ST. JOSEPH’S SR.SEC.

SCHOOL
Sector 44 D, Chandigarh
SAMPLE PAPER I (2024-25)
CLASS X
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (184)
Time allowed: 3Hrs Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This paper is divided into three sections: A, B & C. All questions are compulsory.
2. Separate instructions and internal choices are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
SECTION A- READING SKILLS - 20 MARKS
I. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: 10
1. Have you every failed at something so miserably that the thought attempting to do it again was
the last thing you wanted to do?
2. If your answer is yes, then you are "not a robot". Unlike robots, we human beings have feelings,
emotions, and dreams. We are all meant to grow and stretch despite our circumstances and our
limitations. Flourishing and trying to make our dreams come true when you fail despite all of
your hard work? Do you stay down and accept the defeat or do you get up again and again until
you are satisfied? If you have a tendency to persevere and keep going then you have what experts
call, grit.
3. Falling down or failing is one of the most agonising, embarrassing, and scariest human
experiences. But it is also one of the most educational. empowering, and essential parts of living
a successful and fulfilling life. Did you know that perseverance is one of the seven qualities that
have been described as the keys to personal success and betterment in society? The other six are:
curiosity. gratitude. optimism, self-control social intelligence, and zest. Thomas Edison is a
model for grit for trying 1000 plus times to invent the light bulb. If you are reading this with the
lights on in your room, you know well he succeeded. When asked why he kept going despite his
hundreds of failures, he merely stated that what he had were not failures. They were hundreds of
ways not to create a light bulb. This statement not only revealed his grit but also his optimism for
looking at the bright side.
4. Grit can be learned to help become more successful. One of the techniques that helps is
mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice that helps the individual stay in the moment by bringing
awareness of his/her experience without judgment with this practice of mindfulness, individuals
have the ability to stop the self- sabotaging downward spiral of hopelessness, despair and
frustration.
5. What did you do to overcome the negative and self-sabotaging feelings of failure? Reflect on
what you did, and try to use those same powerful resources to help you today.
Read the passage and answer the following questions: (10)
(i) 'Grit can be learned to help become more successful.’ The underlined word can be
substituted with the word from the passage. 1
(ii) Choose the statement from the following that is NOT APPROPRIATE according to
the passage. 1
a. Grit cannot be learned to help become more successful.
b. Practising our dreams come true is great when life is going out way.
c. Mindfulness can be learned to help you become more successful
d. Reflect on what you did and try to use those same powerful resources to help you.
(iii) Select the sentence from the following that reveals Thomas Edison's grit. 1
a. Did you know that grit is one of the seven qualities that have been described as the keys to
personal success and betterment in society?
b. We are all meant to grow and stretch despite our circumstances and out limitations.
c. They were hundreds of ways not to create a light bulb.
d. Thomas Edison is a model for grit.

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 (iv) According to the passage, what are falling down or failing described as in human
experience? (30-40 words) 2
(v) What does the phrase 'keep going' refers to in the line-'If you have the tendency to
reserve and keep going"? 1
a. to walk b. get wild
c. moving in a certain direction d. Continue doing something difficult
(vi) Choose the option that makes the correct use of 'model', as used in the passage to in the
blank space. 1
a. They allowed me to_________ it on stage.
b. Jone Auston was regarded as the ____________ of grit in fiction.
c. The first woman up was not certainly a ___________
d. The business _______ must work because of its novelty.
(vii) Mention the elements that can stop the self-sabotaging downward spiral of
hopelessness, despair and frustration? (30- 40 words) 2
(viii) Complete the given analogy correctly with a word from the passage. 1
Despair: disdain :: _____________ : Positivity

II. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: 10

1. E-learning is the process of acquiring knowledge through electronic technologies and
resources. A rise in the number of internet users has increased the market demand for
sophisticated online learning courses. According to the Office for National Statistics, nearly all
adults in the age group of 10 to 44 years in the UK were recent internet users (99%) in 2019.
The availability of enhanced network connectivity coupled with the convenience offered by on-
demand courses, will drive the market size.

