Class 10 English Question Answers

Choose the collective noun(s) from the following sentence:All the players in the team performed well.a. Teamb. Playersc. Team playersd. None

Choose the word whose meaning is different from the other words in the group: Implicate Arraign Accuse Defend Incriminate A)AccuseB)Defend C)ArraignD)Implicate

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word-DEVIATEa)Followb)Locatec)Breakd)Concentrate

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word : EnormousA. SoftB. AverageC. TinyD. Weak

Choose whether the following is true or false:The abstract noun form of “obey” is obedience. a)Trueb)False

Choose the word which means the opposite of the underlined word in the sentence: Hydra is biologically believed to be immortal. A) undying B)perishable C)ancient D)eternal

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks with reflexive and emphatic pronouns- Mr. Kaul had _____ made all the arrangements. Both the ambiance and the food were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed ______. a)Himself ourselvesb)Ourselves himselfc)Himself themselvesd)Yourself ourselves

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.GORGEOUSa)Desperateb)Plainc)Fashionabled)Sumptuous

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom\/phrase:To get into a rowA. To arrange in a lineB. To present neatlyC. To get into a boatD. To quarrel

Complete the following sentence using the correct possessive noun:Don’t you know Pashmina shawls are made of __________ wool?a) Goats’b) Goatc) Goatsd) Goat’s

All girls’ or all boys’ schools provide a better learning environment than co-educational schools. Express your views either for or against the statement.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:OVERTa. Deepb. Shallowc. Secretd. Unwritten

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.HARBINGER a) pilotb)forerunnerc)stewardd) messenger

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom\/phrase- To have the gift of the gab.a. A talent for speaking b. To do exactly the right thing c. To be cheerful d. To get lots of gifts

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom\/phrase.Wear one’s heart on one’s sleevea. Lure passionatelyb. Do the right thingc. Show one’s feelingsd. Be intimate

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word-BOORISHa. Handsomeb. Happyc. Quited. Gentle

Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to-DECIMATEa) Disseminateb) Dissipatec) Disfigured) Destroy

Change the following sentence into passive voice.I will do this work.

Choose the best response.In a letter to the Municipal Commissioner how will you thank them in advance for the action they will take in response to your complaint?a)Thank you for your attention in this matter.b)Thanks for doing something about it.c)I’m grateful that you will do the needful.d)Thanks in advance for your future endeavour on the same.

Choose the word\/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word\/phrase in the sentence. The climbers found the ascent nerve breaking.a)Slideb)Declinec)Falld)Descent

Choose the correct synonym for the following word-AFFLUENTa)Prosperousb)Poorc)Talkatived)Close

Choose the most suitable option to complete the dialogue.Mrs. K: Hello Nita.Nita: Hello Mrs. Kumar. How have you been?Mrs. K: Good. By the way Nita I'm having a party for my brother Arun. He's the one who's come from the States. It's on Sunday. I'd like you to come.Nita: __________________________a. Where's it going to be? Who else is coming and how many people are you asking?b. Oh! I wouldn't miss it for all the chocolate in the world.c. Sure. I love parties. Parties mean food. Hope there'll be lots of it.d. Sure I'll be there. Arun's back is he? It'll be nice to see him again.

Choose what type of noun is underlined in the given sentence:We all love honesty.a. Commonb. Properc. Collectived. Abstract

Choose the correct meaning of idiom\/phrase- To be on cloud nine. a. To die b. To win a prize c. To be very happy d. To be unsure

Choose the best answer from the options given.I’m afraid I won’t be able to come to office tomorrow.a. Your boss will be pleased with you.b. Oh! Well never mind. We’ll see you the day after tomorrow.c. Still we will wait for you there.d. All of these.

Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression-Extreme old age when a man behaves like a foola)Dotageb)Imbecilityc)Senilityd)Superannuation

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word-VIEa)Guardb)Maintainc)Discoverd)Yield

Choose the opposite of the given word-Basea)Nobleb)Happyc)Courageousd)Carefully

Arrange the words to form a meaningful proverb:a feather \/ birds of \/ flock \/ togethera b c d a)bdcab)abcdc)bcadd)bacd

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom\/phrase:The alpha and the omega.a)very costly itemsb)assorted itemsc)the beginning and the endd)a nice act

Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicized. His servility makes him detestable. a)Bravery b)Prudence c)Insolence d)Slavery

Change the negative sentence into an affirmative sentence without changing the meaning:There is no smoke without fire.a)No smoke no fire.b)Smoke is not always with fire.c)Not all smokes are with fire.d)Where there is smoke there is fire.

Choose the correct word(s) that correctly completes the sentence. ___________ of old paintings is a job for the experts.a)Resurrectionb)Retrievalc)Restorationd)Resumption

According to the 2011 census the literacy rate of hundred percent or around has been achieved by only a couple of states in India. Illiteracy is found mostly among the old and the deprived sections of the society. What can the youth do to spread literacy in society? Write an article in 150-200 words on ‘Role of students in eradicating illiteracy’. You are Karuna\/Karan.

(a) As the grammar of standard English extends to a grammar of code. Our errors find themselves embedded in programmes and replicating further and more widely than previously imaginable. (b) Even a poorly constructed tweet reflects a poorly constructed thought while grammatically lacking e-mail messages have become the hallmark of password phishing scams.(c) Language is no less exacting than mathematics.(d) As the title of a book “Eats Shoots and leaves” demonstrates a single comma can change a sentence about the diet of a panda to one describing the behavior of a dine-and-dash killer.(e) The emergence of digital technology makes precision in language even more important.a. acdebb. cdeabc. deabcd. edabc

Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word underlined.The committee set about making provisional arrangements for the annual conference.a)unconditionalb)abidingc)permanentd)lasting

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:Demona)Charitableb)Kind-heartedc)Angeld)Fair-minded

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word-Cacophonya)Discordantb)Dancec)Applaused)Type of telephonee)Rooster

Arrange the jumbled words appropriately to form a meaningful sentence- Important | it | to | is | rules | observe | traffic a) It is important to observe traffic rules. b) To observe traffic rules it is important. c) Traffic rules to observe is it important. d) It is to observe important traffic rules.

Against the given word there are some alternatives one of which is either similar in meaning (synonyms) or opposite in meaning (antonyms) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the given word. VINDICTIVE a)Apologeticb)Uncompromisingc)Revengefuld)Fearfule)Unpardonable

Choose the synonym of the word given below:Lethala) Livelyb) Deadlyc) Beneficiald) Wholesome

What are the requirements for writing a biographical sketch of a person? Please select from the options given below:a) In-depth researchb) List of achievements and influencesc) Logical arrangement of informationd) All of the above

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase-‘To hold one’s tongue’Option a- To bear proudlyOption b- To be readyOption c- To be silentOption d- To curbOption e- To speak

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given wordEstablisha) Disturbb) Uprootc) Protectd) Negate

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given sentence\/phrase.Yearly celebration of a date or an event.a) Centenaryb) Jubileec) Anniversaryd) Birthday

Choose the incorrect part of the sentence.It is often said and nor in vain that fortune favours the brave.a) It is often saidb) And nor in vainc) That fortune favoursd) The brave

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.MORTAL a) eternalb) spiritualc) immortald) divine

Choose the correct synonym for the following word.OBJECT a) disobeyb) challengec) denyd) disapprove

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word-TARNISHa) Ornateb) Blemishc) Destroyd) Scrub

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word:Lackadaisicala. Intelligentb. Dullc. Enthusiasticd. Monthly

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word:Infamousa. Populousb. Prosperousc. Notoriousd. Deciduouse. Spurious

Choose the synonym of the given word:Waivea) Restrictb) Relaxc) Permitd) Admit

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word: Genuine a) Rotten b) Bogus c) Unsound d) Impure

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning ofPlacida) Clearb) Calmc) Enjoyabled) Dull

Choose the word that has the closest meaning to that of the word given- Felicity a) Jubilation b) Encouragementc) Appropriated) Pleasant

