Test No 01[cite: 9]
Questions[cite: 9]
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. 10[cite: 9]
[Photographs of that leopard, the victor, Scarface, …………… on occasions leading to unpleasant situations] Extract No. 06 Page No. 60 Total Words: 266[cite: 9]
A1) i) Complete the web chart. 02[cite: 9]
ii) State whether the following sentence are true or false.[cite: 9]
* Saya is a black panther.[cite: 9]
* Shaaz established trust named BCCIT.[cite: 9]
* There was a specific buffer zone around the Nagarhole.[cite: 9]
* BCRTI aimed to increase tourism in India.[cite: 9]
A2) Explain the significance of Scarface in Shaaz life. 02[cite: 9]
A3) Give the meaning of acronym BCRTI and explain its work. 02[cite: 9]
A4) Write down you experience of encounter with any animal. 02[cite: 9]
A5) Language Study. 02[cite: 9]
* I also discovered the current protagonist of my Work -Saya.( Begins your sentence – The current…………….)[cite: 9]
* ““We are in the heart of the man-animal conflict zone,” explains Shaaz. (Change Reported Speech)[cite: 9]
* The core area of the forest ends where the fields begin.(Identify the clause)[cite: 9]
* All the research on the animal has been done through camera traps (Change the Voice)[cite: 9]
A6) Vocabulary. Guess the meaning. 02[cite: 9]
Protagonist :
Incursions :
Piece together :-
Chronicler :-
Fringe :-[cite: 9]
Model Answer Test No 01[cite: 10]
A1) i) Complete the web chart.[cite: 10]
ii) State whether the following sentence are true or false.[cite: 10]
* Saya is a black panther. - True[cite: 10]
* Shaaz established trust named BCCIT. - False[cite: 10]
* There was a specific buffer zone around the Nagarhole.- False[cite: 10]
* BCRTI aimed to increase tourism in India. - False[cite: 10]
A2) Scarface was very young, good looking male leopards who won the fight.[cite: 10] Shaaz named him as Scarface and took photographs.[cite: 10] These photographs not only made Shaaz famous among India’s wildlife community, but also led to Shaaz’s enviable reputation as a chronicler of the wild[cite: 10]
A3) Ans: BCRTI means ‘Buffer Conflict Resolution Trust of India’.[cite: 10] It educates villagers who live on the fringe of the forest on the importance of conservation.[cite: 10]
A4) Accept any reasonable answer.[cite: 10]
A5)
* The Current Protagonist of my work -Saya was discovered by me[cite: 10]
* Shaaz explains that they are in the heart of the man animal conflict zone.[cite: 10]
* They have done all the research on the animal through camera traps.[cite: 10]
A6) Vocabulary. Guess the meaning.[cite: 10]
Protagonist : a hero of the story.[cite: 10]
Incursions : Attack[cite: 10]
Piece together :- Create something by joining the separate parts of it together[cite: 10]
Chronicler :- A person who records something[cite: 10]
Fringe :- Edge /Border[cite: 10]
Test No 02[cite: 9]
Questions[cite: 9]
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (12 marks)[cite: 9]
(Extract No 4. Text Book Page No 58 - 59)
“I ran down………………… by Kiran Purandare.”[cite: 9]
A.1 True or False (2)[cite: 9]
Rewrite the statements and state whether they are true or false.