2. According to the World Economic Forum, around 1.2 billion children are out of classrooms
with schools shut down globally due to COVID-19 pandemic. Electronic Learning Management
Systems such as Google Classroom is helping classes to connect distantly. communicate
efficiently and stay organized. Large scale national efforts to leverage technology to the market
players in support of distance education, remote, and online learning during the covid-19
pandemic is emerging and evolving rapidly.
3. The virtual classroom technology in the e-learning market is expected to grow at a CAGR
(Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 11% during the forecast timespan. A virtual classroom is a
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 digital environment that enables live interaction between a tutor and a learner. Videos
conferencing and online white- board for real-time collaboration are the most common tools used
in a digital teaching space. Synchronous and collaborative virtual classes allow active
participation of students, reacting an environment similar to a physical classroom.
4. The technique is gaining traction with an increasing number of corporate and academic sectors
deploying it for enhanced training sessions. Multilateral organizations and world bodies, such as
WHO and G 20, are also deploying e- learning modes to teach healthcare professionals.
5. Content providers segment accounted for around 60% e-learning market share in 2019 E-
learning providers share content on a varied range of topics by collaborating with domain experts
that help them to develop the learning content. They focus on offering specific and customized
content as per the end- user requirements.
Read the passage and answer the following questions: (10)
(i) Select the option that is true for the two statements given below. 1
1. According to the World Economic Forum, around 1.2 billion children are out of classrooms.
2. Schools are shot down due to COVID-19 pandemic.
a. (1) is the result of (2). b. (1) is the reason for (2).
c. (1) is independent of (2). d. (1) contradicts (2).
(ii)Virtual classroom allocates digital environment. Elaborate in 30-40 words. 2
(iii) Select the option that lists the INCORRECT statement from the ones given below: 1
1.E-learning is the process of acquiring knowledge through electronic technologies and
resources.
2. All adults in the age group of 16 to 14 years in the UK were recent internet users (99%) in
2019.
3. A rise in the number of internet users has increased the market share physical classroom.
4. Content providers segment accounted for around 60% e-learning share in 2010.
a. (3) b. (4) and (2) c. (2) and (1) d. (1)
(iv) State the common tools used in digital teaching space. 1
(v) What is the process of acquiring knowledge, through electronic technology and
resources? 1
(vi) The online market of learning is supposed to be maximized by 2026. Justify in 30-40
words. 2
(vii) What percent of e-learning market share was segmented by the content providers in
2019? 1
(viii) According to the World Economic Forum, students were out of classrooms. Mention
the reasons for the same. 1
III SECTION B –GRAMMAR AND WRITING SKILLS-20 MARKS
GRAMMAR 10
Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions. (10)
i. Report the dialogue between Joe and Lois, by completing the sentence: 1
Joe: Do you know Italian? Louis: I don't speak Italian.
In response to the question about knowing Italian, Louis says that____________.
ii. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the following. 1
We should ________ at about seven in the evening.
a) head on b) head off c) head away d) head out
iii. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following 1
line, from a news report:
Education play an important role in building an individual's identity and personality.

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 Use the given format for your response.
OPTION Error Correction
A Play Plays
B An The
C In For
D An A
iv. Select the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence to convert it into 1
a moral statement.
Children _______always listen to their parents.
a) must b) shall c) may d) should
v. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given 1
portion of a letter:
I, therefore, request you to ________ (issue) a letter of recommendation for these students
to be nominated for 'Serving Citizens' Award' organised by the local Municipal
Corporation.
vi. My brother is an author. He___________ many books. 1
a) has written b) wrote c) write d) is writing
vii Identify the error and supply the correction, for the following: 1
India Expo Centre Greater Noida
INDIA'S FOLDING CARTON
Visit India's only focused FOLDING CARTON event PRODUCTS FOR DISPLAY:
Carton making equipment, printing machinery, paper packaging, lamination machines,
adhesives, carton processing equipment, etc
Use the given format for your response.
ERROR CORRECTION

