SECTION-A
(Objective Type Questions)
Question Nos. 1 to 100 have four options out
of which only one is correct. You have to mark your selected option on the OMR
Sheet. Out of 100 questions you have to attempt only 50 questions.
50x1=50
1.
Give me
something to eat __________ I shall die of hunger.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) else
(B) can
(C) for
(D) but
2.
All his__________
is stolen.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) luggages
(B) beds
(C) luggage
(D) furnitures
3.
I bought
____________a shirt.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) itself
(B) himself
(C) herself
(D) myself
4.
She is
very dull. She cannot pass.
(Choose the best combination)
(A) She is too dull to pass
(B) To pass is she too dull
(C) Dull is she too to pass
(D) Too dull is to pass she
5.
Praveen
does not ____________with Mohan.
(A) agreed
(B) agree
(C) to agree
(D) agreeing
6.
We met a
lot of people ____________ our holidays.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) on
(B) at
(C) by
(D) during
7.
Akbar was
_____________ noblest king.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
8.
Moti
always __________ chappatis in his dinner.
(Choose the correct answer)
(A) eat
(B) eats
(C) eating
(D) eaten
9.
Choose
the correct sentence:
(A) He prevented me from going there
(B) He prevented me to go there
(C) He prevents me at going there
(D) He preventing me through going there
10.
He ________
not be there.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) is
(B) shall
(C) need
(D) must
11.
_____________
the grass.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) Keep off
(B) Keep on
(C) Keep up
(D) Keep away
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12.
________ chair
is required.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) More
(B) Much
(C) Many
(D) An extra
13.
Do what
you want to do _________don't disturb me.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) though
(B) that
(C) but
(D) so
14.
It was
not a_______ act at all.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) pardon
(B) pardoning
(C) pardoned
(D) pardonable
15.
Choose
the odd one out :
(A) Pen
(B) Marker
(C) Paper
(D) Pencil
16.
You never
have bread and butter for breakfast,__________________?
(Choose the correct option )
(A) have you
(B) do you
(C) don't they
(D) do they
17.
Choose
the correct meaning of: "Out of question".
(A) Undesirable
(B) Impossible
(C) Unpleasant
(D) Irresistible
18.
Their
idea of a holiday____________ at a resort. (Choose the correct option)
(A) is relaxed
(B) is to relaxing
(C) is to relax
(D) is relaxing
19.
His
progress satisfied me.
(Choose the correct passive voice)
(A) I was satisfying with his progress.
(B) I am satisfy with his progress.
(C) I was satisfied with his progress.
(D) I have to be satisfy with his progress.
20.
The
engagement party was cancelled as_________ people were against the marriage.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) some
(B) the some
(C) little
(D) the few
21.
Ramesh
has been absent________ Friday.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) since
(B) from
(C) for
(D) by
22.
Chicken
and ricе _______________ my favourite dish.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) are
(B) had
(C) is
(D) have
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23.
Nadal won
all the matches played in Paris. (Choose the correct negative sentence)
(A) Nadal does not win all the matches played in Paris.
(B) Nadal did not lose a single match played in
Paris.
(C) Nadal was not able to lose any match played in Paris.
(D) Nadal had lost any match not played in Paris.
24.
He says
to me, "You are my friend."
(Choose the correct indirect narration)
(A) He tells me that I am his friend.
(B) He telling me that I will be his friend.
(C) He told me I am friend of his.
(D) He will tell me that I will be his friend.
25.
They
decided __________the white car.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) about
(B) on
(C) in
(D) of
26.
My cycle
did not ____________brakes.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) has
(B) have
(C) had
(D) did has
27.
It is
time for the bell to be rung.
(Choose the correct active voice)
(A) It will be time to ring the bell.
(B) Time will be when the bell rings.
(C) It is time to ring the bell.
(D) Rings the bell in time.
28.
He blamed
______________ for the ugly situation.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) himself
(B) yourself
(C) themselves
(D) itself
29.
