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Gregorios School, Dwarka

Section A (Reading)
A1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Driving etiquette is a civilized driving behavior, comprising observance of
rules and propriety. Certain statutory obligations have to be observed. While
driving a vehicle, it is absolutely essential that all documents connected with the
ownership of the vehicle, driving license, pollution – free certificate in original
etc. are kept in the car. They have to be produced on demand by the competent
authority. When a person driving a vehicle is still a learner, an ‘L’ broad should
be prominently displayed.
To caution pedestrians or a slow-moving vehicle in front of us, sounding the horn
is essential. We are bound to do it legally as well but we should not
unnecessarily, creating sound pollution. Basic human dignity is more important
than strict observance of rules. At crossroads, those who come from our right
always have precedence. We should give hand signals to those who follow us,
particularly when we slow down, take a sudden turn or overtake a vehicle. Never
overtake a vehicle from the wrong side even if there is space. When another
driver makes a mistake, try to correct him if time permits, instead of abusing him
or threatening him with dire consequences. When you make a mistake, admit it
gracefully and apologize for it if possible. When we cause an accident, instead
of escaping we should find out from the victim whether we caused any injury
and whether any medical assistance is required. If necessary, we should take the
injured person to the hospital and inform the police.
The sign of good driving is to create a feeling of safety among other passengers.
Abrupt braking, smoking or speaking over the mobile phone makes them
insecure. Drunken driving is illegal and immoral. Under the influence of liquor,
the driver does not know what he is doing. When you stop at a traffic signal,
stop the engine otherwise it leads to atmospheric pollution.
Powerful lights cause harm to those who come from the opposite side. Dipping
and dimming lights should be a habit with us. Similarly playing the music system
at high volume is irritating to others. We must be sensitive to others’ needs.
Keeping to our lane is not only convenient and safe for us but is also a legal
compulsion. Finally, politeness on the roads does not cost us anything, it only
makes driving a pleasure. So let us be polite even as we observe the rules of the
road.
1.1 On the basis of your reading of the above passage answer the following
questions. (3 Marks)
i. What is driving etiquette?
ii. Write some examples of etiquette to be followed while driving.
iii. What is the sign of good driving?
1.2 i. Find a word from the passage which means ‘sudden and unexpected’.
(1 Mark)
ii. The synonym of ‘concerned’ from para 1 is _______
(1 Mark)
Section B (Writing)
B1. You are Rachna/Raghav, resident of 15 MG Road, Agra. You happened to
see the following news item in a newspaper. Write a letter to the editor of ‘The
Times of India’, New Delhi expressing your views on the matter.
New Delhi: - The Supreme court has passed an order that it is the responsibility
of every citizen to look after their aged parents. If they fail, they will have no
right of inheritance. (3 Marks)
B2. You are the Sports Secretary of your school. The Physical Education
Teacher has asked you to collect the names of the students who wish to
participate in various events of the Annual Athletic meet to be held during the
last week of March 2022. Write a notice inviting entries by the 20 th of March
2022. (2 Marks)
Section C (Grammar)
C1. In each of the following sentences supply a verb in agreement with its
subject. (2 Marks)
i. The formation of paragraphs ____ very important.
ii. The ebb and flow of the tides ___ explained by Newton.
C2. Join the following sentences using relative pronouns. (2 Marks)
i. We met the sailor. His ship was wrecked.
ii. These are my friends. They have come to see you.
C3. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs given in the brackets.
(2 Marks)
We all (a) ____ (need) change as it (b) _______ (refresh) and (c) ______ (relax)
our minds. Schools and colleges too give long holidays to students to
rejuvenate themselves. Holidays (d___ (be) a welcome change.

C4. Pick out the adverbs and state their kinds. (2 Marks)
1. Cows are moving everywhere in the meadow.
2. We all are fully prepared for the upcoming examination.
C5. Identify the adjectives and name their degrees of comparison. (2 Marks)
1. The young man was more successful than his friend.
2. Let me listen to the most melodious song.

Section D (Literature)
D1. Read the extract and answer the question that follows. (1 Mark)
A. ‘The water had a gentle translucency, and you could see the smooth round
pebbles at the bottom of the pool.’
i. In what way is the forest pool different from the one Ranji knew in
the Rajputana desert?
D2. Answer any three of the following questions in 30 to 40 words.
(6 Marks)
i. What was the consequence of buying jalebis with the fees money?
ii. What details did Vera give about her aunt’s husband and brother’s
shooting expedition on that fateful day?
iii. How does the author describe the minivets?
iv. Describe the theme of the lesson ‘A Visit to Cambridge’.
D3. Answer the following question in 60 to 70 words. (3 Marks)
i. Identify the voices of poetry in the poem. How does Keats establish
continuity through these voices?