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TUITION CLASS TEST – 2026 CLASS: IX SUBJECT: ENGLISH Time Allowed: 1½ Hours Maximum Marks: 40 SECTION A (22 Marks) Answer the following questions in 30–40 words each. (11 × 2 = 22 Marks) Q1. What did Tommy find in the attic of his house, and what did its pages look like? Q2. Why did Tommy think printed books were a waste? Q3. Why was Margie's mother unhappy with her performance in geography? Q4. Who first noticed that Evelyn Glennie was losing her hearing, and how was the problem discovered? Q5. Mention any two places where Evelyn Glennie gives free performances. Q6. Why did Emperor Aurangzeb ban the playing of the pungi? Q7. Who transformed the pungi into the shehnai? Why was the new instrument called the shehnai? Q8. What problem did the traveler face when he came to the fork in the road? Q9. Which road did the traveler choose, and what was special about it? Q10. Why does the poet want to live on the Lake Isle of Innisfree? Q11. Where was the poet when he heard the...

P Class Test -2026  CLASS – X ENGLISH Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes    Marks: 40 Section A (2 Marks Each) Answer the following questions in about 30–40 words. (8 × 2 = 16) Why was Lencho happy when it started raining? Why did Lencho write a letter to God? Who became the first Black President of South Africa? Why did Nelson Mandela feel proud on the day of his inauguration? What is Coorg famous for? Which river flows through Coorg? Why is the tiger unhappy in the zoo? Why does Amanda imagine herself as a mermaid? Section B (3 Marks Each) Answer the following questions in about 40–50 words. (8 × 3 = 24) What damage did the hailstorm cause to Lencho's fields? How did the postmaster help Lencho? What did Nelson Mandela pledge during his inauguration speech? What were the effects of Apartheid on the people of South Africa? Describe the natural beauty of Coorg. Name any three adventure activities that tour...

T Class Test : 2026 – X ENGLISH Time: 1 Hour Marks: 30 Section A (2 Marks Each) Answer the following questions in about 30–40 words. (6 × 2 = 12) Why was Lencho happy when it started raining? Why did Lencho write a letter to God? Who became the first Black President of South Africa? What is Coorg famous for? Why is the tiger unhappy in the zoo? Why does Amanda imagine herself as a mermaid? Section B (3 Marks Each) Answer the following questions in about 40–50 words. (6 × 3 = 18) What damage did the hailstorm cause to Lencho's fields? What did Nelson Mandela pledge during his inauguration speech? Describe the natural beauty of Coorg. How is the tiger's life in the zoo different from his life in the jungle? Why does Amanda keep escaping into her imaginary world? How did the postmaster help Lencho?

L d Literary Devices in 1. Oxymoron (বিৰোধাভাস) ✅ Best Example: "In his quiet rage " "Quiet" and "rage" are opposite ideas placed together. 2. Personification (মানৱীকৰণ) ✅ Best Example: "He stalks in his vivid stripes" The tiger is presented almost like a human character with emotions and dignity. 3. Metaphor (ৰূপক) ✅ Best Example: "On pads of velvet quiet" The tiger's paws are compared to velvet because they are soft and silent. 4. Enjambment (পদান্তৰ প্ৰবাহ) ✅ Best Example: He should be lurking in shadow Sliding through long grass The sentence continues without punctuation. 5. Alliteration (অনুপ্ৰাস) ✅ Best Example: " b ehind b ars" Another example: " s talks in his vivid s tripes" 6. Onomatopoeia (ধ্বনাত্মক শব্দ) ✅ Best Example: " Snarling around houses" The word suggests the sound made by a tiger. 7. Imagery (চিত্ৰকল্প) ✅ Best Example: "Barin...

Ld A Tiger in the Zoo , you can write: 1. Oxymoron (বিৰোধাভাস) Meaning: Opposite ideas placed together. Definition: A combination of two contradictory words placed side by side. 2. Personification (মানৱীকৰণ) Meaning: Giving human qualities to non-human things. Definition: Giving human characteristics to an animal, object, or nature. 3. Metaphor (ৰূপক) Meaning: Direct comparison. Definition: A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as". 4. Enjambment (পদান্তৰ প্ৰবাহ / বাক্যপ্ৰবাহ) Meaning: A sentence continues to the next line. Definition: When a sentence continues into the next line without a pause or punctuation. 5. Alliteration (অনুপ্ৰাস) Meaning: Repetition of the same consonant sound. Definition: Repetition of the initial consonant sound in nearby words. 6. Onomatopoeia (ধ্বনাত্মক শব্দ) Meaning: Sound-imitating word. Definition: A word that imitates the natural sound it describes. 7. Imagery (চিত্ৰকল্প) Mea...

The Road not taken (new Literary 1. Extended Metaphor (বিস্তাৰিত ৰূপক) ✅ Correct. Example: The two roads represent different choices in life. 2. Alliteration (অনুপ্ৰাস) ⚠️ Your example is acceptable, but a stronger example is: " W anted w ear" (Repetition of the w sound) 3. Anaphora (পদাবৃত্তি) ✅ Correct. And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could 4. Imagery (চিত্ৰকল্প) ✅ Correct. "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood " 5. Personification (মানৱীকৰণ) ✅ Correct. "Because it was grassy and wanted wear " The road is given the human quality of "wanting." 6. Symbolism (প্ৰতীকবাদ) ✅ Correct. Roads → choices in life Yellow wood → stage of life Fork in the road → decision-making 7. Assonance (স্বৰানুপ্ৰাস) ⚠️ A clearer example is: "And l oo ked d ow n o ne as far as I c ou ld" (Repetition of vowel sounds) 8. Consonance (ব্যঞ্জনানুপ্ৰ...