We ___________be
quiet in the library.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) mustn't
(B) doesn't have to
(C) doesn't
(D) must he did.
30.
I would
have done a better job __________ he did (Choose the correct option)
(A) than
(B) then
(C) that
(D) there
31.
Ramesh is
________and hearty.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) hale
(B) hail
(C) heal
(D) head
32.
Choose
the correct sentence:
(A) Women were very seldom convict.
(B) His eyes had hardly close.
(C) Hardly had he settled into his seat when Radha
charged in.
(D) Hardly nobody came.
33.
He said that he ________________ be there.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) would
(B) need
(C) can
(D) want
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34.
I have not heard of you ________________ last week.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) since
(B) in
(C) by
(D) for
35.
There are seven days in a ________________
(Choose the correct option)
(A) weak
(B) weaker
(C) week
(D) seek
36.
The police ________________ the thief.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) arrest
(B) arrested
(C) arresting
(D) has arrest
37.
Choose
the correctly spelt word:
(A) Concent
(B) Cunsent
(C) Consent
(D) Counsent
38.
They
should not ________________ upon the poor.
(Choose the correct phrase)
(A) look up
(B) look down
(C) look after
(D) look on
39.
There is
________________ university here.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
40.
Rajesh is
still shouting, ________________?
(Choose the correct option)
(A) not he is
(B) not is he
(C) wasn’t he
(D) isn’t he
41.
Choose
the correct antonym of ‘Trivial’:
(A) Rural
(B) Important
(C) Loss
(D) Artificial
42.
This
child is very ________________ to me.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) deer
(B) dear
(C) dare
(D) dearer
43.
He cannot
put ________________ with such insult.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) of
(B) up
(C) down
(D) from
44.
Neither
of the two men ________________ done this.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) have
(B) has
(C) may
(D) should
45.
Choose
the correct spelling:
(A) Risemblence
(B) Resiemblience
(C) Resemblance
(D) Risimblence
46.
He said
to Rita, “Am I ill?”
(Choose the correct indirect speech)
(A) He says that he is ill to Rita.
(B) He will say to Rita that he is ill.
(C) He asked Rita if he was ill.
(D) He said to Rita if he is ill.
47.
Find out
the ________________ things.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) discard
(B) discarding
(C) will discard
(D) discarded
48.
Sri Lanka
is ________________ island.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
49.
Choose the correct sentence:
(A) I did my work quick.
(B) I did my work very quick.
(C) I did my work quickly.
(D) I do my working quick.
50.
I didn’t _____________ where he was going.
(Choose the correct option)
(A) know
(B) knew
(C) knowing
(D) will know
51.
If you invite me, I _____________ certainly come.
(Choose the correct answer)
(A) could
(B) would
(C) might
(D) would have
52.
Choose the mis-spelt word:
(A) Campaign
(B) Controversy
(C) Secretry
(D) Decision
53.
Choose
the correct word:
(A) Harmaeni
(B) Harmony
(C) Harmany
(D) Harmeny
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54.
Choose
the correct one-word substitution of:
"Ceremony of crowning a king"
(A) Coquette
(B) Demagogue
(C) Coronation
(D) Deprecate
55.
We
should think _____________this matter deeply.
(A) by
(B) in
(C) over
(D) off
56.
Choose
the correct meaning of:
"To read between the lines"
(A) to understand the hidden meaning
(B) to learn quickly
(C) to laugh at
(D) to have good sight
57.
Choose
the odd one out:
(A) School
(B) University
(C) Office
(D) College
58.
__________
shall I fear but the ones who hurt me?
(A) Whose
(B) Whom
(C) Who
(D) Which
59.
Choose
the correct synonym of 'Forbid':
(A) Allow
(B) Prohibit
(C) Accomplish
(D) Hold
60.
The antonym of
'Duplicate' is:
(A) Copy
(B) Original
(C) Clone
(D) Photo
Instruction: Questions from 61 to 100 are based on
the prescribed texts
61.
