English 2nd Lang Passing Package 2021

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
ZILLA PANCHAYAT
BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY
DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
BENGALURU NORTH DISTRICT
K.G ROAD BENGALURU.
Uttara Uthunga 2
PARIKSHA MARGHA DARSHI

AND
MODEL QUESTION PAPERS
for
SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH (31E)
YEAR 2020-2021
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SSLC EXAM 2020-2021 EXAMINATION
PARIKSHA MARGHA DARSHI AND MODEL QUESTION PAPERS for
SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH (31E)
YEAR 2020-2021
Under the leadership of :

Shri. Narayan
DDPI, ( ADMINISTRATION)
Bangalore North District
Under the guidance of:

Dr. P . Jayaprakash Smt K S Leelavati
EO, EO,
B’lore North dist. B’lore North dist.
Executed by :
Shri. Venkatesh Babu
Subject –Inspector of English
DDPI, B’lore North Dist
ENGLISH RESOURCE TEACHERS TEAM
Sadanakshathra Deena Devi P S Jecintha G Bhavani

GHS,Makali, GHS, GHS, Govt Junior College
B’lore North -4 Chikkabidarakallu Kadabagere, ,High School Section,
B’lore North 1 B’lore North 1 Yelanka,
B’lore North 4
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REDUCED SYALLABUS FOR THE YEAR 2021
PROSE POETRY SUPPLEMENTARY READING

1.Hero 1.Grandma Climbs 1. Narayanpur Incident
A Tree
2.There’s a Girl by 2.Quality Of Mercy 2.The Great Martyr Ever Cherished
The Tracks
3.Gentleman Of Rio 3.Song Of India
En Medio
4.B R Ambedkar 4.Jazz Poem Too
5.The Concert 5.The Blind Boy
6.Colours Of Silence
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN for 2020- 21
TYPES OF QUESTION NO OF MARKS CONTENT

QUESTION
MCQS 4 4 X1= 4 Grammar
Do as Directed 12 12 X 1 = 12 Grammar
Edit Paragraph 1 I X 2= 2 Grammar
2-3 Sentences Question 7 7 X 2 = 14 Prose- 4
Poetry-1
Supplementary- 2
5-6 Sentences 2 2X3=6 Prose -1 Poetry -1
Extracts( L A 1) 4 4 X 3= 12 Prose -3 Poetry -1
Paragraph On Profile( L A 1) 1 1 X 3 =3 Any Famous Personality
Story Developing ( L A 1) 1 1 X 3 =3 Any Story
Picture Composition( L A 1) 1 1 X 3 =3 Any Picture
Quote From Memory( L A 2) 1 1X4=4 Quality Of Mercy Or The Blind
Boy
Comprehension passage ( L A 2) 1 2x2=4 Any passage
8-10 sentences each ( L A 2) 1 1x4=4 Poetry
Essay ( L A 2) 1 1x4=4
Letter writing ( L A 3) 1 1x5=5 Formal letter or informal letter
TOTAL 38 80
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SL CONTENTS PAGE
NO NUMBERS
QUESTIONS OF TWO OR THREE SENTENCES EACH
PROSE
1 DR. B R AMBEDKAR 7-8
2 THE CONCERT 9
3 COLOURS OF SILENCE 10
POETRY
4 JAZZ POEM TWO 12
SUPPLEMENTARY READING
5 NARAYANPUR INCIDENT 13
6 A GREAT MARTYR EVER CHERISHED 14
Extracts from the Prose and Poetry
7 THERE’S A GIRL BY THE TRACKS 14
8 THE CONCERT 15
9 A HERO 15
11 SONG OF INDIA 20
QUOTE FROM MEMORY
12 QUALITY OF MERCY 20
13 THE BLIND BOY
QUESTIONS OF FIVE OR SIX SENTENCES EACH
14 A HERO 21
QUESTIONS OF EIGHT TO TEN SENTENCES EACH
16 SONG OF INDIA 22
17 GRANDMA CLIMBS A TREE 22
18 JAZZ POEM TWO 22
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GRAMMAR
SL. CONTENTS PAGE NUMBERS

NO
19 IDENTIFY THE INFINITIVES 23
18 CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS 24
19 TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES USING 25

TOO…..TO…… AND SO……THAT…NOT
20 ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE 26
21 ARTICLES 27
22 WRITE APPROPRIATE VERB FORMS 28
23 THE LIST OF THE “WH” QUESTIONS AND THE 29

USAGE:
24 HOMOPHONES 29
25 OPPOSITE WORDS 30
26 ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION 31
27 EDITING 32
28 IF CLAUSE 33
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29 34
DEGREE OF COMPARISON
30 PARTS OF SPEECH 38
31 QUESTION TAG 39
32 MODALS 41
33 PROFILE WRITING 43
34 LETTER WRITING 45
35 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE 47
36 ESSAY 48
37 PICTURE COMPOSITION 49
38 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 1 51
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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN TWO OR THREE SENTENCES EACH:
DR. AMBEDKAR
1.Dr. Ambedkar was not in the Congress party. Yet he was made the chairman of the drafting
committee. Why?
He was made the chairman of the drafting committee because of his undying faith in the dignity of
leadership of the Indian National Congress and his capability of doing the task.
2. Ambedkar had ‘rare gifts’ What were they?
Ambedkar had rare gifts like unraveling the most complicated legal concepts. And also he had
tactfulness, frankness and patience.
3. The constitution is a fundamental document to both the ruler and the ruled. How?
The constitution is a fundamental document to both the ruler and the ruled because it defines the
powers of the three organs and the powers of the legislature against the citizens. It is dealing with
fundamental rights also.
4.Nehru chose Ambedkar as a law minister for three reasons. What are they?
The three reasons are
a. He had skills in the field of law and legislation.
b. His vision of Social justice
c. His own campaigns against social injustice.
5.After independence, members of the Scheduled Castes have found doors opened to them.
How?
Since Independence, members of the Scheduled Castes have found doors opened to them. No legal
bars exist for self – expression or self – advancement. They can enroll themselves in institutes of
higher learning and enter public services.
6. All people should be given equal opportunities to prove themselves. How are the members of
the Scheduled Castes proving themselves?
All people including Scheduled Castes should be given equal opportunities to prove themselves. No
legal bars exist for self-expression or self – advancement. They can enroll in institutes of higher
learning and public services.
7. Babasaheb Ambedkar considers public agitation in free India as unconstitutional. Why?
Ambedkar considers public agitation in free India as unconstitutional because such agitations
invariably result in the loss of lives and Public property.
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8.What were the opinions of the Buddha and Avvai regarding the caste divisions?
According to Buddha the caste divisions are the noble and wholesome people and the ignoble and
unwholesome people.
According to The Tamil Poetess Avvai the caste divisions are the charitable who give and are
superior and the misers who do not give and are inferior.
9.Why did Nehru describe Dr. Ambedkar as ‘a Symbol of revolt’?

Nehru described Ambedkar as ‘a symbol of revolt’ because Ambedkar had the courage and
conviction to rouse up the depressed classes of society which had suffered for long in the past.
10.There were great luminaries on the Drafting Committee. Dr. Ambedkar is remembered as
the pilot. Give reasons.
As a chairman of the Drafting Committee, Dr. Ambedkar took many examples and experiences of
other nations. He had the rare gift of unraveling most complicated legal concepts into simple
language which can also be understood by common people. So he was rightly called “Pilot”
11.Ambedkar had a great thirst for books when he was a student. Explain.
Ambedkar had an insatiable thirst for books. He bought books by curtailing his daily needs. In New
York he purchased about 2,000 old books. At the time of the Second Round Table Conference in
London, he bought so many books that they had to be sent to India in 32 boxes.
12.How did the fourteenth amendment to the U.S constitution and Mahatma Phule influence
Ambedkar?
While in the USA, he was drawn to the fourteenth amendment of the Constitution of the USA which
gave freedom to the Black Americans. Babasaheb came to be greatly influenced by the life and work
of Mahatma Phule, the votary of a classless society and women’s uplift.
13. How did Dr. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi try to wipe out caste discrimination from
India?
Gandhiji reminded the higher castes of their duty towards the Depressed Classes. Babasaheb
Ambedkar did the same by reminding them of their inherent rights to equality with the higher and
more powerful castes. One stressed the duties, the other stressed the rights.
14. Why did Ambedkar stress the importance of constitutional methods to achieve social
objectives?
Misdirected and volatile, agitations invariably result in the loss of lives and public property.
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THE CONCERT
1. Anant was a brilliant boy. Give examples to prove this. OR Anant was a talented boy. Justify
the statement.
Anant was the best table tennis player and the fastest runner in the school. He was learning to play the
sitar and he was already able to compose his own tunes to the astonishment of his guru.
2. In what way was the truth frightening to Smita?

Though Smita and her family had pretended Anant would get well, she had known in the heart that
Anant was going to die of cancer. This was frightening truth to Smita.
3.Aunt Sushila was a generous lady. How would you justify this statement?
Whenever Smita’s family came to Bombay for Anant’s treatment, they stayed in aunt Sushila’s
house. Her apartment was small but there was always room for them. By this, we can say that aunt
Sushila was a generous lady.
4. How did Smita enjoy the concert?
Smita was spellbound by the music. She felt as if the gates of enchantment and wonder were
opening. She was spellbound listening to the unfolding ragas, the slow plaintive notes and the fast
twinkling ones.
5. How did Smita feel when she attended the music concert?
Though Smita was enchanted by the heavenly music of Pandit Ravi Shankar, she was preoccupied.
She was constantly thinking of her brother’s wish to hear the music of Pandit Ravi Shankar and
wondering whether she would be able to convince the musician to play exclusively for the boy.
6. Why do you think the mother cautioned the girl?
The mother was worried about her ailing son and she did not want him to be disturbed in any way.
She didn’t want him to be disturbed especially when he was asleep. She also knew that the news
about Pandit Raid Shankar would unnecessarily excite him and tempt him.
7. What was the daring thought that came to Smita?
The thought that came to Smita was indeed daring. She was planning to request the renowned
musician to play exclusively for her brother by paying a visit to the place where they stayed. It was
something that others wouldn’t even have dreamt of.
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8. How did Smitha fulfil her brother’s wish?
Smitha attended the programme of Pandit Ravi Shankar with her father, not so much for her sake, but
for the sake of her brother. At the end of the programme she approached Pandit Ravi Shankar and
explained to him her brother’s condition of being very close to death and requested him to play for
him. Pandit Ravi Shankar and his tabla artist Ustad Allah Rakha decided to play for the boy the next
morning and they kept their promise.
9. What admirable qualities do you find in Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha?
Both Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Allah Rakha were renowned names in the field of music. Yet
they were the very epitome of humility and humanity. First of all, they gave a patient hearing to
Smitha though they too must have been tired after the concert. Secondly, they went to the apartment
of the dying boy to offer a home concert and fulfil his desire of listening to Pandit Ravishankar. Thus
we find compassion in the hearts of Pandit and Ustad.
COLOURS OF SILENCE
1. Why was Satish confined to bed? What was the worst thing for him? Why was it so?
Ans: After the accident, Satish’s legs became very weak, requiring several operations. He frequently
suffered from bouts of fever and infections of the ear. So he was confined to bed. He was becoming deaf
and he could not bear the silence.
2.How did Satish meet with an accident?

Ans: On a holiday in Kashmir, Satish went hiking with his father and brother while crossing rickety bridge
over some rapids, his foot slipped and he fell into the rapids. His legs and head were injured.
3.Satish didn’t want to go to a new school. What was the reason?

Ans: Satish didn’t want to go to a new school where he couldn’t talk to the other children, where everyone
would make fun of his deafness.
4. What did Satish see at the far corner of the garden? How did it attract him?
Ans: Satish saw a bird at the far comer of the garden. The bird had a long tail and black crest. Its eyes
moved here and there and its whole body seemed ever ready to fly. Its restless energy attracted him. Satish
stared at the bird for a long time. After it flew away he took out his note book and pencil and made a
sketch of the bird.
5. How did the books impact on Satish?

Ans: The books that Satish read were meant for adults. That made him feel depressed and left a deep
impression upon his sensitive mind. His own world is comfortable in comparison to the world outside.
6. Why was Satish’s father against drawing?

Ans: Satish’s father felt that artists do not make much money. He wanted a bright future for his son. He
thought that it is possible only by studying hard. He thought drawing was waste of time.
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7. Satish’s parents were both his well-wishers. Each cared for him in a different way. How?
Ans: Satish’s father was optimistic and hoped that Satish’s hearing would come back. Instead of wasting
time on drawing, he wanted Satish to study. Satish’s mother did not have the hope that he would recover.
She was happy that her son had found good pass time in drawing and she did not want to stop him.
8. Satish’s father accepted that his son’s destiny lay in canvas and paint. What did he promise to
do? How did Satish express his gratitude?
Ans: Satish’s father promised to find out the best school of arts so that Satish could make his life in the
field of his choice. Satish’s eyes filled with tears and he hugged his father tightly.
9. Why was the school which Satish was going kept him out of the school?
Ans: Due to his frequent absence and his hearing problem, the school he was attending till then, kept him
out of the school. They forced Avtar Narain to look for a new school.
10. Why didn’t Satish want to go to a new school?
Ans: Satish didn’t want to go to a new school because he couldn’t talk to the other children, where
everyone would make fun of his deafness.
11. What made Avtar Narain angry?
Ans: Avtar Narain had to look for different schools for his son Satish. But every school didn‟t want him to
educate as he was not able to hear. They treated his son as dumb and asked Avtar Narain to look for other
school. So he was angry.
12. Why did Salish’s father make expeditions to school? Was he successful? If not Why?
Ans: Satish was frequently absent to school and he had hearing problem. So every school did not want
him to admit. So Avtar Narain had to make expeditions to schools. But he was not successful. Because
every school did the same thing for the same reason.
13. How did Satish’s brother Inder try to help him?
Ans: Satish’s brother Inder sat for hours with him and talked to him, teaching him words and
pronunciation. He and his father spent time with him every day, talking to him trying to teach him things.
14. What did Satish see at the far corner of the garden? why did it attract him?
Ans: Satish at the far corner of the garden saw a bird with a long tail with a black crest. Satish was
attracted by its restless energy. Its eyes kept darting, its whole body was ready for flight any moment.
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15. How do you say that Satish’s parents had difference of opinion about making his life?
Ans: Salish’s father always wanted him to study well and earn knowledge and become successful in life.
But Satish was inclined towards painting. He opposed his son for that. But his mother felt drawing as a
means of entertainment for her son.
16. Which action of Satish changed his father’s attitude?

Ans: Satish was busy mixing the colours on his palette. Though he saw his father standing near the door
staring at his painting but he continued with his mixing. This action of Satish changed his father’s attitude.
17. What was Satish unable to believe? Why?

Ans: One day Satish’s father sat beside him and put his hand on Satish’s shoulder. That action was unable
to believe for Satish where his father who was not angry with his painting.
18. How did Satish express his gratitude to his father?

