QUESTION PAPER - 6
Self Assessment__________________________________
Time : 3 Hours
I.
1.
3.
5.
6.
7.
9.
Maximum Marks : 100
Choose the appropriate alternative :
(B)a
2. (B)from
(C) shallow 4. (B)waits
(B)adolescence
(A) He was so old that he couldn’t learn new things.
(A)is
8. (C)plays
(A) reached/had left.
10. (B) doesn’t he 10 × 1 = 10
Rewrite as directed :
4×1=4
11. (A) Daydream
12. (A) Shallow
13. (C)Bidder
14. (D)Support
II. Write the analogy of :
4×1=4
15. Matter/business
16. Miserable
17. Blew
18. Mail
III. Answer the following questions in one sentence each :
(1 mark for Expression)
19. A girl entered the compartment at Rohana. A couple, who were most probably her parents,
came to see her off.
20. The leafless branches where the birds no longer sit and sing are the ‘bare ruined choirs’
21. The poet’s pleasure is ‘troubled’ because his conscience pricked him on his stealthy act.
22. The frozen ground swells and it pushes the wall underneath, thus causing the stones to fall.
IV. (4 marks for Composition)
23. Quote from memory :
And into my garden stole.
When the night had veil’d the pole:
In the morning glad I see
My foe outstrech’d beneath the tree.
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Or
The male was shot
as he necked
to pull the reluctant sun out
from the rim of horizon
Answer the Questions : (1 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
The narrator inferred that he must have been sitting in a dark corner and not been noticed by the girl.
Hence, she was startled by his voice.
25. The hiding party was able to establish a link with the help of a radio. Moreover, there were four
courageous members of Otto Frank’s staff who brought them food, magazines and books.
26. The sexton was a cautious man and the postman, a government official. Both didn’t believe in taking
risks. That is why they did not take a run when it was possible.
27. The narrator felt so because he wanted to continue listening to her talk. According to him, her voice
was just like the sparkle of a mountain stream.
28. The metaphors used by the poet to show the approach of death are–autumn, the twilight of the day,
the ashes and embers.
29. As the boy rowed the boat forward, small circles of water gleaming idly under the moonlight were
formed. They then mixed up to become a single track of glittering light.
30. The hunters are within reach of the rabbits. The rabbits sometimes hide in the gaps of the wall. The
hunters tear down the stones of the wall looking for these rabbits.
31. Jim hid himself aboard the boat that carried most of the crew to the island. As soon as the coast was
clear, he ran for shelter to the nearby undergrowth and hid himself there.
VI. Read the extracts and explain with reference to context :
(2 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
32. These lines have been taken from the lesson ‘Luis Pasteur, Conqueror of Disease’ by E. H. Carter. Luis
Pasteur had decided to try the idea of inoculation in cases of rabies. On hearing this, a lady came to
him. His son had been bitten by a mad dog. She said the above line and requested Pasteur to cure her
son. Pasteur inoculated the boy with some weak rabies germs and the boy recovered.
33. These words are from the poem ‘A Pair of Sarus Cranes‘ written by Manmohan Singh. This poem tells
us about the grief of a female bird who pines away to death after her male bird had been killed by the
hunters. ‘A wave of seas‘ refers to death which had come to carry the soul of the bird away. That’s
why she had never seen it before and had come from a very far away place. Death finally claimed the
female bird’s life also.
34. The words written here have been taken from ‘Consumerist Culture‘. ‘This vision‘ refers to the vision
that matches the levels of the land of the almighty dollar. When this vision is actualized. India will be
referred to as a developed nation. The writer is being critical of the Indian youth in these words because
the youth seem to be wanting to be certified by the West and take the MBA degrees from there.
VII. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences each :
(3 marks for Expression)
35. (A)Cyclops had land which produced rich wheat and fruits but did not care to till it or produce
anything from it.
(B) There was no government of any sort.
(C) They were man-eaters.
(D) They did not build houses but lived in caves.
(E) Although they had places for harbours, they did not have ships or boats.
(Any three)
36. The players played in a very disorganised way. When the blacksmith hit the ball high into the air
a number of fielders ran to catch the ball. They kept looking at the ball and did not even glance at
each other. With the end result, that they crashed into each other and fell down. This situation was
compounded by Hodge signalling out to different fielders to catch ball, added to the humour.
37. Yes, I agree with the concerns raised by the writer here. I would urge my friends not to go on a
shopping spree, purchasing consumables for which they have no need, as I would do myself, if it is
not necessary to purchase things from a mall, when they can be bought from the local shopkeeper.
This would keep us away from the discount trap of the big malls, which lure us to buy things we don’t
need, just because they are cheaper than the local market. Why should we shop till we drop. I would
try to avoid junk food and only buy nutritive food.
V.
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38. Gaultier : Gaultier is an excellent pastry cook who owns a bakery in Paris. He is quite a pompous man
who believes that it is below his dignity to be seen carrying an eel pie through the streets. This play
also brings out how foolish he is as he is fooled twice by Jean and Pierre, though in his own opinion
he is very smart. Marion : She is Gaultier’s wife, quite stout but comely as well. She obeys her husband without
questioning him. She lacks intelligence but has a good sense of humour.
39. In the first line itself Wordsworth says that mother nature beckoned him. He calls the lake silent
and also says that sound was coming from the mountain. Later on, he says that the mountain was
following him steadily and was looking quite threatening. Through these examples we can clearly see
that for Wordsworth, nature was a living presence.
40. I would definitely like to live with the speaker in the poem. He comes across as a person who does not
believe in physical and mental barriers between people. Caste, race, religion, creed , etc., seem to have
no importance in his life. God has created this world as one place, where we should learn to live in
harmony with one another. The reason behind the unrest in the world is our distrust for one another,
which forces us to create ‘walls’ between us. We certainly require more people like the speaker who
dislike these walls. So, I would prefer living with him.
VIII.Answer the following questions in 7 to 8 sentences each :
(2 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
41. The ball landed on the professor’s head, leapt up into the air a foot and hit Boone’s head, then slowly
trickled down the wicketkeeper’s back, bounced as it reached the lower portions. It was a foot from
the ground when Mr Pollock grabbed it off the seat of the wicketkeeper’s trousers.
Or
Lochinvar came alone to Netherby Hall which made people believe that he had not come to fight.
When questioned by Ellen’s father as to why he had come, Lochinvar replied that although he had
loved, Ellen for long, but his proposal for marriage had been rejected. His love which had swelled like
the Solway had how gone down. He no longer loved her. The reason why he had come, was to dance
at her wedding and drink a cup of wine to her happiness. All this made them believe him.
42.(a)He compares it to the eyes of a human being.
(b) Just as the eyes of a human being reflect his mood whether he is happy or sad, the water also
reflects the mood of the hour. When the sun shines, it looks bright and gay and when the sky is
overlast, it looks dark and gloomy.
Water makes everything look beautiful whether it is a stream, pond or shallow rain-fed tanks of South
India. These tanks are almost like a lifeline. Rivers carry down life-giving silt that is a bonanza for
agriculture. Or
The two laws as propounded by Pasteur were-one which dealt with blood and death, finding new
methods of destruction, forcing nations to be everready to do battle, the other a law of peace, work
and health, which worked to deliver man from the disasters which sourrounded him. One seeks
violent conquests, the other relief of mankind. Pasteur himself favoured the second law, believing that
science obeyed laws of humanity and would always labour to enlarge the frontiers of life.