"The
past is not dead and static, it is alive and ____________."
(A) pledge
(B) ethnic
(C) dynamic
(D) presumptuous
62.
"Nanukaka
opened his silver snuffbox and took a ____________"
(A) coat
(B) kurta
(C) pinch
(D) pitch
63.
Martin
Luther King Jr. wanted the Negroes to continue working with
(A) hatred
(B) jealousy
(C) love
(D) faith
64.
"The
last of the great prehistoric inventions was the art of ___________."
(A) fighting
(B) cooking
(C) writing
(D) hunting
65.
"Our
ancestors, therefore, set a limit to our ______"
(A) land
(B) indulgences
(C) towns
(D) grains
66.
"I
pledge my loyalty to my country, irrespective of religion or
language___________" From whose piece
is this quotation taken?
(A) Zakir Hussain
(B) Pearl S. Buck
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) Anton P. Chekhov
67. Nanukaka
went to visit the ______Minister.
(A) Finance
(B) Welfare
(C) Railway
(D) Home
68. Leep,
the dog, was bought for______ rubles.
(A) 115
(B) 65
(C) 85
(D) 75
69. The
_______ English period is generally considered to be from AD 1150–1500.
(A) Old
(B) Middle
(C) Modern
(D) Post-modern
70. Latin
and ____________were the two major influences on Old English.
(A) Greek
(B) French
(C) Scandinavian
(D) Indian
71.
The
Anglo-Indian community in India use _________ as their mother-tongue.
(A) Urdu
(B) Parsi
(C) English
(D) Hindi
72. Who
wrote She Stoops to Conquer?
(A) G. B. Shaw
(B) T. S. Eliot
(C) Salman Rushdie
(D) Oliver Goldsmith
73. Pearl
S. Buck was interested in meeting the
(A) leaders
(B) saint
(C) peasants
(D) Americans
74. At
first Benjy kept ____________ hens.
(A) 10 or a dozen
(B) 20
(C) 30
(D) 40
75. The
____________would not be satisfied until justice rolled down like water.
(A) Americans
(B) Negroes
(C) Europeans
(D) Indians
76. Bertrand
Russell belonged to
(A) Ireland
(B) Iceland
(C) Britain
(D) Germany
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77. The
praises and images of ______ run throughout the poem ‘The Soldier’.
(A) India
(B) England
(C) France
(D) America
78. "How
often I think of going there, to peer through blind eyes of windows." It
is from
(A) My Grandmother’s House
(B) An
Epitaph
(C) Song of
Myself
(D) Snake
79. Who
wrote ….. “for every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you."?
(A) Rupert Brooke
(B) Walt Whitman
(C) John Donne
(D) Walter de la Mare
80. "Hoping
to cease not till death," — is from
(A) The
Fire-Hymn
(B) The Soldier
(C) Song of Myself
(D) My
Grandmother’s House
81.
In Fire-Hymn, Daruwalla talks about a
(A) burning clothes
(B) burning house
(C) burning forest
(D) burning ghat
82.
"And
his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard." It is from
(A) The Soldier
(B) Fire-Hymn
(C) Ode to Autumn
(D) Macavity:
The Mystery Cat
83.
The
grandmother’s house fell ______ after her death.
(A) crazy
(B) noisy
(C) silent
(D) chaotic
84.
"He
drank enough,
And lifted his head, dreamily, as one who has drunken" — is from
(A) Snake
(B) My Grandmother’s House
(C) The Soldier
(D) An Epitaph
85.
"Travellers
in their last distress" is from
(A) Now
the Leaves are Falling Fast
(B) An Epitaph
(C) Ode to Autumn
(D) The Soldier
86. The Soldier is a / an
(A) sonnet
(B) ballad
(C) epic
(D) lyric
87. Autumn is a season of________
(A) fruitfulness
(B) no fire
(C) no rain
(D) no leaves
88. "And when I crumble, who will remember" — is
from
(A) Ode to Autumn
(B) An Epitaph
(C) Song of Myself
(D) The Soldier
89. ______ stops and hinders our progress.