viii Report the dialogue between a mother and her son, by completing the sentence: 1
Mother: Did you hurt yourself? Amit: I got a bad bruise on my left knee.
In response to the question about being hurt, Amit says that ______________.
ix. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete an inspirational quote. 1
Dreams ___________ work unless you do
a) don't b) will c) can't d) needn't
x The Manager while assigning a new task to our team asked something about a previous 1
project. Report the manager's question.
Have you finished the project yet?
xi Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, 1
from a news report:
The roof and the backside of the bus was blown away by the blast that occurred on Thursday,
but no one was injured.
Option no. Error Correction
A Was were
B Away off
C Occurred occur
D But yet
xii "I lost my book yesterday", she said to her teacher. Reported speech_______. 1
a) She said to her teacher that I have lost my book the previous day.
b) She admitted to her teacher that she had lost her book the previous day.
c) To her teacher, she was admitted that she has lost her book the previous day.
d) She admitted losing her book to her teacher yesterday.
WRITING SKILLS-10 MARKS
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IV Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. (100-120 words) 5
A. The pie chart shows the level of engagement or popularity of different social media platforms
amongst the youth namely, the college students in India during the year
2019. Write an analytical paragraph describing the information.

B. International Labour Organization and United Nations Children's Fund 2021 published a report
on Child Labour recently stating that global progress against child labour has stalled since 2016.
Write a paragraph on Child Labour based on the inputs provided below.

V. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. (100-120 words) 5

A. During the monsoons, mosquitoes find safe places like stagnant water and piles of garbage for
breeding. As a result, many cases of dengue fever in your city have been noticed. More than a
thousand victims have been hospitalized in different parts of the city. You are Varun/Varsha, a
responsible citizen. Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, emphasizing the need to create
awareness of the problem of dengue, its causes, prevention and treatment.
OR
B. You are Shrawan of C-2, Janakpuri, Delhi, you wish to make a pilgrimage to Badrinath,
Kedarnath, and Haridwar with your family of five. You saw this advertisement somewhere on
the internet about Char Dham Yatra.

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 Write a letter to S.S. Travels, Station Road, Delhi, enquiring about the schedule of their conducted
tour by Deluxe buses to these places. Ask about the charges, boarding and lodging arrangements
and the total time needed for the tour.
SECTION C-LITERATURE 40
VI. Reference to the Context
Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. 5
A. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Our entire class is quaking in its boots. The reason, of course, is the forthcoming meeting in
which the teachers decide who'll move up to the next form and who'll be kept back. Half the
class is making bets.
(i) Why was the entire class quacking in its boots? 1
(ii) What opinion did Anne have about her classmates? (30-40 words) 2
(iii)What were Anne's classmates betting for? 1
a) That who would be promoted to the next class b) That who was to be ranked first
c) That who was to be held back d) That who was to be suspended
(iv) Choose an adjective that describes Mr Keesing. 1
a) Content b) Amiable c) Rigid d) Intrepid
OR
B. It was this desire for the freedom of my people to live their lives with dignity and self-respect
that animated my life, that transformed a frightened young man into a bold one, that drove a law-
abiding attorney to become a criminal, that turned a family-loving husband into a man without a
home, that forced a life-loving man to live like a monk.
(i) Which desire transformed Mandela into a criminal? 1
a) The desire to travel freely b) The desire to become rich
c) The desire for freedom for all d) The desire to be free himself
(ii) Which of the following did Mandela want for his people? 1
1) Freedom 2) Dignity 3) Respect 4) Contempt
a) 1 and 3 b) 2, 3 and 4 c)1, 2 and 3 d) 1, 3 and 4
(iii) Mention the word from the extract which means ‘being worthy of honour or respect.’1
(iv) How did the desire for freedom and dignity influence the speaker’s life and
transform his character? (30-40 words) 2
VII. Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. 5
A. Never shall a young man,
thrown into despair
by those great honey coloured
Ramparts at your ear,
love you for yourself alone
and not your yellow hair".
i. State the reasons that the young man was thrown into despair. (30-40 words) 2
ii. The poetic device used in the line great honey-coloured is. 1
(a) Oxymoron (b) Metaphor (c) Simile (d) Repetition
iii. Which of the following words does not mean the same as Rampart? 1
(a) Protection (b) Defence (c) Barrier (d) Partition
iv. The rhyme scheme adopted in this stanza is_______. 1
OR
B. (There is a languid, emerald sea, 5
where the sole inhabitant is me –
a mermaid, drifting blissfully)
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 (i) The word 'emerald' in the extract refers to:__________. 1
(ii) What does the poet wish to convey in the given extract? 2
(iii) Which word 'languid' DOES NOT have a meaning similar to? 1
(a) slow (b) active (c) relaxed (d) unhurried
(iv) The word that DOES NOT indicate a physical manifestation of sorrow in Amanda,
is_________________: 1
(a) lonely (b) blissfully (c) terrified (d) worried
VIII Answer ANY FOUR of the following in about 40-50 words each. 4x3=12
i. Describe the Narrator's experience as he flew the aeroplane into the storm.
ii. Valli did not. want to make friends with the elderly woman.Elaborate.
iii. Personal loses are a part and parcel of life. Instead of wailing on them we should move on in
life. This message of Gautam Buddha has become more relevant in modern times. Do you
agree? Why/Why not?
iv. Do you think that fire and ice have the power to destroy the world?
v. “And Custard said I quite agree that everybody is braver than me.” Do you really think that
everyone was braver than Custard? What is the irony here?