43. Pasteur filled some bottles with soup. He took some into a hotel bedroom where the air was hardly
changed, broke their necks so that air could enter and then resealed them. He then look some bottles
to a field nearby and repeated the procedure. He finally went to the top of a mountain and did the
same. When the bottles were examined later on it was found that soup in the bottles kept in the hotel
bedroom had gone completely mouldy, the bottles kept in the field were mouldy but not quite so bed,
but those kept on the mountain had no germs in them at all. This proved that pure air is different from
stale air.
Or
I had only one dollar eighty seven cents with which to buy a gift for dear Jim. I had been planning
for a long time to buy something which was fine, rare and sterling, but what could be got with such
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a meagre amount. Looking in the mirror, I observed my hair, rippling and shining like a cascade of
brown water. It was my dearest possession. I looked at it and a sudden thought struck me, but no,
how could I bear to part with my lovely hair. I did it up again, thought over the matter, stood still for
some time. Tears came into my eyes and one or two splashed onto the carpet. Just as quickly, I make
up my mind. No sacrifice was too large for Jim. I ran to the shop which bought hair and sold my hair
for twenty dollars. Enough to buy my dear Jim a wonderful Christmas present.
44. A wall made of granite boulders balanced on the top of each other is being mended.
It is the same stone wall which separated the speaker’s property from that of his neighbour. According
to the speaker, there are some forces of nature that break the wall, requiring it to be repaired.
Or
Due to the wide variety of consumables available today, people all over the world are buying things
which are absolutely not essential to human health, or things for which later on they have no use.
Shopping has become a form of entertainment. For some people it has become an obsession over
which they have no control. Their happiness seems to be directly related to the number of things that
they buy. Aggressive advertising seems to drive people to purchase more and more, regardless of
whether it is of use or not. It is hightime that people learn to say ‘No’.
IX. (3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
45. Write an essay on any on of the following topics :
(A) Concentration and Composure – The need of the hour
Modern time is the time of advancement in all fields which demands an extra effort on the part of
everyone. Advancement in science has resulted in developing a new interest in social networking as
well as overuse of cell phone by children. They keep awake till late night because of these gadgets
which affects their sleep pattern. As a result they don’t feel comfortable in the morning and their
alertness and concentration is also affected. This leads to loss of energy also. People should realize the
importance of sleep which is a boon to us. Sleep deficiency results in many health related problems
like diabetes, obesity and depression. Hence, the children must be made to understand that they
must have proper sleep so as to energise themselves. Meditation and yoga can help them a lot in
overcoming sleeplessness. All the body activities will return to their normal self and they will feel
refreshed. Yoga and meditation are the best therapies and are an answer to present day lifestyle
diseases. These will keep them stress-free which further helps in keeping good health and improves
concentration power. Therefore, children must switch over to yoga, meditation to overcome stress
and keep their composure.
(B) High Tech Devices–A Boon or Bane
In today’s fast changing scenario, numerous high tech devices have flooded the market. All credit
goes to science which helps us in advancing in various fields. Modern age is better known as the
Science Age. Some people are misusing technology and are not taking advantage of the wonders of
science. Today, youngsters can be seen busy with chatting, surfing, playing video-games and what
not. These have become a part of growing up in the digital world. But all this is leading our children
towards the wrong path. They have got distracted and it has cramped their social as well as academic
development. They must realise that these devices benefit us. It has made the world smaller and within
the reach of a button. Science should be used for the prosperity of people and not as a destructive
force. The inventions should not be used for selfish purposes. They should be used for saving lives
and not destroying them. Science can certainly work wonders but only if it is rightly used.
(C) Punctuality
To be punctual means to be on time. This virtue is appreciated by one and all. India, as a nation is
ridiculed for not being punctual. This shows that we Indians lack self-discipline.
Lack of punctuality plagues our system too. Buses, trains, etc., are generally delayed, making life
miserable for the common man. Chief Guests think that it is their right to arrive late.
People don’t realise that time is precious. We should try to be punctual always.
Always remember that time is a priceless commodity which cannot be bequeathed unto others. It has
to be earned.
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X. 46. A Broad Daylight Bank Robbery in Kirtipur (3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
Kirtipur City : 3 April, 2012
Yesterday, a daring bank robbery took place at 11.20 a.m. in the Citizens’ Bank in Kirtipur city. The
business was at its peak. Around 11.10 a.m. five clean-shaven young men entered the manager’s cabin.
Two led the manager to the Bank’s chest. Meanwhile, all the bank employees were herded together in
the locker room. The tallest among them took the keys of the chest and put the entire amout of 5 lac in
a sack. The customers were asked to keep their faces downwards. They warned that if any one looked
upwards or moved even a little, he will be killed at once. The telephone wires had been cut off. After
looting the bank, they escaped in a Maruti car parked in the bye-lane with the engine running.
The police arrived soon after but failed to nab the robbers. However, some vital clues and fingerprints
have been lifted. The policemen are enquiring into the matter and are sure to catch the culprits.
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St. Anne's School
requests the pleasure of your company on the inauguration of their
JUNIOR WING Little Angels
as per the details given below
Date:6th August 2014
Time:9 a.m. onwards
Venue: School Campus
Schedule
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51.
Hawan
9 a.m.
Lunch
2 p.m.
Cultural program
4 p.m.
R.S.V.P. Best Wishes
ABC St. Anne's
98............ Fraternity
*Map Overleaf*
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :
(1 mark for Composition)
The phrase ‘on the bar’ refers to the sand bars that extended into the sea.
The gang would at times find close to 50-60 eggs in one hole. The turtle eggs were perfectly round white things perhaps smaller than English walnuts.
The gang came up blowing, sputtering, laughing and gasping for breath after the ducking.
They poked sticks into the sand and when they found the soft place, they dug the place with their
hands.
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QUESTION PAPER - 7
Self Assessment__________________________________
Time : 3 Hours
I.
1.
3.
5.
7.
9.
Choose the appropriate alternative :
(D) bare infinitive
2.
(B)intense
4.
(B)satisfactory
6.
(B)Although
8.
(A)Did
10.
Maximum Marks : 100
(D)and
(A)un
(C) was awarded
(A)an
(C)May 10 × 1 = 10
Rewrite as directed :
4×1=4
11.(A) Plentiful
12.(A) Prudent
13.(C) Gerontologist
14.(D) Exhausted
II. Write the analogy of :
4×1=4
15. Distinction
16. Hardworking
17. Beer
18. Dose
III. Answer the following questions in one sentence each :
(1 mark for Expression)
19. Mr Frank’s staff admired his warm personality, his courage and the care with which he
undertook his daughter’s education.
20. The mending of the wall takes place during spring time.
21. The poet wants the grave to remain shut as he doesn’t want his mother to know about the
inhuman treatment meted out to women.
22. The black light, when everyone goes to sleep, is referred to as death’s second self.
IV. (4 marks for Composition)
23. Quote from memory :
In me thou seest the glowing of such fire
That on the ashes of his youth doth tie,
As the death bed where on it must expire,
Consum’d with they which it was nourish’d by.
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V.
Or
He staid not for blake, and he stopped not for stone,
He swam the Esk river where ford there was none;
But ere he alighted at Netherby gate,
The bride had consented, the gallant came late.
Answer the Questions :
(1 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
24. Anne’s father was a banker, who emigrated to Amsterdam in 1933 in order to escape Hitler’s antiJewish decrees. Over there he started a small firm dealing in spices. Mr Van Daan was his partner and
a fellow refugee.
25. The narrator inferred that he must have been sitting in a dark corner and hence remained unnoticed
by the girl. Hence, she was startled by his voice.
26. Mr Livingstone was balancing on his toes, Mr Pollock was breathing excitedly and Southcott was
chewing leisurely on a piece of grass.
