drug is injected into the body, so it has no adverse effects. The stimulation 
of acupuncture points was done so far by very thin, sharp sliver needles. The prick is almost 
painless. (Para 1) 
 
But now techniques like the use of laser beams (without using needles) are being used in 
which there is no prick, no pain. These are readily acceptable to children and those patients 
who are scared of needles. For every patient, there is a separate set of needles, which is 
sterilized after every use, so there should not be any fear of contagion. (Para 2) 
 
Initially, three of four sittings of acupuncture treatment are given (one course is of ten days) to 
control asthma and usually the patient is off medicine by that time. After this, one sitting, 
weekly or fortnightly, is continued for some time, so as to prevent relapse. (Para 3) 
 
At the time of Holi or Diwali, when there is a change of season, there is a tendency of relapse, 
so once/twice a week sittings are given during the period of three seasons, which generally 
results in an almost cure in children and young patients (up to the age of 25-30 years). 
Relapses are generally unusual. In older age groups, though some damage to lungs has been 
done due to prolonged disease and medication, yet considerable improvement is possible 
resulting in decrease in severity and frequency of attacks. (Para 4) 
 
 
 
 
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Page 1 of 6 
 
SESSION: 2016 – 17 
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I 
ENGLISH 
SET – B 
 
    Class: VIII                                                                                              Maximum Marks: 90 
     Date: 17.9.2016                Time allowed: 3 Hours  
 
The Question paper is divided into three sections: 
Section A : Reading                  20 Marks 
Section B : Writing and Grammar                        45 Marks 
Section C : Literature                                     25 Marks 
 
Instructions: 
• This question paper has 20 questions and 6 printed pages. 
• All questions are compulsory. 
• Write answers neatly and legibly. 
• All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order. 
    
Section-A: Reading      20  
 
1.  Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.  8  
 
In acupuncture, no drug is injected into the body, so it has no adverse effects. The stimulation 
of acupuncture points was done so far by very thin, sharp sliver needles. The prick is almost 
painless. (Para 1) 
 
But now techniques like the use of laser beams (without using needles) are being used in 
which there is no prick, no pain. These are readily acceptable to children and those patients 
who are scared of needles. For every patient, there is a separate set of needles, which is 
sterilized after every use, so there should not be any fear of contagion. (Para 2) 
 
Initially, three of four sittings of acupuncture treatment are given (one course is of ten days) to 
control asthma and usually the patient is off medicine by that time. After this, one sitting, 
weekly or fortnightly, is continued for some time, so as to prevent relapse. (Para 3) 
 
At the time of Holi or Diwali, when there is a change of season, there is a tendency of relapse, 
so once/twice a week sittings are given during the period of three seasons, which generally 
results in an almost cure in children and young patients (up to the age of 25-30 years). 
Relapses are generally unusual. In older age groups, though some damage to lungs has been 
done due to prolonged disease and medication, yet considerable improvement is possible 
resulting in decrease in severity and frequency of attacks. (Para 4) 
 
 
 
 
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1.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions.          5 
 
a.   Why has acupuncture no adverse effect on patients? 
b.  Why is acupuncture almost painless? 
c.   What is the reason for prolong acupuncture treatment? 
d.   What are acceptable to those who are scared of needles?  
e.   What happens to older patients? 
 
1.2. Find word/phrase from the passage which means the same as the following.         1 
     a.   acuteness (para 3) 
1.3. Choose the correct option.                                                                                         2 
 
a.  Needles are sterilized after every use __________________________ . 
    i   to reuse them   ii.   to avoid infection  
   iii.  to avoid fear   iv.  to keep them new 
 
    b. _______________ sitting/ sittings is/ are given to shun the setback of asthma. 
        i.  Three  ii.  Two  iii. One iv. Four 
 