IX. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each. 2x2=4
i. “The Necklace” reveals that vanity is an evil. It may bring joy for short period but ultimately it
leads to ruin, if you are placed in the situation similar to that of Matilda what would you have
done? Express your views.
ii. ‘Stereotypes are often misleading.’ Elaborate on the given quote in the context of “The
Midnight Visitor.”
iii. Noodle avoids offending Think-Tank but at the same time he corrects his mistakes. How
does he manage to do that?

X. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words. 1x6=6

I What advice might chatterbox Anne (Frank) have for the quietly imaginative Amanda? Present
this as a conversation between the two.
Anne: Gosh! You do run off into some strange worlds, don't you?
Amanda: (nods) Well...
OR
ii After having read the lesson on the oppression that communities faced in South Africa, you were
deeply hurt. You could also relate to the struggles and hardships of millions of Indians who
fought against the oppressive British rule.
Write a diary entry expressing your feelings about oppression faced by people in their homeland.
You may begin like this: 24 August 20XX, Monday 9:00 pm My heart is filled with sadness as I
think of the oppressed who had to tolerate the inhuman attitude of the oppressors in their own
land...

XI. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words. 1x6=6
i Compare and Contrast Hari Singh from “The Thief’s Story” and Horace Danny from “A
Question of Trust” as thieves and as human beings.
OR
ii Richard Ebright’s mother has been invited to speak at a Parent’s Conclave. Write her speech and
also suggest two points that she should not exclude from her speech.

