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  Unit Test (Unit-6) Std. - XI                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 English                                                          Marks-50 I. Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word                                                                      3x1=3 1. Suave – a) Polite                 b) save                    c) Impolite             d) sad 2. Venerable – a) Variety               b) valued                c) valueless            d) static 3. Extravagantly – a) Excessively        b) elastic                c) exorbitant        d) expressively II. Choose the appropriate antonym for the given word                                                                    3x1=3 4. Consternation - a) Peaceful            b) worry                 c) sad

Dialogue Writing Construct a dialogue between a customer and shopkeeper with at least five utterances each Customer: Do you have fresh vegetables? Shopkeeper: yes, mam. They are fresh from farm. Customer: That's great! How much a kilo of tomato cost? Shopkeeper: Thirty rupees a kilo ma'am   Customer: Give me two kilograms of tomato. Shopkeeper:  yes, sure ma'am. Customer: weigh these brinjal please Shopkeeper: It weighs two kilograms and it costs hundred and twenty rupees. Customer: Tell me the total amount Shopkeeper: Your total bill amount is hundred and fifty rupees  Customer: Here is the amount.  Shopkeeper: Thank you mam.

Poem Comprehension Read the poem and answer the questions that follow People of past rode the horse of life, When scarcity not a matter of grief. Wallet empty, but happiness was bounty. Cared less for “I”, used a countless “we”, Dependent on Nature for its pot heavy . Shed the shell of selfishness, swimming Free of burden, thereby flows joy brimming.. Questions 1. What was not a matter of grief? 2. How was their wallet? 3. Which word did they use much? 4. What did they dependent on? 5. What must we shed? Answers 1. Scarcity was not a matter of grief 2. Their wallet was empty. 3. They used the word “we” much. 4. They were dependent on nature 5. We must shed selfishness.

Poem Appreciation Questions - Poem - 10th Std   Poem - 1     "Life" 1. Whom does the word ‘me’ refer to? Poet- Henry Van Dyke 2. What kind of life does the poet want to lead? A joyful life 3. Why do you think the poet is not in a hurry? E njoy and live the life/determined to reach the goal. 4. What should one not mourn for? Things that are lost 5. What does the poet mean by the phrase ‘in the dim past’? Unhappy past experiences 6. Is the poet afraid of future? No 7. How can one travel on with cheer? Memories of youth and old age 8. How is the way of life? Ups and down, rough and smooth 9. How should be the journey of life? Joyful 10. What did the poet seek as a boy? New friendship, high adventure and crown 11. What kind of quest does the poet seek here? The courageous quest 12. What is the poet’s hope? Last turn will be the best Poem - 2  "The Grumble Family" 1. Where does the family live? Complaining Street 2. Why do you think the street is named as ‘Complaining St