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This exam focuses on English language skills, including grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence structure. Students should be familiar with passive voice, synonyms, and context clues within passages. Additionall…
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33 (i) Who outsmarted whom in the story? Explain your answer.
Balaraj outsmarted Guddu by assigning complex tasks.
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33 (ii) What do you think could happen next? Suggest TWO possible endings to the story and explain your reasoning for them.
Possible endings include Guddu learning to sort or Balaraj finding another task.
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35a Your school recently had a 'No-Bag Day' where students had to come without school bags and all classes were activity-based and outdoors. Write a letter to your cousin describing the special day.
Describe the concept and activities of 'No-Bag Day'.
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35b Write a formal letter to your Principal requesting permission to set up a 'Seed Bank' in your school.
Explain the benefits of a seed bank for students and nature.
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36a Write an essay describing a day in your home as seen through the eyes of your pet.
Describe your pet's observations and experiences at home.
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36b Write a composition on the given picture. Include the following in your composition: (a) Give a title to your composition. (b) Describe what is happening in the picture. (c) Give an interesting end to the composition.
Create a narrative based on the picture.
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26 (i) If you entered the zoo and wanted to see the 'Realm of the Tiger' first, describe the path you would take from the entrance.
Describe the route from the entrance to the 'Realm of the Tiger'.
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25 (i) How many continent-themed animal zones are there in Baton Rouge Zoo? What are they?
There are several continent-themed animal zones; list them.
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28 (i) Why do you think the zoo has both quiet zones and loud zones marked on the map?
To provide a balanced experience for different visitor preferences.
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28 (ii) Why do you think the zoo has an Orientation Plaza? Provide two reasons for it.
To help visitors navigate and enhance their experience.
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29 (iii) Explain the importance of the 'A Message from the Animals' note given on the map.
It raises awareness about conservation and animal welfare.
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31 (iii) Why did Guddu find sorting potatoes a more complex task than digging a well? What does this suggest about Guddu?
Sorting requires decision-making, suggesting Guddu struggles with complexity.
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34 (iv) The story uses a demon to solve human problems. What does this tell us about the attitude of taking shortcuts or seeking easy solutions?
It suggests that shortcuts may lead to unforeseen complications.
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27 (iii) Based on the map, in which places in the zoo can people watch water animals (aquatic)?
Visitors can watch aquatic animals at the aquarium and water exhibits.
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29 (i) Why do you think the zoo provides a train route in addition to walking paths?
To accommodate visitors who prefer not to walk long distances.
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29 (ii) Based on the key, how does the zoo ensure accessibility for visitors with different needs?
By providing accessible paths and facilities.
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30 (iv) What does this tell us about Balaraj's understanding of Guddu's abilities?
It shows that Balaraj underestimated Guddu's capabilities.
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32 (i) How did Balaraj handle Guddu's threat to eat him if he wasn't given work?
Balaraj cleverly devised more work for Guddu.
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32 (iii) How effective was Balaraj's strategy?
It was effective as it kept Guddu occupied.
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Which of the following is the correct Passive Form for the above sentence? The IT team has updated the school portal with new features.
The school portal has been updated with new features by the IT team.
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What might Kabul's caution about secrecy imply about her mission?
The mission could be compromised if discussed openly.
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According to the passage, why are the wires not the best place to have a secret conversation?
The conversation spreads quickly among birds.
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Why is the absence of leaves on teak trees considered helpful?
It is easier to spot any approaching bird.
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What is the tone of Kabul's statement, 'There is a possibility that I might not return'?
Serious and ominous.
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What does the narrator suggest about life at the lake before Kabul arrived?
It was uneventful and dull.
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Why does the narrator describe Kabul's words as causing a 'flutter through our hearts'?
They were frightened by the mention of danger.
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32 (ii) Write ANY TWO qualities Balaraj demonstrated in finding a solution.
Balaraj showed cleverness and resourcefulness.
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Which of the following options BEST completes the sentence above? The ink slowly spilled ...
onto
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Which of the following options BEST completes the sentence above? My cousin ...
has been posting
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Which of the following words can replace the underlined phrase correctly in the sentence above? Anil kept changing his stance ...
fickle
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Which of the following means the same as the underlined word in the sentence above? Shreya's eloquent speech ...
articulate
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In which of the following sentences does the word 'pitch' refer to a substance?
After the monsoon, the workers repaired the road using hot pitch.
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Which of the following options BEST completes the sentence above? After the alarm went off, Meher simply turned over and tried to ...
tune out
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25 (ii) In which continent-theme is the L'Aquarium De Louisiane located?
L'Aquarium De Louisiane is located in the North America zone.
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26 (ii) Why would you take that path?
To prioritize seeing the 'Realm of the Tiger' first.
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26 (iii) At which places can visitors buy food or drinks inside the zoo?
Visitors can buy food or drinks at designated food stalls.
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27 (i) Where is the playground for kids located?
The playground is located near the entrance.
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27 (ii) While at the zoo, Arne felt unwell. Where can he go for medical assistance?
He can go to the first aid station.
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29 (iv) In which direction is 'Sapo Springs' located from the 'Realm of the Tiger'?
Sapo Springs is located to the east of the 'Realm of the Tiger'.
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30 (i) Who was the visitor that came to see Balaraj the next morning?
The visitor was Guddu, the demon.
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30 (ii) What work did Balaraj want help with?
Balaraj wanted help to dig a well.
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30 (iii) Why was Balaraj surprised?
He was surprised because the well was already dug.
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31 (i) What was Guddu doing when Balaraj checked on him in the backyard?
Guddu was sorting potatoes.
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31 (ii) Write a word/phrase that BEST describes how Guddu was feeling?
Frustrated.
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34 (i) What does this tell us about his state of mind?
Balaraj was relaxed and patient.
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34 (ii) What is the MAIN theme of the story?
The theme is about cleverness and problem-solving.
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34 (iii) What is the genre of this story?
The genre is a fable.
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