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JHARKHAND COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING, RANCHI, FIRST TERM EXAM 2021-2022, CLASS XII, ENGLISH ELECTIVE, MODEL QUESTION PAPER, Time: 1 Hrs 30 Min SET2, , General instructions:, , Total number of questions is 40., , Each question carries 1 mark., , Four options are given., , Students are expected to select the most appropriate answer., All questions are compulsory., , No marks will be deducted for wrong answer., , Read the following passage and answer questions from 1-8., , Four hours earlier the man had anchored his small towing boat off, the rocky coast of the island and had climbed the steep slope. This, coast was rarely frequented by visitors; for it was difficult of access, and landscape was bleak and unfriendly. (Simple curiosity and the, love of adventure had impelled the man to go there). When he had, set out in the morning, the sea had been very calm and clear, the sky, cloudless. But now a strong wind had risen; the coast for miles, around was gloomy and desolate. Dark waves sent up a huge spray, each time they broke on the black, uneven rocks which plunged deep, down into the water., , (Looking down at the choppy sea below, the man realized he would, have to move quickly if he was to save his boat). The rocks, which, had previously been fairly easy to climb, were now treacherous and

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slippery. The man clung to the face to prevent himself from slipping., At one point, the slope was so sheer, that he was obliged to climb up, again and come down by another route. He stopped to regain his, breath by a withered overhanging tree. He was now so close to the, sea that he could taste salt on his lips as the fine sea spray rose up, and fell and his teeth were chattering with cold. But the plight of his, boat was uppermost in his mind. (Below it was bobbing on the waves, like a cork and at any moment the rope which held it fast might, break, the boat would either be carried out to sea or dashed to, pieces against the rocks). The man began to climb down again, but, stopped abruptly when he heard the sound of splintering wood. His, , worst fears had been realized; he saw his boat lifted high by the, waves and beaten against the rocks again and again. The man looked, down helplessly, as a tangled mass of drift wood and gear floated, away over the water., , 1. What had the man anchored at the rocky coast of the island?, a. Raft, b. Canoe, c. Boat, d. Ship, 2. What had impelled the man to visit the island?, a. Simple curiosity, b. Love of adventure, c. Search for food, d. Both (a) and (b), 3. When did the man set to sail for the island?, a. In the Evening, b. In the Morning, c. At midnight, d. At noon, 4. The man could taste salts on his lips as the fine sea spray rose, up and fell and his teeth were chattering with, a. Fear, b. Cold

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c. Terror, d. Fright, 5. Where did the man stop to regain his breath?, a. Ina hut, b. Ina ship, c. Byatree, d. None of the above, 6. Choose the correct word for ‘forced’ which means same as in, the passage., a. Choppy, b. Desolate, c. Sheer, d. Impelled, 7. Choose the correct meaning of the word ‘choppy’ as used in, the passage., a. Rough, b. Calm, c. Clear, d. Barren, Read the passage given below and answer the questions, from 8-12., , Coconut is the fruit of coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). It is used, for its water, milk, oil and tasty meat. Coconuts have been grown in, tropical regions for more than 4500 years but recently increased in, popularity for their flavour, culinary uses, and potential health, benefits. The name comes from the old Portuguese and Spanish, word ‘Coco’, meaning ‘head’ or ‘skull’ after the three indentations on, the coconut shell that resemble facial features. They are ubiquitous, in coastal tropical regions, and are a cultural icon of the tropics., , The coconut is an unusual food for many reasons. It is technically a, seed, produced by the coconut palm tree, and as such is one of the, largest edible seeds produced by any plant. Its usual contents also

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make it unique in the seed world — the interior consists of both, ‘meat’ and ‘water’. The meat is the white pith with which we are all, familiar, as it is used extensively for cooking and flavourings; the, coconut water is a white liquid that is very sweet and thirstquenching. Portuguese explorers gave the nut its name in the 15th, century, referring to it as coco, meaning ‘ghost’ in their language., , The three dimples and the hairy texture reminded them of a ghost’s, face, and the tree has retained that name ever since., , 8. Where are the coconuts grown?, a. Tropical regions, b. Mountainous regions, c. Cold regions, d. Monsoon regions, 9. What does the word ‘Coco’ mean?, a. Skull, b. Head, c. Meat, d. Both (a) and(b), 10. Which part of the coconut is used extensively for cooking, and flavourings?, a. Water, Milk, Oil, Meat, 11. The coconut earned the nickname ‘ghost’ becauseOf its pale colour, It resembles a face, Of its shape, Of its smell, 12. Choose the most appropriate title for the given passage., . The Tree of life, . Coconut- a fruit, Meat and water, . Ghost, , aos, , ao ow, , aopoe

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13. Which of the following is not used in Note-Making?, . Abbreviations, . Keywords, Title, Date, 14, Which of the following is NOT a part of summary writing?, . Using your own words, . Exact words from the text, Including main ideas only, . Summary being shorter than the text, 15, Which of these is the right format of writing date in the, ‘Letters to Editor’?, a. 23/11/2021, b. 23-11-2021, c. 23.11.2021, d. 23" November,2021, 16. Which of the following is not a component of a ‘Letter to, Editor’?, a. Title, b. Salutation, c. Date, d. Signature, 17. Notice issued by government generally appears in —, Newspapers, Books, School Notice boards, Court Notice boards, 18. In Notice writing, the name of the institution, /organisation is placeda. Below the heading, b. At the top, c. After the date, , aoc, , apo, , aoow