1) The writer kept walking in hope.[cite: 9]
2) The writer did not find a bright red soil trail.[cite: 9]
3) The writer heard the sounds of the people in the loudspeaker.[cite: 9]
4) The loudspeaker was installed for Rajiram Bhalavi’s marriage.[cite: 9]
A.2 Find (2)[cite: 9]
Find out the situation that was a big consolation for the narrator.[cite: 9]
A.3 Give Reason. (2)[cite: 9]
The narrator’s joy knew no bounds. Give its reason.[cite: 9]
A.4 Personal Response (2)[cite: 9]
Give your views about the wild animals[cite: 9]
A.5 Language Study (Do as Directed) (2)[cite: 9]
1) I climbed one more hillock and tried to locate the signs of human civilization. (Make it a simple sentence.)[cite: 9]
2) There must be a village nearby. (Use modal auxiliary showing certainty)[cite: 9]
A.6 Vocabulary (2)[cite: 9]
Add suffix or prefix to the following words: 1) human 2) familiar 3) awake 4) marriage[cite: 9]
Model Answer Test No 02[cite: 10]
A.1 True or False[cite: 10]
1) The writer kept walking in hope. - True[cite: 10]
2) The writer did not find a bright red soil trail. - False[cite: 10]
3) The writer heard the sounds of the people in the loudspeaker. - True[cite: 10]
4) The loudspeaker was installed for Rajiram Bhalavi’s marriage. - False[cite: 10]
A.2 The writer had a big consolation for him when he saw marks of bicycle wheel on the trail.[cite: 10] He came to know that there must be a village nearby.[cite: 10] He reassured himself to get it.[cite: 10] He found a bright red soil trail.[cite: 10]
A.3 The writer had lost his way in the forest.[cite: 10] He was afraid of wild animals.[cite: 10] He climbed one more hillock and tried to locate the signs of human civilization.[cite: 10] He heard the sound of people talking in the loudspeaker.[cite: 10] Hearing that sound, he realized that there were human beings, so his joy knew no bounds.[cite: 10]
A.4 The life of wild animals is in danger.[cite: 10] Most of the wild animals are on the verge of extinction.[cite: 10] They must be cared and protected.[cite: 10] They should be given proper environment.[cite: 10] Wild animal sanctuary helps to give them a secured and favorable life to the animals[cite: 10]
A.5 Language Study (Do as Directed)[cite: 10]
Ans - 1) Climbing one more hillock I tried to locate signs of human civilization.[cite: 10]
Ans - 2) There will be a village nearby.[cite: 10]
A.6 Vocabulary[cite: 10]
1) Inhuman. 2) Unfamiliar. 3) awakening. 4) remarriage.[cite: 10]
Test No 03[cite: 9]
Questions[cite: 9]
Q. Read the extract and complete the activities given below (12 marks)[cite: 9]
Extract no. – 04 , Page No.- 58-59 , Total words – 294
( I ran down the hillock………………… Taken from ‘Sakha Nagzira’- by Kiran Purandare.)[cite: 9]
A1) Global Understanding. 2[cite: 9]
i) Write the following sentences and write whether they are true or false.
a) The writer found a dark black soil trail.[cite: 9]
b) The writer was happy by hearing the sounds of the people talking in the loudspeaker[cite: 9]
c) When the writer reached in the village, at first he ate full.[cite: 9]
d) The writer’s stomach was aching.[cite: 9]
ii) Complete the web[cite: 9]
A2) Complex Factual 2[cite: 9]
The writer was frightened so much in unknown track. Give the evidences.[cite: 9]
A3) Inference/Interpretation/Analysis 2[cite: 9]
Explain the reactions of the writer to see the signs of human civilization.[cite: 9]
A4) Personal Response 2[cite: 9]
a) Imagine if you miss the road in the jungle, how will you find the way in such situation. Express your opinion.[cite: 9]
b) ‘Man is a social animal’ clarify your answer.[cite: 9]
A5) Vocabulary 2[cite: 9]
Find out the synonyms for the following words from the passage.
