(a) Find a single word from the passage that will exactly replace the underlined word or words in the
following sentences.
(1) The aircraft was designed to overcome sudden and violent changes in weather conditions.
(2) The doctor has advised the patient to continue taking the medicines till the fever comes down.
(3) The thief escapes the police every time.
(b) For each of the words given below, choose the correct sentence that uses the same word unchanged
in spelling, but with a different meaning from that which it carries in the passage.
(1) steps (line 2)
(A) What steps have you taken to rectify the situation?
(B) One should tackle every problem step by step.
(C) The math teacher steps into the classroom with authority.
(D) She stepped forward to help without being asked.
(2) light (line 44)
(A) She could see very well by the light of the candle.
(B) My mother asked me to switch the lights on.
(C)  Although the bag was full, it felt light and easy to carry.
(D)  The light was burning in the room late into the night.
(3) set (line 44)
(A) A complete set of her novels was displayed in the library.
(B) We should reach home before the sun sets.
(C) The glorious sunset was a sight to behold.
(D) He sets the pace for future discoveries.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
Film stars are good role models for youngsters. Argue either FOR or AGAINST the given statement.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
Write an original short story which ends with the following words:
He stood looking out of the window, with a smile on his face.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
The children’s library in your locality was in a neglected condition. You and your friends visited it
recently and decided to do something about it. What did you see there and how did you bring about
a significant change? Describe the excitement on the reopening of the library and how you felt when
many children began to visit it eventually.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
You depended on technology to complete an important task. However, it failed you at a crucial moment.
Narrate what happened, your attempts to fix it and the lessons you learnt from this experience.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
Clothes define a person. Present your reflections on this statement.

Write a feature article in about 300 words, to be published in your school magazine on the topic “The
Importance of Sports’. Your article must use the guidelines given below:
Inculcates discipline – builds teamwork – has health benefits – develops leadership qualities – leads to
character building – provides career options