Class 7 English Language Class Test 1Section A: Comprehension

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Boys have generally excellent appetites. Oliver Twist and his companions suffered the tortures of slow starvation for three months: at last they got so voracious and wild with hunger, that one boy, who was tall for his age, and hadnt been used to that sort of thing (for his father had kept a small cook-shop), hinted darkly to his companions, that unless he had another basin of gruel per diem, he was afraid he might some night happen to eat the boy who slept next him, who happened to be a weakly youth of tender age. He had a wild, hungry eye; and they implicitly believed him. A council was held; lots were cast who should walk up to the master after supper that evening, and ask for more; and it fell to Oliver Twist. The evening arrived; the boys took their places. The master, in his cooks uniform, stationed himself at the copper; his pauper assistants ranged themselves behind him; the gruel was served out; and a long grace was said over the short commons. The gruel disappeared; the boys whispered each other, and winked at Oliver; while his next neighbors nudged him. Child as he was, he was desperate with hunger, and reckless with misery. He rose from the table; and advancing to the master, basin and spoon in hand, said: somewhat alarmed at his own temerity:

Please, sir, I want some more.

The master was a fat, healthy man; but he turned very pale. He gazed in stupefied astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds, and then clung for support to the copper. The assistants were paralyzed with wonder; the boys with fear.

What! said the master at length, in a faint voice.

Please, sir, replied Oliver, I want some more.

The master aimed a blow at Olivers head with the ladle; pinioned him in his arm; and shrieked aloud for the beadle. 1. State one alliteration from the passage. (1)

2. How hungry were the boys? Pick out two words from the passage that support your answer. (3)

3. What do you think was the council? What decision was taken by them? (3)

4. Who was supposed to carry out this task? (1)

5. What was the gruel? (2)6. After reading the passage, where do you think the boys are living? What do you think are the physical, mental and financial situations of the boys? State your observation using reasons from the passage to support your answer. (5)

Section B: Grammar

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Write correct verb form in the blanks given. The base form is already given at the end of so of the sentences.

1. Bob _______________ his opponents during debates. Dont ______________ your sister by taking her things without her permission. (Antagonise)

2. The girls ___________________ (making/are making) paper flowers are going to decorate the hall.

3. They __________________(making/are making) arrangements to fetch you from the bus station.

4. He ___________________ the newspaper in search of a job. (Scrutinise)

5. The editor __________________ the report noticed it had a number of errors. (Scrutinise)

Below is a passage containing verb errors. Underline the errors and rewrite the passage in your answer sheet.

Ellen Hunter running her own business. She manage events such as annual dinners, talks and birthdays. Those use her services include banks, fashion houses and government agencies. At the moment Ellen is manage the promotion of a new product for a cosmetic house. She and her team of five assistants having many things to do before the special occasion. For instance, her assistants have sent out invitation cards and packaged door gifts for the guests. Ellen needs to finalize the programme and plan what she has to say as the Master of Ceremonies.

Section C: Creative Writing

/15Using the paragraph writing methods DCCSE and VAGTOK SIMPA, write an essay on any of the following. You should write a minimum of Imagine if you were left to look after your baby brother and he accidentally locked you in a cupboard. Describe what might happen next.

What would you do if you found out your two best friends had arranged a party and had not invited you?Think about all the different sounds you hear in your life. Now tell me about one you really like and one which drives you mad!