Southern Provincial Department of Education

Third Term Test - 2020

English Language - I
Grade 10

Name / Index No. ...................................................................................... Time - 1 hour

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Answer all questions.

Test - 01
Math A with B to from the appropriate collective noun. Put the correct letter in the relevant box. The first
one is done for you.
A B

a) A box of i. tools f
b) A bunch of ii. islands
c) A herd of iii. matches
b) A chain of iv. flowers
e) A galaxy of v. elephants
f) A set of vi. stars (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

Test - 02
Read the following dialogue and fill in the blanks with a word from the box. The first one is done for you.

by in front of in to from on

Kasun : Did you see my Enlish book?

Mother : Yes, it was (i)..............on................your table yesterday.
Kasun : But now it's not there.
Mother : You must have put it (ii)................... your bag.
Kasun : Mother, please check it. I am getting late to go (iii).................the class.
Mother : Here it is. It was on the T.V. table.
Kasun : Thank you mother!
Mother : Is it a new class?
Kasun : Yes.
Mother : Where is it?
Kasun : It is (iv)..................... the temple
Mother : How do you go?
Kasun : I'll go (v).......................... bus.
Mother : What about your lunch?
Kasun : I'll eat something (6)...................... the canteen. (1 x 5 = 5 marks
Test - 03
Study the picture and fill in the blanks with a word from the box. The first one is done for you.

1. sky
2. watering
3. son
4. rabbits
5. sun
6. children
7. sweeping
8. bird
9. cat
10. tree
11. family

This is a picture of a (1) …….....………. family................ working in their garden. The (2)....................is
shining brightly in the (3).......................... Father is (4)....................... the plants while mother is
(5).......................... the compound. There are two (6)......................... in the family. The (7)......................... is
plucking some fruit and the daughter is standing behind their mother. Their pet (8)................... is under the tall
tree and it is looking at them. One (9)......................... is flying away and the other two are resting on the
(10).............................There are two (11).......................... hopping on the grass.

(1/2 x 10 = 5 marks)
Test - 04
Math the extracts with headings. One is done for you.
a) Politics b) Science c) Accidents d) Overseas

e) Hobby f) Health

1 2

If you travel from England to You need different vitamins for

Turkey in an aeroplane, you different reasons. Vitamin '' A "
will perhaps leave London at keeps eyes and skin healthy.
night and fly across France in Vitamin '' D '' helps to grow
the dark. teeth.

3 4 c
Nelson Mandella was born in
1918, in Cape Town, South The injured man was sent to
Africa. He had university hospital and the man who was
education in the University of getting assaulted was arrested.
Forthare. He formed the The lorry was driven away by
African National Congress in one of the police officer.
1944
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Louise Pasture discovered " Jane Eyre " by Charlotte

bacteria and also how to Bronte is the best novel of
prevent milk going bad by mine. Jane is an orphan child
heating which is called and was ill-treated by her aunt
pasteurization. Pasture became Mrs. Reed and her children.
famous as a result of his
discovery finding a disease
called " Antrax ".
(1x5 = 5marks)
Test - 05
Read the following text and complete the grid below. One is done for you.

Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell was born on 3rd March 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. When he was 23, his family
moved to Canada. Since, both his mother and wife Mabel Gardiner Hubbard were deaf, he studied about the
human voice and worked with various schools for the deaf.

Bell experimented with sounds, working with devices such as a ' harmonic telegraph '. He was a scientist,
engineer and an inventor. He is widely credited with the invention of telephone at the age of 29 in 1876. He
died on 2nd August 1922 at the age of 75.

1. Name

2. Date of Birth

3. Country where he wa s born

4. Country where he lived later

5. What was he

6. Invention

(1x5 = 5marks)
Test - 06
You are secretary of the Environment Club of your school. You have organized a Shramadana
Campaign to clean your school environment. Write a notice to be put up on the notice board informing
all the students to participate in the event. Use about 40 - 50 words.
Include – date, time,
the place where participants should be gathered,
things they need to bring
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Test - 07
Read the passage and answer the questions.

Much anticipated event - Colombo International Book Fair (CIBF) 2020 was held from 18th September to
27th September at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). It was the largest book
exhibition in Sri Lanka. There were strict safety measures due to ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
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Sri Lanka Book Publishers' Association organized the book fair for the 22 year. There were about 400
stalls both local and foreign. Around 150 publishing companies participated in the fair this year. Entrance was
free for school children, university students, members of the clergy and army personnel in uniform.
1) What do the letters CIBF stand for? ………………………………………………………………..

