Class 10 English Chapter 3 Two Stories About Flying

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Practice Class 10 English Chapter 3 Two Stories About Flying with original NCERT-based MCQs, detailed explanations, vocabulary, grammar, practice activities and revision notes.

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Chapter Information

Introduction

Welcome to Class 10 English Chapter 3 – Two Stories About Flying, Practice Set 2.

This chapter presents two different experiences related to flying. His First Flight describes a young seagull who struggles with fear and gradually discovers his ability to fly. The Black Aeroplane presents an unusual experience in which a pilot encounters a dangerous storm and receives unexpected guidance from a mysterious aircraft.

This practice set focuses on the characters, important events, decision-making, emotions and central ideas of both stories.

All questions and explanations are originally written for MySchoolStudy and are based on the concepts and learning objectives of the NCERT textbook.

What You Will Learn

This practice set will help you revise:

• The young seagull’s behaviour before his first flight
• The importance of his family’s support
• The mother’s clever method of encouraging him
• The seagull’s changing emotions during flight
• The narrator’s decision to continue his journey
• The importance of communication with air traffic control
• The mysterious pilot’s guidance
• The narrator’s experience after landing
• Vocabulary and comprehension
• Grammar and examination preparation

Why This Chapter Is Important

Both stories present situations in which characters face uncertainty and must respond to challenging circumstances.

In His First Flight, the young seagull’s experience shows how encouragement and personal effort can help someone develop confidence.

In The Black Aeroplane, the narrator experiences uncertainty when his aircraft enters dangerous weather conditions. The mysterious guidance he receives creates an unusual ending and encourages readers to think about unexplained events.

Understanding these situations helps students develop comprehension, interpretation and analytical reading skills.

Key Vocabulary

5 MCQs with Detailed Answer Explanations

Q1. How did the young seagull’s family react to his refusal to fly?

A. They continued waiting beside him without flying.

B. They encouraged him, but eventually left him alone on the ledge.

C. They decided to move to another island.

D. They stopped trying to teach him permanently.

Answer: They encouraged him, but eventually left him alone on the ledge

Answer Explanation

The young seagull’s brothers and sister had already learned to fly. His parents also tried to encourage him to make an attempt. However, he remained frightened and refused to leave the ledge. Eventually, his family flew away, leaving him alone. This situation increased his hunger and made him more eager to join them.

Q2. What does the young seagull’s successful flight mainly represent?

A. The importance of avoiding every difficult situation.

B. The value of confidence and overcoming personal fear.

C. The need to depend entirely on other people.

D. The importance of remaining in familiar surroundings.

Answer: The value of confidence and overcoming personal fear

Answer Explanation

Initially, the young seagull believed that he could not fly. However, when he finally jumped, he discovered that his wings could support him. His experience represents the importance of attempting something despite uncertainty. It teaches readers that confidence can develop through experience and effort.

Q3. Why did the narrator initially think about returning to Paris?

A. He had forgotten his destination.

B. He noticed a dangerous storm ahead and considered avoiding it.

C. His aircraft had already landed.

D. He received an instruction to stop flying.

Answer: He noticed a dangerous storm ahead and considered avoiding it

Answer Explanation

During his journey towards England, the narrator saw large storm clouds ahead. He understood that entering them could be dangerous. For this reason, he considered returning to Paris instead of continuing through the storm. However, he eventually decided to proceed.

Q4. Why was the narrator unable to contact Paris Control after entering the storm?

A. His radio equipment stopped functioning.

B. He switched off the radio permanently.

C. Paris Control refused to respond.

D. He had reached the airport already.

Answer: His radio equipment stopped functioning

Answer Explanation

The narrator’s Dakota entered the storm clouds, where the aircraft’s instruments and radio stopped working. As a result, he could not communicate with Paris Control. This increased the difficulty of his situation because he had lost both important navigation information and communication.

Q5. What can readers understand from the mysterious aircraft’s appearance in The Black Aeroplane?

A. The narrator was travelling with his family.

B. The mysterious aircraft increased the suspense and uncertainty of the story.

C. The narrator had landed before entering the storm.

D. The storm had completely disappeared before the aircraft arrived.

Answer: The mysterious aircraft increased the suspense and uncertainty of the story

Answer Explanation

The appearance of the mysterious aircraft changes the direction of the narrator’s experience. It provides guidance when his own aircraft’s instruments are not working. However, the control centre later reports that no other aircraft was detected. This contradiction creates suspense and leaves readers with an unanswered question.

Grammar Focus

Past Continuous Tense – Quick Revision

The Past Continuous Tense describes an action that was in progress at a particular time in the past.