Ans: Satish’s eyes were filled with tears. He hugged his father tightly, his heart was full of love for his
stern father who had at last accepted that his destiny was in canvas and paint.
19. Name the three fields in which Satish Gujral has made his name?
Ans: Satish came to be popularly known as Satish Gujral. He is the famous artist from India. He is an
accomplished artist with several forms of art like painting, sculpture and architecture. He is also a writer.
Jazz Poem Two
1.Why do you think, the Jazz player keeps his head down?
Ans: The Jazz player keeps his head down bogged down by life’s wearies.
2.Why is there pain in each wrinkle on the musician’s face
Answer: The musician is a poor, black man, who has experienced many hardships in life and
therefore there is pain in each of his wrinkles.
3.What message does the Jazz musician want to convey?
Ans: The black Jazz player wants to convey to the world through the music that God has sent him to
this earth to teach the black gospel. The poet wants to convey to the world that every man, whether
black or white, is a messenger of God.
4. ‘He is no longer a man’, says the poet in the poem ‘Jazz Poem Two’. What does the poet
mean by this?
Ans: The poet conveys the idea that an artist can transcend his physical being and free his spirit from
the confinement of the flesh. When he plays jazz, he is a free-soaring spirit like a bird. The poet wants
to highlight the liberating spirit of music.
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5. Why does the Jazz player keep his head down? When does he feel like a bird?
The Jazz player keeps his head down bogged by life’s wearies. He has experienced many hardships in
life and therefore his rough, unshaven face shows pain in each wrinkle. He feels like a bird when he
produces jazz music from his saxophone.
SUPLEMENTARY READING
1. NARAYANPUR INCIDENT
1. Why were the students marching in the street? Why was it termed uncommon?
Ans: The students were marching to give a notice to the collector, for the British to Quit India. It was
uncommon because the students walked in complete silence without any shouts and slogans.
2.Babu and Manju were a bit disappointed with the way students were marching. What was the
reason?
Ans: Babu and Manju expected the students to protest and be violent. But the students walked in
complete silence without any shouts and slogans.
3.What had the police expected about the way of protest? How did the student leaders manage
the protest?
Ans: The police expected the students to protest and be violent. But the students walked in complete
silence without any shouts and slogans.
4.What was there in the ‘mysterious parcel’? What suspicion did the police have about that?
Ans: The ‘mysterious parcel’ contained a ‘cyclostyle machine’. The police suspected that Mohan and
his family were making copies of Mahatma Gandhiji’s speech.
5.Why had Patil, the sub - inspector come to Mohan’s house? Who believed him? What was the
result?
Ans: Patil the sub-inspector came to Mohan’s house to give a warning about the raid. Mohan’s
mother believed him as a result they were saved from being arrested during the raid.
6 .What do you think is the writer of the incident trying to impress upon the readers?
Ans: People wanted to fight against the British and get freedom. Some Indians worked directly and
some worked indirectly.
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2. A GREAT MARTYR EVER CHERISHED
1. What did Hanif choose as his mission? Why did he do so?

Ans: Hanif knew that life for him was short; he wanted to serve the nation. Therefore he joined Indian
Army as a soldier as his mission.
2.Life for Hanif in the beginning was never a smooth sail. Why was it so?
Ans: Hanif lost his father when he was just eight. His mother Hema Aziz had a travelling job. They
had to take care of themselves.
3.The absence of mother from home taught the children something. What was that?
Ans: The absence of mother from home taught the children something that made the children to
become very responsible, getting up and getting ready for school without having to tell them. It gave
the children a message that one’s duty is the most important thing in life.
4.How does the writer describe the ‘introvert’ Hanif?

Ans: An ‘introvert’ Hanif began to make friends only by the time he was 14 years of age. He would
often go out of his way to help people because that gave him a certain kind of joy.
5.Hanif was a young man with varied talents and interest. How do you say this?
Life for Hanif was always ‘ekdam bindas’. How do you say this?
Extracts from the Prose and Poetry

LESSON 2: THERE’S A GIRL BY THE TRACKS
Sl. Lesson statement Who To whom When

No
2 There’s “Chacha, can I borrow your mobile”? Baleshwar Truck driver When Roma was taken to
Girl By hospital.
The
Tracks
“Oh! I couldn’t thank him.” Baleshwar Truck driver Roma was hospitalized
“Let’s go and help her” Baleshwar passengers He saw a girl by the
tracks
“Take the girl to Airoli.” Cop Baleshwar Truck driver wanted to
hospitalize Roma
“There is a girl by the tracks!” The passengers of Themselves When they saw a girl by
the Baleshwar the tracks
compartment
“Please help me to take her to the Baleshwar motorists To hospitalize Roma
hospital”
“They fear getting trapped in the courts Baleshwar People of He analyzed the reaction
or with the police.” Bombay for the Roma’s incident.
“Whom can I call?” he asked quickly. Baleshwar Roma Talreja When she was losing her
conscious
“That day it was Roma tomorrow it Baleshwar Us Insisting everybody to
could be you or me by the tracks.” help everyone who is in
need
“I hope I’m not too late” he thought. Baleshwar himself No one stopped to help
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Baleshwar
Lesson statement who To whom When
Sl. Lesson
Lesso statement
statement Who
who To
Towhom
whom When
When
No n
The “We mustn’t miss the chance.” Ananth Smitha The article about Pandit
Concert Ravi Shankar’s concert
“Take him home give him the thing he Doctors Parents of The doctors lost hope of
likes, indulge him.” Ananth Ananth’s survival.
“A walk in the park might make you Aunt Sushila Smitha When mother suggested
feel better.” Smitha to go alone to the
concert.
“But they didn’t voice their fears.” Parents Ananth The doctors advised to
take Ananth home.
“Tomorrow morning, we perform for Ustad Allah Smitha They were asked to
the boy.” Rakha perform the in their house
They could not believe their eyes, “It Neighbours of Discussed They saw Pandit Ravi
is…………It’s not possible.” They said aunt Suhila among Shankar and Ustad Allah
themselves Rakha in their apartment
to perform.
“You’ll wake him up, you know he Anant’s mother Smitha When she read about the
needs all the sleep he can get.” Pandit’s concert in the
newspaper.
A HERO
1. “Leave alone strength, can you prove you have courage?”

a) who said this?
Ans: Swami’s father said this.
b) when was this said?
Ans: When Swami disputed his father’s theory of courage, Swami’s father challenged him.
c) How was he asked to prove his courage?
Ans: He was asked to sleep alone in his office room.
2. “From the first of the next month, I’ll sleep alone father.”
a) Who wanted to sleep alone?
Ans: Swami’s father wanted Swami to sleep alone.
b) Why did he say so?
Ans: He wanted Swami to prove that he has courage.
c) Where was he asked to sleep?
Ans: He was asked to sleep alone in the office room.
3. Don’t let anyone call me even if the house is on fire?”

a) Who said these words to whom?
Ans: Swami said these words to grandma.
b) What was the reason behind it?
Ans: He was afraid of sleeping alone in the office room.
c) what was the feeling of the speaker?
Ans: He was afraid.
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4. “I’ll make you the laughing stock of your school”
a) who does you refer to?
Ans: You refers to Swami.
b) Why did the speaker say so?
Ans: The speaker doubted Swami that he might run away from office room in the middle of the night.
c) what is the meaning of ‘laughing stock?
Ans: An object of ridicule.
5. Aiyo! Something has bitten me,” went forth an agonized, thundering cry,
a) Who said these words?
Ans: The burglar said these words.
b) Who had bitten him?
Ans: Swami had bitten him.
c)Why was he bitten?
Ans: Swami mistook the moving creature to be a devil and bit him.
6) “I think he must have been a very strong and grown-up person, not a boy at all. How could a boy
fight a tiger?”
a) Who is the speaker? /Who said this?
Ans: Swami
b) What does the speaker mean by this statement?
Ans: The newspaper report was wrong as the boy cannot fight a tiger and he must have been a grownup
person.
c) What do you understand about speaker?
Ans: The speaker believes that strength and age are important.
7) “How can it be father? Suppose I have all the courage what could I do if a tiger should attack me?”
a) Who is the speaker? /Who asked this?
Ans: Swami
b) Why did the speaker say so?
Ans: The speaker means that he believes that strength and age are important.
c) How did the response affect him?
Ans: His father challenged him to sleep alone in the office room to show his courage
8) “Let me see if you can sleep alone tonight in my office room?”

a) Who posed this challenge?
Ans: Swami’s Father.
b) Did he accept the challenge?
Ans: No, He did not accept the challenge.
c. Why didn’t Swami accept?
Ans: It was a frightful proposition for him.
9) “No, you must do it now; it is disgraceful sleeping beside his granny or mother like a baby. You are in
the second form and I don’t like the way you are being brought up”
a) Who commanded like this?

Ans: Swami’s father commanded Swami like this.
b) What is shameful here?
Ans: Swami slept beside his granny or mother like a baby.
c. Why did the speaker make such a statement?
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Ans- He wanted his son to be more courageous.
10) “Let me sleep in the hall, Father, Your office room is very dusty and there may be scorpions behind
your law books”
a) Who wanted to sleep in the hall?
Ans: Swami wanted to sleep in the hall.
b) Why did the speaker complain that there were scorpions in the office room?
Ans: No, There were no scorpions actually. It was just a trick to escape from his father.
c. Why did father want him to sleep in the office room?
Ans: to make him courageous boy.
11) "No, you must learn not to be afraid of darkness. It is only a question of habit. You must cultivate
good habits.”
a) Who was afraid of darkness?
Ans: Swami was afraid of darkness.
b) What was the good habit according to the speaker?
Ans: Having Courage and bravery
c) Why did the speaker suggest so?
Ans: Because Swami had the habit of sleeping beside his granny like a baby. He wanted him to get courage
COLOURS OF SILENCE
Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow:
1. Why didn’t you come to school today?

a. Who is the speaker?
Surender is the speaker.
b. Who does ‘you’ refer to?
You refers to Satish.
c. What was the reason for absenting from school?
He had met with an accident which resulted in his deafness. So he couldn’t go to school.
2. Why are you speaking so softly?

a. Who is asking this question?
Satish.
b. Who is the listener?
Surender
c. Why did the speaker ask this question?
Because he could not hear what Surender was saying
d. What was the reaction of the listener?
Surender gave him a strange look. He had certainly not been speaking softly. He wondered is Satish had lost
his sense of hearing.
3. I get these terrible headaches and then feel as if everything is going dark and silent
a. The speaker of this statement is _____________
Satish
. b. Why did the speaker say these words?
He was sharing his condition after the accident.
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c. What was the reason for this condition of the speaker?
He had met with an accident which resulted in his deafness. So he couldn’t go to school.
4. We will have to look for a new school.

Satish’s father is the speaker.
b. Who is the listener?
Satish.
c. Why did the speaker have to look for a new school?
Due to his frequent absence and his hearing problem, the school Satish was attending informed his father that
they could not keep him. So, Satish’s father had to look for a new school.
5. You have to go to school and learn.

a. Who is the ‘you’ here?
Satish
b. Who is saying this statement?
c. Why did the speaker say so?
He wanted Satish to get on in life.
6. What will you do in life if you don’t get education?

b. Who is he asking this question to?
Satish
c. What does this question show about the speaker’s opinion about education?
Ans : Satish’s father thinks that by reading, Satish can get on in life. One can learn a lot of things by reading.
d. Why did the speaker ask this question?
Satish said he didn’t want to go to a school where he couldn’t talk to the other children, where everyone would
make fun of his deafness.
7. He is under treatment and will soon be fine!

a. Who is the speaker talking about?
Satish
b. Why is the speaker saying so?
The headmaster of the new school refused to give him admission and said they should admit Satish to deaf and
dumb school.
c. Why was ‘he’ under treatment?
He had met with an accident , he had fallen into the rapids which resulted in his deafness. So he under
treatment.
8. In despair, father and son returned home.

a. Who are the ‘father’ and ‘son’ here?
Satish’s father and Satish
b. What was the reason for their despair?
None of the schools were ready to admit Satish to the school due to his deafness.
c. What was the father’s counter argument in the situation?
Satish’s father said his son was not dumb. His hearing was a little bad and he was under treatment and would
soon be fine.
9.“This is a school for normal boys. Why don’t you take your son to the school for deaf and dumb
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children?”
a) Who does ‘your son’ refer to?
Ans :“Your son’ refers to Satish Gujral.
b) What couldn’t he be admitted to the school for normal boys?
Ans : Satish had met with an accident and had gradually lost his hearing power.
c) Why did the speaker ask the son to be taken to a deaf and dumb school?
ans: Whichever school his father approached, refused to admit Satish because of the hearing impairment.
Hence the headmaster of one of the schools suggested that he be admitted to a deaf and dumb school.
10. “You want to do this very badly, don’t you?”

a) Who is ‘you’?
Ans : The ‘you’ is Satish.
b) What does he want to do badly?
Ans : He wants to draw and paint.
c) Which action of Satish changed his father’s attitude towards what he wanted to do?
ans : Satish’s continued interest in drawing and painting changed the attitude of his father.
11. “We will have to look for a new school”,

a) Who is the speaker ?
Ans : Satish’s father is the speaker.
b) Why did Satish’s they have to look for a new school?
Due to his frequent absence and his hearing problem, the school Satish was attending informed his father that
they could not keep him. So, Satish’s father had to look for a new school.
c) Was the listener unhappy about this. What was the reason?
Answer: Satish did not want to go to a school where he couldn’t talk to other children and where they would
make fun of his deafness.
12. “This is an idle pastime. You would do better to read and get some knowledge”.
a) What is an idle pastime, according to the speaker?
Ans : The speaker considers drawing an idle pastime
b) What did the speaker want the listener to do?
Ans : The speaker wanted the listener to read books and gain knowledge.
c) Why does Satish’s father give more importance to reading?
Answer: Satish’s father thinks that by reading, Satish can get on in life. One can learn a lot of things by
reading.
13. “You can learn a great deal of things just by reading”

a. Why do you think Satish’s father encouraged him to read?
Ans: To get on in life, Satish’s father wanted Satish to read.
b. How did reading influence Satish?
Ans: As Satish began to read, it was as if a whole world opened out to him. He realized that there were others
who had suffered more than him.
14. “You will learn arts and make your life in your chosen field”
a. Why did you think made Satish’s father take this decision?
Ans: Though his father was against it, Satish continued to draw and paint. His father realized that his
son had a great love and talent for art.
b. How did Satish react to his father’s decision?

