Captain America
1. Add the suitable prefix for the words below:
- pack
- estimate
- unpack
- underestimate
1. ( ) is the invisible barrier that stops Major Zuhelmi from being elected as general? Could it be his arch-rival?
A. Who B. What C. Which D. How
1. What is the author name for the short story 'Leaving'?
A. M.D. Vassanji
B. M.G. Vassangi
C. M.D. Vaasanji
D. M.G. Vassanji
D. M.G. Vassanji
1. ( ) has been the invisible barrier that keeps the little woman out of top position in the company? Could it be because of her social status?
A. Who B. What C. Which D. Why
B. What
What is the name of the poet for the poem 'The Living Photograph'?
J..... K..
Jackie Kay
1. I don't understand ( ) conspicuous consumption has been her choice of practice though it is not necessary.
A. how B. whose C. which D. what
C. Which
1. Pointing at the silver pen, the tutor asked, "( ) is this?" No sooner had he finished his question than a hoarse voice replied, "( ) one?"
A. Who, Whose
B. What, Which
C. Whose, Which
D. What, Whose
C. Whose, Which
1. Combine the following pairs of sentences using either…or or neither…nor.
He may attend the function. Or his wife may attend the function.
2. Add a suitable suffix for the word 'self'
1. Either he or his wife may attend the function.
2. selfish, selfless
Who are the main characters in the short story 'Leaving'?
-Aloo
- The Mother
Separation , Ambitiousness, The importance of education, Selflessness, Fear of the unknown
1. ( )should we position the fulcrum so that we need a lesser effort to lift the load? ( ) do you think?
A. How, How
B. When, How
C. What, What
D. Where, What
2. List out two minor characters from the short story "Leaving".
1. D. Where, What
2. Aloo's sibling (narrator / Mehroon/ Razia/ Firoz) , Mr Datoo, Mr Velji
1. Add to each of the following a prefix or a suffix to form Adjective.
care
critic
child
fortunate
careless, careful..
critical
childish
unfortunate
1. Since ( ) Chi Ken, aka The Bully become such a quiet and observant boy?
A. how B. when C. what D. why
2. Add the correct prefix for the word 'relevant'
1. B
2. irrelevant
1. Identify the types of sentences. (Simple/Compound/Complex)
- The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful.
2. Combine the sentences below using 'either..or' or 'neither..nor'.
- Give me freedom. Or give me death.
1. Simple
2. Give me either freedom or death
Fill in the gaps with 'either..or' or 'neither..nor'.
1. Julian told me that I could ( ) have a vacation ( ) take a day off. What a pity!
2. Poem The Living Photograph :
- Which line from the poem shows that the grandmother had become senile.
A. Her back round and hunched
B. a kind, old smile round her eyes
C. Her soup forgot to boil
1. neither..nor
2. C
1. Answer the questions below about 'The Living Photograph':
- Who are in the photograph?
- Give one moral value that can be learnt from this poem?
2. Identify the type of sentences. (Simple/ Compound/ Complex)
- I know you don't like him, but that doesn't matter.
1.
- the persona and her grandmother
- We must treasure our loved ones when they are alive
It is difficult to lose a family member
2. Complex
1. Combine both sentences using 'either..or' or 'neither..nor'.
- He does not attend the class regularly. He does not learn his lessons either.
- This book is not interesting. It is not useful either.
2. List out one evidences or events that support the theme 'Selflessness'.
1. - He neither attends the class regularly nor learns his lessons.
- This book is neither interesting nor useful.
2. Mother does not remarry so that her children can be under her care.
1. List out 3 characteristics of Aloo from the short story "Leaving".
2. Provide a word that can be used with the prefix "de-"
2. decode, deforestation. defrost, defuse
1. How many stanzas are there in the poem "The Living Photograph"?
2. List out one theme you know from the poem "The Living Photograph".
3. In the word 'Defuse', what is the meaning of the prefix 'de-'?
A. not enough
B. below
C. remove
1. 3
2. - Appreciation and affection for a grandparent
- Search for the persona’s identity
- The mystery of ageing and death
-Filial piety
3. C
1. Add to each of the following a prefix or a suffix to form adjective.
- agree
- care
- hazard
2. From the poem "The Living Photograph"
- Why did the grandmother go to that awful place?
- Why is the smile described as still living and breathing?
1. -disagree
- careless
- hazardous
2. - She became old and passed away.
- Most probably the photograph is very well taken.
1. List out 4 characteristics of the main character Mother from the short story "Leaving".
2. What is the meaning of the prefix 'Over-'?
A. on top
B. not enough
C. Many
3. Change the part of speech of the word below:
-create
1. mother of five children and runs a store
- willing to sacrifice for her children's education
- afraid losing Aloo
- wise and understanding
2. A
3. creative
1. Under ( ) influence has the country made phenomenal achievement in both the economy and technology advancement?
A. whom B. which C. whose D. how
2. List out one moral values that you learnt from the short story 'Leaving'.
3. List out two words using the prefix 'ir-'
1. C
2. - Hardwork and patience will be rewarded.
- Good education is very important.
- We must not let opportunities pass us by.
- we must be grateful to our parents
- we must try not to be judgmental about the things we do not understand.
3. irresponsible, irregular, irrelavant
1. List out one moral values that you learnt from the short story 'Leaving'.
2. Identify the sentences below. (Simple/ Compound / Complex)
- What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a FANBOYS or a semicolon?
-While the music played, Rachel sneaked in through the side door.
1. - Hardwork and patience will be rewarded.
- Good education is very important.
- We must not let opportunities pass us by.
- we must be grateful to our parents
- we must try not to be judgmental about the things we do not understand.
2. - Compound
- Complex
1. List out 2 evidences or events that support the theme 'Separation' from the story "Leaving".
2. List out 3 words with the prefix 'mis'
3. Identify the sentence below. (Simple/ Compound / Complex)
- Her left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident.
1. -Aloo is leaving to America
- Both of the daughters have married and leaving with their husband.
2. mislead, misunderstand, misconduct, misfire, mismanagement
3. Simple
1. Short Story "Leaving". List out one characteristic for the characters below:
- Mr. Datoo
-Mr Velji
2. Add prefix 'un' or 'mis' to the following.
- apply
- adventure
-predictable
- behaviour
- a school officer who gives objective comment about Aloo's studies, knows Aloo will get good education but fears mother may lose a son
2. - misapply
- misadventure
- unpredictable
-misbehaviour