1) raise 2) in a moment
3) eagerously 4) body parts
5) excited 6) soothe
7) a series of signs 8) quiver/shake[cite: 9]
A6) Language Study 2[cite: 9]
1) I climbed one more hillock. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘One more……..)[cite: 9]
2) As I reached the top of the hill, I jumped with joy. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘No sooner…..than’)[cite: 9]
3) I stumbled and fell down. (Use Not only….but also)[cite: 9]
4) The shaking of limbs had lessened a bit. (Identify Tense)[cite: 9]
5) The stomach ache started again. (Frame Wh que. to get an underlined part as the answer of it)[cite: 9]
6) I kept walking in hope. (Make it rhetorical question.)[cite: 9]
7) Use the following phrases in your sentence: a) Silver lining b) In a jiffy[cite: 9]
Model Answer Test No 03[cite: 10]
A1) i) Write the following sentences and write whether they are true or false.[cite: 10]
a) False b) True. c) False d) True.[cite: 10]
ii) Complete the web[cite: 10]
A2) The writer was frightened because his curly hair was wet.[cite: 10] His stomach was aching.[cite: 10] His legs were trembling.[cite: 10] He was stumbling and his limbs were shaking with fear.[cite: 10]
A3) The writer felt big consolation.[cite: 10] He reassured himself that there must be village nearby.[cite: 10] Many questions came in his mind.[cite: 10] He jumped with joy.[cite: 10] He eagerously ran down the hill towards the sound.[cite: 10] Signs of human civilization[cite: 10]
A4) Personal Response 2[cite: 10]
a) I will see signs of human footprints, whether the smoke coming from houses, any sound from human civilization, any source of water etc.[cite: 10]
b) We cannot fulfil our needs without living in a society.[cite: 10] Our existence is depending upon society.[cite: 10] A person cannot live aloof from the society.[cite: 10] He grooms in a society and his development takes place in society only.[cite: 10]
A5) 1) resurface 2) in a jiffy 3) vigour 4) limbs 5) frantic 6) consolation 7) trail 8) tremble[cite: 10]
A6)
1) One more hillock was climbed by me.[cite: 10]
2) No sooner did I reach the top of the hill than I jumped with joy.[cite: 10]
3) I not only stumbled but also fell down.[cite: 10]
4) Past Perfect Tense[cite: 10]
5) What did start again?[cite: 10]
6) Didn’t I keep walking in hope?[cite: 10]
7) a) Though there are many problems in human life, there will always be silver lining.[cite: 10]
b) When I saw the rainbow in the sky, in a jiffy I had captured the photo[cite: 10]
Test No 04[cite: 9]
Questions[cite: 9]
Read the following extract and do all the activities. 12[cite: 9]
EXTRACT NO 1 (Lost in the jungle-----------Langurs were giving alarm calls.)[cite: 9]
A.1 State the following sentences are true or false. 2[cite: 9]
1. Narrator was treading carelessly.[cite: 9]
2 The narrator had made notes of the birds in the region.[cite: 9]
3. The narrator was with his family.[cite: 9]
4. The Langurs were petrified.[cite: 9]
A.2 Explain 2[cite: 9]
Langur is most reliable animal.[cite: 9]
A.3 Guess 2[cite: 9]
‘I was alone here like a fox’. Guess the meaning of the sentence.[cite: 9]
A.4 Personal response 2[cite: 9]
Do you like to visit any forest? What precaution will you take while visiting a forest?[cite: 9]
A.5 Language study 2[cite: 9]
1. I lifted my camera. (Convert the sentence into continuous present tense.)[cite: 9]
2. The petrified Langurs speeded to the trees near and far and secured their places on the treetops.(Rewrite using’ not only--- but also’ )[cite: 9]
A.6 Vocabulary 2[cite: 9]
Guess the meaning of following words.