Ans: Satish’s eyes filled with tears. He hugged his father tightly and his heart filled with love for his
father.
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THE SONG OF INDIA
1. “Of the seers and prophets that hewed the straight path for the man that pilgrims alone”
a. Which poem this line is taken?
Ans: The line is taken from the poem ‘The song of India’
b. To whom the speaker is saying here?
Ans: The poet
c. What had seers and prophets laid us?
Ans: The right path of life.
2. “On which she sat and wrote ‘The book of the Morrow,’ Her forehead opened like earth’s destiny.”
a. Who wrote this poem, “The song of India”?
Ans: V.K.Gokak.
b. Who is ‘she’ here?
Ans: She is ‘motherland’
c. Identify the figure of speech in this line.
Ans: Simile
3. “Of the Himalayas with their snow-born peaks of the three seas that wash your palm”
a. Who is the poet of this poem “The song of India”?
Ans: V.K.Gokak.
b. Who is the speaker here?
Ans: The poet
c. What does “wash your palm” means here?
Ans: It means sweep across the coastline.
Quote from memory
Clues for quote from memory:-

1.Everyday recite the poem as a routine in the class.
2. lots of writing helps in scoring
Quality of Mercy – The Blind Boy

William Shakespeare - Colley Cibber
The quality of mercy is not strain’d; O say what is that thing call’d light,
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Which I must ne’er enjoy.
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest: What are the blessings of the sight,
It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes. O tell your poor blind boy!
'Tis mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes
You talk of wondrous things you see,
The throned monarch better than his crown. You say the sun shines bright;
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power, I feel him warm, but how can he
The attribute to awe and majesty, Or make it day or night?
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;
But mercy is above this sceptred sway; My day or night myself I make,
When’ver I sleep or play;
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It is enthroned in the heart of kings; And could I ever keep awake
It is an attribute to God himself; With me ‘twere always day.
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice. With heavy sighs I often hear
You mourn my hapless woe;
But sure with patience I can bear
A loss I ne’er can know.
Then let not what I cannot have

My cheer of mind destroy :
Whilst thus I sing, I am a king,
Although a poor blind boy.
Answer the following in 5 to 6 sentences each:

1. Narrate Swami’s dreadful experience when he was lying under the bench.
Ans: For Swami sleeping under the bench seemed much safer place, more compact and reassuring.
He shut his eyes tight and felt asleep. In his sleep he was racked by nightmare. A tiger was
chasing him. His feet stuck to the ground. He desperately tried to escape but his feet would not
move. Swami tried to open his eyes but his eyelids would not open and the nightmare continued.
2. How did Satish meet with an accident?
Ans: Satish had gone hiking with his father and brother Inder during the holidays in Kashmir. They
were crossing a rickety bridge over some rapids.
Satish foot slipped and losing his balance, he fell into the rapids.
Though his legs healed, they remained weak.
He suffered frequently from fever and ear infections.
3. Physical disability is no barrier to success. Justify the statement with regard to life of Satish
Gujral.
Or
How can you say that Satish became popular all over the world?
ANS : Satish Gujral is among the foremost artists of India.
 He is one of the few artists who is accomplished in several art forms like painting, sculpture
and architecture.
 Satish Gujral is also a writer.
 Exhibitions of his works have been held all over the world.
 He has published four books of his works in various arts.
 He was awarded the Order of the Crown for the best architectural design of the 20th century
for his design of the Belgian Embassy in New Delhi.
 He has also been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan.
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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN A PARAGRAPH OF 8-10 SENTENCES:
SUMMARY- “The Song of India”

 The poem “The Song of India” is written by V.K.Gokak.
 The poem is like a dialogue between Mother India and the poet.
 In this poem the poet wants to present India’s natural beauty.
 But Mother India wants him to sing about the problems in India.
 Now the poet feels he is unable to sing .
 So, mother India then gives the poet a vision which shows a bright future for our country.
 In that vision, Mother India writes the book of morrow in which future of India will be clear like dawn.
 All the problems will be removed and India will be bright.
SUMMARY – GRANDMA CLIMBS A TREE

 The poet calls his Grandma a genius.
 Her brother taught her how to climb a tree when she was 6.
 She could climb trees even at the age of 62.
 Her well-wishers asked to be graceful.
 But grandma said, she will grow old disgracefully.
 Once she climbed a tree but could not come down.
 She was rescued and the doctor was called.
 Doctor advised her to take one week bed rest.
 Being in bed, was like a brief season in hell.
 After a few days, she was better.
 She told her son to build a house for her on the tree.
 The poet and his father built a house on the tree for grandma.
 Grandma lived there happily.
JAZZ POEM TWO
 The poem ‘Jazz Poem Two’ is written by Carl Wendall Hines, Jr.
 In this poem an old Jazz musician is standing like a ‘Black Ancient mariner’.
 His face is old, wrinkled, rough, unshaven and shows pain and worries of life.
 He is wearing a faded blue shirt, torn jacket and his necktie is undone.
 His shoes are torn and are stuffed with paper to cover the holes.
 He stands alone.
 An old saxophone hangs across his chest.
 He gently lifts the saxophone and starts playing music.
 He is no longer a Black man but a bird which gathers its wings and flies higher.
 He seems to be spreading the Black Gospel of Jazz through his music
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GRAMMAR
IDENTIFY THE INFINITIVES

Infinitive: It is the base form of the verb.
a. To Infinitive: Which is used with ‘to’ before the base form of the verb is called infinitive verb.
Examples:
1. Students and the teacher agreed to eat after the class.
2. we all have planned to visit at the restaurant.
3. One day they came back to the office to complain.
b. Bare infinitive:
The infinitive without the marker ‘to’ is used after the auxiliaries- shall, should, will, would, may, might, do,
did, can, could, must, need and dare.
Example:-
1. I shall come anytime.
2. They must write now.
3. I can drive car.
FINITE VERB NON-FINITE VERB

Present tense Past tense Past participle Gerund Infinitive
(V1) (V2) (V3) (V4) (V5)
Am/is/are/be Was/were Been being To be
I Have/has had Had having To have
Do/does Did Done doing To do
Work/works worked Worked working To work
Eat/eats ate Eaten eating To eat
Cut/cuts cut Cut cutting To cut
Read the following conversation and identify the infinitive.

1.Raju: come home please,
Suman: I need some more time to work here friend.
Raju: ok then, see you soon.
Ans: to work
2. Leema: thank you so much my dear,
Kala: Its been long time to see you.
Leema: I feel blessed to meet you.
Ans: to see
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3.Suma: come let’s play,
Jyothi: No, I have lot of home work to complete,
Suma: please finish your work fast.
Ans: to complete
CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS
Fill in the blanks with correct form of the words:

1. Some students are easily prone to distraction (distract).
2. Saroja is a beautiful (beauty) girl.
3. We should always make the right decision (decide).
4. Children are beautiful creation (create) of God.
5. Ravi is a active person. (act)
6. His hard work enabled him to pass his examination. (exam )
7. The judgment went in our favor. (judge)
8. Granny felt miserable during my stay at the hospital. (MISERY)
9. He was the right person to fill the vacancy. (VACANT)
10. She always does her homework with great accuracy. (ACCURATE)
11. Suma is a protective mother. (protect)
12. First impression is the best impression. (impress)
13. It is a very expensive car. (expense)
14. Suraj ran quickly and caught the bus. (quick)
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TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES USING, TOO…..TO…… AND SO……THAT…..NOT
Read the sentences and follow the instructions;
1. The book is very costly. He cannot buy it.
How to transform these two sentences into one sentence using Too….to
• To combine these two sentences.

• Remove full stop between the two sentences.
• Remove the phrase ‘he cannot’ and replace it with for + an ‘object’ if necessary.
(If the subjects of the two sentences are different then only)
• Add ‘to’ before the verb in the second sentence and make it an ‘infinitive’.
• Add ‘too’ before the adjective in the first sentence.
• Remove ‘so/very’. (if it is given in the first sentence)
• Put a full stop at the end.
In this sentence- The book is very costly. “Very” can be removed replacing “too”
- He cannot buy it. “He cannot” can be removed replacing “to”
The ‘book’ and ‘he’ are two different subjects.
So for +an object ‘him’ is necessary in combining these two sentences.
So the answer is
The single sentence here is- The book is too costly for him to buy.
2. The book is very costly. He cannot buy it.

How to transform these two sentences into one sentence using So….that….not
• Remove ‘full stop’ between the two sentences.
• And replace it with the conjunction ‘that’.
• Remove capital letter of the second sentence and make it small.
• Remove ‘too/very’. (if it is given in the first sentence)
• Add ‘so’ before the adjective in the first sentence.
• Put a ‘full stop’ at the end.
Eg; The book is very costly. – Here remove the “very” replace “so”
- Remove the “full stop” replace “that”
- “He cannot” continue to be the same
- So the answer is
“The book so costly that he cannot buy it.”
QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE;
1.The boy is very weak. He cannot run fast.
2.It is very hot. We cannot go out.
3.He is brave. He cannot accept the failure.
4.It is very cold. We cannot go outside. 5.She is very weak. She cannot dance well.
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ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE
Rules for change active voice into passive voice:-
TENSES ACTIVE VOICE (Question) PASSIVE VOICE (Answer)

1.SIMPLE Subject + V1 + Object Am/is/are +V3
PRESENT TENSE V1- V/o/s The rice is eaten by me/her.Object (sub) + am/is/are
(I eat the rice/She eats rice) +V3 +by+Subject(obj)
2.SIMPLE PAST Subject + V2 + Object Object (sub) + was/were +V3 +by+Subject(obj)
TENSE I/she ate the rice The rice was eaten by me/her.
3.SIMPLE Subject + will/shall + V1 + Object Obj (sub) +will be/shall be +V3+by+Subject(obj)
FUTURE TENSE I/she will eat the rice. The rice will be eaten by me/her/
4.PRESENT Subject + am/is/are + V1ing + Object Object (sub) + am/is/are+ being +V3
CONTINUOUS I am eating the rice. +by+Subject(obj)
TENSE She is eating the rice. The rice is being eaten by me/her.
5.PAST Subject + was/were + V1ing + Object Object (sub) + was/were + being +V3 +by+Subject
CONTINUOUS I was eating the rice. (obj)
TENSE She was eating the rice. The rice was being eaten by me/her.
6.PRESENT Subject + have/has+V3 + Object Obj (sub) + have been/has been+V3 +by+Subject(obj)
PERFECT TENSE I have eaten the rice. The rice has been eaten by me/her.
She has eaten the rice.
7.PAST PERFECT Subject + had + V3 + Object Object (sub) + had been +V3 +by+Subject(obj)
TENSE I/she had eaten the rice. The rice had been eaten by me/her.
8.FUTURE Subject+will have/shall Obj(sub)+will have been/shall have been+V3
PERFECT TENSE have+V3+Object +by+Subject(obj)
I/she will/ shall have eaten the rice. The rice shall/will have been eaten by me/her.
Read the conversation and choose the correct passive voice:

Minister: have you visited the place?
Secretary: Yes sir, I have visited the place.
The passive form of the underlined sentence is
a) The place had been visited by me
b) The place has been visited by me
c) The place was visited by me
d) The place is being visited by me
Ans:-The place has been visited by me.
IV. Change the following sentences into passive voice:-

1. Shashi made a third attempt.
2. Ravi was writing a letter.
3.The police caught the thief.
4. She has read this book.
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ARTICLES
An article is an adjective. Like adjectives, articles modify nouns. English has two articles: “the” as
definite and “a, an” as indefinite article.
Definite article ‘The’ is used before- Examples:

Any noun(singular or plural, count or noncount)
 Use ‘the’ if a particular noun has already  I ate an apple yesterday. The apple was very
mentioned juicy.
 To all someone or something “unique”  The theory of Raman Effect was very
interesting.
 The moon shines brightly in the full moon day
 Use the with: united countries, large regions,  The United Arab Emirates
deserts, peninsulas, oceans, seas, gulfs,  The Ganga river
canals, rivers, mountain ranges, groups of  The Thar desert etc..,
islands
 Abstract Nouns  The beauty, the courage
 Areas of study  The History, the Maths, the English
 Sports  The hockey, the football
 Languages  The English, the Marathi, the Kannada
 Certain non food substances  The air, the gold, the snow, the rain
 All the superlative degree  The best, the biggest, the greatest
 Before certain food and drink  The butter, the water, the candy
Fill in the blank with appropriate article:

i. .............sun shines brightly. (The)
ii. Nehru chose Dr. Ambedkar to be ________ first Law Minister. (the)
iii. This book has won ………………….. Booker prize. (the)
Indefinite article ‘A and An’ is used before- Example:

 Both used before Singular count noun  A book, an eye, a pen, an ant
 ‘A’ is used which begins with singular  A cat, a red apple, A European, A university
consonant sound
 ‘An’ is used which begins with singular ‘vowel’  An MLA, An SI, An hour, an apartment
sound
 If the words sound vowel but counts plural we  The eyes, the apples, the ants
use-
Fill in the blank with appropriate article:

i. Aladdin had ............wonderful lamp. (a)
ii. He returned after...........hour. (an)
iii. She is .............untidy girl. (an)
QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE;
1) I bought ........horse, .........ox and .............buffalo.
2) Let us discuss .............matter seriously.
3) ..........lion is ...............king of the jungle. 4)If you see him, give him........message.
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WRITE APPROPRIATE VERB FORMS
Statement Tense Answer Tense

(verb) (verb)
When he_______ (arrive) he repeated his Present When he arrived he repeated his previous Past
previous preliminary performance. preliminary performance.
The Constitution ______ [be] a Present The Constitution is a fundamental document. Present
fundamental document.
Dr. Ambedkar did the same by _________ present Dr. Ambedkar did the same by reminded Past, past
[remind] them of their inherent rights to them of their inherent rights to equality.
equality. Babasaheb _________ [pass ] Babasaheb passed away in 1956.
away in 1956.
Pandit Nehru _______ [choose] Ambedkar Present Pandit Nehru chose Ambedkar to be the first Past
to be the first Law Minister. Law Minister.
I ------------(be+driving)the car yesterday. Present/ I was driving the car yesterday. Past+
Continuous continuous
Babu …………(smile) always. Present Babu smiles always Present
(habitual)
Kavya ……………(be+finish) the class present Kavya has finished the class now. Have forms
now. present
Participle
The list of the “Wh” questions and the usage:
‘Wh’ Questions Used for
 Who  Asking about a Person (subject)

 where  Asking about a place/location
 Why  Asking about a Reason/cause
 When  Asking about a Time of an event or activity
 What  Asking about a thing/information
 Which  Asking about an option or choice
 Whose  Asking about ownership/possession
 Whom  Asking about a person (object)
 How  Asking about a procedure/process or method
Frame the Questions using the clues
‘Wh’ Questions Examples Statements Underlined clues