(A) Education
(B) Poverty
(C) Class
(D) Politics
90. _______ was twelve
years old and still at primary school.
(A) Seibei
(B) Seibei’s friend
(C) Seibei’s sister
(D) Seibei’s cousin
91. Donne compares his journey of life to that of the
(A) Stars
(B) Sun
(C) Planets
(D) Moon
92. "Thou
watchest the last oozings hours by hours." It is from
(A) An Epitaph
(B) The Soldier
(C) Ode to Autumn
(D) Song of Myself
93. The
Anglo-Saxons invaded _________ in AD 449.
(A) Britain
(B) Thailand
(C) America
(D) Japan
94. Wycliff
and Langland are writers of the_____- period.
(A) Old English
(B) Middle English
(C) Modern English
(D) Post-modern English
95. Macavity
is said to be mysterious because
(A) the Scotland Yard is baffled by him
(B) he has a hidden paw
(C) no one understands his ways
(D) he has hidden powers
96. Attic
civilization belongs to
(A) India
(B) Greece
(C) Rome
(D) China
97. "The
editorial policy of a daily paper is controlled by _______ chief factors."
(A) four
(B) two
(C) three
(D) five
98. Pearl
S. Buck ate her food ________ in an Indian village.
(A) with ladle
(B) with her hands
(C) with fork and spoon
(D) with chop sticks
99. "That
thou lov’st me, as thou say’st," is from
(A) Snake
(B) An Epitaph
(C) Song of Myself
(D) Sweetest Love, I Do Not Goe
100.
"In a series of memorable pictures,
John Keats, exhibits the principle of ___ in nature."
(A) scarcity
(B) beauty
(C) maturity
(D) immaturity
SECTION - B
(Descriptive Type Questions)
1.
Write
an essay on any one of the following in about 150–200 words: 1 × 8 = 8
a) Value of Education
b) Chandrayaan 3
c) An Indian Festival
d) Wonders of Science
e) Noise Pollution
2.
Explain
any one of the following: 1 x
4 = 4
a) 'A certain degree of physical harmony and comfort is necessary, but above a
certain level it becomes a hindrance instead of help.'
b) 'Fancy a lad spending his time playing around like that with gourds!'
c) 'In non-technocratic societies, except for remarkable accidents, birth is
always attended.'
d) 'My life has been too crowded with travels and many people for me to put it
all within the covers of one book, ...'
3.
Explain
any one of the following: 1 x
4 = 4
a) 'He hath no desire, nor sense,
Nor halfe so short a way;
Then feare not mee,'
b) 'Cold, impossible, ahead
Lists the mountain’s lovely head.'
c) 'You may meet him in a by-street, you may see him in the square –
But when a crime’s discovered, then Macavity’s not there.'
d) 'And yet those voices:
If you were not afraid, you would kill him!'
4.
Write
a letter to your friend, congratulating him for his success in the Secondary
Examination. 1
x 5 = 5
OR
Write an application to your Headmistress asking for sick leave as you are
suffering from typhoid.
5.
Answer
any five of the following in about 40–50 words each: (5 × 2 = 10)
a) What does Pearl S. Buck mean by saying 'Religion is ever present in Indian
life'?
b) What did the doctor advise Benjy’s parents to ensure his mental growth?
c) What do you mean by the term 'free press'?
d) How are the children of the joint family in Bangladesh looked after?
e) Is the speaker in 'The Soldier' afraid of death?
f) Why did the speaker like the snake?
g) How are autumn and summer related to spring?
h) Name three areas of English language in which rapid changes have been
noticed in the last few decades.
i) What has made English 'the most gloriously, empire language'?
j) What did the 18th century grammarians share with the Age?
6.
