Compulsory English Model Question Paper Class 11

Model Question

Class: 11

Compulsory English (003)

The students are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Time: 3 hours         

Full Marks: 75

1) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. 15

Laxmi Prasad Devkota, (1966 Kartik 27 – 2016 Bhadra 29) was a Nepali poet, playwright and novelist. Honoured with the title of Mahakavi, he is also known as the poet with the golden heart. Devkota is by and large regarded as the great poet of Nepali language because of his versatility and mastery on writing all kinds of creations. Some of his popular works include the best selling Muna Madan, along with Sulochana, Kunjini, Bhikhari and Shakuntal. Devkota contributed to Nepali literature by bringing the Sanskrit tradition to its apex and by starting modern Romantic Movement in the country. Devkota was the first to begin writing epics in Nepali literature and his magnum opus "Muna Madan" remains a best seller even many years after his death. It is perhaps the most popular of all works of Devkota. The simplicity of language, folk and lyrical verses and rhythmic expression made this book popular among the all including ordinary folks. He is recognized as one of the greatest Nepali writers and his work is in the same level of standard as any of the greats of literature in any language. Devkota had the ability to write poems very quickly. Muna Madan’s popularity also made Ranas to appoint Devkota a member of the Nepal Bhasanuvad Parishad. During this period, he wrote Shakuntal in three months. It is said that Puskar Shumsher Rana challenged him to write another epic in a period of one month. Accepting the challenge, he wrote Sulochana epic in ten days and Kunjini in a single night. Nepali poetry soared to new heights with Devkota's ground-breaking poetry. For some time, he worked as a lecturer in Trichandra College. He also served as Education Minister for three months. Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota is not just a poet for one nation or one language; his writings are universal which flourish humanistic views and ideas shared for the upliftment of the human society.

A. Answer the following questions. 5x1=5

1. Why did Muna Madam become popular in the field of Nepali literature?

2. Why is Devkota regarded as the great poet of Nepal?

3. How can you prove that Devkota had the ability to write literary creation very quickly?

4. What helped Devkota to be a member of the Nepal Bhasanuvad?

5. What can be the suitable title for the passage?

B. Choose the correct answer. 5x1=5

1. What is the meaning of the word ‘Versatility?’

a. the ability to sing many different songs

b. the ability to do many different things

c. the ability to work a lot

2. Choose the synonym of the word ‘Popular?’ 

a. Infamous

b. Well-known

c. Powerful

3. Choose the opposite of the word ‘Ability?’

a. Capacity

b. Capability

c. Inability

4. What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence “Nepali poetry soared to new heights with Devkota’s ground-breaking poetry?”

a. Went to the high level quickly

b. Got a new poetry form

c. Took a new way

5. ..........is a teacher who teaches in a college or university. Choose the correct answer.

a. Playwright

b. Lecturer

c. Education Minister

C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements. 5x1=5

a. Devkota is a renowned novelist only.

b. Munamadan is Devkota’s magnum opus.

c. Devkota’s speed for writing literary creations was very slow.

d. Devkota contributed Nepali literature by establishing Sanskrit tradition.

e. Puskar Shamsher Rana challenged him to write a epic in a period of one week.

2) Write short answers to the following questions. (5x2=5) 

a. To which two things does the speaker compare his love? (A Red, Red Rose)

b. Where did the children use to play? (The Selfish Giant)

c. Where did the narrator and his servant make forcible entrance? (The Oval-Portrait)

d. Why does Wasserkopf demand a refund of his tuition fees from the school? (Refund)

e. What is poverty according to Parker? (What is Poverty?)

3) Write long answers to the following questions. (2x5=10)

a. Write the summary of the poem ‘Corona Says?’ (Corona Says)

b. Our culture is our identity. Write a paragraph explaining how you intend to preserve your culture, values and norms. (Sharing Tradition)

4) Write a news story using the following clues. 7

Student Rescued by Nepal Army

Ram Nepal - drew away by the flood in Sindhulpalchowk - a student of Shree Nepali Janata School - rescued by a Nepal army team - at the bank of a river -alone at home - raining heavily - flood at the same time -  parents heartily thanked them - got a new life.

5) Write a job application for the post of a lower secondary account teacher in Nepal Future Boarding School. Write ABC in the place of name and address.  8

6) Write a review of a book or film that you have read or watched recently. 10

7) Do as indicated in brackets and rewrite the sentences. (10x1=10)
a. It’s your birthday. (Express your wish in this situation)
b. Hari passed the exam. He did not work hard.(Rewrite the following sentence using ‘although’)
c. Many of houses in this neighbourhood (don’t have/doesn’t have) roof tops. (Choose one from the brackets to complete the sentence)
d. She drinks whisky because she is a popular leader in the society. (Put the frequency adverb ‘never’ at the appropriate place)
e. She is my friend. Everyone likes her. (Join the sentences with a relative clause)
f. The young generation of Nepali people don’t take interest.....politics. (Use correct preposition)
g. Your friend is feeling sick. (What would you advise to your friend)
h. The teacher said, “Honesty is the best policy?” (Change the sentence into indirect speech)
i. They are doing their work. (Change the sentence into correct passive)
j. We generally......(go) to school in the morning. (Use the verb in the correct tense form)

8) Do as instructed. (5X1=5)
a. Make two words using the prefix ‘dis’.
b. I can’t......the pain. (bear/beer/bare)
c. Write down two rhyming words for the word ‘may’.
d. Arrange the following words as per the order in a dictionary. (Phone, picture, piece, picnic, phrase, pirate)
e. He is doing work very fast. (What word class does the underlined word in the sentence belong to?)

 

All the Best Wishes for Your Attempt.