 What What is your father? My father is a carpenter. a carpenter.
 When When is the English The English exam is on 2nd July. on 2nd July.
exam?
 Why Why are you late? I missed the bus. missed the bus.
 Where Where do you work? I work in BHEL. BHEL.
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 Who Who is your cousin? Latha is my cousin. Latha
 Which Which is your book? The yellow colour wrapper is my The yellow colour wrapper
book.
 whose Whose pen is this? That is Kamala’s pen. Kamala’s
 How, How are you today? I am fine. fine.
 how long, How long will you I will write for another fifteen for another fifteen minutes.
 how many write? minutes.
 how far How many are coming We three of us are coming. Three of us
 how much here?
How far is your place? My place is sixty km away. sixty km away.
How much is the cost? The cost is Rs 500. Rs 500.
Frame a question to get the underlined word as answer in each of the given sentences.
1) Rahul went to Bangalore yesterday.
2) They play tennis twice a week.
3) Fifty kids were at his party.
4) He lived in London for a year.
5) He lives in a big house.
6) I saw her yesterday.
HOMOPHONES
CLUES : Homo...same / Phones...sound , therefore... homophones means same sounded words but
has different meaning and different spellings.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT OPTION:-
1) I'd like to buy (by/buy) some books on national leaders.
2)It took a week (weak/week) to arrange for the meeting.
3)There's a closer place I know (no, know) of.
4) He recommended all the stories (stories/storeys) of devils and ghosts he had heard in his life.
5) Sudha works too hard for her family. (too, two)
6) The government is repairing the road (rode, road)
7) I bought a new pair of jeans yesterday. (pair, pear)
8) My parents are standing there waiting for me. (there, their )
9) The children got bored (bored, board) during the lecture.
10) I need to take a break (break, brake) from this exercise!
11) The school principal (principal, principle) spoke to a group of parents.
12. The clerk wants to sell (sell, cell) as many TVs as possible.
13. I don’t want to talk about the past (passed, past) anymore.
14. I have four (for, four, fore) pens in my pocket.
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15. The kings favorite knight was very brave and smart. ( (night/ knight).
16. Sunitha, have you read APJ Abdul Kalam’s ‘wings of fire’? (read, red)
17. Sudheer house is very far from school (Far/For)
18. Suman was unwell yet he participated in the competition. (at/ yet)
19. The horse rider got off his horse. (of/ off)
20. Children vent their feelings in different ways. (vent/ went)
OPPOSITE WORDS
above – below calm – excited enjoy – hate ignore – notice part – whole
absence – presence careful – careless enter – leave ill – healthy partial – total
abundance – lack catch – miss entrance – exit in – out peace – war
accept – refuse centre – outskirts even – odd increase – reduce polite – rude
accidental – intentional certainly – probably evening – morning innocent – guilty poor – rich
active – lazy changeable – constant everybody – nobody inside – outside poverty – wealth
add – subtract cheap – expensive everything – nothing insult – compliment powerful – weak
advanced – elementary clean – dirty exactly – approximately intelligent – silly present – past
affirmative – negative clear – cloudy exclude – include junior – senior pretty – ugly
afraid – brave clever – stupid exit – entrance ___________________ private – public
after – before closed – open exposure – shelter land – take off public – private
against – for cold – hot extreme – moderate large – small push – pull
alike – different come – go _________________ last – first ______________
alive – dead comedy – tragedy learn – teach
all – none complicated – simple left – right
_____
allow – forbid compliment – insult fail – succeed less – more quick – slow
already – not yet compulsory – voluntary failure – success lie – stand rainy – sunny
always – never connect – separate false – true light – heavy receive – send
ancient – modern continue – interrupt far – near like – hate regret – satisfaction
agree – refuse cool – warm fast – slow liquid – solid rest – work
amateur – professional correct – wrong fat – slim little – much _________________
amuse – bore courage – fear few – many long – short _______
annoy – satisfy create – destroy find – lose lose – win right – wrong
answer – question cruel – kind finish – begin loser – winner rise – sink
antonym – synonym cry – laugh finish – start loud – quiet rough – smooth
apart – together ______________________ fix – break love – hate rural – urban
approximately – flat – hilly lovely – terrible ______________
floor – ceiling
exactly damage – repair
follow – lead
low – high _______
argue – agree danger – security lower – raise salt – sugar
artificial – natural dangerous – safe foreigner – native
forget – remember ________________ save – spend
asleep – awake dark – light major – minor scream – whisper
awake – asleep dawn – dusk freeze – melt
frequently – occasionally master – servant shut – open
day – night maximum – minimum silent – noisy
___________________ death – birth fresh – old/stale
front – rear mean – generou sit – stand
back – in front of deep – shallow mess – order sour – sweet
background foreground defeat – victory funny – serious
future – past midnight – noon stand – sit
backward – forward defend – attack minimum – maximum start – stop
bad – good delicious – awful minor – major stop – start
bad luck – fortune deny – admit ______________________
_____________________ student – teacher
before – after depart – arrive nasty – nice sugar – salt
begin – end departure – arrival general – particular
generous – mean nice – awful sunny – cloudy
beginning – end descendant – ancestor no – yes ______________
behind – in front of descent – ascent gentle – violent
gentleman – lady noisy – quiet under – over
best – worst desperate – hopeful noon – midnight
giant – tiny useful – useless
better – worse destroy – build none of – all lot of
give – take useless – useful
beautiful – ugly destruction – construction normal – strange
big – small devil – angel grown-up – child
north – south
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birth – death die – live guest – host not yet – already
bitter – sweet difficult – easy guilty – innocent notice – ignore
black – white distant – near ________________________ now – then
blunt – sharp divide – unite happiness – sadness _______________________
boring – exciting division – unity happy – sad occupied – vacant
borrow – lend divorced – married handsome – ugly off – on
bottom – top domestic – foreign harvest – plant often – seldom
brave – coward down – up healthy – ill old – modern
break – fix, mend downstairs – upstairs heaven – hell on – off
broad – narrow dry – humid heavy – light opponent – supporter
brother – sister dull – interesting here – there order – mess
busy – lazy dusk – dawn high – deep ordinary – special
buy – sell _______________________ high – low other – same
early – late hilly – flat over – under
east – west hit – miss
easy – difficult hopeful – desperate
emigrate – immigrate hopeless – hopeful
emigration – immigration horizontal – vertical
empty – full host – guest
enemy – friend huge – tiny
ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION:

1. a person who enters a building in order to steal (house breaker)- Burglar
2 one who is trained in doing acts of public service- scout
3. small creatures of the spider family with a poisonous sting- scorpions
4. to breathe in a noisy way - snore
5. an angry look or expression- scowl
6. a place outside a city- suburban
7. one who travels to work place daily - commuter
8. a deep breath taken when surprised- gasp
9. the man that a woman is engaged to- fiancé
10. a stitch that is used to sew a wound together- suture
11. a decorated rod carried by the king or queen as a symbol of power – scepter
12. unusual and attractive especially in an old fashioned way - quaint
13. a small narrow stream or river- creek
14. a piece of land in which fruit trees are grown – orchard
15. type of small deer which has large beautiful – gazelle
16. Someone whose job is to look after a school or a large building- Janitor
17. a group of people related to a family that long existed- descendants
18. very eager for knowledge- voracious
19. that which cannot be satisfied – insatiable
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20. controlled by one country or organization – hegemony
21. a great performer, especially a musician - maestro
22. an act or event that does not follow the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God - miracle
23. enthusiastic clapping by the audience who stand up from their seats as a sign of
their appreciation - ovation
24. to twist and turn the body or part of it with quick short movements- wriggle
25. a person who is especially good at some art or achievement - wizard
26. a dangerous part of a river which flows very fast because it is steep and sometimes narrow - rapids
27. a journey with a purpose - expedition
28. remarks intended to hurt somebody’s feelings - taunts
29. to draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored - doodles
30. something that one enjoys doing during leisure time - pastime
31. the art of producing beautiful writing - calligraphy
32. art of making figures in stone, wood, metal etc. - sculpture
33. a soldier who dies for the sake of his/her country- martyr
34. a person who is interested in his own thoughts - introvert
EDITING
Clues:
Use of : Capital letters, Articles, Prepositions, Verbs, Punctuation, Tenses, Adjectives
Eg:- Inspector anand came with some man to the jewellery shop to catch the thief
Clues: A)Capital letter to be used B)Correct plural form of
Inspector Anand came with some men to the jewellery shop to catch the thief.
The following paragraph has two errors
Edit the paragraph using the clues given and rewrite it in the answer booklet;
1. I go to market to buy vegetables yesterday. But they are not good.
Clues: A) verbal mistake to be corrected
B) Tense form of the auxiliary word
I went to market to buy vegetables yesterday. But they were not good.
2.) Space exploration is an big part of american history.

Clues 1. Article to be corrected 2. Capital letter to be corrected.
Space exploration is a big part of American history.
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IF CLAUSE
Conditional Sentences are also known as Conditional Clauses or If Clauses. There are three types of Conditional
Sentences.
Conditional Sentence Type 1
→ to talk about possibilities in the present or future.
Form: if + Simple Present, will-Future
• If it rains, you will get wet.

• If you drop that glass, it might break.
• If he calls you, you should go.
• If I find her address, I will send her an invitation.
→ imaginary situation in the present or future
Form: if + Simple Past, Conditional I (= would + Infinitive)

 Example: If he earned lots of money, he would be able to buy a new car.
 If we used the time properly, we would finish our project.
 If you participated in the election, people would choose you.
 If she knew the answer, she would win the prize
Usage: imaginary situation in the past.
→ Form: if + Past Perfect, Conditional II (= would + have + Past Participle)
Example: If I had found her address, I would have sent her an invitation.
• If I had worked harder, I would have passed the exam.

• If I had known it was your birthday, I would have bought you a present.
• If I had known you were in hospital, I would have visited you.
TYPE CONDITION TENSE STRUCTURE EXAMPLES

1 condition possible to fulfil Simple Present will-future If I study, I will pass the exam.
2 condition in theory possible to Simple Past would If I studied, I would pass the exam.
fulfil
3 condition not possible to fulfil Past Perfect would + have If I had studied, I would have passed the
(too late) exam.
Read the conversation and fill in the blank with correct ‘if clause’ choosing from the given alternatives:
1.Savitha: Did you go to the Bharatanatyam programme?
Madhura: Yes, I had been with my family. It was fantastic.
Savitha: If you had called me, I .................. joined you.
(A) should have (B) wouldn’t have (C) shouldn’t have (D) would have.
2. Ramesh: Why can’t you come with me Ravi?
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Ravi: No, I have some urgent work now.
Ramesh: May I know the correct reason Ravi?
Ravi: I don’t have vehicle to take my dad to the hospital, that’s it.
Ramesh: Is it? If you had told me earlier, I ...................... a vehicle.
(A) will arrange (B) would have arranged (C) would arrange (D) shall arrange.
3. Shreyanka: Sir I would like to join the coaching class.
Tilak: Sorry. It’s too late. If you had informed me earlier, I _________ reserved a seat for you.
(A) would have (B) would had (C) wouldn’t have (D) should have
4.Varun: Sham, did you bring the ball?

Pavan: Sorry, I forgot.
Varun: If you had brought the ball, We __________________________ played football.
(A) would have (B) would had (C) wouldn’t have (D) should have
FORMATION OF COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE DEGREE OF COMPARISONS:

The positive degree can be changed to comparative and superlative degree as follows:
1. By adding ‘er’ for comparative and ‘est’ for superlative
1. When positive degree ends in ‘e’ by adding ‘r’ and ‘st’
2. When positive ends in ‘y’ preceded by an consonant then ‘y’ is changed to before adding ‘er’
and ‘est’.
3. When the positive is of one syllable ending in a single consonant preceded by a short vowel the
comparative and superlative are formed by doubling the consonant before adding ‘er’ and ‘est’.
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1. When positive is of more than two syllables then comparative and superlative are formed by adding
more and most to the positive.
2. Here are still other adjectives that change form by irregular comparisons like
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TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES INTO DEGREES OF COMPARISON
Method -1
When we compare two people or things, we do not normally use the superlative adjective.
Positive degree - as………………adjective…………..as
Apples are not as sweet as mangoes.
Mangoes are sweeter than apples.
Comparative degree - adjective+ than Examples
Method -2 Comparison between more than two persons, two places and two things etc. (the most)
Examples; 1.Mumbai is the biggest city in India. – superlative degree.
proper noun + is + the + adjective + common noun.
No other city is as big as Mumbai in India. – positive degree.
No other + common noun + is + as+ adjective + as + proper noun.

Mumbai is bigger than any other city in India – comparative degree.
proper noun + is + adjective + than any other + common noun.

(Note – helping verbs change according to the tense and number.)
2.Satish Gujaral is the most popular artist in India. – superlative degree.
No other artist is as popular as Satish Gujaral in India. – positive degree.
Satish Gujaral is more popular than any other artist in India.- comparative degree.
Method -3
Comparison between more than two persons, two places and two things etc. (using one of the most)
Some of the examples are given below.
1. Kanchan Ganga is one of the biggest peaks in the world. - Superlative degree
proper noun + is + one of the + adjective + common noun.
Very few peaks are so big as Kanchan Ganga in the world. - Positive degree
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very few + common noun + are + so + adjective + as + proper noun.
Kanchan Ganga is bigger than most other peaks in the world. - Comparative degree
proper noun + is + adjective + than most other + common noun.

1. Rose is one of the loveliest flowers in the garden. - Superlative degree
Very flowers are so lovely as rose in the garden. - Positive degree
Rose is lovelier than most other flowers in the garden. - Comparative degree
Change the degrees of comparison without changing the meaning of the sentence.
1. Iron is more useful than any other metal.

Iron is the most useful metal. (Superlative)
No other metal is as useful as iron. (Positive)
2. Platinum is the most precious metal.

Platinum is more precious than any other metal. (Comparative)
No other metal is as precious as platinum. (Positive)
3. The giraffe is taller than any other animal.

The giraffe is the tallest animal. (Superlative)
No other animal is as tall as giraffe. (Positive)
4. This box is not as heavy as that box.

That box is heavier than this box. (Comparative)
5. Maria is prettier than Alice.

Alice is not as pretty as Maria. (Positive)
6. Shyam is the most intelligent boy in the class.
Shyam is more intelligent than any other boy in the class. (Comparative)
No other boy in the class is as intelligent as Shyam. (Positive)
7. Tokyo is the most populous city in the world.

Tokyo is more populous than any other city in the world. (Comparative)
No other city is as populous as Tokyo. (Positive)
8. Mr. Yadav is the oldest member of the club.
Mr. Yadav is older than any other member of the club. (Comparative)
No other member of the club is as old as Mr. Yadav. (Positive)
9. Few playwrights write as interestingly as Bernard Shaw.

Bernard Shaw writes more interestingly than most other playwrights. (Comparative - We use the
expression most other in this sentence because the word few was used in the comparison with the
positive adjective.)
10. Mumbai is one of the richest cities in India.

.Few cities in India are as rich as Mumbai. (Positive)
Mumbai is richer than most other cities in India
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PARTS OF SPEECH
PARTS OF DEFINTION EXAMPLES
SPEECH
NOUN Naming word Babu is a smart boy.( person)
Mysore is abig city.(place )
Pen is mightier than sword. ( thing )
lion is the king of forest.( animals)
Honesty is the best policy.( idea)
PRONOUN Used in the place of Noun I, my, me, mine, myself

we, our,
us, ourselves,
you, your, yourself
He, she ,it, himself, herself, itself
They, them, themselves
VERB Action word

Sujay likes to sing.
Seema is a dancer.
People are watching the game.
ADJECTIVE Describing word

The pretty girl was wearing a blue dress
and sitting in the second row in the large
theatre.
ADVERB
Adds something to adjective, verb or another adverb. The boy ran swiftly.( describes verb)
The music is too loud.( describes adjective )
He is talks very softly. ( describes adverb)
Interjections Hey! Don't be so lazy!

Shows the strong emotions or feelings
Well, let's think about it.
Ouch! That hurts!
1. The hungry cat scratched at the back door. – ADJECTIVE

2. We spend the summer months at the beach- VERB
3. I left my backpack in the car this morning. - NOUN
4. When it rains, I like to go to the movies. - VERB
5. He sat by the window and watched the rain. -NOUN
6. I could hardly hear them speaking. -ADVERB
7. My cat prefers dry food. -ADJECTIVE
8. He is always watching a football game. -ADVERB
9. I got a new football for my birthday. - NOUN
10. I learned a lot about grammar in third grade.- ADJECTIVE
11. I usually don’t like to go shopping- ADVERB
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QUESTION TAGS
Marks allotted is 1. Type of question is multiple choice.
Clues for question tag:

1. Identify if the sentence as a auxiliary verb.
2. Then identify if the sentence is positive or negative sentence.
3. Then if the sentence is in positive, add negative tag.
4. Always add pronouns.
Girish is a good boy, isn’t he?
5. If the sentence is in negative then we should add positive question tag.
Rekha was not afraid darkness. Was she?
6. If the sentence do not have helping verbs then identify the tense of the sentence or verbs in the
sentence.
Sangeetha sings well, here the word ‘sings’ is in simple present.
So the question add you will add is doesn’t she?
Sangeetha sang a song, here the word ‘sang’ is in past tense. the we should add didn’t.
Sangeetha sang a song, didn’t he?
I sing well, here the word ‘sing’ is in present tense with no ‘s’ form.
I sing well, don’t I?
Contracted forms of auxiliary verbs

Is not Isn’t Can not Can’t
Was not Wasn’t Could not Couldn’t
Are not Aren’t Should Shouldn’t
Were not Weren’t Will not Won’t
Have not Haven’t Would not Wouldn’t
Has not hasn’t Must not Mustn’t
Had not Hadn’t
Do not Don’t
Did not Didn’t
Does not Doesn’t
Change in the pronouns:
GENDER / NUMBER Change in pronouns

Boy names- Harish, Asif, John He
Girl names- Devi, Mary, Anju She
Children, people, boys, girls They
Things/ animals- pen, rain cat, It

dog
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IF THE SENTENCE IS POSITIVE, ADD NEGATIVE TAG.
Positive Statement – with helping verbs Will take negative Question Change in pronouns
tag
Srujana is a clever girl, Isn’t she? Girl – she
John was sleeping, Wasn’t he? Boy – he
Children are playing , Aren’t they? Children ( plurals) –they
The cat is sleeping , Isn’t it? Things / animals – it
IF THE STATEMENT IS NEGATIVE USE POSITIVE TAG
Negative words
Srujana is not a clever girl, Is she?
No, not ,never, seldom, rarely, hardly
John was never late to school, Was he?
None of the children are playing , Are they?
STATEMENTS WITH NO HELPING VERBS USE DO FORMS DO, DOES ,DID
Question tag
Rockets carry satellites into space- Verb in Present tense Don’t they? V0- DO
Sushil loves cooking, - Verb in present tense with ‘s’ form. Doesn’t he? Vs - DOES
Saraswathi watered the plants. – Verb is in past tense. Didn’t she? Ved – DID
Question Tag for imperative sentences
Let’s go to the zoo, Shall we? Let’s – shall we?