Choose the options which best expresses the meaning of the given word- NEMESIS a) Victory b) Adventure c) Reward d) Enemy

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.COTERIEa) Mobb) Groupc) Familyd) Institution

Choose the on which best expresses the meaning of FLOUNDERa) runb) fluctuatec) jumpd) stumble

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase:A man of odd habits A) EccentricB) CynicalC) IntrovertD) Moody

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom\/phrase. In the good books of the boss.A) Work well for the bossB) Praise the bossC) In favour with the bossD) Cooperative with boss

Arrange the different parts in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence\/paragraph.P: The accommodation theory in linguistics starts from the premise that speech accommodation takes place when people modify their speech so that it conforms more with the way their conversational partners speakQ: For example the speed at which people talk the length of both pauses and utterances the kind of vocabulary and syntax used as well as intonation voice pitch and pronunciation are all subject to the accommodation process.R: A wide range of subtle adaptations have been observed which tend to occur more or less unconsciouslyS: This kind of convergence is by no means an automatic feature of all conversations and we can discern certain social contexts in which accommodation can be predicted.a) QSPRb) SPQRc) PRQSd) PQRS

Combine the sentences using “Not only… but also” conjunction:She taught me English. She taught me how to face life without fear.a) Not only she taught me English but also how to face life without fear.b) She not only taught me English but also how to face life without fear.c) She taught me not only but also English and how to face life without fear.d) None of the usages above is correct.

Change the following sentence into an assertive one:Thank you! It was very kind of you.a) I thank you for your kind gesture.b) It was very kind of you.c) Thank you it was very kind of you.d) It was a kind gesture.

Combine the sentences using the correlative conjunctions ‘so...that’:I was sleepy. I couldn’t concentrate.a) I was sleepy so that I couldn’t concentrate.b) I was that sleepy so I couldn’t concentrate.c) So that I was sleepy I couldn't concentrate.d) I was so sleepy that I couldn’t concentrate.

Choose the most suitable one word for the following phrase.Equal in rank merit or quality a) Chumb) Contemporaryc) Peerd) Colleague

Arrange the sentence in a meaningful order.1. Since the dawn of human civilisation man has been creating things to meet his needs.2. For this reason they are also known as lifesavers as they can help people in emergencies.3. Mobiles are now inexpensive user – friendly and equipped with almost every feature we may require or desire.4. The mobile phone is one such portable electronic device.a) 1432b) 1234c) 4213d) 4123

Andrew Wiles proved that Fermat's Last Theorem was true.Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.a) isb) will bec) is beingd) NO CHANGE

Choose the word closest to opposite in meaning to the italicized word- The heroine's infidelity finds no mention in this biography. a) Loyalty b) Innocence c) Intelligence d) Charity

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:The duke was a ruler just. (The adjective should modify the ruler)A) The duke was a just ruler.B) A ruler just was the duke.C) A just duke was the ruler. D) No CHANGE

Choose the option which means the opposite of the given word: Felicitous a) Effeminateb) Caninec) Sensuousd) Notoriouse) Inappropriate

Choose the correct indirect speech form of the given statement.A clever mouse said to all “Let’s bell the cat.”a) A clever mouse proposal all that they should bell the catb) A clever mouse proposed to all that they should bell the catc) A clever mouse suggested that they must bell the catd) A clever mouse suggested all that they would bell the cat

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom\/phrase:To be in seventh heavena- To fly in the airb- To be extremely happyc- To be completely aloned- To visit a place that is in the list of the seven wonders of the world.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.EXONERATEA) CompelB) AccuseC) ImprisonD) Boldness

Choose the word which has the same meaning as of the italicized words in the two sentences- 1) The distance from Amman to Bombay is too far to be covered by the A 320 planes. 2) Ashish waited at the door for his father with a sad face. a) Bad b) Heavy c) Long d) Unlucky

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.I’m ______________________ a swimmer as my sister.a) Betterb) Good asc) Not as goodd) So good

Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.Wow those are really cool sunglasses.a) Slitsb) Slidesc) Shadesd) Boxes

Choose a suitable preposition to fill in the blank:There are many advantages _ _ _ being able to speak a foreign language.a) Ofb) Withc) Ford) To

Choose the option that best fills in the blank:______ are born with a silver spoon in their mouths.a) thisb) onec) somed) that

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word:OSTENTATIOUSa) Awkwardb) Bankruptc) Ignorantd) Unpretentious

Choose the most suitable modal verb for this sentence:You __________ speak only when you’re spoken to. (compulsion)a) Ought tob) mustc) Dare to d) Used to

Choose the correct option:To __________ should I give the message?a) whob) whichc) whomd) whose

Choose the sentence that is made up of Illative clause- a) There's a lot of pending work so I shall stay back and finish it. b) Since Max has decided to take the kids out I will enjoy being alone at home. c) Sheldon decided to take the day off and go to the beach. d) I will agree to partner with you provided that I get equal shares of the company.

Choose the option which best corrects the sentence- a) The President’s house is guarded by several units of police. b) The Presidents house is guarded by several unit's police. c) The President’s house is guarded by several unit's police.d) No change.

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word and fill in the blank.Nature teaches us not to destroy but to ------A) InvestB) Produce C) CreateD) Make

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite meaning to italicized words.There was not a single bibulous adventure in our expedition.A) FearfulB) CowardlyC) SoberD) unenergetic

Choose the word opposite in meaning to- Succumb a) Curb b) Resist c) Injure d) Shoot

Choose the best option which best corrects the underlined part of the sentence- The bridge was sturdy flexible and strong: it withstood the storm well. a) Sturdy flexible strong: itb) Sturdy flexible and strong – it c) Sturdy flexible strong; it d) No change

Choose the option which best correct the given phrase- This is Milton’s the poet's cottage. a) No change b) This is Milton the poet's cottage. c) This is Milton's the poet cottage. d) This is the Milton the poet cottage.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence- The mens' meeting was held in the house's basement. a) The men's meeting was held in the houses' basement. b) The mens meeting was held in the house's basement. c) The men's meeting was held in the house's basement.d) No change.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word- There was a marked deterioration in his condition. a) Reformationb) Amendmentc) Improvementd) Revision

Complete the sentence using the appropriate option:I don’t want to go without you. I _____ (wait) until you ____(be) ready.a) will wait…will beb) will wait…have beenc) will wait…ared) have waited…have been

Complete the following sentence using a suitable noun:The neighbourhood park is a mile from ____ house.a) Anisb) Anis’sc) Anis’d) Anises

Choose the antonym of the word given below:RecalledA) ForgottenB) RecollectionC) RejectedD) Reminiscence

Choose the correct homonym to complete the sentence:I have eaten a ___________ from this tree.A) BuriesB) BuryC) BerryD) Bore

Choose the word(s) which can correctly replace the word(s) in italic bold in the sentence without changing the meaning of it.A stray dog kept whimpering all night.a) Barkingb) Cryingc) Whiningd) Sobbing

Choose the option which correctly punctuates the sentence:Rebecca told me “Jim said I am coming”.A) NO CHANGEB) Rebecca told me “Jim said ‘I am coming’”.C) Rebecca told me “Jim said I am coming”.D) Rebecca told me Jim said “I am coming”.

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.FADA) CharityB) WeaknessC) FashionD) Folly

Choose the best proverb that corresponds to the given context.A man mustn’t think that his task is too difficult before he begins doing it.A. Everything comes to him who waits.B. No living man all things can.C. Live not to eat but eat to live.D. Keep your mouth shut and ears open.E. Don’t cross the bridge before you come to it.

Choose the most suitable passive voice conversion of the given sentence:Give the order for one hundred calendars. A. Let the order for one hundred calendars be given.B. Order for one hundred calendars should be given.C. Both A and BD. None of the above

Choose the word that means the opposite of the given word:MigratoryA. WanderingB. SettledC. NomadD. Inventory