Ministry
of Education
DZONGKHAG
COMMON EXAMINATION-2017
SARPANG
Class VII Writing Time: 2 hours
English Paper I (Writing and
Language) Total
Marks: 100
READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY
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SECTION A
(Writing)
Question I
[40]
Write a descriptive
essay of 250- 300 words on any ONE of the topics given below. You will be awarded
marks for orderly and coherent presentation of materials, use of appropriate
features and general accuracy of spellings, punctuation and grammar.
- Describe how an ideal person should be in your view.
- Narrate an unforgettable incident in your life and express your feelings.
- Describe your ambition in life.”
Question II [20]
You are Kinley studying in Damphu Central School, Tsirang, in 7th
standard.
Write a letter on ANY ONE of the topics given below.
- Recently you have heard from your parents that your younger brother who is studying in Dekiling Lower Secondary School in Sarpang is interested to take up winter coaching classes to improve his studies. Write a letter to your brother telling him how much happy you are to hear about it and give some advices that he needs to follow while taking the coaching classes.
- Recently you visited a place which inspired you. Write a letter to your friend suggesting him/her to visit that place mentioning what was special about that place.
- You have just received a beautiful gift from your father who is in Gelephu. Write a letter to thank him for the gift. Express your feelings and explain how you plan to use the gifts.
SECTION B
(Language and Grammar)
QUESTION III [15]
Direction: Read the passage
given below carefully and write a summary of it keeping in mind the following
points:
· Give
a title to your summary
·
Your summary should have FIVE sentences.
Write two sentences from the first and second paragraph, one sentence each from
third and fourth paragraph.
The presence of certain
qualities makes friendship a special relationship. A true friend is consistent
and honest. A friend is not afraid to give an honest opinion and does not say
things for sake of getting approval. A friend provides companionship and
continuous support. There is no room for pride, jealousy or rivalry in a
friendship
When one enjoys a period of
prosperity, many people become available as friends. This is not friendship
because these so-called friends slip away in difficult times. True friends
stand by each other both in good times and bad times.
In the Ramayana, Sugriva and Rama
honor their pact of friendship through the entire epic. Rama helps Sugriva kill
his brother Bali and regain the kingdom. Sugriva provides his army to assist
Rama in his search for Sita and does not rest until she is found and returned
to Rama.
In the Mahabharata, Karna, at
any cost of his own life, remains a true friend to Duryodhana. He honors his
friendship with Duryodhana even after knowing that he in reality is the son of
Kunti and that Pandavas are his own brothers. He does not break his commitment
to Duryodhana.
Question IV
Direction: For each of the following
questions, there are four choices. Read the question
carefully and choose the correct response
and write it in your answer sheet. (1x5 = 5 marks)
- “A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.”
The above statement defines
A. Verb
B. Adverb
C. Adjective
D. Preposition
- Kesang carefully kept the glasses on the table. The underlined word is an example of
A. an adjective
B. a verb
C. an adverb
D. a pronoun
- It _____ (rain) heavily all night. Choose the correct form of verb
A. was raining
B. has been raining
C. rained
D. had rained
- Which of the following word is NOT spelt correctly?
A. Coming
B. Beginning
C. Prise
D. Accept
- The synonym of the word peace is
A. harmony
B. fight
C. conflict
D. battle
Question V
Direction: Read the following sentences carefully and
rewrite them correctly as per the direction given in the bracket. (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
1.
He said, “Time and tide waits for none.” (change
into indirect speech)
2. He said that he
would be meeting his mother the following week. (change into direct speech)
3. Dorji said, “I
took my wife for a ride yesterday.” (change into indirect speech)
4. I think his
decisions are very fair. (use just in place of fair)
5. He says, “I am a
fool.” (change
into indirect speech)
6. Tenzin was writing
a story. (change into passive voice)
7. Teacher will guide
me like a knight. (change into passive voice)
8. Bhutan is
exporting electricity to India. (change into passive voice)
9. A novel was
written by Dechen. (change into active voice)
10. Dorji is the fast
swimmer in our team. (use: fastest)
Question VI
Direction: Complete the sentences with
correct Question tag. (1 x 5
= 5 marks)
1.
John and his sister
have completed the task, __________
2. He hasn’t paid the school fee, __________
3.
I am working hard, _________
4.
He isn’t worthy of the reward, __________
5. Dema was prepared to play the role, ___________
Question VII
Direction: Each
of the following sentences has an error. Identify the error and rewrite the
sentences correctly in your answer sheet. Underline the edited part. (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
1. Yesterday I go to school.
2. Grammer is important in
learning a language.
3. This year I am planning to
visit thimphu.
4. This is there house. It belongs
to them.
5. What is the taxi fare from
Gelephu to Sarpang
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