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 ST. JOSEPH’S SR. SEC SCHOOL
Sector 44 D, Chandigarh
SAMPLE PAPER II (2024-2025)
CLASS X
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (184)
Time allowed: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections
READING, GRAMMAR – WRITING and LITERATURE.
2. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
SECTION A-READING SKILLS -20 MARKS
1. Read the following passage carefully: (10)
1. Srinivasa Ramanujan was one of the greatest Mathematical genius of the world. Born in a poor Brahmin
family, he gave no indication of his hidden talent. He was born at Erode in Coimbatore in 1887. His father
was an accountant to a cloth merchant who had to maintain a large family on a small income. Srinivasa was
granted half exemption of fees when he stood first in the Primary School Examination in the whole of Tanjore
District.
2. From his childhood Ramanujan was of a quiet and dreamy temperament. He had answer to all sums that
puzzled his classmates and seniors. Figures did not worry him, no calculation was too difficult for him. Things
which were dark and muddled to his classmates were as clear as daylight to him. He always helped them with
generosity which was the most endearing feature of his character all through his career.
3. When he was in second class his curiosity upon the subject of the "Highest Truth" in Mathematics was
roused. Later on, when he moved into the Third Standard, he asked for problems of Mathematics of a higher
nature. While in Fourth Standard, he could solve the most difficult problems of Trigonometry. He obtained
Ewler's Theorems and proved them. He followed Carr's Synopsis of Pure Mathematics. He solved all the
problems without any other book to aid him. To him each solution was a triumph which encouraged him to a
fresh endeavour.
4. Ramanujan won the Subramanyam Scholarship usually awarded for proficiency in English as well as
Mathematics. But the passion for Mathematics gained on him, he neglected all other subjects so much that he
failed to gain a promotion to a higher class, thereby losing his scholarship. This was a great calamity of which
he had never dreamt. He had no money, no means of earning, no books, no influence. No help came to him
from outside. He was now eighteen without any definite plan. He joined Pachaiyappa's
College Madras (Now in Chennai) but had to return home due to illness.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below:
(a)Why does the writer say that Ramanujan was one of the greatest mathematical genius of the
world? 1
(i)He was proficient in solving the most difficult problems in Trigonometry
(ii) He stood first in the Primary School Examination in the whole of Tanjore District.
(iii) He had answer to all sums that puzzled his classmates and seniors.
(iv)He was truly a child prodigy.
(b) Select the option that displays what the writer projects about Ramanujan's character with
reference to the following: 1
He solved all the problems without any other book to aid him.
1. hardworking 2. prodigy 3. time management 4. ingenuity
(i) 1 and 3 (ii) 2 and 4 (iii) 3 and 4 (iv) 2 and 3
(c)Pick up a word from the concluding passage that is closest in meaning to the word competence. 1
(d) Which of the following sentences uses the word ‘influence’ as in the sentence given below. 1
He had no money, no means of earning, no books, no influence. (Para 4)
(i) The driver was driving under the influence of alcohol.
(ii) The teens are under the powerful influence of their peers.
(iii) You can't get admission in a good school without any influence.

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(iv)The influence of movie stars is incredibly widespread.
(e) Based on your reading of the text, give reasons why the writer says that 'He was now eighteen
without any definite plan.'(40 words) 2
(f)What context does the writer draw out between Ramanujan's curiosity and genius? (30-40 words) 2
(g) The writer says, "From his childhood, Ramanujan was of a quiet and dreamy temperament."
(Para 2) Select the proverb which corresponds to this quality in Ramanujan's character. 1
(i) Still waters run deep (ii) To be a man of letters
(iii) Don't judge a book by its cover (iv) Great minds think alike.
(h)Evaluate the most APPROPRIATE reason for the unexpected calamity that befell Ramanujan. 1
1. His failure to pay his fees on time. 2. His lack of proficiency in English.
3. His excessive passion for Maths. 4. He fell ill and had to return home.
(i) 1 and 2 (ii) 2 and 3 (iii) 3 and 4 (iv) only 4
2. Read the following passage carefully: (10)
1. The increasing traffic congestion every year is causing increased air pollution, wastage of time, a reduction
in productivity and diverse respiratory diseases. Moreover, the cost of solving or reducing traffic congestion
is enormous. However, neglecting the traffic jam problem would increase social problems among citizens.
2. The number of vehicles has increased considerably in the city in the past five years. Due to this increase,
the city roads witness frequent traffic congestion, but above all, the vehicles emitting pollutants are affecting
the environment adversely.
3. The capital's vehicular population saw an addition of more than five lakh vehicles last year, registering an
increase of over 4%, according to the Delhi Économic Survey 2020-21.