Answer
any three of the following in about 100–120 words: (3 × 5 = 15)
a) Write the summary of any one of the following poems:
i) Sweetest Love, I Do Not Goe
ii) The Soldier
iii) Now the Leaves are Falling Fast
b) Write the summary of any one of the following prose pieces:
i) A Child is Born
ii) Ideas That Have Helped Mankind
iii) I Have a Dream
c) Write a note on the Indian English.
OR
Write a note on English as a world language.
OR
Write a note on Modern English.
d) Match the names of the poems given in List-A with their poets in List-B:
List-A List-B
i) The Soldier a) John Keats
ii) To Autumn b) Rupert Brooke
iii) Snake c) K. N.
Daruwala
iv) My Grandmother’s House d) D. H.
Lawrence
v) Fire-Hymn e) Kamala Das
e)
Translate any five into English:
i) वे लोग एक स्कूल में पढ़ाते हैं।
ii) मेरी घड़ी में
एक बजा है।
iii) मेरे पास एक
सुंदर कलम है।
iv) लोग महात्मा
गाँधी का आदर करते हैं।
v) बिहार की भूमि
उपजाऊ है।
vi) आपको शिक्षकों
का आदर करना चाहिए।
vii) वह पढ़ाई में
मेरी मदद करती है।
viii) क्या
कल तुम सुनीता के यहाँ जाओगी?
f) Match the names of the prose pieces in List-A with
their authors in List-B:
List-A List-B
i) Bharat is My Home a) Dorothy L. Sayers
ii) A Pinch of Snuff b) Dr. Zakir Hussain
iii) How Free is the Press c) H. E.
Bates
iv) The Artist d) Manohar
Malgaonkar
v) The Earth e)Shiga
Naoya
7.
Read
the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : 4 x 1 = 4
Anita was enthusiastic about protecting the environment. She decided to
initiate a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of recycling. Anita
started by giving presentations at her school, educating her classmates about
the need for a clean environment. She also created posters with catchy slogans
and placed them around the community. The campaign gained
momentum, and more people joined Anita's cause. Soon, Anita's efforts were
recognized by local authorities, and they implemented recycling programmes in
the community. Anita felt proud of her contribution towards a greener and
cleaner world.
Questions:
a) What cause was Anita enthusiastic about?
b) Where did Anita start her campaign?
c) How did Anita raise awareness about recycling?
d) What impact did Anita's campaign have on the community?
OR
Write a précis of the following passage and give a suitable title: (4 marks)
Humans first appeared on earth a million and a half years ago. He was a little
more than an animal then. Still, early humans had some advantages over animals.
He had a large brain, an erect body with fast-moving hands. He invented a
language to communicate with his colleagues. The ability to speak was of the
highest value because it allowed them to share ideas and plans together. Speech
enabled the transmission of ideas from generation to generation. These special
advantages put humans far ahead of all other living creatures.
Answer
Section- A
(Objective)
1.(A) 2.(B) 3.(A)
4.(C) 5.(A) 6.(A) 7.(B) 8.(C) 9.(C) 10.(A) 11.(A) 12.(B) 13.(A) 14.(C) 15.(B) 16.(D) 17.(B)
18.(C) 19.(B) 20.(D) 21.(C) 22.(A) 23.(A) 24.(A) 25.(A) 26.(B) 27.(B) 28.(A)
29.(A) 30.(C) 31.(C) 32.(D) 33.(B) 34.(D) 35.(A) 36.(C) 37.(C) 38.(D) 39.(C)
40.(A) 41.(B) 42.(D) 43.(C) 44.(A) 45.(A) 46.(C) 47.(A) 48.(A) 49.(C) 50.(C)
51.(A) 52.(B) 53.(A) 54.(B) 55.(D) 56.(D) 57.(C) 58.(C) 59.(C) 60.(C) 61.(D)
62.(A) 63.(C) 64.(B) 65.(C) 66.(D) 67.(D) 68.(B) 69.(A) 70.(B) 71.(B) 72.(D)
73.(D) 74 (A) 75.(B) 76.(A) 77.(B) 78.(A) 79.(C) 80.(A) 81.(D) 82.(B) 83.(B)
84.(C) 85.(D) 86.(B) 87.(A) 88.(C) 89.(D) 90.(C) 91.(C) 92.(A) 93.(A) 94.(A)
95.(C) 96.(A) 97.(C) 98.(C) 99.(B) 100.(C)
Section-B
1 (a) Value of
Education: Education is very important in our life. It helps us to learn new things
and become a better person. With the help of education, we can read, write, and
speak well. It gives us knowledge and helps us to understand the world around
us.