Structure:

Subject + was/were + Verb-ing + Object

Examples:

• The young seagull was sitting on the ledge.
• The pilot was flying towards England.
• The aircraft was moving through the storm clouds.

Important Points

• Use was with I, he, she and singular subjects.
• Use were with you, we, they and plural subjects.
• Add -ing to the main verb.
• It is often used to describe an ongoing past action.

Quick Practice

Choose the correct verb form:

The pilot ______ towards England when he noticed the storm.

A. fly

B. was flying

C. flies

D. has flown

Answer: was flying

Explanation

The sentence describes an action that was continuing at a particular moment in the past. Therefore, was flying is the correct Past Continuous form.

Practice Activities

1. Explain how the young seagull’s family tried to encourage him.
2. Describe the change in the young seagull’s feelings after he started flying.
3. Write a short paragraph about the importance of self-confidence.
4. Explain why the narrator considered returning to Paris.
5. Describe the difficulties caused by the failure of the aircraft’s instruments.
6. Write five sentences using vocabulary from both stories.

Quick English Challenge

Choose the correct sentence:

A. The seagull were flying over the sea.

B. The seagull was flying over the sea.

C. The seagull are flying over the sea yesterday.

D. The seagull be flying over the sea.

Answer: The seagull was flying over the sea.

Explanation

The subject seagull is singular. In the Past Continuous Tense, was is used with singular subjects. Therefore, option B is correct.

Exam Tips

• Understand the behaviour of the young seagull before flying.
• Remember how the family members responded to his fear.
• Focus on the events that motivated the young bird.
• Understand the narrator’s decision to enter the storm.
• Revise the problems caused by instrument failure.
• Remember the importance of the mysterious aircraft.
• Practise questions that ask about reasons and consequences.
• Learn the vocabulary of both stories.
• Revise Past Continuous Tense and its structure.
• Write answers using clear and meaningful sentences.

Quick Revision Notes

• The young seagull was initially unwilling to attempt flying.
• His family members had already learned to fly.
• His parents tried different ways to encourage him.
• His mother used food to attract him towards her.
• The young seagull eventually jumped and began flying.
• His fear changed into excitement after discovering that he could fly.
• The narrator of The Black Aeroplane was travelling towards England.
• He noticed a dangerous storm before entering it.
• He considered returning to Paris but decided to continue.
• The storm affected the aircraft’s instruments and radio.
• The narrator lost his ability to communicate with Paris Control.
• A mysterious aircraft appeared and guided him.
• The narrator successfully reached an airport.
• The control centre could not confirm the presence of another aircraft.

Common English Mistakes

• Confusing the young seagull’s parents with his brothers and sister.
• Forgetting the reason his mother used food to attract him.
• Assuming that the young seagull was already confident before flying.
• Confusing Paris with the narrator’s final destination.
• Forgetting that the narrator’s radio stopped working.
• Assuming that the mysterious aircraft was officially identified.
• Using was with plural subjects incorrectly.
• Confusing Past Continuous with Simple Past.
• Selecting answers without understanding the complete situation.

Key Takeaways

• Encouragement can help people develop confidence.
• Personal effort is important when overcoming fear.
• The young seagull’s first flight changes his understanding of his abilities.
• Family support plays an important role in the first story.
• Unexpected difficulties can affect important decisions.
• Communication is important during an aircraft journey.
• The mysterious aircraft is central to the suspense in the second story.
• Both stories encourage readers to understand courage and determination.

FAQs

Q1. Why did the young seagull remain on the ledge?

He was afraid that his wings would not support him if he attempted to fly.

Q2. How did the young seagull’s family encourage him?

His family tried to motivate him through calls, encouragement and food.

Q3. What happened when the young seagull finally jumped?

He discovered that his wings could support him and began flying.

Q4. Why did the narrator consider returning to Paris?

He noticed a dangerous storm ahead and considered avoiding it.

Q5. What happened to the narrator’s radio inside the storm?

The radio stopped working, preventing him from communicating with Paris Control.

Q6. What is the main source of suspense in The Black Aeroplane?

The unexplained appearance of another aircraft and the control centre’s statement that no other aircraft was detected create suspense.

Q7. Which tense is used to describe an action continuing in the past?

Past Continuous Tense is used for an action that was in progress at a particular time in the past.

Q8. What is the central lesson of His First Flight?

The story highlights the importance of overcoming fear, developing confidence and making an effort.

Conclusion

Practice Set 2 covers additional concepts from Class 10 English Chapter 3 – Two Stories About Flying. The questions focus on the young seagull’s family, his changing emotions, the narrator’s decisions and the mysterious aircraft.

Practising these original MCQs and explanations can help students improve their comprehension, vocabulary and examination preparation.

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