ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE—2004 (Set III

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ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE—2004 (Set III—Compartment Delhi)

Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in Set I and Set II.

SECTION C (GRAMMAR)

C1. In the passage given below, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. Ensure that the word that forms your answer is underlined.(1/2 x 10 = 5 marks)

"There is not", Dr. Green "one remotest e.g. not says
corner of the human body or the minutest blood

e.g. not says Dr.

vessel of the human body that does feel some
wavelet from the convulsions occasioned a
good hearty laugh". In medical terms, stimulates
the vasomotor centres, and the spasmodic
contraction of the blood-vessels the blood to
flow quickly. Laughter accelerates
respiration, and warmth and
glow to whole system. It brightens the eye,
increases the perspiration, expands the chest,
forces the polluted air, even the least-used lung cells,
and tends to restore exquisite poise and balance
which we call health, results from the
harmonious action, involving all the functions
of the body. This delicate poise, which may be
destroyed by a sleepless night, by a piece of bad
news, by grief anxiety, is often wholly restored
by a good hearty laugh.

(a)
(b)
(c)

(d)

(e)
(f)

(g)
(h)
(i)

(j)

SECTION D (LITERATURE)

D1. Read the extract given below and answer the following questions. Write the answers in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. Remember to number the answers correctly. (4 marks)

"Brainless bird-you're on the stage-

Use your wits and follow fashion

Puff your lungs out with your passion,"

Trembling, terrified to fail,

Blind with tears, the nightingale

1-leard him out in silence, tried.

(a) Who gave the above instruction to the bird? (1)

(b) What was the real intention of the speaker? (2)

D2. Read the extract given below and answer the following questions. Write the answers in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. Remember to number the answers correctly. (4 marks)

'God save thee, ancient Mariner!

From the fiends, that plague thee thus!

Why look'st thou so?'

(a) Who spoke the above words? (1)

(b) What did the ancient mariner do? (1)

D3. Read the extract given below and answer the following questions. Write the answers in your answer sheet. Remember to number the answers correctly. (5 marks)

This dream is all amiss interpreted;

It was a vision fair and fortunate

Your statue spouting blood in many pipes,

In which so many smiling Romans bathed,

Signifies that from you great Rome shall suck

Reviving blood, and that great men shall press

For tinctures, stains, relics and cognizance.

(a) What is the speaker's interpretation of the dream? (3)

(b) Why does he interpret it in such a way? (2)

D5. Mention any three characteristics you admire in Babuli's elder brother in 'The Tribute'. Quote an instance for each from the story. Your answer should not exceed 75 words . (2+2 marks)

*D6 . Imagine that you are the granddaughter in "The Ultimate Safari". Write a letter to your friend describing your experiences in the Kruger Park . Your answer should be in about 150-175 words. (8 marks)

English 2004 Question Papers Class X
Delhi		Outside Delhi		Compartment Delhi		Compartment Outside Delhi
	Set I		Set I		Set I		Set I
	Set II		Set II		Set II
	Set III				Set III