Education teaches us good manners and helps us to choose right from wrong.
An educated person can get a good job and earn money to live a better life. It
also makes us confident and independent.
Education is not only for getting a job. It helps in the growth of our mind
and character. It also helps in the progress of the country. A nation with
educated people becomes strong and developed.
In short, education is the key to success in life.
(b) Chandrayaan 3: Chandrayaan-3 is a
proud mission of India. It is India's third moon mission, launched by ISRO
(Indian Space Research Organisation). It was launched on 14th July 2023 and
successfully landed on the moon on 23rd August 2023.
This mission showed that India can reach space with its own technology.
Chandrayaan-3 had a lander named Vikram and a small robot called Pragyan Rover.
The lander landed near the south pole of the moon, which no other country had
done before.
This success made India the fourth country to land on the moon and the first to
land near the moon’s south pole. It was a low-cost mission compared to other
countries' missions. It showed the talent and skills of Indian scientists.
Chandrayaan-3 is a big achievement for India in space science.
(c) An Indian
Festival: India
is a land of festivals. One of the most popular Indian festivals is Diwali,
also known as the festival of lights. It is celebrated with great joy all over
India.
Diwali is celebrated in the month of October or November. People clean their
homes, wear new clothes, and decorate their houses with lights and diyas (oil
lamps). Sweets are made and shared with family and friends.
At night, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. After the
puja, people burst crackers and enjoy fireworks. It is a time of happiness and
togetherness.
Diwali brings light, joy, and hope to our lives. It also teaches us that good
always wins over evil. It is truly a beautiful festival.
(d) Wonders of
Science: Science
has changed our life in many ways. It has made our life easy, fast, and
comfortable. The things we use every day are all gifts of science.
Electricity, mobile phones, fans, TVs, and fridges are all wonders of science.
With the help of science, we can talk to anyone in the world within seconds.
Trains, cars, and airplanes help us travel quickly.
In hospitals, science has given machines and medicines to cure many diseases.
We can now live longer and healthier lives. Computers and the internet are also
great inventions of science.
Science is also used in farming, education, and space research. Chandrayaan and
satellites are examples of scientific progress.
Science is truly a wonder. But we should use it wisely for good purposes.
(e) Noise Pollution: Noise pollution is
the spread of loud and unwanted sounds that disturb our peace. It is a serious
problem in cities and towns.
The main causes of noise pollution are traffic, loudspeakers, factories,
construction work, and firecrackers. Loud noise can harm our ears and make us
feel angry or stressed.
Noise pollution can also affect animals and birds. It can disturb their sleep
and natural life. For humans, it may cause headache, lack of sleep, and hearing
loss.
To control noise pollution, we should follow some rules. We should avoid using
loud horns, reduce the use of loudspeakers, and not burst too many
firecrackers.
Noise pollution may be invisible, but its effects are very harmful. We all must
work together to reduce it and make the world a peaceful place.
(2) (A) The given line is taken from the chapter 'Indian
Civilization and Culture' which is written by Mahatma Gandhi. In this line,
the author says that having some physical comfort and a healthy body is
important for a good life. However, if people focus too much on luxury and
physical pleasure beyond a certain point, it becomes harmful. It distracts them
from higher values like self-control, simplicity, and spiritual growth, which
are the true strengths of Indian culture.