27. The writer feels that there is a great need to reawaken the various spiritualities and wise traditions of
the various people of the world.
28. Captain Smollet said that the odds were stacked against them as they had only seven people with
them, whereas there were twenty-six against them. It would be best if they pretended not to know
anything about Long John Silver’s plans.
29. The narrator let his neighbour know that the wall separating their properties had broken down, and
that it was time to repair it. 30. Duryodhana told Bhima that bravery was the hallmark of a Kshatriya. Karna had a god-like body and
was skilled with weapons. He was also very brave, just like a Kshatriya. Not only was he worthy of
being the king of Anga, but worthy of ruling the entire world also.
31. Kripacharya was well versed in the rules of single combat. High-borne princes could not engage in
single combat with just anyone. Arjuna was a royal Prince. So Kripacharya asked Karna to reveal his
parentage and race.
VI. Explain with Reference to the Context :
(2 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
32. These lines have been taken from the lesson ‘What Is Moral Action‘ written by M. K. Gandhi. ‘She‘refers
to Saint Theresa who wished to hold a torch in one hand to burn the glories of heaven and a vessel of
water which signifies that she wished to do good without the fear of hell. Hell to the evil which is in
man’s mind. So wants to glorify the Heaven, i.e., the good deeds done by men and do away with the
evil, the bad feeling of men.
33. These lines are from the poem ‘The Temple and the Body‘ (Vachana). The poet of these lines is Basavanna.
In these lines the poet has metaphorically compared the human body to a temple. According to the
poet, the legs of a human are like the pillars of a temple, the body houses the soul which is like a shrine
and head of a man is like a cupola or a dome of a temple. Just as an image or idol of God is in a temple,
in the same way our soul is in the human body and it is considered to be a part of God.
34. These words have been taken from ‘The Girl who was Anne Frank‘ written by Louis De Long.
These words have been spoken by Anne when she was in the concentration camp. She saw hundreds of
Hungarian Jewish children standing naked in the freezing rain, waiting to be led to the gas chambers.
Their eyes depicted as if they were unable to believe the horrors that were inflicted upon them.
VII. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences each : (3 marks for Expression)
35. The members of Mr Otto Frank family were his wife and two daughters Margot and Anne. Most people
believed that Margot was more accomplished than Anne. According to them Anne was emotional,
strong-willed and a real problem child.
36. Jean says, “For the love of St. Agatha and all the blessed saints, have pity on a poor miserable who has
had no food for three days.”
37. The narrator felt so as they were very anxious about her comfort. The woman gave detailed instructions
as to where to keep her things, not to lean out of the window and not to talk to strangers.
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38. The poet imagines himself to be in many stages of life :
(A) Comparing life to the seasons, he identifies his present stage with autumn season.
(B) Comparing life to the day, he identifies his present stage with twilight time of the day.
(C) Comparing life to the fire, he identifies his present stage with the embers.
39. The doctor gave the stockade and the treasure map to the pirates as they were of no use to him. The
air around the stockade was bad, and the pirates were sure to catch malaria. The treasure had been
found by Ben and had been moved to his cave by him.
40. The foremost quality of Karna is his generosity. He never refused anyone anything. When Indra went
to him for his earrings and armour, he gave them without a murmur.
The second quality is his fidelity towards Duryodhana, who had always supported him. Later on, even
when he came to know that the Pandavas were his brothers, he remained loyal towards Duryodhana.
Although, Karna was crowned as king of Anga he showered respect on his adopted parents. He still
called himself Radheya.
Karna’s superhuman courage to challenge Arjuna to a battle is admirable.
The last quality that I like about Karna is his sense of respect to his elders.
VIII.Answer the following questions in 6 to 8 sentences each :
(2 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
41. Buttoo, born in a low caste, was refused the knowledge of archery by Dronacharya. Buttoo did not feel
disheartened but worked hard, learnt archery by himself and became a greater archer than Arjuna.
Buttoo went to Drona and acknowledged that he was his inspiration. This shows us how humble
he was. When Dronacharya unjustly asked him for his right thumb as recompense, he cut it off
immediately, showing his love for him. He did not harbour any ill-feelings.
Or
Geologists tell us that the entire soil of the Nile Valley is the creation of the river itself. The river has
brought down the finest silt from the highlands of Abyssinia and from Central Africa and laid it
down in the valley through the years. Ancient civilizations had originated and thrived due to the lifegiving waters of the Nile and the soil brought down by them.
42. The writer tells us that the Magi were the ones who invented the art of giving Christmas gifts. He tells
us that Della and Jim most unwisely sacrificed for each other their greatest treasures, but according to
the writer, of all those who give and receive gifts, these two are the wisest. By all accords they are the
wisest. They are the Magi.
Or
(A) Pasteur wanted to infect cows or sheep with very weak old germs to make them safe or immune
in the future. Then came the idea of injecting people. This idea made the scientists angry.
(B) It was a great tribute to Pasteur’s work, as people believed he was right and so inoculated the
troops against such diseases as typhoid and enteric fever, which resulted in a very low death rate
from these diseases even in unhealthy places.
43. Wendell Philip (1811-1894)—He was an American orator and social reformer who opposed slavery.
Henry Clay (1777-1852)—He was an American statesman and orator. He was accused of having
forsaken all principles in the hope of winning support for his candidature for the Presidency.
King Richard II (1377-1399)—A British king, he was compelled to resign the crown in favour of his
cousin Henry Boling. Richard died in prison.
St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552)—A Jesuit missionary, known as the apostle of India, he brought
Christianity to India, South-East Asia, Japan, etc. He was associated with Ignatius of Loyola in
founding the order of Justice.
St. Theresa (1515-1582)—Known as Theresa of Avila, she was a Spanish nun, a reformer of the
carmalite order. She wrote about her own mystical experience.
Alexander (356-323 BC)—Alexander the Great of Macedon and son of Philip II, was one of the greatest
conquerors of the world.
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Or
Lochinvar told Ellen’s father that he had come to the wedding in peace. He would love a glass of wine
and a last dance with Ellen. He took Ellen by the hand and began to dance. Very cleverly he led Ellen
towards the door, where his charger was waiting. Once there, he whispered something into her ear
and then lifted her onto the horse, and galloped away. All the suppoters of the Netherby Clan chased
them but were unable to catch up with them. Thus, Lochinvar finally won Ellen for himself.
44. As Wordsworth was rowing forward, he saw a mountain, which seemed to loom menacingly above
him. It looked as if it was the mountain and the stars that seemed to be following him. He, therefore,
turned back and tied the boat where he had found it. For days afterwards his mood remained black.
He forgot all the pleasant things of nature. The image of the mountain haunted him day and night.
Or
We come to know that the narrator wanted the girl to think that he was normal sighted through the
following instances :
(A) when he told her that he had not seen her come in
(B) when he described Mussourie in the month of October
(C) when he asked her if she had noticed that the tree seemed to move in the opposite direction to the
train
(D)when he told her that she had an interesting face
IX. 45. Write an essay on any on of the following topics :
(3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
(A) A Day Without Electricity
Some of the blessings of science have become indispensable (absolutely essential). Electricity is such a
blessing. It is hard to imagine the life of a modern man without electricity even for a day. Just think of
a day without electricity. I had to spend a day without electricity last week. Early in the morning, our
town was hit by a dust storm. The high winds uprooted trees and electric poles at many places. As a
result, there was no electricity supply. It was the month of June. I felt as if I were boiling like a potato.
I came out of my study sweating badly. I took a hand-fan and started fanning myself. But it gave no
relief from the intense (very great) heat of summer. I was thirsty, but there was no ice, no cold water.