2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.      7 
 
Many years ago, when the art of stunting plants was quite unheard of except in remote areas 
of India, Buddhist monks in isolated monasteries in Tibet stunted trees like the oak, orange 
tree, peepal tree, watching with excitement, the tree still flowering and bearing fruit regardless 
of this ‘deformity’. Since the trees looked so artistically beautiful, the art was learnt by some 
Chinese monks who taught ‘Bonsai’ making, an art that became most sought after in China. 
(Para 1)  
Every garden, among plant lovers, had at least half a dozen ‘bonsais’. China and India 
claimed rights to the art, till Japan followed, enamoured by its beauty. Today, Japan leads in 
Bonsai making of plants and has derived new methodologies to make the plants look aesthetic 
and artistic. The most beautiful is the Cherry blossom, from Sweden, that is breathtakingly 
attractive. The bonsai remains full grown for even more than ten years, although it needs 
constant pruning, watering, shaping and correct environment. The trees can be planted in 
colourful containers of your choice. (Para 2) 
Innumerable schools have mushroomed, where the art is taught and cultivated. Best known 
among them is the Indian Bonsai Association. (Para 3) 
India has great demand for Bonsai, and hotels, homes, garden houses, farm houses, 
restaurants, guest houses, invariably decorate lobby’s dining halls, drawing rooms with these 
exotic plants. It is aptly said that, ‘a thing of beauty is a joy forever’. Indeed the Bonsai lasts 
in one’s imagination long after the plant has lived its life. (Para 4) 
 
 
 
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Page 1 of 6 
 
SESSION: 2016 – 17 
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I 
ENGLISH 
SET – B 
 
    Class: VIII                                                                                              Maximum Marks: 90 
     Date: 17.9.2016                Time allowed: 3 Hours  
 
The Question paper is divided into three sections: 
Section A : Reading                  20 Marks 
Section B : Writing and Grammar                        45 Marks 
Section C : Literature                                     25 Marks 
 
Instructions: 
• This question paper has 20 questions and 6 printed pages. 
• All questions are compulsory. 
• Write answers neatly and legibly. 
• All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order. 
    
Section-A: Reading      20  
 
1.  Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.  8  
 
In acupuncture, no drug is injected into the body, so it has no adverse effects. The stimulation 
of acupuncture points was done so far by very thin, sharp sliver needles. The prick is almost 
painless. (Para 1) 
 
But now techniques like the use of laser beams (without using needles) are being used in 
which there is no prick, no pain. These are readily acceptable to children and those patients 
who are scared of needles. For every patient, there is a separate set of needles, which is 
sterilized after every use, so there should not be any fear of contagion. (Para 2) 
 
Initially, three of four sittings of acupuncture treatment are given (one course is of ten days) to 
control asthma and usually the patient is off medicine by that time. After this, one sitting, 
weekly or fortnightly, is continued for some time, so as to prevent relapse. (Para 3) 
 
At the time of Holi or Diwali, when there is a change of season, there is a tendency of relapse, 
so once/twice a week sittings are given during the period of three seasons, which generally 
results in an almost cure in children and young patients (up to the age of 25-30 years). 
Relapses are generally unusual. In older age groups, though some damage to lungs has been 
done due to prolonged disease and medication, yet considerable improvement is possible 
resulting in decrease in severity and frequency of attacks. (Para 4) 
 
 
 
 
Page 2 of 6 
 
1.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions.          5 
 
a.   Why has acupuncture no adverse effect on patients? 
b.  Why is acupuncture almost painless? 
c.   What is the reason for prolong acupuncture treatment? 
d.   What are acceptable to those who are scared of needles?  
e.   What happens to older patients? 
 
1.2. Find word/phrase from the passage which means the same as the following.         1 
     a.   acuteness (para 3) 
1.3. Choose the correct option.                                                                                         2 
 
a.  Needles are sterilized after every use __________________________ . 
    i   to reuse them   ii.   to avoid infection  
   iii.  to avoid fear   iv.  to keep them new 
 
    b. _______________ sitting/ sittings is/ are given to shun the setback of asthma. 
        i.  Three  ii.  Two  iii. One iv. Four 
 