1. Avifauna
2. Camouflaged
3. Petrified
4. Apex[cite: 9]
Model Answer Test No 04[cite: 10]
A.1 State the following sentences are true or false[cite: 10]
1. False 2.True 3.False 4.True.[cite: 10]
A.2 Langur is most reliable animal because they are very cautious animal in jungle.[cite: 10] The leader sat on tall tree to make alarm calls when he saw the danger.[cite: 10] Reaming ones repeated it.[cite: 10] In this way they alert animals in jungle.[cite: 10]
A.3 This sentence implies that the writer was walking alone.[cite: 10] He was walking with alertness, like a clever fox listening different sounds carefully.[cite: 10]
A.4 Yes, I like to visit forest, and I will fully prepared while visiting a forest.[cite: 10] I will carry torch, match box and sharp knife, a stick, candle.[cite: 10] First aid box etc.[cite: 10]
A5 1. I am lifting my camera.[cite: 10]
2. The petrified Langurs not only speeded to the trees near and far bur also secured their places on the tree tops.[cite: 10]
A.6 Vocabulary[cite: 10]
1. Avifauna---birds of particular region.[cite: 10]
2. Camouflaged--disguised[cite: 10]
3. Petrified –very frightened[cite: 10]
4. Apex –most superior[cite: 10]
Test No 05[cite: 9]
Questions[cite: 9]
Read the following extract and do all the activities. 12[cite: 9]
“ Walked across a beautiful…………..I made a move.” Extract No. 3 Page no. 57 & 58 Total words- 298[cite: 9]
A1 Global Understanding 02 Marks[cite: 9]
Complete the web describing signs of wild life.[cite: 9]
A2- Complex Factual 02 Marks[cite: 9]
Find out from the extract, sentences, showing helplessness of writer due to not finding the way to village.[cite: 9]
A3- Inference or Interpretation Give Reasons 02 Marks[cite: 9]
1) The time was dreadful because ……………………[cite: 9]
2) The writer was feeling alienated in the company of blooming trees and familiar sounds of birds because ……………………[cite: 9]
A4- Personal Response 02 Marks[cite: 9]
Do you like to travel through the jungle? Give reasons to support your answer.[cite: 9]
A5- Language study Do as directed 02 Marks[cite: 9]
1) The area was surrounded by hillocks of dry deciduous tropical forest. ( Rewrite the sentence beginning with’ Hillocks of dry……..)[cite: 9]
2) I had no other way to climb the hillock before me. ( Rewrite as an affirmative sentence )[cite: 9]
A6- Vocabulary 02 Marks[cite: 9]
1. Give the meaning of –
a) deciduous b) To one’s heart’s content
c) gorge d) sloth[cite: 9]
Model Answer Test No 05[cite: 10]
A1 Global Understanding 02 Marks[cite: 10]
Complete the web describing signs of wild life.[cite: 10]
A2- Ans.- 1- Good Heavens! I was lost.[cite: 10]
2- That too at a very dreadful time![cite: 10]
3- Soaked in my own sweat, I felt like shouting to my heart’s content.[cite: 10]
4- But there was no other soul to listen to my sound in this wilderness.[cite: 10]
5- I was still there searching a suitable tree to climb and get secured.[cite: 10]
6- Now, the geographical west was set.[cite: 10]
A3- 1) because the writer was lost in the forest at evening.[cite: 10] The sun was setting and he was alone.[cite: 10] There may be possibility of facing predators in darkness.[cite: 10] There was nobody to listen his call for help.[cite: 10] All these things were dreadful.[cite: 10]
2) because the writer was lost in the forest.[cite: 10] He always used to enjoy the ature,familiar sounds of birds, but at that time he was afraid and thinking only about his survival.[cite: 10] So the trees and birds which always gave him joy, appeared alien to him.[cite: 10]
A4- Ans.- Yes, of course, I like to wander in the jungle because I love ‘Nature’ and greenery-scenery too much.[cite: 10] I am also curious about the wild life.[cite: 10] Though it is dangerous to go through the jungle, it is good opportunity to experience Nature.[cite: 10] I like to hear sharp chirping of birds, rustling sounds of leaves, burble of waterfall and majestic appearance of wild animals.[cite: 10]
A5- 1) Hillocks of dry deciduous tropical forest surrounded the area.[cite: 10]
2) This was the only way I had to climb the hillock before me.[cite: 10]
A6- a) deciduous- having trees that shed leaves in the dry season.[cite: 10]
b) To one’s heart’s content- to the fullest level of satisfaction.[cite: 10]
c) gorge- a narrow gully between hillocks.[cite: 10]
d) sloth- laziness/ idleness[cite: 10]
Test No 06[cite: 9]
Questions[cite: 9]
Read the extract and do the activities given below.
