Tamilnadu Board English State Board (Tamilnadu) for 10th Standard (English Medium) Question paper & Study Materials

Stateboard 10th Standard English Subject Paper - I Public Question Paper- March 2022 updated Previous Year Question Papers - by QB Admin View & Read

Stateboard 10th Standard English Subject Paper - II Public Question Paper- March 2022 updated Previous Year Question Papers - by QB Admin View & Read

Stateboard 10th Standard English Subject Paper-I Public Answer Key - March 2022 updated Previous Year Question Papers - by QB Admin View & Read

Stateboard 10th Standard English Subject Paper-II Public Answer Key - March 2022 updated Previous Year Question Papers - by QB Admin View & Read

10th Standard English Subject Supplementary The Tempest Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    _________ was the chief of all spirits.

  • 2)

    ________ raised a dreadful storm.

  • 3)

    Miranda was brought to the island ________ years ago.

  • 4)

    Prospero ordered Ariel to bring ________ to his place.

  • 5)

    The second human being that Miranda saw on the island was __________.

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Night the Ghost Got in Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution Part - I updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    The rich man was from ________.

  • 2)

    Everything falls to the ground ________ earth's gravitational pull. .

  • 3)

    The trial was conducted _________ the procedure of law.

  • 4)

    There is a temple right ________ my house.

  • 5)

    As a _________ of his hard work, he achieved the target

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Night the Ghost Got in Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution Part - II updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Children are given toys _________ sweets on Children's day.

  • 2)

    The parents must be informed _________ any indiscipline of their wards.

  • 3)

    He didn't turn up ________ his busy schedule.

  • 4)

    Global warming is ________ the green house emission.

  • 5)

    _________ several warnings, he continued to swim.

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Night the Ghost Got in Book Back 2 Mark Questions with Solution updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Oh, No! But it happens!

  • 2)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Don't let out your traveling dates

  • 3)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Anyway, people will be people.

  • 4)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Search begins

  • 5)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Things are not that easy

10th Standard English Subject Prose Empowered Women Navigating The World Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    What is the data about?

  • 2)

    Identify the three jobs where the same percentage of women work.

  • 3)

    In which field of work is women's involvement the second highest?

  • 4)

    Percentage of women working in finance is the same as ___________.

  • 5)

    What is the difference between the percentage of women working in logistics and Medicine?

10th Standard English Subject Prose Empowered Women Navigating The World Book Back 3 Mark Questions with Solution updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)
    burn off keep up build up
    tire out warms up put on
    work out stretch out  

    Riya is a young dancer who feels contented and satisfied with herself. Let's hear from her.
    Hi, everyone! I am Riya. I suppose I’m really lucky because I don’t (1) _________weight easily. I never (2) ________ in the gym and the only time I (3) _______is when I need something from the top shelf. I tried aerobics several times but I couldn’t (4)________ with the others. I take my pet for a walk thrice a day though, and that helps to(5)________ the calories. I usually watch what I eat but I sometimes binge on ice cream.
    My sister Diya, is a real fitness fanatic. Before she works out she(6)________ every day with push ups, sit ups, stretches and a jog around the park. She says it’s important to (7)_______ good levels of strength and stamina. I don’t want to overdo it though. A fitness regime like hers would (8)_______me _____!

  • 2)

    Pick out the idioms and phrases from the box and write them in the blanks equivalent to their meanings. One is done for you.

    find one's lend an ear sharp as a tack over the moon on the ball
    bring it on  come across get along  hang on work out
      IDIOMS   PHRASES
    1 competent -_____ 1 to meet or find by chance -_________
    2 Become more confident in expressing oneself - _______ 2 to exercise - ________
    3 Extremely happy - _________ 3 To accept a challenge with confidence - _________
    4 Mentally agile - __________ 4 To have a friendly relationship - ________
    5 Listen - ________ 5 To keep something -________
  • 3)

    Robert Bruce - King -lying on the ground in a dejected mood - failed to defeat his enemies - was thinking of giving up the attempt - saw a spider falling down from the ceiling - the ceiling far away - wondered how it would get there - the spider fell back again - again it tried - again it fell - it made nine such attempts - no success - climbed up once more - at last succeeded in reaching the roof - Bruce imitated its example - he too tried once again - was successful.

  • 4)

    Develop a story with the given pictures and narrate it to your class. Your story must have a plot and
    vivid details.
       
     

  • 5)

    The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in the tense of the verb in each line. Write the wrong word as well as the correct word in the given place. One is done for you.                 