4. In spite of the largest road network, through available metro and bus services, the transport system is not
able to keep pace with the growing demand. As a result, more and more people use their private vehicles,
leading to increased congestion on the roads. Still, people in India prefer road travel over air and other means
of travel.
5. Citizens of Delhi NCR have, time and again, pondered the possibilities of how to reduce the traffic
congestion in the city, especially during peak hours. People should use public transport; the government must
increase the facilities of public transport; people should avoid the unnecessary collection of vehicles; and they
should encourage carpooling and vehicle sharing.
6. What is required is the proper implementation of corrective measures by citizens to get an organised traffic
management system.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below: (10)
1. Study the given information in the image and attempt the following: 1
The difference in the % of the level of congestion between Bengaluru and Delhi is _____.
2. What are some of the negative consequences of increased traffic congestion mentioned in the passage?
(30-40 words) 2
3. Select the appropriate option to complete the following sentence: 1
The reasons for increased traffic congestion are ______ and _______.
1. Use of private vehicles
2. Increase in demand for cars
3. Inability to keep pace with population control

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4. Travelling by public transport
5. Emission of pollutants
A. 4, 5 B. 1, 5 C. 1, 2 D. 2, 3
4. According to the Delhi Economic Survey 2020-21, what was the percentage increase in the capital's
vehicular population? 1
A. Less than 4% B. Exactly 4% C. More than 4% D. No increase was reported
5. What is suggested as a solution to reducing traffic congestion in Delhi/NCR? 1
A. Increasing the number of private vehicles
B. Reducing public transport facilities
C. Encouraging carpooling and vehicle sharing
D. Neglecting peak-hour traffic congestion
6. Why do more and more people in India prefer road travel over other means of transportation despite
the challenges mentioned? (30-40 words) 2
7. Fill in the appropriate word to complete the sentence. (para1) 1
Neglecting the traffic jam problem would lead to an increase in ______ problems among citizens.
8. How does the passage describe the impact of vehicles on the environment? 1
SECTION B-GRAMMAR AND WRITING (20 MARKS)
GRAMMAR - 10 MARKS
3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following twelve questions: 10X1=10
(a) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete an update on saving the environment.
There is a vast industry which…………. steadily at finding efficient solutions to the plastic waste problem.
(i) was working (ii) will work (iii) has worked (iv) is working
(b) Read the conversation between a policeman and a citizen. Complete the sentence by reporting the
dialogue between them.
Policeman: Did you see any suspicious-looking person around here?
Neighbour: I saw the thief myself.
When a policeman asked the neighbour if……… the neighbor reported that he had seen the thief himself.
(c) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line from a health magazine.
Binge-watching on TV …………. an adverse effect on the physical well-being, mental health and study
habits of children.
(i) is having (ii) will have (iii) has have (iv) can have
(d) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a
news report on the history of Charminar.
When the state was hit by a severe plague, the ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, prayed to end the plague and
promised to build a mosque in the very place where he was praying.
Option no Error Correction
(i) was hit was being hit
(ii) A The
(iii) Prayed had prayed
(iv) was praying had prayed
(e) Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option.
Along with tax inspectors, bands of Pathans ………. by the British from Northwest India to forcibly seize
the property of the villagers and terrorize them.
(i) gathered (ii) had gathered (iii) were gathered (iv) had been gathered
(f) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the concluding portion of
a letter.
Of late there has been no presence of the law ………... (enforce) authorities in our area. I would therefore
request you to allocate some extra personnel to this locality, to take appropriate steps to keep the residents
safe from petty criminals.
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(g) Report the dialogue between the captain of a team and a player, by completing the sentence.
Captain: Why don't you want to play anymore?
Player: I think I have sprained my ankle.
The captain asked the player why he didn't want to play anymore, to which the player answered
that…………… ankle.
(h) Identify the error in the given sentence, from a story in a school magazine and supply the
correction.
The first couple of times the drivers patiently waited for him to cross the road, he froze wondering what he
did to stop the traffic.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction

(i)Bunny told Shelley that he had bought the fancy umbrella from a Chinese flea market. Report the
question asked by Shelley.
(j) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the sentence about road safety.
All of us ……………. have been guilty at some time or the other, of dashing across the streets, making the
nearest driver slam his brakes in panic.
(i) should (ii) must (iii) ought (iv) could
(k) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between a shopkeeper and the
owner of a car.
Man: Where is my car? I had parked it right here.
Shopkeeper: The car has been towed away for parking in the 'No parking Area.'
When a man inquired about his car from a nearby shopkeeper saying that he had parked it right there, the
shopkeeper informed him that it ___________ in the 'No parking Area.'
(i) had been towed away for parking (ii) had towed away for parking
(iii) was towed away for parking (iv) could have been towed away for parking
(l) Identify the error on an eatery's hoarding and supply the correction, for the following.
Over ten lakh customers happily severed.
Use the given format for your response
Error Correction