It was a horrible experience, and I felt like a fish out of water. I got some relief in the evening when the
electric supply was resumed.
(B) How I Prepared Tea
One day some of my friends came to my house. My mother was not at home. So I myself had to
prepare tea for my friends. I seated them in the drawing room. Then I went to the kitchen and lighted
a stove. I measured four cups of water and put it into a kettle. I put the kettle on the stove. After some
time the water began to boil. Now, I added four teaspoonfuls of sugar to it. I wanted to make strong
tea. So I put into the boiling water a good quantity of tea leaves. I let the water brew for some time.
Lastly, I added milk to it. Now tea was ready. I poured it into the tea-pot. I arranged the tea-pot, plates
and cups in a tray. I took some cookies also. I took all these things to the drawing room. There I served
tea and cookies to my friends. Everybody said that the tea was very refreshing. I felt proud.
(C) The Necessity of a Small Family
It is said that a small family is a happy family. This is quite true of India, which is the second most
populous country in the world. Earlier, it was believed that a big family is good, but that no longer
holds true.
A family should have just one child. Our government is trying its best to control the growth of
population by offering incentives and taxation benefits. It is trying to encourage people to adopt family
planning methods. A less populous society will be financially and socially self-sufficient besides being
more literate.
Where a small family is concerned it is possible to afford good education and health. This will lead to
a healthier and knowledgeable society. Hence, it has become necessary to have a small family now-adays.
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X. (3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
46. Independence Day Celebration
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The Independence Day was celebrated on 15 August with great pomp and show in our school. The
whole school seemed to have a patriotic spirit. The celebration was to start at 8 a.m. Everything
had been well organised. Major General I.P. Dutta was invited as chief guest to grace the occasion.
He arrived punctually and the welcome song was sung in his honour. The chief guest hoisted the
National Flag and the National Anthem was sung. A variety of programmes depicting patriotism
were performed. The theme of the items was based on the contribution of the martyrs. A small skit
on Shaheed Bhagat Singh was performed by the students of class XII. There were group songs,
solos, qawwalis and speeches. Then the chief guest was invited on the stage and he highlighted the
contribution of our great leaders who laid their lives for the country. He made an awakening call to
all of us to prevent India from going into the hands of corrupt people. Our principal concluded the
programme with a note of thanks to all followed by the distribution of sweets. The programme was a
grand success.
Or
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4th April 2014
Dear Friends
You are cordially invited to a dinner on 10th April, 2014 at our residence to celebrate the achievement
of our son Suresh who has cleared the Pre-Medical / Pre-Dental entrance exam. Kindly grace the
occasion and give him your blessings for his future success.
Mr and Mrs Gupta
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :
(1 mark for Composition)
47. The writer is remembering a practical joke which was played on him by his mother.
48. They were seated in front of the fire in the living room.
49. A youngish looking man rang the door bell.
50. She wore the writer’s grown-up brother’s clothes to disguise herself.
51. The stranger suggested the writer to look in the cupboard or under the stairs to find his mother.
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Self Assessment__________________________________
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 100
I.
Choose the appropriate laterrative :
10 × 1 = 10
1.
(B) to
2. (C) rapturous
3.
(A) a
4. (B) increased
5.
(A) from
6. (C) have
7.
(C) inspite of
8. (B) was delivered
9.
(C) refused, had stolen 10. (C) lest 4×1=4
II. Write the analogy for :
4×1=4
Rewrite as directed :
11. (B) expand
12. (C) oculist
13. (B) modest
14. (C) civilized forest
15. Hide
16. Cheerful
17. Careless
18. Above
III. Answer the following questions in one sentence each :
(1 mark for Expression)
19. A temple houses images of God whereas our body houses our soul, which is also a part of
God.
20. It says that a sudden wave came and carried the bird away. It actually means that the bird
pined away to death.
21. Having faith in mankind is essential for us to live together as one family.
22. He always pestered her to give her clay pitchers to him as he wanted to draw pictures on
them.
IV. 23. Quote from memory :
O, young Lochinvar is come out of the west,
Through all the wide border his steed was the best ;
And save his good broadsword he weapons had none,
He rode all unarm’d and he rode all alone.
(4 marks for Composition)
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Or
She circled the sky
In movements of grace
Over his disgraceful end
The killer went away and she returned.
Answer the Questions :
(1 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
All temples have a Cupola at their top. In the same way the head is also at the top of a human body,
and so can be similarized to a Cupola.
25. The ultimate teaching that Lincoln recommends is to have faith in himself, only then he will have faith
in mankind.
26. The father wants his son to listen to every one, but he should be able to filter the truth from the
falsehood. Only then he should make up his mind.
27. It is a symbolic language invented by Sir FB Morse, that uses a combination of long and short sounds
or flashes of light for sending messages.
28. They have been compared to students who do not study. They have been compared to the painter
who did no useful work, but only idled away their time in painting and sculpting.
29. When Jim saw Della without her lovely hair, he stared fixedly at her. His expression was peculiar, as
if he couldn’t believe his eyes.
30. Indra, the rain God, knew that a supreme contest was between his son Arjuna and Karna. Therefore,
in the disguise of a Brahmin he came to Karna, famous for his charity and asked him for his shipmates
left him marooned on the island.
31. Ben Gunn had served on Capt. Flint’s ship when the treasure was buried. Ben had returned in another
ship to look for the treasure three years later. When the treasure could not be found, his shipmates left
him marooned on the island.
VI. Read the extracts and explain with reference to context :
(2 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
32. This line has been taken from the lesson ‘A Wrong Man in Worker’s Paradise’ written by Rabindranath
Tagore.
In this line the ‘moving finger’ stands for fate or destiny. It has been used metaphorically here. This
line suggests that a man’s fate is decided by God not only on earh but also in heaven as was the case
of the man who was sent to the worker’s paradise.
33. These words have been spoken by Gaultier in the lesson ‘The Pie and the Tort‘. Gaultier is supposed to
carry the pie to the Mayor’s house and he is talking to his wife Marion. He is telling her that it is below
his dignity to be seen carrying a pie through the streets of Paris. He thinks himself to be a pompous
man and so doesn’t want to carry the pie himself.
34. These lines have been taken from the poem ‘A Poison Tree‘ written by William Blake.
The speaker of these lines conveys that if we do not tell our friends about our anger and keep it in our
heart, it becomes dangerous whereas if we share it with someone, our anger dies out. Here the speaker
has not shared his feeling of anger and annoyance. He let it grew more bitter and ‘Sunned‘ it with his
smile and deceived his friend by not telling him. He behaved in a cunning manner and hid his anger
with bright smiles.
VII. Answer the following questions in 4 to 5 sentences each : (3 marks for Expression)
35. French wine-growers were being troubled by a germ which was turning their wine sour. After much
research, Pasteur showed that by heating the wine or any other liquid to a temperature of 50 to
60 degress centigrade, the germs would be rendered harmless. This process came to be termed as
pasteurisation.
36. The narrator felt that he would never be able to discover anything about the girl’s looks as he was
totally blind. His eyes were sensitive only to light and darkness.
37. Following customs and traditions blindly and mechanically is an example of conventional behaviour.
It does not involve morality. On the other hand an action done out of one’s own will, without thought
of reward or gratitude can be called a moral act.
V.
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38. One day Parasurama slept with his head on Karna’s lap. A sting worm burrowed into Karna’s thigh
causing him to bleed a lot. He put up with the terrible pain as he did not want to disturb his teacher’s
sleep. When parasurama woke up, he saw the blood and said that only a Kshatriya could endure such
extreme pain.