2) When was the exhibition commenced? ……………………………………………….……….……….….

3) Who was the organizer of the book fair? ……………………………………….….….….….

4) Write the reason for having safety measures. ……………………………………………….….….…..

5) Underline the correct answer.

The word ' clergy ' in the last line means
(a) officers (b) priests (c) followers (1x5 = 5marks)

Test - 08
Write on one of the following topics. Use about 50 - 60 words.
(a) My favourite novel (b) The place I like to travel most
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 Southern Provincial Department of Education
Third Term Test - 2020
English Language - II
Grade 10

Name / Index No. ...................................................................................... Time - 2 hours

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Answer all questions on the paper itself.
Test - 09
Read the text and find the meaning of the underlined words. Write the number in the space provided.
The first one is done for you.
'Reading makes a perfect man' is an age old saying. A well - read person always (1) outshines others in society.
Reading is a good habit to (2) cultivate from childhood. Parents should select books, magazines and
newspapers suitable for their children. It improves the general knowledge of a person and (3) broadens mind.
When a child is used to reading, he does not waste time or (4) associate bad company. The best way to improve
the reading habit is to join a library as a member. Books are (5) available in libraries on a (6) vast majority of
subjects such a as literature, history, geography, science and mathematics.

a) to increase the range of something (...3.....)

b) to connect someone or something (..........)
c) to be much more sucessful than someone (..........)
d) extremely big (..........)
e) to try to develop and improve something (..........)
f) able to be bought, used or reached (..........) (5 marks)
Test - 10
Each underlined word in the following text is incorrect. Write the correct word in the space provided.
The first one is done for you.

Birds are a gift of nature. They makes the world make

(1).............................
beautiful. They too are living beings. Their need (2).............................
are also similar to our. They need food, water and (3).............................
a place for live. They have their natural habitats. (4).............................
The bird build their nests in bushes and on tree tops. (5).............................
If you observe closely, you would understand that (6).............................
birds are well - organized creature. They build (7).............................
their nests first and then starts raising a family.It is treat to watch (8).............................
how they feed their young.It is also amazed to see how (9).............................
them build their nests. Birds are a part of the earth (10)...........................
It is our duty to protect they and let them live in peace. (11)...........................
(1/2 x 10 = 5 marks)
Test - 11
Fill in the blanks with the given words.
you not healthy and
fat sports when by
physically needs diabetes
make diseases be

Engaging in sports is a vital necessity for the healthy growth of a human being. It helps us to
develop both (1)......................... and mentally. Healthy food can (2)............................ you grow. Yet
your body. (3)....................... exercises to maintain good health. (4)............................. you eat too many
sweets (5)....................... oily food, your body becomes (6)............................ It indicates that you are
(7)....................... healthy. Obsity can lead to (8)................................ like high blood pressure and
(9)....................... If you do regular exercises (10)............................. involving in sports and games,
(11)...................... will possess a healthy body. (12)................................. help us to create a
(13)........................mind and teach us to (14)........................... honest and fair. Sports are very valuable in
building up a good personality too. (1/2 x 14 = 7 marks)
Test - 12
Complete the following passage using the most appropraite form of the verb given within brackets. The
first one is done for you.
was held ..............(hold) in
Last Tuesday, we participated in the provincial sports competition which (1)..........................
Galle. Three students from our school (2)........................... (compete) in some events. We (3)....................
(accompany) by our teacher - in - charge of physical education. The place was crowded by the competitors,
teachers and parents. We (4)............................ (practise) for the competition for nearly six months. Although I
could not get a place this time, I (5)................... (perform) well. I hope that I (6)...................(win) next year.
(1 x 5 = 5 marks)

Test 13
Read the following advertisements and answer the questions.