2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.      7 
 
Many years ago, when the art of stunting plants was quite unheard of except in remote areas 
of India, Buddhist monks in isolated monasteries in Tibet stunted trees like the oak, orange 
tree, peepal tree, watching with excitement, the tree still flowering and bearing fruit regardless 
of this ‘deformity’. Since the trees looked so artistically beautiful, the art was learnt by some 
Chinese monks who taught ‘Bonsai’ making, an art that became most sought after in China. 
(Para 1)  
Every garden, among plant lovers, had at least half a dozen ‘bonsais’. China and India 
claimed rights to the art, till Japan followed, enamoured by its beauty. Today, Japan leads in 
Bonsai making of plants and has derived new methodologies to make the plants look aesthetic 
and artistic. The most beautiful is the Cherry blossom, from Sweden, that is breathtakingly 
attractive. The bonsai remains full grown for even more than ten years, although it needs 
constant pruning, watering, shaping and correct environment. The trees can be planted in 
colourful containers of your choice. (Para 2) 
Innumerable schools have mushroomed, where the art is taught and cultivated. Best known 
among them is the Indian Bonsai Association. (Para 3) 
India has great demand for Bonsai, and hotels, homes, garden houses, farm houses, 
restaurants, guest houses, invariably decorate lobby’s dining halls, drawing rooms with these 
exotic plants. It is aptly said that, ‘a thing of beauty is a joy forever’. Indeed the Bonsai lasts 
in one’s imagination long after the plant has lived its life. (Para 4) 
 
 
 
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2.1 On the basis of your reading the passage, answer the following questions.           4 
 
a.  Who began to stunt trees and plants? 
b.  Which countries assert that Bonsai was their origin? 
c.   How can one take care of the Bonsai plants? 
d.   What is the life span of a Bonsai? 
 
2.2 . Find word/phrase from the passage which means the same as the following.            2 
 
a.   isolated (para 1) b.   fascinated (para 2) 
 
2.3 . Answer the questions that follow by choosing the answers from the given options.   1 
a.  Who are the leaders of manufacturing the Bonsai plants? 
    i.   The Japanese   ii.  The Indians    iii  The Chinese     iv. The Swedish 
 
3. Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow:                        5  
 
I build walls: 
Walls that protect, 
Walls that shield, 
Walls that say I shall not yield 
Or reveal 
Who I am or how I feel. 
 
I build walls: 
Walls that hide, 
Walls that cover what’s inside, 
Walls that stare or smile or look away, 
Silent lies, 
Walls that even block my eyes 
From the tears I might have cried. 
 
I build walls: 
Walls that never let me 
Truly touch 
Those I love so very much. 
Walls that need to fall! 
Walls meant to be fortresses 
Are prisons after all. 
 
3.1 Answer the following questions briefly:                3 
 
 a.  Why is it not a good idea to build these walls? 
 b.  When walls act as protection, they hide ___________________ . (Complete the line). 
 c.   Find word(s) which means the same as ‘surrender’. (Stanza 1) 
 
 
 
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SESSION: 2016 – 17 
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I 
ENGLISH 
SET – B 
 
    Class: VIII                                                                                              Maximum Marks: 90 
     Date: 17.9.2016                Time allowed: 3 Hours  
 
The Question paper is divided into three sections: 
Section A : Reading                  20 Marks 
Section B : Writing and Grammar                        45 Marks 
Section C : Literature                                     25 Marks 
 
Instructions: 
• This question paper has 20 questions and 6 printed pages. 
• All questions are compulsory. 
• Write answers neatly and legibly. 
• All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order. 
    
Section-A: Reading      20  
 
1.  Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.  8  
 
In acupuncture, no drug is injected into the body, so it has no adverse effects. The stimulation 
of acupuncture points was done so far by very thin, sharp sliver needles. The prick is almost 
painless. (Para 1) 
 
But now techniques like the use of laser beams (without using needles) are being used in 
which there is no prick, no pain. These are readily acceptable to children and those patients 
who are scared of needles. For every patient, there is a separate set of needles, which is 
sterilized after every use, so there should not be any fear of contagion. (Para 2) 
 
Initially, three of four sittings of acupuncture treatment are given (one course is of ten days) to 
control asthma and usually the patient is off medicine by that time. After this, one sitting, 
weekly or fortnightly, is continued for some time, so as to prevent relapse. (Para 3) 
 
At the time of Holi or Diwali, when there is a change of season, there is a tendency of relapse, 
so once/twice a week sittings are given during the period of three seasons, which generally 
results in an almost cure in children and young patients (up to the age of 25-30 years). 
Relapses are generally unusual. In older age groups, though some damage to lungs has been 
done due to prolonged disease and medication, yet considerable improvement is possible 
resulting in decrease in severity and frequency of attacks. (Para 4) 
 
 
 
 
Page 2 of 6 
 
1.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions.          5 
 
a.   Why has acupuncture no adverse effect on patients? 
b.  Why is acupuncture almost painless? 
c.   What is the reason for prolong acupuncture treatment? 
d.   What are acceptable to those who are scared of needles?  
e.   What happens to older patients? 
 