WRITING SKILLS – 10 MARKS

Q4. Attempt anyone question from (A) and (B) given below: 5 Marks
(A)Though there is a movement like 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' and enrolling of underprivileged children in
schools, there are still many children, who do not go to school, rather have never seen a school. It is indeed
disturbing. You decide to write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your views. Also mention the
steps to be taken to ensure that every child gets the opportunity to get educated. Write the letter in 100-120
words. Sign yourself as Siddharth / Sneha residing at 1254, Lodi Road, Pune.

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(B) Due to poor maintenance, the water supply gets affected in your city during summers. The common
people are hit hard. The supply remains low even during peak hours while in the VIP areas, it remains
normal. The residents of multi- storeyed buildings barely manage to get a trickle of water. The common
man is compelled to use hand pumps or has to depend on tankers, thus getting exposed to water-borne
diseases. Write a letter of complaint to the municipal commissioner of your city for a permanent solution to
this problem. You are Rani/ Rana, a resident of 7/21, Rohini Apartments, Kanpur.
Q5. Attempt anyone question from (A) and (B) given below: 5 Marks
(A) Given below is information on how gradually the Green Cover is getting destroyed because of the
callous attitude of humans. Study the data provided and write a paragraph in about 100 - 120 words.

OR
(B) Given below is an image of the smog that had covered the capital in New Delhi and made it into a gas
chamber. Look closely at the image and write a paragraph (100 – 120 words) on how smog affects the daily
life of citizens. You must also include the role of industries, stubble burning and the health hazards that it
causes. Also mention how awareness and education campaigns can contribute to reducing smog in Delhi.

SECTION C – LITERATURE-40 MARKS

Q6. Attempt anyone question from (A) and (B) given below: 5 Marks
(A) The fog comes on little cat feet.
It sits looking over harbour
and city on silent haunches
and then moves on. (Fog)
(a) What is the poet's tone in the extract? 1
1. thoughtful 2. authoritative 3. reflective 4.cautious 5. argumentative
Select the appropriate option.
(i) 1 and 3 (ii) 3 and 4 (iii) 2 and 5 (iv) 1 and 5
(b) What makes the poet compare Fog to the cat according to the extract? (30-40 words) 2
(c) State the reason for Fog like a Cat, is depicted to be on haunches, as per the extract. 1

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(i) Fog appears to be flying all over like a cat.
(ii) Fog silently spreads across the entire city.
(iii) Fog is a bit above the ground like a cat sitting.
(iv) A cat sitting on her haunches is emerged in the fog.
(d) Complete the analogy about the cat and fog. 1
Fog: smoky :: :: cat ……
OR
(B) Did you finish your homework, Amanda?
Did you tidy your room, Amanda?
I thought I told you to clean your shoes, Amanda! (Amanda)
(a) Complete the sentence appropriately.
It is clear that 'Repetition' is the poetic device used for Amanda because …………. 2
(Clue: explain how repetition applies here)
(b) State whether t he following statement is TRUE or FALSE. 1
Amanda is a stubborn young teenage girl who defies her mother
(c) Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence, according to the extract. 1
The idea that has been reflected 'Did you tidy your room', is ……………
(i) instructional (ii) philosophical (iii) apprehensive (iv) bullying
(d) What is the poet's point view about Amanda? 1
(i) She is too young to follow the instructions. (ii) Her mother instructs her too often.
(iii) Amanda is hard of hearing. (iv) Amanda is lazy and procrastinates.
7. Attempt Any One question from (A) and (B) given below: 5 Marks
(A) Cease laughter. Desist. This is more and more alarming. The Earthlings have reached a high level of
civilisation. Didn't you hear? They have taught their domesticated animals musical culture and space
techniques. Even their dogs have a sense of humour. Why, at this very moment, they may be launching an
interplanetary attack of millions of cows! Notify the invasion fleet. No invasion today Oop, transcribe the
next code. (The Book that Saved the Earth)
(a) Select the option that correctly captures the usage of the word 'transcribe' from last line of the
extract. 1
(i) I can transcribe a conversation capturing the precise words.
(ii) I have that note before me as I transcribe its contents into my notebook.
(iii) The place where the secretary was supposed to transcribe the complaint as the patient gave it.
(iv) She decides to transcribe his notes on the typewriter.
(b) Complete the analogy by selecting the suitable word from the text. 1
Desist : refrain ; Concerning ____
(c) State the reasons for the speaker's concern regarding the situation. ( 30- 40 words) 2
(d) According to the extract, the narrator is in the state of despair mention the reason. 1
1. People around him were laughing
2. He was worried about the level of development among humans
3. Animals were domesticated.
4. Humans were found better educated.
5. Fearful of interplanetary attack
Select the correct Option.
(i) 1 and 3 (ii) 3 and 4 (iii) Only 3 (iv) 2 , 3 and 5
OR
(B) Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: 5 Marks