      Incorrect Words Correct Words
    When Anand reach Arun's place, his
    friends have arrived already. Arun
    introduces Anand to them. Arun's brother
    buy some snacks from the market
    Arun serving it to all his friends. Then
    they all sat together to planning their holidays
    Arun have a cottage in Ooty, so
    they all plan to go to Ooty during the holidays
    “Would we have a good time?, asked Arun.
    They all cheerfully say, “Yes!”

    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________

    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________

10th Standard English Subject Supplementary The Story of Mulan Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Mulan goes to the battle instead of her father because_________.

  • 2)

    What did Mulan do before leaving the house?

  • 3)

    What is the story about?

  • 4)

    The emperor asked Mulan to stay with him in the palace as his ___________.

  • 5)

    The emperor gave Mulan __________

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Attic Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    _________ he was honest, he was punished.

  • 2)

    Walk carefully _________ you will fall down.

  • 3)

    My mother called me _________ I was playing football.

  • 4)

    My salary is low _________ I find the work interesting

  • 5)

    The passengers rushed to board the bus _________ it arrived

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Attic Book Back 2 Mark Questions with Solution updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    We came late. We did not miss the train.

  • 2)

    Sita saw a snake. At once she ran away.

  • 3)

    Robert completed the project. He submitted it to the teacher.

  • 4)

    Yusuf was running high temperature. He could not take part in the competition.

  • 5)

    Recently while returning home from school you were knocked down by a speeding motorcycle. You escaped with minor injuries. You are Kishore / Kavitha of class XI, studying in GHSS, Coimbatore. Write an article to The Hindu, in about 150-200 words expressing your concern about the increasing number of road accidents due to reckless driving. Also stress the importance of following traffic rules.

10th Standard English Subject Supplementary The Aged Mother Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Shining was governed by a __________ leader.

  • 2)

    The ________ was the principal food for the poor.

  • 3)

    The road was crossed and re-crossed by many path made by the ___________

  • 4)

    Gathering _______ he made a soft cushion and tenderly lifted his old mother onto it.

  • 5)

    The governor demanded that his subjects should present him with a _________

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Dying Detective Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution updated Book back Questions - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Where does this story take place?

  • 2)

    Near the beginning of the story, "Ms. Gervis' eyes are full of tears. Her hands are shaking:' How does Ms. Gervis probably feel?

  • 3)

    What makes the detective sure that the robber did not come through the windows?

  • 4)

    What else was stolen from the apartment?

  • 5)

    ''And the robber definitely did not use the front door:' Which is the best way to rewrite this sentence?

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Dying Detective Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Where does this story take place?

  • 2)

    Near the beginning of the story, "Ms. Gervis' eyes are full of tears. Her hands are shaking:' How does Ms. Gervis probably feel?

  • 3)

    What makes the detective sure that the robber did not come through the windows?

  • 4)

    What else was stolen from the apartment?

  • 5)

    ''And the robber definitely did not use the front door:' Which is the best way to rewrite this sentence?

10th Standard English Subject Supplementary The Aged Mother Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Shining was governed by a __________ leader.

  • 2)

    The ________ was the principal food for the poor.

  • 3)

    The road was crossed and re-crossed by many path made by the ___________

  • 4)

    Gathering _______ he made a soft cushion and tenderly lifted his old mother onto it.

  • 5)

    The governor demanded that his subjects should present him with a _________

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Attic Book Back 2 Mark Questions with Solution - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    We came late. We did not miss the train.

  • 2)

    Sita saw a snake. At once she ran away.

  • 3)

    Robert completed the project. He submitted it to the teacher.

  • 4)

    Yusuf was running high temperature. He could not take part in the competition.

  • 5)

    Recently while returning home from school you were knocked down by a speeding motorcycle. You escaped with minor injuries. You are Kishore / Kavitha of class XI, studying in GHSS, Coimbatore. Write an article to The Hindu, in about 150-200 words expressing your concern about the increasing number of road accidents due to reckless driving. Also stress the importance of following traffic rules.

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Attic Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    _________ he was honest, he was punished.

  • 2)

    Walk carefully _________ you will fall down.

  • 3)

    My mother called me _________ I was playing football.

  • 4)

    My salary is low _________ I find the work interesting

  • 5)

    The passengers rushed to board the bus _________ it arrived

10th Standard English Subject Supplementary The Story of Mulan Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Mulan goes to the battle instead of her father because_________.

  • 2)

    What did Mulan do before leaving the house?

  • 3)

    What is the story about?

  • 4)

    The emperor asked Mulan to stay with him in the palace as his ___________.