Bring me that book will you?
Lift that box can you?
Open the door, Will you? Command- will you?
I am a teacher , Aren’t I? I am- aren’t I?

I am not a singer, Am I? I am not - am I ?
Question tags with Indefinite pronouns

Examples for indefinite pronouns: everybody, everyone, nobody, no one, each one, each of the,
somebody, someone etc.
Ex: 1) Everybody is waiting there -aren’t they?
Nobody was present there, were they?
Question Tag with ‘Let us’ in the sense of suggestion, is always shall we?
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Ex; Let us complete this – shall we?
Let us start now- shall we?
Choose the appropriate question tag and fill in the blank.

1. Rockets carry satellites and people into space, ..................?
(A) doesn’t they (B) don’t they (C) didn’t they (D) did they
2. All of us want to be happy, ...............

The question tag to be used for the above is
a. won’t we? (B) don’t we? (C) shall we? (D) aren’t we?
3. Sheela doesn’t tolerate any mistake.
The question tag to be used for the above is
a. Is she? (B) Does she? (C) Doesn’t she? (D) Isn’t she?
4. The constitution is a fundamental document, ..................?
The question tag to be used for the above sentence is
a.is it (B) isn’t it (C) hasn’t it (D) doesn’t it.
5. Miss Krupa owns a bungalow, .................
The question tag to be used here is
(A) does she? (B) has she? (C) doesn’t she? (D) hasn’t she?
6.John plays football, ..................

The question tag to be used above is
(A) does he? (B) didn’t he? (C) doesn’t he? (D) don’t he?
7.She is very brilliant,

The question tag to be used above is
(A) isn’t she? (B) is she? (C) hasn’t she? (D) has she?
MODAL VERBS
Modal Verb Expressing Example

Strong obligation You must break the rules.
must
logical conclusion / Certainty He must be very tired. He's been working all day long.
must not prohibition You must not go out without wearing the mask.
ability I can draw.
can permission Can I use your pen please?
possibility Pollution can cause cancer.
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ability in the past When I was younger I could run fast.
could polite permission Excuse me, could I just say something?
possibility It could rain tomorrow!
permission May I use your phone please?
may
possibility, probability It may rain tomorrow!
polite permission Might I suggest an idea?
might
possibility, probability I might go on holiday to Australia next year.
lack of necessity/absence of I need not buy tomatoes. There are plenty of tomatoes in
need not
obligation the fridge.
50 % obligation I should / ought to see a doctor. I have a terrible
headache.
should/ought
advice You should / ought to revise your lessons
to
logical conclusion He should / ought to be very tired. He's been working all
day long.
Read the given conversation and choose the language function for the underlined sentence:
1. Archana: Good morning Deepa.
Deepa: Very good morning. What can I do for you?
Archana: If you don’t mind, could I use your pen?
Deepa: It’s a pleasure. You can.
(A) Giving direction (B) Offering help (C) Seeking permission (D) Expressing agreement.
2. Ramya: Hello Salma, Good morning
Salma: Good morning, Ramya.
Ramya: Why are you carrying so many files? They are heavy. I’ll carry them for you.
Salma; Thank you. It is very kind of you.
(A) Giving suggestion (B) Offering help (C) Making a request (D) Expressing gratitude.
3. Rajesh: May I use your pen?
Suresh: Of course, my friend. The language function of the underlined sentence is
(A) order (B) seeking permission (C) prohibition (D) advice.
4. Mom: Where are you going Ramya?
Ramya: School mom.
Mom: Then, go with dad dear.
Ramya: Yes mom.
(A) Order (B) Request (C) Obey (D) Advice.
5. Student: Good morning, Sir.
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In-charge: Good morning. Thank you. What can I do for you?
Student: I am Geetha, a student of Class IX. I am interested in joining the summer camp.
Could I have the details, please?
(A) Order (B) Request (C) Obey (D) Advice.
6.Vivek: Hello Tilak, what are you doing now?

Tilak: I am doing my post-graduation in English.
Vivek: Is it? Could you please teach me some grammatical structures in English language?
Tilak: OK my dear friend.
(A) request (B) advice (C) offering help (D) accepting
HINTS TO WRITE A PARAGRAPH FROM THE GIVEN PROFILE:
Common statement to begin the profile: This is the profile of …

Clues: If the profile is in about a person alive : If the profile is about a person dead: use the verbs
Use the verbs in present tense. in past tense.
 Birth place  He/ She was born at/in ___________________  He/ She was born at/in ___________________
(write birth place). (write birth place).
 Born  He/She was born on_______________ (write  He/She was born on_______________ (write
date of birth). date of birth).
 Age  He/She is/ (write age)______________________  He/She was (write

years old. age)______________________ years old.
 Parents  His/Her parents are_____________________  His/Her parents were_____________________

(write parents name). (write parents name).
 Educational  His /She / educational qualifications is  His /She / educational qualifications was
qualifications ______________ (Degree/course name) _______________ (Degree/course name)
 Years of service  He/She has/__________ (years of service) years  He/She /had__________ (years of service)
of experience as ______(work). years of experience as ______(work).
 Awards He/She has been awarded/ with  He/She had been awarded/ with
_____________(name of award) awarded _____________(name of award) awarded
by____________ (award given institute/govt) in by____________ (award given
(year) institute/govt) in (year)
 Hobbies  His/her hobbies are/were____________ (write His/her hobbies are/were____________ (write
hobbies). hobbies).
 Reason for  He/She is/very popular because _______(write  He/She is/was very popular because
popularity reason). _______(write reason).
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EXAMPLE FOR PROFILE IN PRESENT TENSE
Given below is a profile. Write a paragraph using the clues given below:
Name: Ganesh
Age: 35 years
Date of birth and place: 24th August, Haveri
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Ed.
Name of spouse: Vani
Daughter: Ankitha, studying in 5th Standard
Profession: Assistant Manager, SBI, Hangal
Hobbies: Reading and Trekking
Reasons for popularity: Helps the poor and needy
This is the profile of Ganesh. He is 35years old. He was born on 24th August in Haveri. His qualification is M.Sc.,
M.Ed. His spouse name is Vani. His daughter Ankitha is studying in 5th Standard. He is an Assistant Mnanager at
SBI in Hangal. His hobbies are reading and trekking. He is popular because he helps the poor and needy.
EXAMPLE FOR PROFILE IN PAST TENSE
Given below is a profile of Sarojini Naidu. Write a paragraph using the same:
Birth; 13th February, 1879

Place: Hyderabad
Father: Dr. Aghornath Chattopadhyaya, a scientist.
Mother: Mrs. Varada Sundari, a Bengali poet
Spouse: Muthyala Govindarajulu Naidu
Profession: Politician, freedom fighter, Governor of United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, Writer.
Death: 2nd March, 1949.
Works: The Golden Threshold (1905), The Bird of Time (1912), The Broken Wing (1917), Father of the Dawn
(1961).
This is the profile of Sarojini Naidu. She was born on 13th February, 1879. Her father was
Dr. Aghornath Chattopadhyaya, a scientist and mother was Mrs. Varada Sundari, a Bengali poet. Her spouse
was Muthyala Govindarajulu Naidu. She was a Politician, freedom fighter, Governor of United Provinces of
Agra and Oudh, Writer. She died on 2nd March, 1949. Her famous works are The Golden Threshold (1905),
The Bird of Time (1912),
The Broken Wing (1917) and Father of the Dawn (1961).
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LETTER WRITING
Practise the format of the Formal / Official letter.

If the letter is about grievances:
Use the hint given in the above box to fill the format.
1. From _____________
2.Date: _____________
3. To ___________
4. Respected Sir/ Madam,

5. Sub: Request for ------- or regarding_____- , about the______
6. Body of the letter:
With the reference to the above, I would like to bring to your notice
about________________________________. This is causing a lot of problems. Therefore I humbly
request you to do the needful.
7. Thank you
Yours faithfully / ______________________
(Signature)
FORMAT FOR GRIEVANCES
Imagine that you are Jyothi / John, studying in Xth Standard, Govt. High School, Haveri.
Write a letter to the KPTCL asking for street lights in your locality stating the inconveniences suffered by the
residents.( JUNE 2018)
Jyothi / John
Xth Standard,
Govt. High School,
Haveri.
Date: 2nd July 2021
The Officer,
The KPTCL,
Haveri.
Respected Sir/ Madam,

Subject: Request for street lights in our locality.
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With the reference to the above subject, I would like to bring to your notice that a we do not have street lights in
our area. This is causing a lot of problems. Therefore I humbly request you to do the needful.
Thank you,
Yours faithfully
Jyothi / John
FORMAT FOR REQUESTING PERMISSION

Imagine you are Radha / Rakesh studying in Xth Standard, Govt. High School, Bijapur.
Write a letter to the General Manager of KMF Dairy, Shivamoga, requesting permission to visit the Dairy.
Radha / Rakesh
Xth Standard,
Govt. High School,
Bijapur
Date: 2nd July 2021
The General Manager

KMF Dairy,
Shivamoga
Subject: Requesting permission to visit the Dairy.
With the reference to the above subject, I request you to grant us permission to visit the Dairy. . Therefore I
humbly request you to do the needful.
Thank you,
Yours faithfully
Radha / Rakesh
Imagine that you are Tasmiya / Tousif, a student of Standard X, Corporation High School, Bengaluru.
Write an application to the headmaster / headmistress of your school, requesting him / her to give you
fee concession.
Tasmiya / Tousif,
Standard X,
Corporation High School,
Bengaluru.
Date: 2nd July 2021
The Headmaster,
Standard X,
Bengaluru
Subject: Request to give you fee concession.
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With the reference to the above subject, I request you to give you fee concession as I am very poor.
Therefore I humbly request you to give me fee concession.

Thank you,
Yours obediently,
Tasmiya / Tousif,
Write a letter to the Editor column of any newspaper focusing the problem of irregularity of buses to
your area.
Tasmiya / Tousif,
Standard X,
Bengaluru.
Date: 2nd July 2021
The Editor,
The Times of India
Bengaluru
Subject: Regrading / About the problem of irregularity of buses to our area.
With the reference to the above subject, I would like you to print in your paper that we do not have regular buses
to our area. This is causing a lot of problems. Therefore I humbly request you to bring to the notice of the
concerned authority.
Thank you,
Yours obediently,
Tasmiya / Tousif,
CLUES FOR ANSWERING COMPREHENSION PASSAGE:

3. Read the passage thrice.
4. First time when you read try to get the central idea of the passage.
5. After second reading read the questions.
6. During the third reading look for the words that is appeared in the question and try to answer the
question.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Punctuality is a habit which must be cultivated by every cultured person. It is the mark of civilization and
culture. It has been rightly called the ‘soul of business.’ In our daily life, we have to attend to various types of
business. This brings us in contact with other people. We hardly realise that in being late, how much
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annoyance and worry we unnecessarily cause to others. Nelson, the philosopher used to say that he owes his
success to punctuality in his life. If a man has various duties to attend to, he must be punctual. Otherwise his
life will be a failure. It is no easy thing to be punctual. It requires a man all the energy to regulate his life, if he
wants to be punctual in every business. Unpunctuality invites trouble and worry. A man who is punctual and
keeps his appointment is sure to be held in high esteem by others. Everyone has confidence in him. Everyone
trusts him because he keeps his word.
A) Why is punctuality necessary?
Ans: Punctuality is a habit which must be cultivated by every cultured person. It is the mark of
civilization and culture.
Why do people respect one who is punctual?

Ans: A man who is punctual and keeps his appointment is sure to be held in high esteem by others.
Everyone has confidence in him. Everyone trusts him because he keeps his word.
Essays
Clues for essay writing:-

1. Make a list of keywords related to the topic.
2. Use these words in Simple sentences
3. Write essay in 3 stages a) Introduction b) Development c) Conclusion
1.CLEANLINESS
INTRODUCTION:
Cleanliness refers to the state of being clean. It is something which must not be forced but encouraged
.cleanliness is a good habit which can enhance the quality of once life. Cleanliness of all kinds carries equal
weight
DEVELOPMENT:
Most importantly parents and teachers must encourage. This habit from early on children. This will ensure that
the awareness of cleanliness. It is not a tough task to complete rather cleanliness is quite easy one should never
make the mistake of compromising with cleanliness it is essential for the health and well being of humans and
animals. Similar to the basic essentials of life like ;food, water, shelter ,cleanliness also holds great
significance in life. it is in fact one of the most important things for healthy living. The first and foremost
important of cleanliness is that it means the absence of disease cleanliness helps us stay refreshed and hygiene
on a personal level.
CONCLUSION:
In short cleanliness is vital for once health and spiritual development. In addition to this it is also essential for
the environmental development of a country.
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2.HAZARDS OF PLASTICS
Plastic is one of the most toxic substances in the world. There are several hazards of plastic usage on land. The
plastic waste block sanitary lines and pipes lead to water logging on the streets. This causes the outbreak of
several airborne disease, such as Cholera malaria, dengue etc
Pollution: when we talk about pollution on earth we refer to the contamination that is happening of the natural
resources by various pollutants. All this is mainly caused by human activities which harm the environment in
ways more than one. Pollution is damaging our earth severely and we need to realise its effects and prevent
this damage.
Save earth
Planet earth is where humans and animals reside. Life wouldn’t function without the necessities that the Earth
provide for us. The earth offers every primary obligation that we need to survive. It provides water to drink and
function, air to breathe and soil to grow vegetation. However the planet earth needs care because
its condition is becoming correct over the years, the actions of the human race has caused harm and damage to
the planet. We should all come together and save earth.
Mass media
Mass media plays an important role in the life of society it includes various types of media such as television,
radio, newspapers and magazines, watching TV, listening to the news on the radio are main means of getting
information .TV is the most popular kind of mass media now. Viewers are fond of watching variety show,
films, sports, plays, educational and cultural programs. Mass media plays a critical role in influencing the
minds of every individuals
Topics for essay:
1) Covid-19, Preventive measures and vaccination. 2) Students’ role in promoting ‘National Integration’. 3)
Internet - Its uses in the field of education. 4)Covid-19 - advantages and disadvantages of lockdown
period. 5) Newspaper 6) Water pollution
PICTURE DESCRIPTION
CLUES:
1 Start the paragraph this way…In this picture we can see…
2.You can write sentences like: it is a beautiful picture.
3It is a meaningful picture
4 Write about everything you see in the picture.
5 If you don’t know frame sentence at least try to write the words you see in the picture.
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In this picture we see everyone is reading
something.
A small child is sitting(kneeling) next to her mother.
Father is reading the newspaper.
The boy is trying to hear to the conversation.
One more man is reading books.
In this picture we can see children are doing

various activities.
One girl is watering the plant.
Another boy is carrying the flowers in the basket.
One boy is lying on the mat.
Another girl is running to catch the butterfly.
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BANGALORE NORTH DISTRICT 2020-21 MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 01
X STD SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH Subject Code: 31E

Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 80
Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions / incomplete statements. Only
one of them is correct or most appropriate. Choose the correct alternative and write the
complete answer along with its letter of alphabet. 4x1=4
1. Choose the appropriate question tag and fill in the blank :

Megha is a painter _________
A. is she? B. isn’t she? C. don’t she? D. didn’t she?