1.2. Find word/phrase from the passage which means the same as the following.         1 
     a.   acuteness (para 3) 
1.3. Choose the correct option.                                                                                         2 
 
a.  Needles are sterilized after every use __________________________ . 
    i   to reuse them   ii.   to avoid infection  
   iii.  to avoid fear   iv.  to keep them new 
 
    b. _______________ sitting/ sittings is/ are given to shun the setback of asthma. 
        i.  Three  ii.  Two  iii. One iv. Four 
 
2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.      7 
 
Many years ago, when the art of stunting plants was quite unheard of except in remote areas 
of India, Buddhist monks in isolated monasteries in Tibet stunted trees like the oak, orange 
tree, peepal tree, watching with excitement, the tree still flowering and bearing fruit regardless 
of this ‘deformity’. Since the trees looked so artistically beautiful, the art was learnt by some 
Chinese monks who taught ‘Bonsai’ making, an art that became most sought after in China. 
(Para 1)  
Every garden, among plant lovers, had at least half a dozen ‘bonsais’. China and India 
claimed rights to the art, till Japan followed, enamoured by its beauty. Today, Japan leads in 
Bonsai making of plants and has derived new methodologies to make the plants look aesthetic 
and artistic. The most beautiful is the Cherry blossom, from Sweden, that is breathtakingly 
attractive. The bonsai remains full grown for even more than ten years, although it needs 
constant pruning, watering, shaping and correct environment. The trees can be planted in 
colourful containers of your choice. (Para 2) 
Innumerable schools have mushroomed, where the art is taught and cultivated. Best known 
among them is the Indian Bonsai Association. (Para 3) 
India has great demand for Bonsai, and hotels, homes, garden houses, farm houses, 
restaurants, guest houses, invariably decorate lobby’s dining halls, drawing rooms with these 
exotic plants. It is aptly said that, ‘a thing of beauty is a joy forever’. Indeed the Bonsai lasts 
in one’s imagination long after the plant has lived its life. (Para 4) 
 
 
 
Page 3 of 6 
 
2.1 On the basis of your reading the passage, answer the following questions.           4 
 
a.  Who began to stunt trees and plants? 
b.  Which countries assert that Bonsai was their origin? 
c.   How can one take care of the Bonsai plants? 
d.   What is the life span of a Bonsai? 
 
2.2 . Find word/phrase from the passage which means the same as the following.            2 
 
a.   isolated (para 1) b.   fascinated (para 2) 
 
2.3 . Answer the questions that follow by choosing the answers from the given options.   1 
a.  Who are the leaders of manufacturing the Bonsai plants? 
    i.   The Japanese   ii.  The Indians    iii  The Chinese     iv. The Swedish 
 
3. Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow:                        5  
 
I build walls: 
Walls that protect, 
Walls that shield, 
Walls that say I shall not yield 
Or reveal 
Who I am or how I feel. 
 
I build walls: 
Walls that hide, 
Walls that cover what’s inside, 
Walls that stare or smile or look away, 
Silent lies, 
Walls that even block my eyes 
From the tears I might have cried. 
 
I build walls: 
Walls that never let me 
Truly touch 
Those I love so very much. 
Walls that need to fall! 
Walls meant to be fortresses 
Are prisons after all. 
 
