Question Class Test 2 English first paper Time: 45 minutes Full marks 35

Question 

Class Test 2
English first paper
Time: 45 minutes      Full marks 35

(You have to write paragraph compulsorily) 

1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B

The famous Greek philosopher Aristotle said, ‘Man is by nature a social animal.’ What he meant was that man, by instinct, seeks company of others and establishes relationships, much like most animals of the wild, for companionship and for physical and emotional support. Unlike the animals however, man’s relationships give meaning to his existence and inspires him to do well in education, in workplace or in a profession that he pursues. Relationships are of different kinds. Some are familial and intimate, formed by blood and by marriage; some are social like the ones we have with friends and some are made in school where we form close bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationships can also be fostered in workplace, which may quickly change from professional to social. There are relationships also between human beings and animals, between children and their toys that they cannot part with. All these relationships keep us close to each other and provide us all kinds of support, love and affection. A person who has no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There is no oneto laugh or cry with him/her. When we share our joy with someone, it simply redoubles, and we when we suffer a loss and someone shares our sorrow, it lessens. Relationships are thus needed for our emotional health.To build relationships, we need to have trust and respect for each other, and love where this is needed. We cannot be selfish and possessive if we want to establish an effective relationship. But quite often we see people quarrelling and fighting with each other which only brings misery and loss to all.

A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives 0.5×10=5

1. What did Aristotle mean when he said, “Man is by nature a social animal”?
A. Man is wild like animals
B. Man likes to live alone
C. Man naturally seeks relationships and companionship
D. Man is dependent only on animals

2. Which type of relationship is formed by blood or marriage?
A. Social relationship
B. Familial and intimate relationship
C. Professional relationship
D. Emotional relationship

3. What happens when we share joy with someone?
A. It becomes meaningless
B. It disappears
C. It increases
D. It becomes sorrow

4. Why are relationships needed, according to the passage?
A. To make money
B. For emotional health and support
C. To avoid education
D. To become selfish

5. What is the part of speech of the word “emotional” in the sentence: “...for physical and emotional support”?
A. Noun
B. Adjective
C. Verb
D. Adverb

6. Identify the part of speech of the word “trust” in: “we need to have trust and respect…”
A. Verb
B. Adjective
C. Noun
D. Adverb

7. What is the closest meaning of the word “fostered” in the context: “Relationships can also be fostered in workplace”?
A. Ignored
B. Destroyed
C. Developed
D. Feared

8. What is the antonym of “selfish” as used in the passage?
A. Lonely
B. Generous
C. Emotional
D. Intelligent

9. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To discourage building relationships
B. To describe Aristotle’s life
C. To highlight the importance of relationships in human life
D. To talk about animals

10. What can be inferred about a person who has no one to share their feelings with?
A. They become famous
B. They feel isolated and lonely
C. They succeed in life
D. They feel free

B). Answer the following questions. 3×2=6

a. What did Aristotle mean by saying 'Man is by nature a social animal'?

b. Why are relationships important for emotional health?

c. What qualities are necessary to build strong relationships?

3. Based on your reading of the above passage make short notes in each of the boxes in the flow chart showing different types of relationships and their benefits. (One is done for you) 1×5=5

4. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order. 10

(i) As Bagerhat is near the Bay of Bengal, the water is usually saline.
(ii) Khan Jahan Ali was a philanthropic man.
(iii) He, therefore, excavated many tanks to provide fresh water to the people.
(iv) He came to Bagerhat to preach Islam and to promote the plight of common people.
( v) He found Bagerhat beset with many problems.
(vi) His memory will never be sunk into oblivion.
(vii) Thus he redressed the problem of drinking water.
(viii) The scarcity of drinking water is one of them.
(ix) The people of Bagerhat remember him with great respect.
(x) Ghora Dighi is one of them.


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