39. It was night time and everything was quiet all around. The only sound was of the lapping of water
when the boat moved forward gracefully. He could only see stars above the craggy mountain.
40. Ulysses had told Polyphemus that his name was ‘Noman’. So when the other Cyclops asked him
what the matter was, he replied that Noman was hurting him. They thought that it must be some
punishment from heaven and went away without helping him.
VIII.Answer the following questions in 6 to 8 sentences each :
(2 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
41. Jim went to the Hispaniola, cut the ship’s mooring ropes and set it adrift so that the pirates on the
island would be stranded . The pirate on guard tried to kill him, but somehow Jim shot the pirate.
When Jim returned to the stockade he found that it had been taken over by Long John Silver and his
men. They told him that he had been deserted by his friends and asked Jim to join them. Jim bravely
refused saying that it was he who had discovered their plot and that is was he who had set the ship
adrift.
Or
There was a terrible fight when the pirates attacked the stockade. The pirates surrounded the ship.
Two of the pirates were shot down and one retreated. Four of the pirates came out of the cabin wall
and fired through the loop holes. Realizing they were cornered, the defenders came out and fought
the pirates hand to hand. As a result the pirates were killed but two of the Squire’s men died and the
captain was wounded.
42. Jim stared at her fixedly. There was an expression in them that Della could not read. It was neither
anger, nor surprise, nor disapproval, nor horror, or any sentiment that Della had been prepared for. It
was as if he couldn’t believe his eyes. Della tried her best to explain things to him but he continued to
stare at her idiotically.
Or
Anne was not very brilliant in studies. She took an interest in other people. She was both emotional
and strong-willed. According to her father, she was a real problem child, a chatter-box who was very
fond of good clothes. Due to her friendly nature she had a number of girl-friends. After reading her
diary, we also get to know that she was a courageous girl.
43. One evening Wordsworth came across a boat tied in a cave. Quietly he untied it and went rowing.
This in itself was an act of stealth, as he did not take anyone’s permission. He felt guilty as he knew
that whatever he was doing was wrong. He should have asked the owner’s permission before taking
the boat. This guilt weighed upon him making the mountain look menacing, and he quickly returned
the boat to its original place.
Or
The two images that come to mind are :
(A) A ruined Church where no one gathers any longer, so there is no choir, and
(B) The leafless branches (in autumn season) where no longer do any birds sit and sing. Through
these images, the poet wants his friend to behold that the poet’s end is near.
44. (a) Similarities : Both of these are vagabonds who make their living through begging. Both are caught
many times but escape due to their presence of mind. They are dressed similarly in tatterd clothes
and are ever hungry. Both of them do not hesitate to lie or cheat in order to fulfil their needs.
(b) Dissimilarities : Jean generally does the planning, and Pierre follows him. This is clear from
how they manage to get the pie and tart from Gaultier. When Jean gets thrashed by Gaultier, he
decides to send Pierre to get the tart, hoping that he too will be punished. Pierre by his presence of
mind manages to escape punishment, gets the pie also and shares it with Jean, even though Jean
had tried to get him into trouble.
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Or
Pasteur took some soup in some bottles, then boiled it in order to destroy any germs that might be
in the soup. Then he heated and pulled out the neck of each bottle until it formed a long narrow
neck with a big bend in the middle. For a long time, the soup remained as it was and did not go bad.
Pasteur said that it was so as there were no parent germs in the soup and germs could not reach the
soup because of the bend in the long tube. He then took one of the bottles and spilt a little of the soup
down the tube so that it settled in the bend. The soup got spoilt. Germs could get as far as the bend
and settled there and so infected the soup.
IX. 45. Write an essay on any one of the following topics :
(3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
(A) Ban Plastics to Save the Environment
Over the past few years it has been noticed that people are ruining the environment with their reckless
acts. One such act is the rampant use of plastics. If we want to save our Earth, we have to ban plastics.
Plastic is a consistent agent of destruction. The impact of other environmental problems like carbon
emission from factories, and motor cars is immediately seen and remedial measures are also taken up
fast. Plastic, however, is a slow killer and its impact on the future goes unnoticed.
Of course, there are some bio-degradable plastics, but majority of them are non-biodegradable. Once
they are used, they are discarded. Each year more and more plastic bags are littering the environment.
These bags find their way into sewer lines, parks, beaches, etc. If they are burnt, they give off toxic
fumes, which leads to pollution.
Many animals eat the plastic bags mistaking them for food. This might lead to their death. This
ingested plastic bag does not decompose even after the death of the animals.
To produce plastic bags, petroleum is required. Petroleum is a non-renewable resource and so should
not be used for such things.
Considering all this, we can see that it is hightime we banned plastic. We should preserve our Earth
and not poison it.
(B) Fight Against Corruption
Corruption has been the bane of society since times immemorial. People have been trying to fight
against it, but there have been very few successful attempts.
In the society many people turn a blind eye towards corruption. Tolerating corruption is as bad as
beign corrupt. We should have the strength to oppose corruption.
We have seen how people like Anna Hazare have opposed corruption. Such movements give strength
to others also. Media is also an important tool for exposing and fighting corruption. Where other
people have failed, the Media has served to bring criminals to book.
All of us should fight tooth and nail against corruption, only then can our country progress.
(C)Over–Population
The world is reeling under the weight of over–population which is increasing by each day. The
resources of the earth are limited and the numbers of people to use them are more. This is leading
to a lot of problems like food and energy crisis. There is a severe food shortage in the world. Over–
population has also led to an excessive exploitation of the earth and the resources have depleted. All
those areas which have been once covered with huge trees are now cut down to provide shelter and
for farming purpose to provide food to this exploding population. The ecological balance of the earth
has got disturbed and it has become a grave problem and needs to be addressed immediately before
it leads to a major catastrophe.
X. 46. A Daring Robbery : Robbers Nabbed
(3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
By xyz, staff correspondent
2nd December
New Delhi.
A daring robbery took place on Sunday, 1 December 20XX in a big jewellery shop in Chandni Chowk,
Delhi. It was 8 p.m. The shutters were down. The shop was closed and the doors were bolted from
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XI.
47. 48.
49.
50.
51.
inside. Lights were on, and the assistants were putting away jewellery into iron safes inside the shop.
Two brothers—owners of the shop were busy counting the cash. They had nothing to fear because the
doors were bolted and locked. Little did they know that the danger was approaching from the back
lane. Suddenly, six robbers allegedly broke into the shop from the back door. They were armed with
pistols and knives. They overpowered the jewellers first. The jewellers resisted but they were tied
with a rope and gagged. The assistants could not move at all from their places because two pistols
were pointed at them. The watchman, however, saw this high drama going inside the shop. He at once
raised an alarm. The neighbours and passers-by locked the doors at once from outside. They telephoned
the police. A PCR van arrived at the place within no time and the robbers were arrested.
Or
2, Model Town,
Delhi
26 October 2014
Dear Sunil,
Today, I received a letter from your Principal. It seems that you have failed in all the subjects. Everyone
at home was really disappointed on seeing your progress report.
It seems that you have fallen into bad company, and are neglecting your studies. If you don’t rectify
this soon, you will repent it later. Dad is working really hard, so that he can provide you with the best
education. We all have high hopes from you. Leave this bad company and give top priority to your
studies.
I am sure you will follow my advice. Remember that only hard work leads to success. We hope for a
better report next time.
Yours affectionately,
Praveen
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :
(1 mark for Composition)
The best in man comes out during adverse times.
The smile of fortune makes one forget God and himself.
‘Blunders’ is the synonym for ‘mistakes’.
‘The wisest’ is the opposite of ‘the most foolish’.
According to Milton, poverty is the ‘eternal companion of the wisest‘.