3.1 Answer the following questions briefly:                3 
 
 a.  Why is it not a good idea to build these walls? 
 b.  When walls act as protection, they hide ___________________ . (Complete the line). 
 c.   Find word(s) which means the same as ‘surrender’. (Stanza 1) 
 
 
 
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3.2. Answer the following questions by choosing the best of the given choices.  2 
 
a.  The walls in the poem are made of ______________________ . 
 i.   blood and flesh    ii.  hidden feelings and thoughts 
 iii. bricks/ physical material   iv.  cement and tiles 
 
b  The poet uses walls as a/ an ______________ (Identify the poetic device). 
 i   metaphor    ii. alliteration        iii  simile     iv. personification 
 
 
SECTION B: WRITING AND GRAMMAR    45  
 
4.  You are Rahul/Rachna, the Sports Secretary of RJ Public School, Ajmer. Write a notice in 
not more than 50 words asking students interested in Hockey to give their names for 
selection for the school Hockey Team. Give details of trial, selection, etc.   5 
 
5.  It is the best day of your life. You have scored a whopping 98.2% marks in your 
examinations, but all your friends have forgotten to congratulate you on your success. You 
have mixed feelings about the day and decide to pen down your feelings. Write your diary 
entry in about 100 words.         5 
 
6.  The problem of obesity is affecting the younger generation due to excessive intake of junk 
food. Obesity can lead to serious health issues like diabetes and hypertension. Write an 
article on ‘Obesity in Generation Y’ in 125 words.     7 
 
7.  You recently went to watch the IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians at 
Ferozshah Kotla Ground in Delhi. Write a letter to your friend sharing you experience in 
about 100 words.            8 
 
8.  Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verb given in the brackets.      3 
 
A burglary (a)…………………(take) place last night in the house of Mr. Khanna. After a 
few hours, a policeman (b)…………………(visit) his house and (c)…………………(find) 
how the thieves (d)…………………(manage) to (e)…………………(enter) the house. He 
also (f)…………………(enquire) the entire family what they were doing at that time. 
 
9.  Complete the passages using suitable conjunctions.        2 
 
Mr. Puri has a car of his own (a)……………. does not drive it. His sons, Mihir (b)………… 
Kabir often asks him to start driving to nearby places ……………. (c) that he may not face 
any problem when they are away. But Mr. Puri ……………. (d) drives himself nor does he 
allow his sons to drive. 
 
10.  Complete the passages using ‘some’ or ‘any’.                   3 
 
When Mr. Singh entered his office, (a) ……………. of his workers were busy talking to each 
other. Hardly (b)  ……………. work was done. So, Mr. Singh called his peon in his cabin. 
He brought (c) ……………. files which were still incomplete. He asked his peon to give him 
(d) ……………. water. The peon replied that there wasn’t (e)…………….. He, then, asked 
his secretary to give him (f) ……………. information about the new proposals. 
 
 
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SESSION: 2016 – 17 
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I 
ENGLISH 
SET – B 
 
    Class: VIII                                                                                              Maximum Marks: 90 
     Date: 17.9.2016                Time allowed: 3 Hours  
 
The Question paper is divided into three sections: 
Section A : Reading                  20 Marks 
Section B : Writing and Grammar                        45 Marks 
Section C : Literature                                     25 Marks 
 
Instructions: 
• This question paper has 20 questions and 6 printed pages. 
• All questions are compulsory. 
• Write answers neatly and legibly. 
• All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order. 
    
Section-A: Reading      20  
 
1.  Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.  8  
 
In acupuncture, no drug is injected into the body, so it has no adverse effects. The stimulation 
of acupuncture points was done so far by very thin, sharp sliver needles. The prick is almost 
painless. (Para 1) 
 
But now techniques like the use of laser beams (without using needles) are being used in 
which there is no prick, no pain. These are readily acceptable to children and those patients 
who are scared of needles. For every patient, there is a separate set of needles, which is 
sterilized after every use, so there should not be any fear of contagion. (Para 2) 
 
Initially, three of four sittings of acupuncture treatment are given (one course is of ten days) to 
control asthma and usually the patient is off medicine by that time. After this, one sitting, 
weekly or fortnightly, is continued for some time, so as to prevent relapse. (Para 3) 
 
At the time of Holi or Diwali, when there is a change of season, there is a tendency of relapse, 
so once/twice a week sittings are given during the period of three seasons, which generally 
results in an almost cure in children and young patients (up to the age of 25-30 years). 
Relapses are generally unusual. In older age groups, though some damage to lungs has been 
done due to prolonged disease and medication, yet considerable improvement is possible 
resulting in decrease in severity and frequency of attacks. (Para 4) 
 
 
 
 
Page 2 of 6 
 
1.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions.          5 
 
a.   Why has acupuncture no adverse effect on patients? 
b.  Why is acupuncture almost painless? 
c.   What is the reason for prolong acupuncture treatment? 
d.   What are acceptable to those who are scared of needles?  
e.   What happens to older patients? 
 