Answer: B. isn’t she?
2. Read the given conversation and choose the language function for the underlined
sentence :
Kiran : What shall we do this weekend ?
Maya : Why don't we go on a picnic ?
A. To welcome B. to praise C. to suggest D. to advise. Answer : C. to suggest
3. Fill in the blank using the appropriate word/words to complete if clause :

Rajesh: I wanted to buy a ring for my mother on her birthday.
Suresh : That’s nice. Why have you not bought yet?
Ravi: I don’t have enough money now, if I had saved money I ____ it for sure.
(a)would have bought (b)had bought (c) have had bought (d)will have bought
Answer: (a)would have bought
4. Read the given conversation and select the infinitive :

Teacher: Hello students, get ready for drawing and colouring competition tomorrow.
Raki: Are there any prizes for that, sir?
Teacher: Yes, sure, there will be three prizes. Don’t forget to bring colours and other necessary
things.
a. ready b. to bring c. sure d. will. Answer: b. to bring
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II. Do as directed: 12 x 1 = 12
5. Which one the following word has two syllables?
Inspector, register, memory, apart - Answer : apart
6. Write the correct form of the word given in bracket:

Science is an _______________(interest ) subject.- Answer : interesting
7. Fill in the blank using suitable linker :
I didn't buy the new shoes______________ I didn’t have money. Answer : because
8. Combine the word in column-A with its collocative word in column-B :

A B
Heavy [boy, walk, rain, water] Answer : Heavy rain
9. Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition :
I love to be _______ my friends. Answer: with
10. Identify the parts of speech of the underlined word :
Honesty is the best policy. Answer: Noun
11. Fill in the blank using correct article :
She works in ______ university. Answer: a
12. Fill in the blank with appropriate tense form of the verb given in bracket :
Karthik works in a bank. He ___________ (be+work) there from past 10 years.
Answer: ( is working)
13. Use the word, ‘educate’ as Noun in own sentence :
Education always helps us to reach our goal.
14. Change into comparative degree :
Thara is the cleverest girl in our class.
Answer : Thara is cleverer than any other girl
Read the given conversation and change the underlined sentence into passive voice :
Tina : Madhu , can see many new faces in the company?

Madhu : Don’t you know ? the company has hired new workers.
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Answer : New workers have been hired by the company.
16. Read the following conversation and change the underlined sentence into reported speech :
Naresh : Hema, can you lend your camera?
Hema: I don’t have it.
Naresh asked Hema if she could lend her camera.. Hema replied that _____________
________________________
Answer : Hema replied that she did not have it.
III. The following paragraph has two errors. Edit the paragraph and rewrite it in the answer booklet :
2x1=2
17. The old man was very week so he walked slowly and careful.
a) Spelling mistake to be corrected. b) Adverbial mistake to be corrected.
Ans : week - weak , careful - carefully.
IV. Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentence each : 7 x 2 = 14

18. Write a short note on Dr.Ambedkar’s idea/perception of the three pillars of State.
Answer: Dr. Ambedkar had a clear perception of the three pillars of the state. He realized that; the Jurisdiction
of each should be clear and untrammeled. He had a sense of the importance of the role of citizens. According
to him, the constitution should define the position and powers of the three organs of the State-the executive,
the Judiciary, and the legislature.
19. Nehru chose Dr. Ambedkar as the law minister. What might have prompted Nehru to do so?
Answer: . Nehru chose Dr. Ambedkar as the law minister as a recognition his skills in the field of law and
legislation as also a tribute to his vision of social justice . But above all, this was a tribute to the success of
Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar’s own campaigns against social injustice.
20. How did Smita enjoy the concert?
Answer: Smita was spellbound by the music. As the first notes came over the air, she felt as if the gates of
enchantment and wonder were opening. She was spellbound listening to the unfolding ragas, the slow plaintive
notes and the fast twinkling ones.
21. How did Smitha fulfil her brother’s wish?
Answer: Smitha attended the programme of Pandit Ravi Shankar with her father, not so much for her sake, but
for the sake of her brother. At the end of the programme she approached Pandit Ravi Shankar and explained to
him her brother’s condition of being very close to death and requested him to play for him. Pandit Ravi
Shankar and his tabla artiste Ustad Allah Rakha decided to play for the boy the next morning and they kept
their promise.
22. How does the Jazz player change as he plays on the saxophone ?
Ans.: As the Jazz player starts to play on the Saxophone he is sent to spread the Black Gospel of Jazz, he is no
longer an old Black man. He produces wonderful music and appears to be like a bird flying higher and higher.
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23. What was there in the ‘mysterious parcel’? What suspicion did the police have about that?
Ans: The ‘mysterious parcel’ contained a cyclostyle machine. The police suspected that Mohan and his family
were making copies of Mahatma’s speech. They also suspected that some people were hiding in there house.
OR
Babu and Manju were a bit disappointed with the way students were marching. What was the
reason?
Answer :Babu and Manju were a bit disappointed with the way students were marching because they
expected the students to protest and be violent but they marched back to their homes silently. They thought
that the students were scared of the police.
24. Hanif was a young man with varied talents and interest . How do you say this?
Answer : Hanif was dabbled in art, sketched very well, made beautiful cards out of waste material, read a great
deal and loved playing the drums.
OR
The absence of mother from home taught the children something. What was that?Answer : The
absence of mother from home taught the children something that made the children to become very
responsible, getting up and getting ready for school without having to tell them. It gave the children a message
that one‟s duty is the most important thing in life.
V. Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each : 2x3=6

25. How does Swami become ‘A Hero’ overnight?
Ans: Swami inevitably had to sleep in the office room. He spent that tight with the fear of the devils and the
nightmares. Then He saw something was moving in darkness. He thought that his end had come and the devil
had come to carry him away. Finally as an attempt for survival he hugged it with all his might, and used his
teeth as mortal weapon on it. It was not the devil but the burglar who cried with agony and fell amidst the
furniture with a bleeding ankle. The notorious house breaker of the district was arrested by the police. The
police were grateful to him. His classmates looked upon him with respect, his teacher patted him and his
headmaster appreciated that he was a true scout. Thus unknowingly Swami became ‘A Hero’ overnight.
26. How does the poem present the ills or problems affecting our country?
Answer: The poem shows the strengths and weaknesses of the country. If the strengths are mentioned by the
poet the problems are voiced by the Mother herself. The two voices make it very clear to the readers that India
as a country has enough reasons to be both proud and ashamed of. India has natural resources, manpower,
patriotism, magnificent temples and technological prowess; yet India also has beggars and lepers, filth and dirt,
ignorance and helplessness, revolts and strikes. Thus for everything that is beautiful, there is something that is
ugly; for everything that is healthy, there is something that is unwholesome.
VI. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow: 4 x 3 = 12
27. “Oh, I couldn’t thank him,”
A) Who couldn’t thank?

Ans: Baleshwar Mishra.
B) Why should he thank him?
Ans: The tempo-truck driver helped Baleshwar to take Roma Talreja to the hospital.
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C) Why couldn’t he thank him?
Ans: The tempo-truck driver slipped from the hospital having done all he could.
28. He said, “I do not like to have you speak to me in that manner”

a. Who is ‘I’?
Ans - Don Anselmo
b. What is the mood of the speaker?
Ans: The speaker felt that he was being insulted.
c. What made him to react so?
Ans: He said these words when the Americans offered him twice the money they had quoted earlier for his
land.
29.´ “This is an idle pass time. ”

Ans: the speaker here is Avatar Narain
a. Which is an idle pass time according to the speaker?
Ans: Drawing is an idle pass time according to the speaker.
b. What did he wat the lister to do?
Ans: he wants him to read and make something in his life.
30. “Sing of the beggar and the leper That swarm my streets.”
a) Who is the speaker ?
Ans : Mother India.
b) Whose streets are being referred to?
Ans: streets of India
c) What does the word ‘swarm’ indicate?
Ans : ‘Swarm’ indicates that the beggars are crowded in the streets.
Given below is a profile. Write a paragraph using the clues given below : 1x3=3
31. Name : Kalpana Chawla
Born : 17th March 1962
Born in : Karnal in Hariyana
Parents : Banarasi Lal Chawla and Sanjyothi Chawla
Career: Astronaut, Aeronautic engineer,
Education : BE , Punjab Engineering College , MS in University of Texas at Arlington , Ph.D University of
Colorado at Boulder
Achievement : the first woman of Indian origin to go to space.
Awards: Congressional Space Medal of Honor, NASA Space Flight Medal, NASA Distinguished Service
Medal
Death : 1st February 2003. in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
This is the profile of Kalpana Chawla. She was born on 17th March 1962 at Karnal in Hariyana. Her parents
were Banarasi Lal Chawla and Sanjyothi Chawla. She completed her BE in , Punjab Engineering College ,
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MS in University of Texas at Arlington , Ph.D in University of Colorado at Boulder.She was an astronaut
and aeronautic engineer. She is the first woman of Indian origin to go to space.She was awarded Congressional
Space Medal of Honor, NASA Space Flight Medal and NASA Distinguished Service Medal. She died on 1st
February 2003. in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
VIII. Develop a story using the clues given below : 1x3=3
A rabbit and a turtle race---------------rabbit ahead--------- tired and slept--------- --turtle walk step by
step---- reach final point---------- win race----moral.
One day a rabbit and a turtle began a race. The rabbit raced ahead of the turtle. When he reached half the way
the rabbit saw back. The turtle was far away from him. The rabbit was tired and slept under a tree. The turtle
walked step by step and passed by the rabbit. He reached the final point before the rabbit and won the race.
Slow and steady wins the race.
32. Study the picture given below : 1x3=3
Write a description or an account of what the picture suggests to you in a paragraph.
This is a very interesting picture. In this picture we can see a man is climbing the stairs. He is trying to
take a cup. The stairs shows our journey to success. The cup shows success. Just as the man is taking one step
a day we should also be slow and steady.We have to work in order to succeed.
X. Quote from memory : 1x4=4
34. My day _______________________ _______________________ day
My day or night myself I make,
Whene’er I sleep or play;
And could I ever keep awake
With me ‘twere always day.
The quality ______________________________________ ___________________________ takes.
The quality of mercy is not strain’d;
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath.It is twice blest:
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It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes.
XI. 35. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : 1 x 4 =4 (2 x 2)
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have
been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is
more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for
pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that
dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing
words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in
favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least
satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear
superior when we destroy them.
a)Describe the characterstics of dolphins as mentioned in this passage.
Dolphins are very friendly and helpful They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant
mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do.
b)Why do human feel they are more superior than Dolphins ?
Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more
easily than they can kill us .
XII. Answer the following question in about 8-10 sentences : 1x4=4
36. Summarize of the poem ‘Grandma Climbs a Tree’ in your own words.
The poem ‘Grandma Climbs a Tree’ portrays Ruskin Bond’s love for his family. The storyline is as
follows: Ruskin Bond, in this poem tells us how his grandmother had a passion for climbing trees from
a very young age and how she could climb trees till the age of sixty-two! The only problem was that
Bond’s family was scared that one day, she would fall. Once when everyone except Grandma was out
of town, the old lady climbs a tree but is unable to come down. After being ‘rescued’ as Bond puts it,
the doctor advises her rest. However, Grandma is not able to live without a tree, so she tells Bond’s
father to build a tree-house. Accordingly, Bond and his father build a tree-house and this way, Bond
and his Grandma spend evenings sitting in the tree- house, drinking sherry. This poem shows the
unconditional love Bond has towards his family. It shows his ability to enjoy unusual events and
actions.
OR
1. Write the substance of the poem ‘Jazz Poem Two’.
Ans: An old Jazz musician is standing like a Black Ancient mariner. His old face is wrinkled and
weary. His faded blue shirt has turned dark with sweat. Blue shirt has turned dark with sweat. His
stomach is hanging loosely. His jacket is worn out and his necktie is undone and dropping loosely
the jacket. His shoes are torn and are stuffed with paper to cover the holes. His rough unshaven
face shows pain. He stands alone head down, eyes closed and ears perked. An old saxophone hangs
across his chest supported from his neck by a wire coat hanger. He gently lifts the saxophone to the
parted lips. But once he starts playing music he is no longer a Black man but a bird which gathers his
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wings and flies high and higher. He seems to be spreading the Black Gospel of Jazz through his music.
XIII. Write an essay on any one of the following : 1 x 4 = 4
37. a) BAN ON PLASTIC

Plastic bags are a significant contributor to plastic pollution. Plastic pollution does contain all three major types
of infection, which are Air, Water, and Soil. And they must be banned to reduce pollution. It also harms the
life on our planet as it does damage to marine life, which decreased the number of sea animals. And many
dogs, cows are also eating because of dumping them irresponsibly on the street. Burning plastic is again
harmful to the air and atmosphere as it released toxic gases. Again its production also releases harmful gases.
Due to harmful gases, it is hard to breathe outside and very tough for adolescent Children.
b) MOBILES
Introduction -Now a day Mobile Phones have become a basic need for us. It has completely changed the lives
of humans for many years. It has become the part and parcel of everyone lives.
Uses of Mobile phones –
Mobile phones are an integral part of our daily communications. All mobile phones have the ability to voice
and simple text messaging services. Helpful in managing office work.It is used in net banking. They are also
source of entertainment ,especially smart phones are used to watch movies, play games, listening to music or
to browse the internet as well.
Abuses of mobile phones –
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of mobile phones as well. The teenagers or students are
greatly influenced by the evil side of mobile phones. They are seen wasting their valuable time indulging in
listening to songs, playing online games, spending hours after hours in social networking sites, sending
offensive messages, etc. Again some physician claims that excessive use of mobile phones can be health
hazardous.
Conclusion– the Mobile phone is the most popular and useful gadget in present time. Though there are a few
disadvantages of mobile phones, we cannot deny the usefulness or necessity of mobile phones in our day to
day life.
c) SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN
Swachh Bharat Mission or Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a campaign run by the government of India as a massive
mass movement to initiate the theme of cleanliness all through the India. This campaign was launched in
seeking the way to create a Clean India target by 2019, 2nd of October means 150th birthday anniversary of
the Mahatma Gandhi. The father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi was dreamed to make India a clean India and
always put his hard efforts towards swachhta in India. This is the reason, why Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was
launched on 2nd of October (the birthday of the Mahatma Gandhi). To complete the vision of the father of the
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nation, Indian government has decided to launch this campaign. The aim of the mission is to cover all the rural
and urban areas of the country to present this country as an ideal country before the world.
XIV. Write a letter using the information given below : 1x5=5
38. Imagine that you are Vikas / Vidya, resident of #169, M.G. Road, Bengaluru
Write a letter to your younger sister advising her to take proper precaution in school during this
COVID.
Vidya
#169, M.G. Road,
Date:21 June 2021
Dear Sister Savita,
Hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing this letter to tell you take some precautions as you go to
school. Always carry sanitizer with you. Wear the mask and don't keep touching your mask. Maintain physical
distance from your friends. if you have cold and fever don't go to school. I hope you will follow my
suggestions. Take care.
Yours affectionately,
Vidya
Imagine you are Janavi/ Jayanth residing in #49, 7th cross, 1st main, R T Nagar, Bengaluru. Write a letter to the
Editor of a newspaper, complaining about the bad condition of water supply in your locality.
Jayanth
#49, 7th cross,
1st main,
R T Nagar,
Bengaluru.
Date :25th March 2021
The Editor
Hindustan Times
Bengaluru
Respected Sir,
Sub: Bad condition of water supply in our locality.
With reference to the above subject, I would like to draw the kind attention of the concerned authorities
through the column of your esteemed newspaper towards the problem of bad condition of water supply in our
locality. Most of the time the taps remain dry. The supply is made only two hours in the morning and one hour
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in the evening. Besides the water is muddy and polluted. Many residents fall sick. We have complained to the
local authorities but in vain. I, therefore, request the higher authorities to look into this matter and take
necessary action immediately.
Thank you
Yours truly,
Jayanth
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2020-21 MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 2
SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH
Time : 3 hrs. Max. Marks : 80
I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions / incomplete statements. Only one of
them is correct or most appropriate. Choose the correct alternative and write the complete answer along
with its letter of alphabet. 4x1=4
1. Choose the appropriate question tag and fill in the blank:
Bhuvan eats cheese, ………………………?
A) does he? B) doesn’t he? C) is he? D)isn’t he?
Answer - B) Doesn’t he?
2. Read the given conversation and choose the language function for the underlined sentence:
Bhanu: Raju, will you please come to play?
Raju: I’m so sorry Bhanu, a lot of homework to complete.
A) Expressing willingness B) Expressing sympathy C)Expressing unwillingness
D) Expressing gratitude
Answer : C)Expressing unwillingness
3. Fill in the blank using the appropriate word/words to complete the ‘if’ clause :
Jenni: You celebrated your birthday?
Suman: Yes, I missed you.
Jenni: I ……………………happy if you had called me on birthday.
A) would have been B) would had been C) would have D) would Answer- A) would have been
4. Identify the parts of speech and fill in the blank:

The green grasshopper is sitting on the leaf.
A) Noun B) verb C) adverb D) adjective Answer- D) adjective
II. Do as directed : 12 x 1 = 12
5. Combine the word in column-A with its collocative word in column-B
A B
Back [metal, fighter, bone, stand.] Answer- backbone
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6. Which one of the following word has one syllable?
Survival, universal, car, rejoice Answer- car
7. Identify the infinitive in the given sentence.
We are ready to play now. Answer- to play
8. Fill in the blank using correct article:
It is difficult to find ……..honest police man. Answer- an
9. Fill in the blank with appropriate homophone:
I am…………..to take part in the competition only if I speak …………………(aloud, allowed)
Answer- allowed, aloud
10. Fill in the blank using suitable linker:
She refused the new job ……………… the salary was not satisfactory. Answer- because
11. Fill in the blank with appropriate Preposition:
I got a package …………. a friend. Answer- from
12. Fill in the blank with appropriate tense form of the verb given in bracket:
Once upon a time, there …………….(be) a beautiful princess. Answer- was
13. Use the word ‘treat’ as verb in a meaningful sentence:
Answer- I was treated as a chief guest in the party.
14. Change the sentence into comparative degree:
No other flower is as beautiful as the rose.
Answer- The rose is more beautiful than any other flower.
15. Combine the following sentence using too....to:
She is very weak. She cannot run fast.
Answer- she is too weak to run fast.
16. Change the following sentence in to indirect speech:
Venu said, “ There’s a fly in my soup.”
Answer- Venu said that there was a fly in his soup.
III. The following paragraph has two errors. Edit the paragraph and
rewrite it in the answer booklet: 2x1=2
Netra was work so hard for her child. But a child never listen to her mother’s words.
a) verbal mistake to be corrected. b) article to be corrected.
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Answer- A) was working B) the
IV. Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentence each: 7 x 2 = 14

18. How can say that ‘Ambedkar’ was a voracious reader?
Answer-Dr. Ambedkar was a voracious reader. He had an insatiable thirst for books. He brought books by
curtailing his daily needs. The books he purchased 3000 thousand old books in England. When he went round
table conference he purchased so many books that has to be sent in 32 boxes.
19.what desperate attempts did Swami make to escape from his father?
Answer- Swami tried to divert his father’s attention by talking about the latest news from his cricket- club.
When his father didn’t listen to him he told him that he would sleep there from the first of the next month
20. Why did Smita decide to go to the concert?
Answer- Smitha decided to go to the concert so that she could convince the sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar
guruji to perform music at home so that last chance for the lifetime for Ananth might fulfil.
21. How did the blind boy make his day or night?
Answer- A blind person understand the day when he plays and he feels it was night when he sleeps.
22.What did the Americans discover after the survey?
Answer- The Americans found that Don Anselmo owned more than eight acres of land, they offered to pay
double the price they had quoted earlier.
23. What do you think is the writer of the incident trying to impress upon the readers?
Ans: People wanted to fight against the British and get freedom. Some Indians worked directly and
some worked indirectly.
OR
Why had Patil, the sub-inspector come to Mohan’s house? Who believed him? What was the result?
Answer- The Sub-Inspector Patil came to their home to warn about the raid on their house. Mohan’s Mother
beloved the inspector. Thus the raid was avoided.
24. Life for Haneef in the beginning was never a smooth sail. Why was it so?
Answer- Life for Haneef in the beginning was never a smooth sail. When he was just eight year old, he lost
his father. Haneef’s mother was a vocal artist. She had to move from place to place for performance, and
Haneef and his brothers were left into home
OR
Why does the writer describe the “introvert‟ Haneef?
Answer- Haneef-Uddin was an introvert person. He was always wanted to be alone. He began to make friends
only by the time, he was fourteen years of age. He would often go and help the poor because that makes him
very happy.
V. Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each: 2x3=6
25. “Physical disability is no barrier to success”. Justify the statement with reference
to the life of Satish Gujral.
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Answer- Satish Gujral – A foremost artist of India. Now, Satish Gujral is among the foremost artist of India.
He is one of the few artists who accomplished in several art forms like painting, sculpture and architecture.
Satish Gujral is also a writer. He had published four books of his works, in various arts. Exhibitions of his
works have been held all over the world and displayed in prestigious museums like the museum of modern art,
New York, the Hiroshima collection, Washington and the National gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi. Satish
Gujral is honoured with Padmvibhushana. His life of achievement is ample proof that physical disability is no
barrier to success.
26. The pathetic figure of Jazz player is lifted by his music. Justify.
Jazz poem II is one of the beautiful poems written by Carl Wendall Hines. This poem gives us the description
of the Jazz player who was pathetic. Jazz is a kind of music played in the African countries. He had a musical
instrument, saxophone across his chest, supported from neck with a wire coat hunger. Slowly he lifts the
saxophone and started to play the music. Through his music he told the whole world that he is a black man. He
was sent there by god to preach the black gospel of the Jazz. He told everything its screaming notes. To the
surprise we can notice that whenever the Jazz player plays the music, he feels enthusiastic, he says that
he is no longer a man, not -even a black man, but he feels that he is a bird, that flies freely higher and higher.
But, when he stops the music, he is again a black man with lots of agony in his heart.
VI. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow: 4 x 3 = 12
27. “ I hope I am not too late”
a) Who is ‘I’ refer here?
Baleshwer
b) Why was he thinking so?
Because the girl met with an accident
c) What was the situation?
The blood was pouring down and no one came forward to help them to carry to the hospital.
28. “A walk in the park might make you feel better”

a. Whom does ‘you’ refer here?
You referred to Smitha here.
b. Who suggested a walk in the park?
Aunt Susheela
c. How was her mood in the park?
She was too sad and lost in her own thoughts.
29. Ayyo!” something has bitten me”.
a) Who is the ‘me’ refer to?
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The burglar
b) Who had bitten him?

Swami had bitten him.
c) Why did the speaker shout terribly.
Swami mistook the moving creature to be a devil and bit him.
30.“Is there no song that I can sing of you‟
a) Who is word “I‟ refer here?
The poet V.K.Gokak
b) Who was it said?
To mother India
c) Why did the speaker say so?
Because he is unable to appreciate the motherland
VII. Given below is a profile.

31. Write a paragraph using the clues given below: 1x3=3
Name: Dr. Sehari
Age: 38 years
Place: Dehli
Education: M.Sc, Ph.D
Occupation: Professor of Physics in Dehli University.
Reasons for Popularity: soft spoken, warm-hearted and love to help students.
Academic Achievements: Paper presentation on “waste management”
Answer: This is the profile of Dr. Sehari. She is 38 years old. Her native is Dehli. She has completed her
M.Sc and Ph.D and is a professor of Physics in Dehli University. She is very popular because of her
warm hearted, soft spoken and love to help students. Her achievements is Paper Presentation on waste
management.
VIII. Develop a story using the clues given below: 1x3=3

32. Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland ___defeated by the enemy ___drove him out of the country____ hid
himself in a cave ____saw a spider____ it tried to climb up the wall____ made several attempts
____succeeded at last _____Bruce learn the lesson he made a final attempt he became victorious.
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Answer- Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland who was defeated by the enemy and drove him out of the
country. He hid himself in a cave saw a spider which tried to climb up the wall which made several attempts
but succeeded at last by this Bruce learnt the lesson he made a final attempt and he became victorious.
IX. Study the picture given below: 1x3=3

33. Write a description or an account of what the picture suggests to you in a paragraph.
This is the picture of a woman/ mother taken a small

kid or child on her back. She is working to raise the
child’s life. She is the poor woman who could sacrifice
everything for the welfare of her child or family. She is
the hardworking woman. My salutes to such great
mothers.
X. 34 Quote from Memory:

It is enthroned…………………… you talk……………………..
……………………………………. Or ……………………………….
…………………………………… ……………………………….
…………………seasons justice. …………………. It day or night?
Ans; It is enthroned in the heart of kings;

It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice.
OR
You talk of wondrous things you see,
You say the sun shines bright;
I feel him warm, but how can he
Or make it day or night?
XI. 35. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: a1 x 4 =4 (2 x 2)
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Kevin Wheeler suffers from Diabetes so he trained his Beagle, Belle, to sense when his blood sugar levels are
plummeting. Should Wheeler be experiencing low blood sugar, Belle is to paw at him to signal that he should
take a reading. One day, however, Wheeler experienced a diabetic seizure, at which point Belle bit down on
the number 9 on his cell phone as she was trained to do. The number was programmed to dial 911, and within
minutes, paramedics were on the scene. Belle was later awarded the VITA Wireless Samaritan Award — an
award given to those who use cell phones to save lives. Belle is the first K9 recipient of this award, and owner
Kevin Wheeler, has been well and safe ever since — thanks to his best friend, Belle.
A) what training did Kevin give to his dog Belle?
Ans; Kevin Wheeler was suffering from Diabetes so he trained his Beagle, Belle, to sense when his
blood sugar levels are plummeting. Should Wheeler be experiencing low blood sugar, Belle is to paw
at him to signal that he should take a reading.
B) why Kevin calls the dog Belle, the best friend?
Ans; Once Wheeler experienced a diabetic seizure, at which point Belle bit down on the number 9 on
his cell. The number was programmed to dial 911, and within minutes, paramedics were on
the scene. The owner Kevin Wheeler, has been well and safe ever since so he calls Belle as
his best friend.
XII. Answer the following question in about 8-10 sentences: 1x4=4

36. Explain about the unusual habit of Ruskin Bond’s grandmother.
Grandma climbs a tree is a beautiful poem written by Ruskin Bond. In this poem, here the poet himself is the
writer and the speaker. The poet calls his grandmother as genius and her habits as unusual because she could
climb the trees at her age of 62. She got this gift from her brother at the age of six. She felt very happy in tree
than in a lift. Many years passed away. Granny’s well wishers and the family members suggested her to stop
climbing trees because she had to grow old spiritually. But granny did not agree, she said that she would lead
the disgraceful life. Finally the family members kept quite. But they were all afraid that one day granny would
fall from the tree terribly. But One day all the family members went to the town, granny climbed the tree but
could not come down. Finally, all the family members rescued her. They sent for the doctor, the doctor took
her temperature and strongly recommended a week bed rest. The family members felt relief, but granny was
not happy. She felt like a brief season in the hell. After a week granny felt little stronger, then she called her
son and told him that, she wanted a tree top house. Her son understood the desire of his mother and agreed to
build the tree-top house. Soon, Ruskin Bond and
his father built a tree-top house for granny. Finally, granny moved up the tree house and spent her days
drinking sherry with her grandson. Thus, the poet’s grandmother has the unusual habit.
XIII. Write an essay on any one of the following: 1x4=4

37. a) Covid-19 - advantages and disadvantages of lockdown period.
Covid- 19 is a rare disease which is spread by a virus called Corona. Coronavirus has spread throughout
the world without resulting in many death. This disease is contagious. Which spreads when someone
who is near to us coughs or breaths.
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Corona virus has some symptoms like high fever, breathing problem, massive attack on heart, cough
and cold weakness in legs and body.
Advantages of this corona is:
 Many started to maintain social distance.
 People became aware of the unseen virus and started to use masks and sanitizers.
 Awareness was more on cleaning ourselves and even the food items.
Disadvantages of corona is:
 The result of corona attack was death, this was heartrending. Many missed their dear ones.
 Many daily wages people became helpless when the lockdown was announced.
 Many had to lead a life where they under the financial pressure.
 Many children lost their valuable learning academic year.
 Many children got addicted to medias and internet where no parents wished.
 Each and every area of human life was affected by this corona virus.
Thus maintain social distance and use mask so that no one should become the victim of this corona
virus.
XIV. Write a letter using the information given below: 1 x 5 = 5

38. Imagine that you are Ganga / Gagan, studying in Government High School, Kurubara halli.
Write a letter to your friend about your preparation for the Preparatory Exams.
Kurubara halli,
22-4-2021.
Dear friend,
I am fine. I hope you are also fine. I got your letter. I am studying well. I am preparing for the SSLC
exam. It starts in the next month. I am studying five hours every day. I am working hard. My teachers
are helping me. I hope I will get good marks.
Please convey my regards to all elders in the house. My love and wishes to all our friends.
Yours lovingly, ………………….
To address:
Sri Ramesh;
#25,'Krupanidhi nilaya' 8th Main,
9th Cross, Ganesha temple,
Bangalore- 560034.
OR
Write a letter to the Bank Manager, requesting him/her to permit to an open account in the bank.
Ganga / Gagan
Xth Standard,
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Govt. High School,
Kurubarahalli
Date: 2nd July 2021
The Bank Manager,

Bengaluru.
Subject : Request for the opening of my account.
With the reference to the above subject, I request you to grant us permission to open the account in your
bank. Therefore I humbly request you to do the needful.
Thank you,
Yours faithfully
Ganga / Gagan
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BANGALORE NORTH DISTRICT 2020-21 MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 03
X STD SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH Subject Code : 31E

Time : 3 hrs. Max. Marks : 80
I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions / incomplete statements. Only one of them is
correct or most appropriate. Choose the correct alternative and write the complete answer along with its
letter of alphabet. 4x1=4
1. Choose the appropriate question tag and fill in the blank :
A Ramya is writing an essay, _________?
A. is she?
B. isn’t she
C. does she?
D. doesn’t she?
Answer : B. isn’t she?
2. Read the given conversation and choose the language function for the underlined sentence :
Rithvek : Hi, Anushka how are you?
Anushka : Fine,Thank you.
Rithvek : Will you join me to go to the central library?
Anushka : Oh ! sure, I need a book related to computer.
Rithvek: come on let’s go.
A Accepting invitation.
B Requesting.
C Seeking information.
C Order.
Answer : Accepting invitation.
3. Fill in the blank using the appropriate word/words to complete

the if clause :
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4.
Smitha : Sahana, did you take the revision notes?
Sahana : Oh ! sorry.
Smitha : It’s O.K
Sahana : If I had brought my revision notes we …………….studied some chapters.
A would not have
B would have
C will have
D would.
Answer : Would have.
5. Identify the parts of speech and fill in the blank :
Padma sings melodiously. The word melodiously is an/ a ………………….
A verb
B noun
C adverb
D adjective.
Answer : adverb.
II. Do as directed : 12 x 1 = 12
5. Combine the word in column-A with its collocative word in column-B
A B
Scientific (approve, community, attention, motion.]
Answer : community.
6. Which one of the following word has two syllables?

performance, breeze, sage, coolest. Answer : Coolest.
7. Identify the infinitive in the given sentence :