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The bus rolled on now cutting across a base landscape, now rushing through a tiny hamlet or past an odd
wayside shop. Sometimes the bus seemed on the point of gobbling up another vehicle that was coming
towards them or a pedestrian crossing the road. But lo!somehow it passed on smoothly, leaving all obstacles
safely behind. Trees came running towards them but then stopped as the bus reached them and simply stood
there helpless for a moment by the side of the road before rushing away in the other direction.
(Madam Rides the Bus)
(a) What made Valli enjoy the ride around the city? Describe in 40 words. 2
(b) State whether the following is True or False. 1
The lines given in the extract are seen by the conductor of the bus.
(c) Add an appropriate adjective in the given blank. 1
According to the extract Valli enjoyed her ride because of the _______ landscape.
(d) Select the option that correctly captures the application of the word 'gobbling' as used in the 3rd
line of the extract. Pick the correct option. 1
(i) New factories were gobbling up the land fast.
(ii) Anne was gobbling her food quickly as the bell had rung.
(iii) Regiments of turkey were gobbling through the farm yard.
(iv)The child fell upon the grass with a sort of gobbling cry.
8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following questions in 40-50 words each: 4x3=12
(a) Lencho makes an interesting observation about the new coins. According to you, is it an appropriate
comparison? Comment.
(b) Justify the use of the word ‘Glimpses’ from the chapter ‘Glimpses of India’.
(c)State the interesting take that Nelson Mandela has on ‘Courage’.
(d) The characters mentioned in the play ‘The Proposal’ are unwise and immature. Validate.
(e) The poet conveys a subtle yet significant message through the poem ‘The Dust of Snow.’ Elaborate.
9. Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 40-50 words each. 2x3=6
(a) Perseverance and determination opened the world of Science for Ebright? Elaborate with appropriate
examples.
(b) Matilda's dream was fulfilled. Do you agree / disagree with this statement. Elaborate.
(c) Somehow Hari Singh knew that Anil had forgiven him. Validate the truth of this statement.
10. Answer ANY ONE of the following in about 100-120 words. 1x6=6
(A) An important lesson is that 'there is freedom when you conquer fear, and fear should not be allowed to
cripple one's faculty and thinking ability.’
Prepare a set of dialogues between two students based on ‘His First Flight’ and ‘The Black Aeroplane’.
You may begin like this:
Student 1: I am really impressed by the role of the baby gull's parents in His First Flight.
Student 2: I find The Black Aeroplane much more inspiring.
OR
(B) A teacher can influence a student to grow and evolve in every way’. Explain this statement with
reference to the story 'Bholi’.
11. Answer ANY ONE of the following questions in 100 - 120 words: 1x6=6
(A) The message of 'The Question of Trust' is that we should not blindly believe anyone without knowing
the person. Analyze in detail with reference to the character of Horace.
OR
(B) The story 'The Midnight Visitor' highlights the theme that, wisdom is more powerful than weapons.
Comment with reference to this statement.