1. What problem did Margie face?  Why did she hate the mechanical teacher ?  How did her mother help her solve the problem? ANS: Margie faced a problem in learning Geography. She was doing badly in the tests and getting poor marks from her mechanical teacher.         Margie hated the mechanical teacher because it gave her tests and homework frequently and she became worse in that subject          Margie's mother called the County Inspector to check the mechanical teacher. The Inspector adjusted the Geography section to Margie's level, and the problem was solved. 2. What advice did Ron Forbes give to Evelyn? ANS: Ron Forbes advised Evelyn to listen to music not only through her ears but to sense in some other way. He encouraged her to feel the vibrations of music and helped her develop her musical talent. Or, Ron Forbes  encouraged Evelyn to sense the vibrations of music . He  advised Evelyn to feel music through h...

Literary Device A literary device is any specific technique or tool a writer uses to make their writing more beautiful, expressive, or meaningful. 1. Alliteration Definition: The repetition of the initial consonant sound in a sequence of nearby words. Or •  When the first sound of nearby words repeats.  It's the repetition of the initial consonant sound in a series of words. Examples: .C aptain C aptain c arefully c ounted the c ash. Busy as a bee. She sells seashells by the seashore. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. 2. Anaphora Definition: The repetition of the exact same word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or clauses. Examples: " Don’t look back. Don’t give up. Don’t stop trying." Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. Every day I learn, Every day I improve. We shall fight on the beaches, We shall fight on the seas. 3. Assonance Definition: The repetition of similar vowel sounds ins...

 CLASS X - AMANDA Amanda (Class X) – Very Short Answer Questions with Answers 1. Who is Amanda? Answer: Amanda is a young school-going girl who is constantly instructed by her parent. 2. Who is speaking to Amanda in the poem? Answer: Amanda's mother (or parent) is speaking to her. 3. What is Amanda asked not to do with her shoulders? Answer: She is asked not to hunch her shoulders. 4. Why is Amanda told not to bite her nails? Answer: Nail-biting is considered a bad habit and poor manner. 5. What does Amanda imagine herself to be first? Answer: She imagines herself to be a mermaid. 6. Where does the mermaid live? Answer: In a peaceful green sea. 7. Why does Amanda want to be a mermaid? Answer: Because a mermaid enjoys freedom and a carefree life. 8. What instruction is Amanda given about sitting? Answer: She is told not to sit in a slouching position. 9. What does Amanda imagine herself to be next? Answer: She imagines herself to be an orphan. 10. Why doe...

1. "Faith can move mountains" --- explain the sentence in refference to the lesson 'A letter to God'. "Faith can move mountains" means that strong belief and trust can help a person overcome very difficult problems. means it helps us achieve even the most difficult things in life. In A Letter to God, Lencho had faith in God. When his crops were destroyed by the hailstorm, he did not lose hope. He wrote a letter to God asking for help. Seeing his faith, the postmaster and his friends collected money and sent it to him. This shows that faith gives us hope, courage, and strength to face difficulties. If we keep a strong belief in ourselves and work hard, we can achieve our goals. We can overcome challenges, reach great heights, and turn our dreams into reality. Nothing seems impossible when we have confidence, determination, and faith. 2. "Remember, no one dies of hunger." Why did Lencho say so? Answer: Lencho said this to console and encourage his...

Here is a comprehensive question bank of **150 exam-oriented questions** for the Class X lesson **"Coorg"** (from *Glimpses of India*) by Lokesh Abrol. The questions are strictly categorized into **Easy (Factual)**, **Medium (Contextual & Interpretive)**, and **Hard (Analytical & Evaluative)** levels, with a 50-50 split of Very Short Answer (VSA) and Short Answer (SA) types in each section. ## Part 1: Easy Level (Factual Recall) ### Very Short Answer (VSA) Type Questions (1–25) **Answer in a single sentence or precise phrase.** Q : Where is Coorg situated? Ans : Coorg is situated midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore in Karnataka. Q : By what other name is Coorg known? Ans : Coorg is also known as Kodagu. Q : Which is the smallest district of Karnataka? Ans : Coorg is the smallest district of Karnataka. Q : What covers thirty percent of the Coorg district? Ans : Evergreen rainforests cover thirty percent of the Coorg district. Q : What is the best se...

 Here is a set of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for the Class X poem **"A Tiger in the Zoo"** by Leslie Norris. ### **Class X English — "A Tiger in the Zoo"** **Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)** #### **Q 1 : What is the contrast highlighted by the poet in this poem?** A) A tiger's strength versus an elephant's strength B) A tiger living in a concrete cell versus a tiger living free in the jungle C) A wild animal versus a domesticated pet D) The visitors at the zoo versus the zookeepers **Ans : B** *Rationale: The entire poem alternates between stanzas describing the restricted life of the tiger trapped in a cage and its natural, majestic life in the wild forest.* #### **Q 2 : What does the phrase "vivid stripes" describe about the tiger?** A) His faint, faded markings B) His dull and dusty skin C) His bright, clear, and prominent bodily lines D) His artificial colors **Ans : C** *Rationale: "Vivid" means bright or intense, refe...