(B) The given line is
taken from the chapter 'The Artist' which is written by Shiga Naoya. In
this line, the author shows the father's disapproval of his son’s interest in
painting gourds. He finds it foolish and a waste of time for a young boy to be
busy with such things. This reflects the father's lack of understanding and
support for his son’s artistic talent and passion.
(C) The given line is taken from the chapter 'A
Child is Born' which is written by Germaine Greer. In this line, the author
says that in traditional or non-technological societies, childbirth is usually
a shared and supported event. Except for rare cases, women are not left alone
during delivery. Family members or experienced women are always there to help,
showing the importance of community care and emotional support during
childbirth in such cultures.
(D) The given line is taken from the chapter 'India
Through a Traveller’s Eyes' which is written by Pearl S. Buck. In this
line, the author says that she has travelled a lot and met many people
throughout her life. Her experiences are so many and so rich that it is
impossible to fit them all into just one book. This shows how full and eventful
her life has been, especially her deep connection with India and its people.
3 (A) The given line is taken from the poem 'Sweetest
Love I Do Not Goe' which is written by John Donne. In this line, the poet
says that the Sun has no desire, no understanding, and does not travel as fast
as the poet himself will return to his beloved. Therefore, she should not be
afraid of his departure.
(B) The given line is
taken from the poem 'Now the Leaves Are Falling Fast' which is written
by W. H. Auden. In this line, the poet says that a beautiful mountain stands
far ahead, looking cold and unreachable. It symbolizes a distant goal or dream
that seems impossible to achieve. The line reflects feelings of struggle,
loneliness, and the challenges one faces while trying to reach something
beautiful but far away.
(C) The given line is taken from the poem 'Macavity:
The Mystery Cat' which is written by T. S. Eliot. In this line, the poet
says that Macavity, the clever and mysterious cat, may be seen walking around
in streets or public places, but whenever a crime is found, he is never at the
scene. This highlights how smart and sneaky Macavity is, always escaping blame
and leaving no clue behind.
(D) The given line is taken from the poem 'Snake'
which is written by D. H. Lawrence. In this line, the poet says that inner
voices in his mind were challenging his bravery, telling him that if he were
truly fearless, he would kill the snake. These voices represent the influence
of society and traditional teachings that label the snake as dangerous. The
poet feels torn between his natural admiration for the snake and the fear
taught by others.
4)
123, Shastri Nagar
Kolkata – 700026
4th August 2025
Dear Rajesh,
I hope you are doing
well. I just got to know about your brilliant result in the Secondary
Examination. Congratulations on your success!
Your hard work has truly paid off, and I’m very happy for you. Securing such
high marks is not easy, and you have done it with dedication and sincerity. I’m
sure your parents and teachers must be very proud of you.
Let’s meet soon to celebrate this wonderful success. Keep working hard and
aiming higher. I wish you even more success in the future.
With warm wishes,
Your loving friend,
Amit Sharma
OR
To
The Headmistress,
St. Mary's High School
45, Park Street,
Kolkata – 700016
Date: 4th August 2025
Subject: Application
for Sick Leave
Respected Madam,
I am Amit Sharma, a
student of Class 10, Section B of your school. I am suffering from typhoid and
the doctor has advised me to take complete bed rest. Therefore, I am unable to
attend school for a few days.
Kindly grant me sick leave for 5 days, from 4th August to 8th August 2025. I
shall be thankful to you for your kind consideration.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
Amit Sharma
Class: 10 – B
Roll No.: 17
(a) Pearl S. Buck means
that religion deeply influences every aspect of Indian life—social, personal,
and cultural. It is not limited to rituals or worship but is reflected in daily
habits, speech, festivals, and values. Religion shapes the Indian way of living
and thinking.
(b) In the story The Earth by H. E. Bates,
the doctor advised Benjy’s parents that since they had land, it would be better
to start a poultry business for Benjy. Engaging him in looking after hens would
help in keeping him active and gradually improve his mental growth.
