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English Slip Test 1 June 2025

The document is a slip test for X Standard English, consisting of various questions related to a stanza, including synonyms, antonyms, rhyme schemes, and figures of speech. It also includes tasks such as writing an advertisement and a report on a school event. The test aims to assess students' understanding of literary elements and their writing skills.

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English Slip Test 1 June 2025

The document is a slip test for X Standard English, consisting of various questions related to a stanza, including synonyms, antonyms, rhyme schemes, and figures of speech. It also includes tasks such as writing an advertisement and a report on a school event. The test aims to assess students' understanding of literary elements and their writing skills.

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DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION-VILLUPURAM 9. Read the following stanza and answer the questions given below.

X STANDARD – ENGLISH So let the way wind up the hill or down,


TIME: 45 Minutes Slip Test 1 Max Marks: 25 O’er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy:
Still seeking what I sought when but a boy,
Choose the appropriate synonym for the italicized words. 2 New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,
1. The young seagull’s father was preening his feather with beak. (a) Pick out the rhyming words from the given stanza.
a) polishing b) cleaning c) sharpening d) trimming (b) Give the rhyme scheme for the given stanza.
(c) Identify the figure of speech in the second line.
2. They were beckoning to him, calling shrilly. (d) Pick out the alliterating words in the third line.
a) gesturing b) whispering c) hiding d) ignoring
Answer any ONE the following questions. 5
Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicized words. 1 10. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below.
3. His family was screaming and praising him. Home appliances – Aadi Sale – 20-50% - Special Combo Offers –
a) admiring b) encouraging c) supporting d) criticizing Muthusamy & Co., Raja Street, Gingee.

Answer any ONE of the following questions in a sentence or two. 2 11. Write a report of the following events in about 100 – 120 words.
4. How was the young seagull’s first attempt to fly? You are the School Pupil Leader. You have been asked to write a
5. What prompted the young seagull to fly finally? report on the Inaugural Ceremony of English Literary Association of
your school which was held recently. Write a report on the same in
Answer any ONE of the followings in a paragraph. 5 not more than 120 words.
6. Describe the struggles underwent by the young seagull to
overcome its fear of flying 12. Quote from memory. 5
7. You parents sometimes behave like the young bird’s parents. They With forward face ……………..
may seem cruel and unrelenting. Does it mean that they do not care
……………… But with a whole
for you? Explain your views about it with reference from the story.

Answer any ONE of the following. 5


8. Paraphrase the following stanza.
And happy heart, that pays its toll
To Youth and Age, and travels on with cheer.
So let the way wind up the hill or down,
O’er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy:

SSLC ENGLISH SLIP TEST 1│JUNE 2025

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