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Oswaal Karnataka (SSLC) Class -10, Examination Sample Question Paper
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SAMPLE
QUESTION PAPER - 9
Self Assessment__________________________________
Time : 3 Hours
I.
1.
3.
5.
7.
9.
Choose the appropriate alaterrative :
(C) off
2.
(B) distant
4.
(A) put through
6.
(B) hasn’t he ?
8.
(C) absence
10.
Maximum Marks : 100
(B) is
(D) glare
(B) speaks
(C) heavier
(D) a 10 × 1 = 10
Rewrite as directed :
4×1=4
11. (B) Brave
12. (C) Latter
13. (D) Epidemic
14. (C) A very small mark
II. Write the analogy of :
4×1=4
15. Comical
16. Valuable
17. Callus
18. Break
III. Answer the following questions in one sentence each :
(1 mark for Expression)
19. According to the writer the real elixir of life is plain water, which is the commonest of all
liquids.
20. They have been compared to the painter being accepted in heaven despite spending his time
in what was termed as ‘idleness’.
21. Della tried to fix her hair to a new hairstyle so that Jim would not get shocked too much. 22. A legend is a short story from ancient times, about people and events that may not be true.
IV. (4 marks for Composition)
23. Quote from memory :
And I water’d it in fears,
Night and morning with my tears;
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.
Or
He will have to learn, I know,
that all men are not just,
all men are not true,
but teach him also that
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V. Answer the Questions :
(1 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
24. The final message is that the human body and also the man-made structures will die or perish, but the
human soul and faith in God is immortal and nothing can destroy it.
25. The first stanza tells us that Lochinvar was very brave. Not only was he faithful in love but fearless in
war also. There was no knight who could equal him. 26. The enemy of the speaker dies. With his death the anger of the speaker also comes to an end. The
speaker himself does not die, but his hatred comes to an end. 27. ‘Birth’ has great significance, as every woman is willing to undergo the extreme pain and danger of
childbirth, just because at the end, the result is beautiful.
28. He lounged onto the streets and jestled the hurrying men. He lay down on the green meadows, or
close to the fast-flowing streams. He was always in the way of others.
29. This statement means that Pasteur fought against diseases and disease-causing bacteria and thus was
of use to all mankind, the same way as a soldier fights for his country.
30. An act done without conscience, just like a machine can be called a mechanical act. An intentional act
is one which is done with the sense of one’s duty.
31. One evening Jim went looking for an apple to eat. Finding the apple barrel empty, he climbed into
it. While hidden there, he overheard a conversation between Long John silver and the ship’s petty
officer. He heard them planning to kill the Squire, the doctor and the skipper once the treasure was
found.
VI. Read the extracts and explain with reference to the context :
(1 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
32. The given extract has been taken from the lesson ‘A Village Cricket Match’ which is a humorous story
about a cricket match between Englishmen and Scots in the village. In this particular situation when
the Major bowled and the sexton hit the ball which moved with a great speed towards a youth. The
youth jumped and the ball struck Boone who was standing somewhere behind the youth. In this line,
thunderbolt refer to the ball at great speed. A simile has been used which compares a cricket-ball to a
red hot cannon ball and the comparison here is humorous.
33. These words have been taken from William Wordsworth’s poem ‘The Stolen Boat’. The poet is here
referring to the boat as ‘she’ which he took stealthily. By using the word ‘she’ he has personified the
boat and ‘elfin pinnacle’ is a metaphor as the boat has been called fairy, like. In other words the poet
has made such comparison to highlight the graceful movement of the boat.
34. This extract has been taken from the poem ‘Lochinvar’ written by Sir Walter Scott. This line has been
spoken to Ellen’s father by Lochinvar. He is comparing love to water of solway river the spring tides
of which are believed to be really powerful. He has used the simile to make his expression strong.
According to him, first as the tide of Solway rises to a great height and ebbs to a low tide, in the same
way love also moves. His feelings are no longer as intensed as they were earlier.
VII. Answer the following questions in 4 to 5 sentences each : (3 marks for Expression)
35. The speaker does not like the wall as it serves as a barrier between him and his neighbour. He wants
to maintain our open-minded and friendly relationship with his neighbour.
3
36. According to the narrator, October is the best month in Mussourie. The hills are covered with wild
dahlias and the sun is pleasantly warm. Most of the tourists have left and the roads are quiet and
almost deserted. 3
37. According to M.K. Gandhi, an action which is done for material gain here on earth is immoral, so
also an action done for comfort and happiness in another world is also immoral. St. Francis Xaviers’
devotion to God was not for enjoying a higher seat after death. He prayed because it was man’s duty
to pray. Likewise St. Theresa said that men should learn to serve God from love alone, without fear
of hell and without temptation of heavenly bliss. We should do deeds which are right and not out of
temptation of happiness in this world or the next.
3
38. Sudden burst of very heavy rain results in the washing away of soil which is known as soil erosion.
Other factors are the slope of the land, the removal of natural protective coat of vegetation, existence
of ruts which help the water to flow with gathering momentum (speed) and the absence of any checks
to stop this flow. That is why large quantity of soil is washed away.
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To stop this alarming soil erosion, a number of checks can be used. Terracing of land, construction of
bunds to check the flow of water, contour cultivation, and planting of appropriate types of vegetation
can help to prevent it.
3
39. Ulysses had told Polyphemus that his name was ‘Noman’. So when the other Cyclops asked him
what the matter was, he replied that Noman was hurting him. They thought that it must be some
punishment from heaven and went away without helping him.
40. The Magi were wise men who brought gifts to the new-born Jesus. Being wise their gifts were no
doubt wise consisting of valuable things. In the same way the gifts of Jim and Della were also wise
and well thought out. They had sacrificed the greatest treasures of theirs in order to express their love
for each other and to make their partner happy.
VIII.Answer the following questions in 6 to 8 sentences each :
(2 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
41. They were rounded up, arrested and sent to Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp in Cattle Trenchi. There,
Otto Frank was separated from his wife and daughter. Mrs Frank soon died of exhaustion. The Van
Daans soon lost their lives, also starved and ill, the sisters Margot and Anne were transported to
another camp Belsen, when they soon died. Both of them were buried in a mass grave.
Or
The deep irony is that while the pockets of private prosperity are growing, there is a growing scarcity
of resources for the general public. The example that he gives us is that while fashionable luxury
resorts are coming up for the wealthy, lung spaces like parks and playgrounds are becoming fewer
day-by-day.
42. The US-returned Indian was thrilled that America had such a vast range of every product. He gave the
example of 83 different flavours of ice cream over there. He wanted the same for India. The fact that
India also has such consumables today is like a dream come true.
Or
Stage directions are clues and instructions given to actors as to how they are to act, exit from the stage
or when to enter. If these were missing, the actor may forget how to enact an action and the play
would go horribly wrong.
43. The speaker told his neighbour that he had apple trees on his land and the neighbour had pine trees.
His apple trees were not going over to the neighbour’s property to eat pine cones. Thus, there was no
need of a wall.
Or
(A) A proud neck was humbled to lie like dirty linen in a coarse washing bag.
(B) Like the morse code of bird’s sorrow.
This simile brings out the grief of the bird whose cries with sorrow are like a telegraphic message
being transmitted to God.
44. Pasteur spent all his life in ths study of bacteria and how to develop cures to protect mankind from
various diseases.
All his experiments were for curing humans and animals. In no way did he resort to experiments
for the destruction of men. He was so kind and helpful that it is impossible to imagine him dealing
with explosives or poison as he always opposed developing methods of destruction and supported
working for humanity.