Extract 7 (Putting tourist currency-------share with the world).[cite: 9]
A1) Select two appropriate statements to describe central idea of the extract. 02[cite: 9]
1) It is about writer’s realization of importance of forest and bio diversity.[cite: 9]
2) Nature gives you back many things.[cite: 9]
3) It is about deforestation for good farming.[cite: 9]
4) Birds and animals are nuisance in farming.[cite: 9]
A2) Explain writer’s amazing experiences in the forest. 02[cite: 9]
A3) Write about Shaaz contribution for wildlife.[cite: 9]
A4) Suggest some ideas to protect variety of animals and birds. 02[cite: 9]
A5) Language Study 02[cite: 9]
“The forest have taught me many things.” (Identify figure of speech and explain)[cite: 9]
The black panther has taught me patience. (Make it Present Perfect Continues Tense)[cite: 9]
A6) Enlist environment related word from the extract. 02[cite: 9]
Model Answer Test No 06[cite: 10]
A1) Select two appropriate statements to describe central idea of the extract.[cite: 10]
Ans - 1) It is about writer’s realization of importance forest and biodiversity.[cite: 10]
2) Nature gives you many things.[cite: 10]
A2) Ans- Writer has learnt many more things living in the forest.[cite: 10] Writer learnt about importance of sense of listening in forest.[cite: 10] Tracking an animal taught him life lessons.[cite: 10] Animal like black panther has taught him patience.[cite: 10]
A3) Ans – Shaaz provides locals with vocational training, educate locals on the merits of conservation and made available employment opportunities for locals.[cite: 10] Therefore, local’s hatred turned into protectors of wild life.[cite: 10]
A4) Ans- In many more ways we can protect biodiversity.[cite: 10] Planting trees, organic farming, awareness programs and provision of strict law and order.[cite: 10]
A5) Language Study[cite: 10]
Ans- Personification, inanimate object forest is personified.[cite: 10]
Ans-The black panther has been teaching me patience.[cite: 10]
A6) Ans- Conservation, wildlife, animal, jungle, forest, black panther, birds etc.[cite: 10]
Test No 07[cite: 9]
Questions[cite: 9]
Read the extract and do the activities given below.
Extract No. 5 , Page No. 59
“Shaaz Jung is a wildlife …………………………………………………………journey for him. And for me.”[cite: 9]
A1. Global Understanding. 2[cite: 9]
State whether the following statements are true or false
1. He is showcasing his work at Art galleries in capital cities.[cite: 9]
2. Shaaz saw the fight between the two leopards.[cite: 9]
3. Old leopards’ eyes were sagging.[cite: 9]
4. The photograph of the old leopard made Shaaz famous.[cite: 9]
A2. Complete the web. 2[cite: 9]
Complete the web about responsibilities of Shaaz.[cite: 9]
A3. Inference. 2[cite: 9]
Describe Shaaz meeting with young leopard.[cite: 9]
A4. Personal Response. 2[cite: 9]
If you get a chance to meet wild animals face to face. Do you like to meet them? Give your opinion.[cite: 9]
A5. Language study. 2[cite: 9]
1) Shaaz Jung is a wildlife photographer. (Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined part as an answer.)[cite: 9]
2) He sat there like he was ‘king of the jungle’. (Rewrite using Past continuous tense)[cite: 9]
A6. Vocabulary. 2[cite: 9]
Find out words from the extract which mean:
1) Belonging to the cat family -
2) Long deep cut –[cite: 9]
Model Answer Test No 07[cite: 10]
A1.
