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FIRST MID TERM TEST - 2025
ENGLISH
Standard: 12 Reg. No. ………….
Total Marks: 50 Time: 1.30 Hours
PART - I
Answer all the questions. 15x1=15
Choose the most appropriate synonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences.
1. They were childish enough, and in many ways quite artless.
(a) careless (b) innocent (c) angry (d) selfless
2. We saw our friends bent over shoe shine boxes …….. doing brisk business.
(a) active (b) beautiful (c) risky (d) comfortable
3. I felt I could not bear to intrude upon this happy family party.
(a) join (b) introduce (c) enter with permission (d) enter without permission
Choose the most appropriate antonyms of the underlined words in the following sentences.
4. One night, we came upon them in the windy and deserted square.
(a) unoccupied (b) uninhabited (c) inhabited (d) dangerous
5. Of course, everything is so difficult now, food so scarce and dear.
(a) insufficient (b) abundant (c) tasty (d) deficient
6. I imagined that our destinations would be some humble dwellings.
(a) simple (b) honest (c) rich (d) holy
7. Form a derivative by adding a suitable ‘suffix’ to the underlined word.
Good students always respect their parents and teachers.
(a) able (b) ness (c) ly (d) ment
8. Add a suitable prefix to the base word ‘fertile’.
(a) un (b) mis (c) dis (d) in
9. Replace the phrasal verb with the most appropriate single word.
I came upon the famous writer in Virudhunagar last week.
(a) met (b) supported (c) examined (d) agreed
10. Fill in the blank with the suitable phrasal verb.
The plane _______ at 7 am yesterday.
(a) cut off (b) got off (c) took off (d) put off
11. Fill in the blank with the suitable tense form.
Mrs. Mageswari ________ me for four years.
(a) is teaching (b) has been teaching (c) teaches (d) have been teaching
12. Choose the suitable form of the verb to complete the sentence.
We ________ a wonderful film at the cinema last night. (see)
(a) saw (b) seen (c) have seen (d) will see
13. Fill in the blank with the suitable modal verb.
You ________ switch off the lights when you leave the classroom.
(a) would (b) will (c) may (d) should
14. Choose the appropriate semi modal to fill in the blank.
You ________ not waste time on it.
(a) used to (b) ought to (c) need (d) might
15. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Raju is an ________ student, so he regularly scores very high marks.
(a) effect (b) industrious (c) industrial (d) illegible
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PART - II
SECTION - 1
Choose any two of the following sets of poetic lines and answer the questions that follow. 2x2=4
16. Our gates were strong, our walls were thick
So smooth and high, no man could win
(a) How safe was the castle?
(b) What was the firm belief of the soldiers?
17. We could do nothing, being sold.
(a) Why couldn’t they do anything?
(b) Why did they feel helpless?
18. All through the summer at ease we lay
And daily from the turret wall
We watched the mowers in the hay
(a) Who does ‘we’ refer to?
(b) What could they watch from the turret wall?
SECTION - 2
Do as directed. Answer any one of the following questions. 1x2=2
19. Satya said, “I have completed my work.” (Change into indirect speech)
20. Report the dialogue.
Teacher : Why are you late?
Divya : I missed the bus.
PART - III
SECTION - 1
Explain any one of the following with reference to the context. 1x3=3
21. They seemed no threat to us at all.
22. Our only enemy was gold.
SECTION - 2
Answer any two of the following questions in not more than 30 words. 2x3=6
23. What were the various jobs undertaken by the little boys?
24. Why did the driver not approve of the narrator buying fruits from the boys?
25. How did the narrator help the boys on Sunday?
PART - IV
Answer the following. 4x5=20
26. Answer the following in a paragraph of about 150 words.
(a) What message is conveyed through the story ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’? OR
(b) How was the family affected by the war?
27. Answer the following in a paragraph of about 150 words.
(a) Human greed led to the mighty fall of the citadel. Explain. OR
(b) How safe was the castle? How was it conquered?
28. Answer the following in a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the hints.
(a) Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov – young merchant – sets out to fair – against wife’s warning – stays
in an inn – next morning sets off – gets arrested – supposed to have killed the merchant – is
sent to Siberia – spends the time reading and praying – gains respect – Makar Semyonich –
comes there – seems to know Aksionov – his behaviour makes Aksionov suspect – finally
learns – Makar had murdered – the merchant – Akisonov forgives Makar – orders of release
arrive – Aksionov already dead. OR
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(b) Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story?
29. (a) Make notes of the following passage.
To match the best cities across the world, the Government of India initiated
‘smart cities’ to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people. The
agenda under smart city promises to resolve urban sustainability problems. Urban
forests provide a range of important ecosystem services that are critical for the
sustainability of cities. Urban forestry, which is defined more as ‘Management of Trees’
contributes to the physiological, sociological and economic well-being of the society.
Mangroves, lakes, grasslands, and forests in and around our cities, act as sponges that
absorb the air and noise pollution and they present themselves as our cultural and
recreational hotspots. However, these spots are rapidly being reclaimed and replaced in
the name of development. Presence of urban green has shown to increase the economic
value of the place.
Urban forests contribute to reduce the cost of building storm water drain
systems for municipalities and neutralizing urban heat island effect. Plants not only
provide shade but also help in regulating the micro-climate. They help regulate energy
budgets, improve air quality, and curtail noise pollution. Trees, herbs, shrubs and
grasses arrest sedimentation and prevent other pollutants from entering our water
systems. This will give a chance for our urban lakes and rivers to recover and help
improve aquatic ecosystems. Biodiversity also gets a boost through the urban forests
and helps create corridors connecting the forest areas. High biodiversity areas can also
help to build resilient ecosystems. Availability of forests within our urban areas gives
an opportunity for children to connect to the natural environment and learn about native
species. OR
(b) You are the head of the English department in a renowned institution. You are invited
to preside over the inauguration of the English Literary Club in your alma mater.
Respond to the letter you have received either accepting the invitation or expressing
your inability to attend the function.
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FIRST MID TERM TEST 2025 - ANSWER KEY
PART - I
1. (b) innocent 2. (a) active 3. (d) enter without permission
4. (c) inhabited 5. (b) abundant 6. (c) rich
7. (a) able 8. (d) in 9. (a) met
10. (c) took off 11. (b) has been teaching 12. (a) saw
13. (d) should 14. (c) need 15. (b) industrious
PART - II
SECTION - 2
19. Satya said that she had completed her work.
20. The teacher asked Divya why she was late. Divya replied that she had missed the bus.
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