Or
Lochinvar answered that he had wanted to marry Ellen for a long time but his marriage proposal had
been rejected. His love had swollen like the swollen waters of the Solway, but now had receded like
its tide. He had come to attend the wedding, dance once with the bride and drink one cup of wine. He
further said that there were four more beautiful girls in Scotland who would readily become his wife.
IX. (3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
45. Write an essay on any one of the following topics :
(A) The Role of Newspapers in a Democracy
A Government which is of the people, by the people and for the people is called a Democracy. In
such a government how do people come to know what is going on in the government. It is common
knowledge that a regime does not take the common man into confidence in its decision making. Then
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how do we get to know what is going on. Of course, through the newspaper. In a democratic set-up
newspapers are not controlled by the state. Therefore, the role of newspaper is very significant.
Whatever the administration does whether good or bad is reported faithfully by the newspapers.
Cases like Bofors and 2G Scam are good examples of the ever vigilant media.
Where the welfare projects of the government are concerned, they are also reported in detail. In times
of calamities, newspapers help to give warning messages to people, as well as in monitoring relief
measures also.
Newspapers should report things objectively and not take-up sides.
False reporting mars the progress of a nation. Hence, newspapers should have a sense of responsibility
and contribute only to the welfare of the country and its people.
(B) An Accident
It was my sister’s birhtday. I was going to market to buy a gift for her. I had to pass through a street.
It was overcrowded. There was a heavy rush of tongas, bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, cars, etc. A
large number of people were going on foot. Everyone seemed to be in a hurry. I saw a boy riding a
bicycle. He was riding very fast. It came to my mind that he would meet with an accident. Just then he
was hit by a scooter and fell down. He was badly injured in his left leg. He cried in pain. Many people
gathered there. A few people came to his help. They took him to a clinic nearby. The doctor took an
X-ray of his leg. A fracture was found in it. Plaster was applied to his leg. The scooterist was a kind
man. He bore all the medical expenses. He took the boy to his home. The boy’s parents thanked him
for this help.
(C) A Visit to the School Library
Our school has a separate library-room. A librarian is in charge of it. The librarian is a lady. She is
very polite and helpful. The students borrow books from the library. They return the books after
reading them. Each class has been allotted a separate day to get books from the library. Our turn falls
on Tuesday every week. We can go to the library in the fourth period. It is called the library period. I
always go to the library in this period. Last time I went there to borrow a book on chemistry. First of
all, I deposited the book that I had borrowed earlier. Then I went through the catalogue. I selected a
good book on chemistry. I located this book in an almirah. I took it to the librarian. She made an entry
in the issue register. I put my signature against it and received the book. I thanked the librarian and
came back.
X. (3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
46. V.K. Nagar
5
2 March 2014
Dear Sunita,
I am fine here and hope you are sailing on the same boat. It has been really long since last time I
wrote to you. It has been because I am highly engrossed in out door games. I play a lot many games
like Badminton, Volleyball & Handball, they have become like air to my body. I have always loved
outdoor games, they don’t just keep me fit but also stress free from the burden of studies, they are
really good motivators. I keep suggesting almost everyone to play outdoor games and so I would like
to suggest you as well to be a part of it and notice the merits of it.
Hence, I would suggest you to start playing and write me about your experience. Give my regards to
uncel & aunty.
With love,
Sneha
Or
Bomb Explosion in Bombay Stock Exchange,
By staff correspondent
Bombay : 15th March 2014
There had been a bomb blast yesterday round about 11.20 a.m. in the Bombay Stock Exchange
building. The entire building shook after this a powerful explosion. People ran for safety. But those
caught in the explosion were blown to bits. 35 people are said to have been killed in this act of
violence.
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It is alleged that a handicapped person was seen placing a sack in a new Bajaj scooter. He was not
seen again. The scooter remained there for fifteen minutes just near the main entrance of the building.
Police claim RDX (Research Developed Explosive), the most powerful explosive, was used in the
bomb. Three persons have so far been arrested.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra have called upon the people to maintain communal peace and
harmony in this hour of tragedy.
XI. Read the following passage and answer the question given below :
(1 mark & 2 marks for Composition)
47. Our positive attitude to life makes our actions perfect.
48. The man who believes in nothing or cares for nothing can only feel bored, frustrated and aimless. And
the man who believes in life is a cheerful person.
49. ‘Drifts through life like a rudderless ship’.
50. The Magic of Cheerfulness.
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QUESTION PAPER - 10
Self Assessment__________________________________
Time : 3 Hours
I.
1.
3.
5.
7.
9.
Choose the appropriate alaterrative :
(B)an
2.
(C)is
4.
(B) take
6.
(B) has burnt
8.
(D)playing
10.
Maximum Marks : 100
(A)with
(B)belongs
(A)boys’
(B)besides
(B) with 10 × 1 = 10
Rewrite as directed :
4×1=4
11. (B) annexe
12. (D) perplexing
13. (A) retreat
14. (C) controlling and using
II. Write the analogy of :
4×1=4
15. devil
16. straighten
17. coir
18. their
III. Answer the following questions in one sentence each :
(1 mark for Expression)
19. The adjectives are young, faithful, dauntless, stately, daring, gallant.
20. Lincoln means that when people are too sweet it is done to for some ulterior motive. Too
much flattery is dangerous.
21. He said that government officials did not do any work, saying that they did not want to take
risks unnecessarily.
22. The professor said so when a student questioned him as to how to know that the human race
was worth saving.
IV. 23. Quote from memory :
(4 marks for Composition)
And it grew both day and night,
Till it bare an apple bright,
And my foe beheld its shine,
And he knew that it was mine.
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Or
So boldly he enter’d the Netherby Hall,
Among bride’s men, and kinsmen, and brothers, and all :
Then spake the bride’s father, his hand on his sword
(For the poor craven bridegroom, said never a word.)
V. Answer the Questions :
(1 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
24. According to Hume, Sarus Cranes pair for life. When the mate is killed the other exhibits great grief,
keeping to the locality of its death for weeks and calling out constantly. The widowed bird generally
pines away to death.
25. Things which are standing should be strong. The poet is telling that man-made temples will collapse
some day. The paradox is suggested by the words ‘standing’ and ‘falling’.
26. It may not be possible to laugh when one is sad. The value that the poet is highlighting is that half of
our sorrow vanishes when we laugh and develop a positive attitude in life.
27. The important criterion would be to be able to decide or distinguish between acting intentionally, out
of one’s own will and acting mechanically.
28. The chain was simple and chaste in design. It was not at all ornamental. It showcased value and
quietness, just like Jim.
29. To solve difficult problems, Pasteur would sit for hours, motionless and silent, thinking hard. This
usually helped him to reach a solution.
30. The man’s fantastic dress, his quaint brushes, his paints, and the fact that he idled away his time made
them realise that he was not right for that place.
31. The Cyclop did not give any reply. He only grabbed the nearest men, smashed their heads, tore their
limbs apart and proceeded to eat them.
VI. Read the extracts and explain with reference to context :
(2 marks for Composition & 1 mark for Expression)
32. These lines have been taken from the poem ‘The Stolen Boat’ written by William Wordsworth,. In the
first line ‘Her’ has been used for mother nature which led the poet towards a cave where a small boat
was tied to a willow tree. The poet has personified nature by using the word ‘her’ for it. The boat was
moored in a rocky cave. The poet united the rope and rowed it considering it to be a joy ride.
33. This extract has been taken from ‘The Girl who was Anne Frank’. Anne had written a diary in which
she described her life. This line was written by her when she was in the hiding in a Secret Annexe.