  • 5)

    The emperor gave Mulan __________

10th Standard English Subject Prose Empowered Women Navigating The World Book Back 3 Mark Questions with Solution - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)
    burn off keep up build up
    tire out warms up put on
    work out stretch out  

    Riya is a young dancer who feels contented and satisfied with herself. Let's hear from her.
    Hi, everyone! I am Riya. I suppose I’m really lucky because I don’t (1) _________weight easily. I never (2) ________ in the gym and the only time I (3) _______is when I need something from the top shelf. I tried aerobics several times but I couldn’t (4)________ with the others. I take my pet for a walk thrice a day though, and that helps to(5)________ the calories. I usually watch what I eat but I sometimes binge on ice cream.
    My sister Diya, is a real fitness fanatic. Before she works out she(6)________ every day with push ups, sit ups, stretches and a jog around the park. She says it’s important to (7)_______ good levels of strength and stamina. I don’t want to overdo it though. A fitness regime like hers would (8)_______me _____!

  • 2)

    Pick out the idioms and phrases from the box and write them in the blanks equivalent to their meanings. One is done for you.

    find one's lend an ear sharp as a tack over the moon on the ball
    bring it on  come across get along  hang on work out
      IDIOMS   PHRASES
    1 competent -_____ 1 to meet or find by chance -_________
    2 Become more confident in expressing oneself - _______ 2 to exercise - ________
    3 Extremely happy - _________ 3 To accept a challenge with confidence - _________
    4 Mentally agile - __________ 4 To have a friendly relationship - ________
    5 Listen - ________ 5 To keep something -________
  • 3)

    Robert Bruce - King -lying on the ground in a dejected mood - failed to defeat his enemies - was thinking of giving up the attempt - saw a spider falling down from the ceiling - the ceiling far away - wondered how it would get there - the spider fell back again - again it tried - again it fell - it made nine such attempts - no success - climbed up once more - at last succeeded in reaching the roof - Bruce imitated its example - he too tried once again - was successful.

  • 4)

    Develop a story with the given pictures and narrate it to your class. Your story must have a plot and
    vivid details.
       
     

  • 5)

    The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in the tense of the verb in each line. Write the wrong word as well as the correct word in the given place. One is done for you.                 

      Incorrect Words Correct Words
    When Anand reach Arun's place, his
    friends have arrived already. Arun
    introduces Anand to them. Arun's brother
    buy some snacks from the market
    Arun serving it to all his friends. Then
    they all sat together to planning their holidays
    Arun have a cottage in Ooty, so
    they all plan to go to Ooty during the holidays
    “Would we have a good time?, asked Arun.
    They all cheerfully say, “Yes!”

    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________

    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________
    __________

10th Standard English Subject Prose Empowered Women Navigating The World Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    What is the data about?

  • 2)

    Identify the three jobs where the same percentage of women work.

  • 3)

    In which field of work is women's involvement the second highest?

  • 4)

    Percentage of women working in finance is the same as ___________.

  • 5)

    What is the difference between the percentage of women working in logistics and Medicine?

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Night the Ghost Got in Book Back 2 Mark Questions with Solution - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Oh, No! But it happens!

  • 2)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Don't let out your traveling dates

  • 3)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Anyway, people will be people.

  • 4)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Search begins

  • 5)

    Title summarises the story. paragraph is a part of the story. Look at the following expressions and find out the paragraph that best suit these expressions.
    Things are not that easy

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Night the Ghost Got in Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution Part - II - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    Children are given toys _________ sweets on Children's day.

  • 2)

    The parents must be informed _________ any indiscipline of their wards.

  • 3)

    He didn't turn up ________ his busy schedule.

  • 4)

    Global warming is ________ the green house emission.

  • 5)

    _________ several warnings, he continued to swim.

10th Standard English Subject Prose The Night the Ghost Got in Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution Part - I - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    The rich man was from ________.

  • 2)

    Everything falls to the ground ________ earth's gravitational pull. .

  • 3)

    The trial was conducted _________ the procedure of law.

  • 4)

    There is a temple right ________ my house.

  • 5)

    As a _________ of his hard work, he achieved the target

10th Standard English Subject Supplementary The Tempest Book Back 1 Mark Questions with Solution - by Question Bank Software View & Read

  • 1)

    _________ was the chief of all spirits.

  • 2)

    ________ raised a dreadful storm.

  • 3)

    Miranda was brought to the island ________ years ago.

  • 4)

    Prospero ordered Ariel to bring ________ to his place.

  • 5)

    The second human being that Miranda saw on the island was __________.

Stateboard 10th Standard English Subject Paper-II Public Answer Key - March 2019 - by QB Admin View & Read

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