1.2. Find word/phrase from the passage which means the same as the following.         1 
     a.   acuteness (para 3) 
1.3. Choose the correct option.                                                                                         2 
 
a.  Needles are sterilized after every use __________________________ . 
    i   to reuse them   ii.   to avoid infection  
   iii.  to avoid fear   iv.  to keep them new 
 
    b. _______________ sitting/ sittings is/ are given to shun the setback of asthma. 
        i.  Three  ii.  Two  iii. One iv. Four 
 
2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.      7 
 
Many years ago, when the art of stunting plants was quite unheard of except in remote areas 
of India, Buddhist monks in isolated monasteries in Tibet stunted trees like the oak, orange 
tree, peepal tree, watching with excitement, the tree still flowering and bearing fruit regardless 
of this ‘deformity’. Since the trees looked so artistically beautiful, the art was learnt by some 
Chinese monks who taught ‘Bonsai’ making, an art that became most sought after in China. 
(Para 1)  
Every garden, among plant lovers, had at least half a dozen ‘bonsais’. China and India 
claimed rights to the art, till Japan followed, enamoured by its beauty. Today, Japan leads in 
Bonsai making of plants and has derived new methodologies to make the plants look aesthetic 
and artistic. The most beautiful is the Cherry blossom, from Sweden, that is breathtakingly 
attractive. The bonsai remains full grown for even more than ten years, although it needs 
constant pruning, watering, shaping and correct environment. The trees can be planted in 
colourful containers of your choice. (Para 2) 
Innumerable schools have mushroomed, where the art is taught and cultivated. Best known 
among them is the Indian Bonsai Association. (Para 3) 
India has great demand for Bonsai, and hotels, homes, garden houses, farm houses, 
restaurants, guest houses, invariably decorate lobby’s dining halls, drawing rooms with these 
exotic plants. It is aptly said that, ‘a thing of beauty is a joy forever’. Indeed the Bonsai lasts 
in one’s imagination long after the plant has lived its life. (Para 4) 
 
 
 
Page 3 of 6 
 
2.1 On the basis of your reading the passage, answer the following questions.           4 
 
a.  Who began to stunt trees and plants? 
b.  Which countries assert that Bonsai was their origin? 
c.   How can one take care of the Bonsai plants? 
d.   What is the life span of a Bonsai? 
 
2.2 . Find word/phrase from the passage which means the same as the following.            2 
 
a.   isolated (para 1) b.   fascinated (para 2) 
 
2.3 . Answer the questions that follow by choosing the answers from the given options.   1 
a.  Who are the leaders of manufacturing the Bonsai plants? 
    i.   The Japanese   ii.  The Indians    iii  The Chinese     iv. The Swedish 
 
3. Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow:                        5  
 
I build walls: 
Walls that protect, 
Walls that shield, 
Walls that say I shall not yield 
Or reveal 
Who I am or how I feel. 
 
I build walls: 
Walls that hide, 
Walls that cover what’s inside, 
Walls that stare or smile or look away, 
Silent lies, 
Walls that even block my eyes 
From the tears I might have cried. 
 
I build walls: 
Walls that never let me 
Truly touch 
Those I love so very much. 
Walls that need to fall! 
Walls meant to be fortresses 
Are prisons after all. 
 
3.1 Answer the following questions briefly:                3 
 
 a.  Why is it not a good idea to build these walls? 
 b.  When walls act as protection, they hide ___________________ . (Complete the line). 
 c.   Find word(s) which means the same as ‘surrender’. (Stanza 1) 
 
 
 
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3.2. Answer the following questions by choosing the best of the given choices.  2 
 
a.  The walls in the poem are made of ______________________ . 
 i.   blood and flesh    ii.  hidden feelings and thoughts 
 iii. bricks/ physical material   iv.  cement and tiles 
 
b  The poet uses walls as a/ an ______________ (Identify the poetic device). 
 i   metaphor    ii. alliteration        iii  simile     iv. personification 
 
