Chapter 1.1 - A Time to Believe
Time - 60 Minutes
Marks - 20
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. Read the question paper carefully.
3. Marks are included against each question.
Q.1. Read the extract given below and answer the following question.
‘‘To believe is to know that
everyday is a new beginning.
Is to trust that miracles happen,
and dreams really do come true.
To believe is to see angels
dancing among the clouds.
To know the wonder of a stardust sky
and the wisdom of the man in the moon.
To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart,
The innocence of a child’s eyes
and the beauty of an aging hand,
for it is through their teachings, we learn to love.
To believe is to find the strength
and courage that lies within us,
When it is time to pick up
the pieces and begin again.
To believe is to know
we are never alone,
That life is a gift
and this is our time to cherish it.
To believe is to know
that wonderful surprises are just
waiting to happen,
And all our hopes and dreams are within reach.
If only we believe.’’
Questions:
(i) What should one know and trust every day? (1 mark)
(ii) Find a word from the poem that means – (1 mark)
hold something as very dear and of great value
(iii) What two qualities are needed to recover, after a shocking event? (1 mark)
(iv) What are the two supernatural references in the 2nd stanza? (1 mark)
(v) What kind of attitude does the poet advise everybody to have? (1 mark)
(vi) Say –
Why we should believe that we are strong and courageous (1 mark)
(vii) Find out an example of Personification from the extract. (1 mark)
(viii) Complete the following: (1 mark)
The poet advises everybody to ______.
(ix) Pick out an example of Metaphor from the poem. (1 mark)
(x) Find from the poem, positive qualities to fill up the web. (2 marks)
(xi) Pick out examples of Alliteration from the extract. (1 mark)
(xi) Write word from the extract that describe the following : (1 mark)
surprises
(xii) Make a list of things that poet wants us to accept us as true? (2 mark)
Q2. Write a letter to the principal asking for 10 days leave for your brother’s marriage at your native place. (05 marks)