(c) A 'free press' refers
to the media's right to publish news and opinions without government control or
censorship. It ensures people have access to truthful, unbiased information and
helps hold those in power accountable. A free press is vital for democracy and
justice.
(d) In a joint family in Bangladesh, children are
cared for not just by their parents, but by the entire family—grandparents,
uncles, aunts, and elder siblings. This shared responsibility ensures they
receive love, discipline, guidance, and emotional security from multiple
sources within the home.
(e) No, the speaker in “The Soldier” is not afraid
of death. He feels proud to sacrifice his life for his country. He views death
as a noble act and believes that by dying on foreign soil, a part of England
will live there forever.
(f) The speaker liked
the snake for its calm and dignified behaviour. Despite society teaching him to
fear and kill it, he admired its peaceful way of drinking water. He felt it was
like a “king in exile,” noble and harmless, deserving respect, not hatred.
(g) Autumn and summer are
related to spring as part of nature’s seasonal cycle. Spring is the season of
birth and renewal, summer represents growth, and autumn is the season of
ripening and harvest. All three together reflect the natural progression of
life and time.
(h) Three areas of rapid
change in the English language are:
- Vocabulary (due to technology and globalization),
- Pronunciation (influenced by global English
speakers), and
- Grammar usage (with simplified structures and
informal styles becoming more common, especially in digital
communication).
(i) English is called
‘the most gloriously, empire language’ because it has absorbed words from many
cultures and has spread across the world due to colonization, trade, science,
and media. Its flexibility, richness, and adaptability have made it a global
language of power and communication.
(j) The 18th-century
grammarians shared the Age’s values of order, logic, and reason. They tried to
standardize and regulate the English language like science and philosophy. They
believed in fixed rules and patterns, reflecting the Enlightenment spirit of
discipline and rational thinking in every field.
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(C) Indian English is the form of English that is spoken
and written in India. It has some special features in pronunciation, grammar,
and vocabulary. Many Indian words like “guru”, “yoga”, “bungalow”, and “curry”
are used in English today. English in India is influenced by native Indian
languages like Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, etc. It is used in schools, colleges,
government offices, and media. Indian English helps in communication between
people of different regions. Many famous Indian writers like R.K. Narayan and
Arundhati Roy write in English.
OR
English is spoken in many countries around the world. It is called a global or
world language because it is used for international communication. English is
the main language of science, business, travel, and the internet. People use
English to talk with others who speak different native languages. It is an
official language in more than 50 countries. It also connects people through
books, movies, music, and news. Learning English opens doors to better
education and job opportunities. That’s why it is very important in today’s
world.
OR
Modern English is the form of English we use today. It started around the year
1500 and has changed a lot since Old and Middle English. Modern English has a
simple grammar system and a large vocabulary. Many new words have come from
science, technology, and other languages. It is used in books, newspapers,
websites, and social media. Writers like William Shakespeare and Charles
Dickens helped shape Modern English. Today, Modern English is spoken all over
the world and is easy to learn compared to older forms. It is useful in
education, business, and daily life.
(D) i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-e, v-c
(E) i) They teach in a school.
ii) It is one o'clock by my watch.
iii) I have a beautiful pen.
iv) People respect Mahatma Gandhi.
v) The land of Bihar is fertile.
vi)You should respect teachers.
vii) She helps me in studies.
viii) Will you go to Sunita’s place tomorrow?
(F) i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-e, v-c
7 a) Anita was enthusiastic about protecting the
environment.
b) Anita started her campaign at her school.
c) Anita raised awareness about recycling by giving presentations and creating
posters with catchy slogans.
d) Anita's campaign led to more people joining her cause, and local authorities
implementing recycling programmes in the community.
OR
Title: The Rise of Early Humans
Early humans appeared about 1.5 million years ago and had advantages over
animals like a big brain, fast hands, and speech. Language helped them share
ideas and pass knowledge across generations, making them superior.
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