 
SECTION B: WRITING AND GRAMMAR    45  
 
4.  You are Rahul/Rachna, the Sports Secretary of RJ Public School, Ajmer. Write a notice in 
not more than 50 words asking students interested in Hockey to give their names for 
selection for the school Hockey Team. Give details of trial, selection, etc.   5 
 
5.  It is the best day of your life. You have scored a whopping 98.2% marks in your 
examinations, but all your friends have forgotten to congratulate you on your success. You 
have mixed feelings about the day and decide to pen down your feelings. Write your diary 
entry in about 100 words.         5 
 
6.  The problem of obesity is affecting the younger generation due to excessive intake of junk 
food. Obesity can lead to serious health issues like diabetes and hypertension. Write an 
article on ‘Obesity in Generation Y’ in 125 words.     7 
 
7.  You recently went to watch the IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians at 
Ferozshah Kotla Ground in Delhi. Write a letter to your friend sharing you experience in 
about 100 words.            8 
 
8.  Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verb given in the brackets.      3 
 
A burglary (a)…………………(take) place last night in the house of Mr. Khanna. After a 
few hours, a policeman (b)…………………(visit) his house and (c)…………………(find) 
how the thieves (d)…………………(manage) to (e)…………………(enter) the house. He 
also (f)…………………(enquire) the entire family what they were doing at that time. 
 
9.  Complete the passages using suitable conjunctions.        2 
 
Mr. Puri has a car of his own (a)……………. does not drive it. His sons, Mihir (b)………… 
Kabir often asks him to start driving to nearby places ……………. (c) that he may not face 
any problem when they are away. But Mr. Puri ……………. (d) drives himself nor does he 
allow his sons to drive. 
 
10.  Complete the passages using ‘some’ or ‘any’.                   3 
 
When Mr. Singh entered his office, (a) ……………. of his workers were busy talking to each 
other. Hardly (b)  ……………. work was done. So, Mr. Singh called his peon in his cabin. 
He brought (c) ……………. files which were still incomplete. He asked his peon to give him 
(d) ……………. water. The peon replied that there wasn’t (e)…………….. He, then, asked 
his secretary to give him (f) ……………. information about the new proposals. 
 
 
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11.  Change the following sentences into the passive voice.       4 
 
 a. The masons were building the house. 
 b. Mother was making a cake. 
 c. She wrote an award-winning novel. 
 d. The terrorists blew up the bridge. 
 
12.  Complete the passages using suitable modals.         1 
 
Sagar : (a)……………. I use your phone Parth? My parents are out of town and 
(b)……………. not be back until evening. So, I need to know where the house keys are. 
 
13.  Fill in the blanks using the correct word.          1 
 
  I was (a)…………………..(high/highly) impressed by her talent. I expect her to rise very      
 (b) …………………..(high/highly). 
 
14.   Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.        3 
 
Neither my elders nor my parents (a)…………………………… (was/were) at Delhi, so they 
(b)……………………… (could/would) not attend the PTM, Presence in these meetings 
(c)………………... (is/are) useful. I (d)……………………. (know/am knowing) my parents 
have never (e)……………..…… (missed/attended) such meetings because they 
(f)…………………… (know/knew) their importance. 
 
15.  Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs given in brackets.        3 
 
a. After dinner, she continued ………………. her homework until late at night. (do)  
b. Tom stopped ………………. up his washing on the way home. (pick)  
c. Tell me your plan. I’m interested ………………. about it. (hear)  
d. The ………………. drama has won several awards. (amaze) 
e. Most of Hong Kong people don’t like ………………. meat. (freeze) 
f. I think you should take up ………………. because you have a melodious voice. (sing) 
 
 
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16.  Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:             4  
 
And shouted but one more aloud, 
"My father, must I stay?" 
While o'er him fast, through sail and shroud 
The wreathing fires made way, 
 
a. Name the poem and the poet. 
b. What does the word ‘shroud’ mean? 
c. Explain ‘wreathing fires made way’. 
d. Who was the speaker talking to? 
 
17.  Answer the following questions in 30-40 words.             8  
 
a.  What did the old man dream about? How did Muko’s spirit help him again? 
b. Describe Swami’s thoughts as he lay in his father’s office. 
c. How did the narrator describe the traveller who he felt had seen in Bard field? 
d. How does the father sense his son’s concern ?