1. He is showcasing his work at Art galleries in capital cities. - True[cite: 10]
2. Shaaz saw the fight between the two leopards. - False[cite: 10]
3. Old leopard’s eyes were sagging. - True[cite: 10]
4. The photograph of the old leopard made Shaaz famous. - False.[cite: 10]
A2. 2[cite: 10]
A3. Shaaz and his friends were around a blind turn and saw and old leopard.[cite: 10] He was past his prime.[cite: 10] Close to him was another good looking young male leopard who was soon to come into his prime.[cite: 10] It was clear that there was going to be a fight.[cite: 10] However, they had to leave as the sun was setting.[cite: 10] Next morning, they went back to the spot, sitting on the high rock was that young leopard.[cite: 10] He sat there like he was the king of the jungle.[cite: 10]
A4. Personal Response.[cite: 10]
No, I would not like to meet wild animals face to face.[cite: 10] Instead of that I like to see them on TV.[cite: 10] I think, we should not disturb them into their natural habitat.[cite: 10] We should live them to live in peace.[cite: 10] They are wild animals and not tame.[cite: 10]
A5. Language study.[cite: 10]
1) Who is a wildlife photographer?[cite: 10]
2) He was sitting there like he was ‘king of the jungle’.[cite: 10]
A6. Vocabulary.[cite: 10]
1) Belonging to the cat family - Felines.[cite: 10]
2) Long deep cut – Gash[cite: 10]
Test No 08[cite: 9]
Questions[cite: 9]
Extract – ‘Chyak Chyak………………… climbing down(Extract no. 2 Page no. 57 & 58)[cite: 9]
A1. Write the words used for describing the animal which scat was seen by narrator. 2[cite: 9]
A1 Flow Chart (2)[cite: 9]
Complete the flow chart adding words to show the sequence of incident.[cite: 9]
1. The writer had apparently entered in the sanctum sanctorum[cite: 9]
2. The writer realised that the Leopard…………….[cite: 9]
3. The writer met……………………………….[cite: 9]
4. Raju was amazed at……………………………..[cite: 9]
5. Both felt a bit relaxed because………………………….[cite: 9]
A2 ) List down the clues apart from Langur’s alarm calls that made the writer aware of the Leopard’s presence. (2)[cite: 9]
A3. Mention the event that makes the writer relaxed. (2)[cite: 9]
A4. Imagine you will be on safari in jungle. And if you face same situation as like writer i.e. lost in jungle. What will be your reactions? 02[cite: 9]
A5. Language study: Do as directed (2)[cite: 9]
i) Gauged the leader Langur’s target sight and scanned the area visually. ( Use ‘Not only…but also’)[cite: 9]
ii) Raju was amazed at my solitary visits to Umbarzara. (Begin the sentence with ‘My solitary…)[cite: 9]
A6. Guess the meaning of the following (2)[cite: 9]
i) havering ii) antelope iii) spooked iv) scat[cite: 9]
Model Answer Test No 08[cite: 10]
A1. Complete the web[cite: 10]
Write the words used for describing the animal which scat was seen by narrator.[cite: 10]
A1 Flow Chart (2)[cite: 10]
Complete the flow chart adding words to show the sequence of incident.[cite: 10]
1. The writer had apparently entered in the sanctum sanctorum[cite: 10]
2. The writer realised that the Leopard..had moved away[cite: 10]
3. The writer met..one villager named Raju Iskape[cite: 10]
4. Raju was amazed at.writer's solitary visits to Umbarzara[cite: 10]
5. Both felt a bit relaxed because.they having company of each other[cite: 10]
A2 ) Ans.- Fresh scat was lying before the writer on the trail.[cite: 10] The writer could also hear the distant call of four-horned antelope.[cite: 10] These clues along with the reliable alarm calls of the langurs confirmed the presence of a Leopard nearby.[cite: 10]
A3. Ans. The writer saw a man with stick in his hand and appeared frightened due to alarm calls of the Leopard.[cite: 10] He was Raju Iskape from Pitezari.[cite: 10] He had come to collect logs.[cite: 10] Both stopped under Kusum tree a break and felt little bit relaxed due to company of each other.[cite: 10]
A4. Imagine you will be on safari in jungle.[cite: 10] And if you face same situation as like writer i.e. lost in jungle.[cite: 10] What will be your reactions?[cite: 10]
A5.
i) Ans.- Not only gauged the leader Langur’s target sight and scanned the area visually.[cite: 10]
ii) Ans.- My solitary visits to Umbarzara amazed Raju.[cite: 10]
A6. Guess the meaning of the following[cite: 10]
i) havering
ii) antelope
iii) spooked
iv) scat[cite: 10]
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