Electrical goods for sale Furniture for sale A maid wanted

A variety of electrical appliances Used furniture belonging to a A kind lady between 35
for sale at reasonable prices. colonial bungalow is for immediate - 40 years is wanted to
Contact - 07143563425 sale look after a baby.
Visit - NO. X,Fort,Galle Salary negotiable.
Contact - 01127864203

Lost Education
A file with certificates was lost in a A teacher of English working at a
highway bus from kottawa to leading school conducts online
Matara on 23rd September. Founder classes for O/L students
rewarded email - [email protected]
Contact - 07777654326
1) When was the file lost ? ...................................................................................
2) How can you get more information about onine classes ? ........................................................
3) Where is a stock of used furniture available for sale?.............................................................
4) What can you buy at reasonable prices? ...........................................................................
5) Why is a maid wanted? ......................................................................... (5 marks)
Test - 14
You are the secretary of the Health Club in your school. Write a letter to the Public Health Inspector
(PHI) in your area invinting him for a speech on 'Living with Covid 19' . Use about 100 words.
Include :
² date, time and venue
² particiapants
² duration of the speech and the topic
² request him to confirm participation
OR
The following bar graph shows different courses grade 11 students like to follow after O/L examination. You
may use the following words. Use about 100 words.

least highest equal more most

No. of students

14

12

10

Computer English Beauty Korean Fashion

Culture Lamguage designing
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Test - 15
Read the text and answer the questions.

Friday I have an important thing to write in my diary. Normally, I have thought of something to write about - but
today was different. Something special happened: I lost my job! Well, I'm going to bed now. I'll think about it
later.
Monday I woke up at 6.30. The sun was shining ; the birds were singing. For a while, I felt really happy. Then I
remembered that I hadn't got a job. I went into the kitchen and made myself some tea. I sat drinking it by the
window. People were hurrying to work. Some of them didn't look very happy. Perhaps they didn't want to
work. I wanted to shout at them." You fools! At least you have jobs". Later, I went to the Job Center. I filled in a
form and had an interview with a clerk. She was quite pleasant, but she asked me a lot of unnecessary questions.
Anyway, she hadn't got a job to offer me. I have to go back there on Wednesday.
Tuesday I went to the bank and checked my account. Then I walked past the office where I used to work.
Through the windows I could see people working inside. I felt envious! Afterwards, I sat in a cafe thinking if
there is nothing at the Job Center tomorrow. I'll ring my old friend Liz.
Wednesday I saw a different clerk at the Job Center today. He was not encouraging. " You need to get some
training in computers" he said. In short, there wasn't any job for me.
Thursday I rang Liz twice but I couldn't get an answer. I felt very depressed.
Friday I went for a walk, came home and watched a TV programme on unemployment! That depressed me
again!
Saturday I finally managed to cantact Liz this morning. Actually, she was pleased when she heard I was looking
for a job. " Just come and see me tomorrow , Rose, I will tell you all about my plan!" Then she rang off. I'm
going to see her tomorrow, but what are her plans? I wonder.
(1) State whether the following statements are True, False or Not given by putting a tick (ü
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column.

True False Not given

(a) Rose had an interview with a clerk.
(b) She managed to find a new job.
(c) Her husband came to meet her.
(d) She could contact Liz.
(e) Liz promized to find Rose a good job.
(f) Rose lived with Liz.
(1/2 x 6 = 3 marks)
(2) Where did Rose go on Monday? ............................................................... (01 mark )
(3) Write the setence in paragraph 1 which says that the writer was out of job.
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(4) Write a word from the 3 paragraph closest in meaning to each phrase given below.
(a) wishing you had what another person has - ....................................
(b) restaurant where meals are served -................................... (02 mark )

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(5) What do the following words in the 2 paragraph refer to?
(a) them - .........................................
(b) She - ........................................... (1/2 x 2 = 1 mark)

Test - 16
Write on One of the following. Use about 200 words.
(a) An article to a school magazine on the topic '' Sri Lanka - a famous tourist destination"
Include :
² location, climate and the environment of the country
² historical and attractive places
² hospitality of people
² make requests from tourists

(b) An essay on " How to face natural disasters"

Include :
² What natural disasters are.
² how do they occur and reasons for those disasters.
² Precaution to take.

(d) Complete the following story.

Last Monday, I was getting ready to go to school as it was children's day. Suddenly, the telephone
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Year End Test - 2020
Grade 10
English Language
Answers

Test 01 - Vocabulary
Technique : Matching
Text type : Words and phrases
Competency : Building up vocabulary using words appropriately and accurately to convey precise
meaning.
Competency Level : Uses collective nouns and compound nouns.
i. f ii. d iii. a iv. b v. c vi. e

Test 02 - Grammar
Technique : Fill in the blanks
Text type : Dialogue
Competency : Uses English grammar for the purpose of accurate and effective communication.
Competency Level : Uses prepositions appropriately.
i. on ii. in iii. to iv. in front of v. by vi. From