Her family alongwith four Jews had been residing in the Annexe for sixteen months and they did not
have much information about the world outside. She wanted to came out of her isolation but could
not. That is why she has composed herself to a song-bird whose wings have been brutally torn.
34. The given line is an extract from ‘The Pie and The Tart’. This line has been spoken by Pierre where she
is talking about the eels baked by M. Gaultier. Pierre is complimenting Gaultier as an excellent baker.
‘Them’ refers to the eels which give themselves up when Gaultier is there.
VII. Answer the following questions in 4 to 5 sentences each : (3 marks for Expression)
35. A good action becomes a moral act when the intention of the doer is essentially good. If one feeds the
poor for selfish reasons, i.e., to gain fame, then the action is not moral. However, if he feeds the poor
out of genuine concern then the action can be termed as a moral act.
36. The flat was very shabbily furnished at $ 8 per week. There was a letter box and an electric button for
a bell which did not work. There was pier-glass between the windows. There was nothing remarkable
about the flat.
37. The factors are : (A) the slope of the land, (B) removal of protective vegetation, (C) existence of ruts
which allow water to flow with gathering momentum, and (D) absence of any checks to stem this
flow.
38. Pasteur learnt that yeast was alive and made up of tiny living cells. When the cells were healthy the
yeast was good, but if they were diseased the yeast went bad.
39. It is important to learn it so that the boy gets to know that the world is not really a bad place to live in.
If he feels that the world is peopled with evil men, he will be disillusioned with life.
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40. Ulysses introduced himself and his group as Grecians who had lost their way. They said that they
had not come for plunder or business. They also knelt down before the Cyclop to show that he was
mightier than them and asked for his hospitality.
VIII.Answer the following questions in 6 to 8 sentences each :
(2 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
41. Alexander is called ‘Great’ by historians as he conquered many countries and spread Greek language,
culture, arts and manners. His intention behind all this was only conquest and renown. Therefore, his
conquests can not be called moral actions. He can, therefore, be termed as great but not moral.
Or
(A) Whenever Pasteur solved a problem he would rush to share his pleasure and excitement with his
wife and assistants.
(B) This revealed that he was a kind person and believed in team-spirit.
42. Jim had bought a set of combs, that Della had been admiring for a long time in a Broadway Store
window. They were made of pure tortoise shell with jewelled rims, the exact shade to suit her beautiful
chestnut brown hair. They were very expensive, and Della had never dreamt of possessing them.
Now they were hers and she could not use them as her hair that they would have adorned were gone.
At first she gave a scream of joy which turned to tears and wails as she realised her loss. It was very
difficult for Jim to quieten her down. Or
Soil erosion can be prevented by :
(A) terracing of land
(B) construction of bunds to check the flow of water
(C) contour cultivation
(D) planning of appropriate types of vegetation
43. Lochinvar had been in love with Ellen for a long time but her father did not approve of the marriage.
A coward was chosen for her. When Lochinvar came to Netherby Hall the bridegroom said nothing.
Lochinvar tricked everyone into believing that he had come only to have a last dance with Ellen. Very
bravely he led Ellen to the door and galloped off with her. The cowardly groom did nothing to prevent
this. All this shows us that only the brave deserve the best. Or
The poison tree had grown a poisonous fruit which led to the death of his enemy. Enmity and hatred
only destroy. Things can never be the same again.
Initially he was happy as the poison tree led to the death of his enemy, but later on he had no use for
it.
44. When the female crane saw the cruel death of its mate, she flew about crying. When the hunters had
left she flew to where her mate lay lifeless, uttering long and short cries just as if she was messaging
her sorrow to the very heavens, in a telegraphic way. She then kissed the few feathers of her mate
lying there and sat on them desperately, as if she would bring him back to life and then pined away to
death.
Or
The figures of speech are :
(A) Rhetorical Question—What shall I a poor man do ?
(B) Metaphor—My legs are pillars, the body the shrine, the head a Cupola.
(C) Paradox—The moving shall ever stay.
(D) Apostrophe—O’ Lord of the meeting rivers
IX. (3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
45. Write an essay on any one of the following topics :
(A) Exercising My Right to Vote
General elections were held in May this year. I had got my right to vote a few months ago as I had
turned eighteen. I went to the polling station to cast my ‘precious’ vote. The hall of a school had been
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converted into a booth. Many shamianas had been set up and tents pitched near the school. I had my
voter’s card. I showed it to the policeman on duty. I was allowed to enter the school building. I went
straight to the booth. I was given a ballot paper. A mark with ink was put on my left index finger. I
went to a table that stood in a corner. I put a stamp against the name of my ‘leader’. I put the ballot
paper in a box. As far as I was concerned the drama of election was over. There was nothing to do but
wait for the final outcome the counting of votes.
(B) Menace of Dirt and Disease
Dirt is the mother of disease. Many diseases are caused by germs. These germs love dirt and darkness.
They breed on the rotten stuff. And they breed very fast. If they get into our food or drink, they give
us disease. To avoid these diseases, we must get rid of the dirt. We must not eat with dirty, dusty and
unwashed hands and nails. Nor should we drink unclean water.
We must keep clean in person and clothes. We must not use a dirty piece of cloth to wipe our faces and
clean our eyes. If we rub our eyes with a dirty handkerchief, we may come in contact with some eyedisease. Our utensils should also be clean. Before using them we should wipe them. We must keep our
houses and streets, villages and towns clean. Cleanliness is the foe of disease. It is next to Godliness.
(C) Changing Trends of Fashion
Fashion is the name given to the prevailing style of living among the upper classes. Fashions in all
things change from time to time. For example, certain amusements come into and go out of fashion.
Even foods and drinks, and the way they are prepared and served change from time to time. But the
change of fashion is seen mostly in clothes, especially in ladies’ dress. Trends in fashion are generally
keep changing in every three months. They have influenced the life style of a common man to great
extent and also modified the look of the societies all over the world. Apart from keeping an eye on
new technologies; keeping an eye on changing trends of fashion have become equally important.
X. (3 marks for Composition & 2 marks for Expression)
46. 389, Mayur Vihar,
5
New Delhi
14 May 20XX
The Editor,
The Hindu
New Delhi
Subject : Critical Condition of Water Park
Sir,
Through the columns of your reputed newspaper, I would like to share my experience with one
and all that I had during my recent visit to the Water Park. We visited the place as part of a school
excursion but were shocked to see its plight. The water in the park was dirty and a stale smell was
emitting from it. It can result in many water-borne diseases. There were few visitors due to the filthy
ambience. I want to make the concerned authorities aware that they must ensure the regular cleaning
of water at proper intervals. Draining can also be done. To restore its popularity, a canteen or snackbar can be opened. This place can become a popular holiday spot only if taken care of properly.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Nitin
Or
Government High School,
Mysuru
20 July 2014
Dear Daddy,
I hope this letter finds you and Mummy in good health. I wanted to make a request. Our school is
organising an educational tour of Belur and Shravanbelagola for four days. The Principal wants that
all the X Standard students to go on this educational tour.
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I would like to request you to kindly grant me permission to be a part of this educational tour. I would
like to enjoy this opportunity with my friends and teachers. Please send ` 2000/- at the earliest. The
tour is from 4th August to 7th August.
Hoping to receive a positive reply. Give my love to Mummy.
Yours affectionately,
Hari
XI.
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49.
50.
51.
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :
(1 mark for Composition)
Learning to combine freedom with discipline will help India take its rightful place in the world. We can preserve our freedom by cultivating a true sense of discipline among the younger folk.
We adopted an attitude of defiance of law and order and breaking the rules.
Defiance means to go against.
Suitable title for the passage is Importance of Discipline.
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