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[Note : Some activities are open-ended. The answers given to such activities are just as a model.]
Q. 1. (A)
A1. (1) foothills, high-speed
(2) taking
(3) After all, he doesn’t pay me.
(4) Neither the children nor their pets play in this garden.
(5) affirm, make, enjoy, yell, love
A2. (1) (a) We could see the moon through the glass window.
(b) The fielder threw the ball to the bowler.
(2) She was only eighteen years old when she made her international debut.
(3) Anil asked me whether I could cook. I replied in the affirmative.
Q. 1. (B)
(1) These two were wiser than everyone else.
(2) I knew – Main Clause
that I must tell this man the truth – Subordinate Noun Clause
Q. 2. (A)
A1. (i) Dr Kalam’s father was an imam.
 (ii) Dr Kalam’s friends discussed on science and spirituality.
(iii) According to Dr Kalam, what is felt more than ever is the need to have a dialogue
among cultures, religions and civilizations.
 (iv) Dr Kalam’s father was a symbol of simplicity and divinity.
A2. Dr Kalam inculcated the virtue of humility from his father who was a boatman.
He learnt from his father how simplicity and divinity could go together.
A3. (a) solve – solution (b) simple – simplicity
(c) divine – divinity (d) frank – frankness
A4.  (i) used to – past habit
(ii) Dr Kalam’s father was a boatman; yet he went on to become the President of
India.
A5. Model Answer : Even though Dr Kalam was indisputably a great scientist, he had
deep faith and supported the cause of the betterment of humanity. This shows that
he was indeed a humble personality.
Q. 2. (B)
B1. (i) The narrator had heard of Bach. – False
(ii) The narrator’s answer displeased Einstein.– True
(iii) The upper room had a gramophone.– True
(iv) The narrator liked the kind of music where he could follow the words.– False

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 B2.
Statement Who said To Whom Effect on the listener
(i) “I do not know any- The narrator Albert Einstein The listener looked
thing about Bach.” surprised.
(ii) 
“I like songs that The narrator the old man / The listener smiled,
have words.” Albert Einstein obviously pleased.

B3. (i) (1) a device used to play recorded music : gramophone

(2) one who is poor at deciphering musical notes : tone-deaf
(ii) (1) able : unable/disable (2) pleased : displeased
B4.  (i) I cannot.
(ii) have heard – present perfect tense
B5. Model Answer : From Einstein’s treatment of the young man we learn how patient
and polite Einstein was. We come to know that he was a very good teacher, moving
step by step in attempting to teach the young man to appreciate classical music. Also,
by using a comparison from maths, and the question and answer method, Einstein
comes across as a true scientist.
Q. 3. (A)
A1. (i) The poet wishes he could turn and live with animals.
 (ii) Animals do not complain about their condition.
(iii) Animals do not merely discuss their duty to God.
 (iv) Animals are not crazy about owning things.
A2.
Human Beings Animals
(1) 
Always complain about their (1) 
Never complain about their
condition. condition.
(2) 
Spend sleepless nights regretting (2) Don’t regret their sins at all.
their sins.
A3. Repetition – ‘I stand and look at them long and long’. The word long has been
repeated for poetic effect.
Q. 3. (B) Appreciation :
The title of the poem is ‘The Pulley’. The poet is George Herbert.
Each stanza of the poem has five lines. The rhyme scheme of the poem is a-b-a-b-a.
The chief figure of speech used in the poem is Metaphor. The ‘glass of blessings’
signifies the sum of all human qualities bestowed on man. The quality of ‘rest’ or
‘contentment’ is implicitly compared to a ‘jewel’. The other figures of speech are Pun,
Inversion, Paradox, etc.
The central idea of the poem is the reason for man’s continual restlessness all his
life. According to the poet, this is because God withheld the quality of ‘rest’ from
man, so that man’s thoughts would ultimately turn towards God, his creator.

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Q. 4. (A)
A1.
fleeting

valuable Time is limited

intangible

A2. A good time manager successfully identifies and eliminates time wasting activities.
He utilizes time properly and efficiently. He invests it into productive work without
allowing time to flow and pass away uselessly.
A3.  (i) two adverbs : (a) constantly (b) properly
(ii) Root words : (a) utilization – utilize (b) entertainment – entertain
A4.  (i) For the achievement of goals, not only proper planning but also utilization of
time is important.
(ii) You must not allow the time to flow.
A5. Model Answer : Time is like slippery sand; we cannot hold it in our hands and try
to keep it. Time will pass whether we like it or not. We can recover money that has
been lost; we can even get back our health if we do things correctly. However, when
time is lost it is gone forever. Whatever we may do, we can never get it back. The
clock always ticks on and on and does not stop for anyone. People realize its value
only when they are older. Hence, we must be careful that we do not waste time and
use it fruitfully.
Q. 4. (B) Summary :
Time Management
   Time, which is a fleeting and intangible resource, is available to every individual.
We are guided by the time shown on a clock or announced on the radio, TV, etc.
to plan our activities. For the achievement of goals, proper time management is
very important. Time management means the effective and efficient use of time after
elimination of all time-wasting activities. A good time manager utilizes time properly
and invests it into productive work, without allowing time to flow and pass away
uselessly.

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About Self-assessment of Writing Skills Questions...

While answering the writing skills questions, students are expected to write their thoughts in
their own words/language. Such answers are open-ended ones. Students may attempt these
questions on their own. Students may, however, study the answers given in the solved Activity
Sheet and consider the marking scheme given along with them. They can try to self-assess their
own answers. They can also get the guidance from their teacher, if necessary.
For more topics and study of writing skills questions, refer to
Navneet Writing Skills in English (HL) : Std. X.

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