Test 03 - Vocabulary
Technique : Gap filling
Text type : A picture description
Competency : Extract necessary information from various types of texts.
Competency Level : Assess the ability to use visual clues to derive the meaning of the texts.
ii. sun iii. sky iv. watering v. sweeping vi. children vii. sonviii. cat ix. bird x. tree xi. rabbits

Test 04 - Reading
Technique : Matching
Text type : Extracts and headings
Competency : Extract necessary information from various types of texts.
Competency Level : Assess the ability to extract specific information from various types of texts.
i. d ii. f iii. a iv. c v. b vi. e
Test 05 - Reading
Technique : Grid filling
Text type : A text
Competency : Extract necessary information from various types of texts.
Competency Level : Transfers information into other forms
1. Alexander Graham Bell
2. On 3rd March 1847
3. In Scotland 4. In Canada 5. A scientist engineer and an inventor 6. Telephone

Test 06 - Writing
Technique : Writing a notice
Text type : A notice
Competency : Uses English creatively and innovatively in written communication.
Competency Level : Assess the ability to write for official purpose.
Criteria for marking : Content - 2 Language - 3

Test 07 - Reading
Technique : Writing answers
Text type : A descriptive text
Competency : Extract necessary information from various types of texts.
Competency Level : Assess the ability to extract specific information from various types of texts.
1) Colombo International Book Fair
th
2) On 18 September 2020
3) Sri Lanka Book Publishers' Association
4) Ongoing coronavirus pandemic
5) b

Test 08 - Writing
Technique : Writing a composition
Text type : A descriptive text
Competency : Uses English creatively and innovatively in written communication.
Competency Level : Assess the ability to write simple compositions on different types of topics.
Criteria for marking : Content - 2 Language - 3

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Answer Key - Paper 11
Test 09
(a) 4 (c) 1 (d ) 6 (e) 2 (f) 5 (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

Test 10
(1) needs (2) ours (3) Needs (4) to (5) birds (6) will (7) creatures(8) start
(9) amazing (10) they (11) them (1/2 x 10 = 5 marks)
Test 11
(1) physically (2) make (3) needs (4) When (5) and (6) fat (7) not
(8) diseases (9) diabetes (10) by (11) you (12) Sports (13) healthy (14) be
(1/2 x 14 = 7 marks)
Test 12
(2) competed (3) were accompanied (4) had been practising (5) performed
(6) will win (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

Test 13
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1) on 23 September
2) send an email to [email protected]
3) at No.X, Fort, Galle.
4) electrical goods
5) to look after a baby (5 marks)

Test 14
Criteria for marking
Content - 3
Language - 3
Format & Organization - 2
Mechanics of writing - 2
Total - 10

Test 15
(1) (a) True (b) False (c) Not given (d) True (e) False (f) False
(1/2 x 6 = 3 marks)
(2) to the Job Center (01 marks)
(3) I lost my job (01 marks)
(4) (a) envious (b) cafe (02 marks)
(5) (a) people (b) clerk (01 marks)

Test 16
Criteria for marking
Content - 5 Language - 5
Format & Organization - 2 Mechanics of writing - 3
Total - 15 marks
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Answer Key - Paper 11

Test 09 Vocabulary Test 16 Writing

Testing Technique - Matching Testing Technique - Guided writing
Text Type - a short descriptive text Text Type - an article / essay / speech / story
Competency Level - 4.3 Competency Level - 7.8
Finds synonyms and antonyms for given words Writes Compositions

Test 10 Grammar & Language functions

Testing Technique - Editing
Text Type - a short descriptive text
Competency Level - 6.1 Construct simple sentences

Test 11 Reading - Language Proficiency

Testing Technique - Gap Filling
Text Type - A short descriptive text
Competency Level -

Test 12 Grammar & Language functions

Testing Technique - Gap Filling
Text Type - a paragraph
Competency Level - 6.1
Constructs simple sentences

Test 13 Reading
Testing Technique - Answering questions
Text Type - Advertisements
Competency Level - 5.2
Extracts specific information from various types of texts.

Test 14 Writing
Testing Technique - Guided Writing
Text Type - (a) a formal letter (b) bar graph
Competency Level - (a) 7.3 Writes for personal purposes
(b) 7.8 Writes compositions

Test 15 Reading
Testing Technique - True / False ? Not given & answering questions
Text Type - diary entry
Competency Level - (1) 5.8
Infers implied information
(2) 5.2 Extracts specific information from various types of texts.

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