Shruti went to the Mantri mall to watch a cinema. Answer : to watch.
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8. Fill in the blank using correct article:
……. Ganga is a sacred river of our country. Answer : The.
9. Fill in the blank with appropriate homophone:
At my beach house , I love to wake up early and …….. the sun rise. (see / sea)
Answer : see
10. Fill in the blank using suitable linker :

It was raining , …….I stayed at home.
Answer : so
11. Fill in the blank with appropriate preparation :
A river flows …………..a bridge.
Answer : under.
12. Fill in the blank with appropriate tense form of the verb
given in bracket :
Now Radha ………………….( be + learn ) to drive a car Answer : is learning.
13. Use the word ‘success’ as verb in a meaningful sentence

:
Answer : correct usage of the word as a verb.
14. Change the sentence into comparative degree :

Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system.
Answer : The Jupitor is bigger than any other planet in our solar system.
15. Combine the following sentence using too....to :
The place was noisy . I can’t hear anything properly.
Answer : The place was too noisy to hear anything properly.
16. Change the following sentence into indirect speech :
Asha said, “ I am going out”.
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Answer : Asha said that she was going out.
III. The following paragraph has two errors. Edit the paragraph and rewrite it in the answer booklet :
2x1=2
17. Khan’s prized tree is about 100 years old. He has been growing different varieties of mangoes on it since
1987. Recent he has developed 5 more knew varieties of mangoes on the same tree.
a) Adverbial mistake to be corrected. Answer : Recently
b) Spelling mistake to be corrected. Answer : new
IV. Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentence each : 7 x 2 = 14
18. How do you say that Ambedkar had great thirst for books?
Ambedkar bought books by curtailing his daily needs. In Newyork he bought 2000 old books. In
London he bought so many old books that they had to be send to India in 32 boxes.
19. What made Nehru choose Dr .B .R Ambedkar as the first law minister
of Independent India?
Answer : Ambedkar was skillful in the field of Law and Legislation. He became a champion of
depressed classes in India.
20. How did Smitha’s family members care for Ananth without voicing their fears?
Answer : Smitha’s family members laughed, talked ,smiled and surrounded Ananth with whatever made
him happy. They fulfilled his every need and gave whatever he asked for.
21. How did Smitha try to bring Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad
Allah Rakha to her house?
Answer: After getting a daring thought in the park , Smitha went to the concert .She met Pandit
Ravishankar and Ustad Allah Rakha and explained her feelings and condition of her brother Ananth. She
requested them to come to her house and play for Ananth.
22. Give a short description about the Jazz player as a pathetic figure?
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Jazz player was like a pathetic figure because he was having a wrinkled face,Closed eyes, his frayed-
collar, faded blue old shirt turn dark with sweat and the old necktie undone drops loosely about the worn
old jacket, he was holdind his sagging stomach in and his run-down shoes have paper in them, rough
unshaven face is showing pain.
23. Why had the students marching? How was it an unusual march ?
Answer: Students were marching to give a letter to the DCP. It was unusual because they were marching
silently without any slogans.
OR
What was there in the mysterious parcel? What suspicion did the police have
about it?
Answer: Cyclostyling Machine. Police suspected that they were making copies of
Mahatma’s speech and hiding at Mohan’s house.
24. Life for Hanif in the beginning was never a smooth sail. Why was it so?
Answer: When he was just eight years old , Hanif lost his father and he had to take care of his younger
brothers as his mother was busy in her work.
OR
Hanif was a young man with varied talents and interest. Illustrate with two examples?
Answer : Hanif was dabbed in art, sketched very well, made beautiful cards out of waste material , read a
great deal and loved playing drums.
V. Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each : 2x3=6

25. How did the bird inspire Satish to become a great artist in India?.
One day he saw a bird and it was unusual. It attracted him with it’s longish tail and a black crest. But the
most interesting thing about the bird was its restless energy. It’s eyes kept darting here and there, it’s
whole body ready for flight any moment. For a long moment he stared at the bird , when it’s flew away
after a glance in the direction , Satish jumped down from his bed and took his notebook and pencil. He
sketched the bird from memory with a few deft strokes. He liked the picture and set against the stack of
books on his bedside table. He began filling pages and pages with doodles. In this way he was inspired
by a bird and enlightened with his passion in different art subjects, and became a great artist in India.
26. What does the poet wants to praise about mother India in the poem ‘Song of India’?
The poet V.K Gokak wants to sing about the natural beauty of India and power behind manmade things.
The poet presents the glorious picture of the Snow Capped Himalayan Mountains, three Oceans , rock
cut temples, rivers, dams, ship-building yards and steel mills.
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VI Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow: 4 x 3 =12
27. “ You think you are wiser than the newspaper? ”.
a) Who is the speaker?
b) Who does ‘you’ refer to?
c) Why did he say so ?
Answer : a) Swami’s father b) Swami c) Swami disputed the theory
28. “please help me to take her to the hospital”.
b) Who does ‘her’ refer to?
c) Why does the speaker want to take her to the hospital?
Answer : a) Baleshwar b) Roma Talreja c) she was injured and take her to the
hospital.
29. “I argued with him but it was useless.”
b) Who does ‘him ’refer to?
c) What did he argue with him?
Answer : a) Story teller b) Don Anselmo c) to accept double the money from Americans as his land
was more than eight acres.
30. “Shall I sing of epics in stones.”

b) What does ‘epics in stones ’refer to?
c) Why does he want to sing about ‘epics in stone’?
Answer : a) V.K Gokak b) rock-cut temples c) because it tells the stories of our past heroes that
mentioned in our epics.
VIIGiven below is a profile of Hima Das. Write a paragraph using the clues give below: 1 x 3 = 3
31. Born : 9 January 2000 , Dhing
Parents : Ronjit Das, Jonali Das
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Education : Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (2019) Dhing College
Nick name : Dhing Express
Events: 100 m , 200 m , 400 m
Awards : Gold medal , Athletics at the 2018 Asian Games- women’s 400 m relay.
Answer : Paragraph with correct sentences , with suitable phrases , without error.
VIII. Develop a story using the clues given below : 1x3=3
32. A lion - sleeping – jungle. Mouse -running up and fun. -disturbed lion’s sleep, - woke up - angry. - about
to eat the mouse . Mouse - requested - set him free. “I promise you, I will be of great help to you someday if
you save me.” lion laughed- mouse’s confidence -let him go. Hunters – forest- lion with them, tied against a
tree. The lion -struggling to get out -started to whimper.- mouse walked past - noticed the lion in trouble. ran
and gnawed - ropes to set the lion free. Both - jungle.
Answer : correct sentence structure, meaningful sentence without error, moral.
IX. Study the picture given below : 1x3=3

33.Write a description or an account of what the picture suggests to
you in a paragraph.
Answer : pictoral expression with correct phrases and sentences without error. paragraph related to the topic.
X. Quote from memory : 1x4=4

34. The throned monarch _____ sceptered sway.
OR
You talk of___________________ day or night?
XI. 35. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
1 x 4 =4 (2 x 2)
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Patty, a milkmaid milked her cow and had two full pails of fresh, creamy milk. She put both pails of milk on
a stick and set off to the market to sell the milk. As she took steps towards the market, her thoughts took steps
towards wealth. On her way, she kept thinking about the money she would make from selling the milk. Then
she thought about what she would do with that money.
She was talking to herself and said, “Once I get the money, I’ll buy a chicken. The chicken will lay eggs and I
will get more chickens. They’ll all lay eggs, and I will sell them for more money. Then, I’ll buy the house on
the hill and everyone will envy me.” She was very happy that soon she would be very rich. With these happy
thoughts, she marched ahead. But suddenly, she tripped and fell. Both the pails of the milk fell and all her
dreams were shattered. The milk spilt onto the ground, and all Patty could do was cry. “No more dream,” she
cried foolishly!
Questions.
a) What did patty think about when she took steps towards market?
b) What was the result of her ‘happy thoughts’?
XII. Answer the following question in about 8-10 sentences : 1x4=4
36. Grandma was very much passionate about climbing trees. How was she successful in fulfilling her dream?
Answer : The poet calls his grandmother Genius. Because she could climb trees age of 62. She learnt it from
her brother at the age six . Relatives and friends advised her to stop climbing trees but she said that she will
grow disgracefully. One day she climbed a tree and could not come down. After the rescue doctor advised one
week bed rest. But it was like a brief season in hell. She decided to demand a tree house on the tree top and
called her son and asked for that. Her son was dutiful so he started building a tree house with the expert
assistance of his son Ruskin bond. Now it’s poet’s turn to climb a tree and drink a sherry with his granny. In
this way poet’s grandmother fulfilled her wish to be with trees. OR
Write the summary of the poem ‘ Jazz Poem Two’.
Answer: The old Jazz musician is compared to the Ancient Mariner. He feels as if he has a message for the
people of the world. He is a pathetic figure but at the same time a commanding artist. He has the power in him
to make people listen a gift that not many possess. He had a wrinkled face , he alone stood with his head down
and eyes closed. He wore an alto-saxophone and chanting some religious music in low voice. That old
saxophone was hanging from his neck by a wire coat hanger. He had been sent here to preach the black gospel
of Jazz. He was preaching it with words with loud musical sound. When he started to preach he was
transformed into a bird . That bird gathers it’s wings high –high-and higher until it flies away. Otherwise he
comes back to find himself as a black man again.
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XIII. Write an essay on anyone of the following : 1x4=4
37. a) Covid-19 - Effects and preventive measures.
Answer: COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus. ‘CO’ stands for corona, ‘VI’ for virus,
and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as ‘2019 novel coronavirus’ . The COVID-19 virus
is a new virus linked to the same family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and some
types of common cold.
Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. In more severe cases, infection can cause
pneumonia or breathing difficulties. We are learning more about how COVID-19 affects people every
day. Older people, and people with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, appear to be
more at risk of developing severe symptoms. There is no currently available vaccine for COVID-19. However,
many of the symptoms can be treated and getting early care from a healthcare provider can make the disease
less dangerous.
Staying home when sick, covering mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Dispose of used tissue immediately, washing hands often with soap and water and cleaning frequently
touched surfaces and objects. Maintaining social distance, sanitizing our hands regularly and wearing mask
should be the MANTRAS for prevention of Covid – 19.
b) Computer- advantages and disadvantages.
Answer: A computer is an electronic device which can perform many tasks like messaging, calculations, data
storage, printing, etc. Computers were developed in the 1940s. These days computers are used everywhere—
homes, schools, colleges, offices, hotels, railway stations, airports, shops, etc. There are various kinds of
computers like pocket computers, laptops, personal computers, etc.
We also use computer to chat with our cousins in USA over Internet. The Internet is the computer network
which allows computer users to connect with other computers world over, and it facilitates e-mail, exchanging
live videos, etc.
Computer is a very helpful device. We can learn many new things through Internet and can also do our work
easily and quickly on computer.We should not overuse computer. It can adversely effect our health. Computers
are there to help us, we should not misuse them by only playing games or chatting or surfing Internet.
Computers have become a necessity also, they have become a threat too. This is due to hackers who steal your
private data and leak them on internet. Also, anyone can access this data. Apart from that, there are other threats
like viruses , spams, bug and many other problems.
The computer is a very important machine that has become a useful part of our life. Also, the computers have twin-
faces on one side it’s a boon and on the other side, it’s a bane. Its uses completely depend upon you. Apart from
that, a day in the future will come when human civilization won’t be able to survive without computers as we
depend on them too much. Till now it is a great discovery of mankind that has helped in saving thousands and
millions of lives.
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c) Air pollution – controlling measures.
Answer: Earlier the air we breathe in use to be pure and fresh. But, due to increasing industrialization and
concentration of poisonous gases in the environment the air is getting more and more toxic day by day. Also, these
gases are the cause of many respiratory and other diseases. Moreover, the rapidly increasing human activities like
the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation is the major cause of air pollution.Moreover, during the last few decades,
the numbers of fossil fuel burning vehicle increased rapidly which increased the number of pollutants in the air.
Its causes include burning of fossil fuel and firewood, smoke released from factories, volcanic eruptions, forest
fires, bombardment, asteroids, CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons), carbon oxides and many more.
Besides, there are some other air pollutants like industrial waste, agricultural waste, power plants, thermal nuclear
plants, etc.
Controlling measures: Although the level of air pollution has reached a critical point. But, there are still ways by
which we can reduce the number of air pollutants from the air.
Reforestation- The quality of air can be improved by planting more and more trees as they clean and filter the air.
Policy for industries- Strict policy for industries related to the filter of gases should be introduced in the countries.
So, we can minimize the toxins released from factories.
Use of eco-friendly fuel- We have to adopt the usage of Eco-friendly fuels such as LPG (Liquefied Petroleum
Gas), CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), bio-gas, and other eco-friendly fuels. So, we can reduce the amount of
harmful toxic gases.
XIV. Write a letter using the information given below: 1x5=5
38.Imagine that you are Samata/Sanjay, studying in Government High School Nahenahalli.
Write a letter to your father about children’s day celebration in your school.
From
Samata
Nagenahalli
13th April 2021
Dear father
I am fine here and I hope that you are also sailing on the same boat. I am writing this letter to inform you
about the celebration of children's day which held in our school.
On that day in our school, the students were allowed to wear colour dresses without any restriction. Many
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refreshing games were organised for the X std students. In prayer many teachers spoke about the children's
day. The most good part was the drama and the dance by the seniors. I really enjoyed that that very much.
And I hope you will surely be enjoying it while reading it in my letter.

With regards to mother and brother.
Your loving daughter

Samata
OR
Write a letter to the forest officer, requesting for saplings to celebrate the world environment day on
June 05.
From
Sanjay
GHS
Nagenahalli
To
The Forest Officer
Yelahanka
Bangalore
26th march 2021
Respected sir,
Sub: Request for saplings to celebrate ‘ World Environment Day ’on June 05 2021.
I am the head boy of Government High School, Nagenahalli and we are planning to celebrate the World
Environment Day by planting 100 saplings on dividers on roads , under Eco-club activities.
So, I kindly request you to provide 100 saplings for a good cause.
Thank you,
Your’s faithfully,
Sanjay
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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

PARIKSHA MARGHA DARSHI

Under the leadership of :

Under the guidance of:

ENGLISH RESOURCE TEACHERS TEAM

Sadanakshathra Deena Devi P S Jecintha G Bhavani

PROSE POETRY SUPPLEMENTARY READING

QUESTION PAPER PATTERN for 2020- 21

TYPES OF QUESTION NO OF MARKS CONTENT

7 THERE’S A GIRL BY THE TRACKS 14

QUOTE FROM MEMORY

13 THE BLIND BOY

QUESTIONS OF FIVE OR SIX SENTENCES EACH

QUESTIONS OF EIGHT TO TEN SENTENCES EACH

17 GRANDMA CLIMBS A TREE 22

18 JAZZ POEM TWO 22

SL. CONTENTS PAGE NUMBERS

19 IDENTIFY THE INFINITIVES 23

18 CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS 24

19 TRANSFORMATION OF SENTENCES USING 25

20 ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE 26

22 WRITE APPROPRIATE VERB FORMS 28

23 THE LIST OF THE “WH” QUESTIONS AND THE 29

26 ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION 31

38 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 1 51

39 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2 61

40 MODEL QUESTION PAPER 3 70

2. Ambedkar had ‘rare gifts’ What were they?

7. Babasaheb Ambedkar considers public agitation in free India as unconstitutional. Why?

9.Why did Nehru describe Dr. Ambedkar as ‘a Symbol of revolt’?

2. In what way was the truth frightening to Smita?

4. How did Smita enjoy the concert?

6. Why do you think the mother cautioned the girl?

7. What was the daring thought that came to Smita?

2.How did Satish meet with an accident?

3.Satish didn’t want to go to a new school. What was the reason?

5. How did the books impact on Satish?

6. Why was Satish’s father against drawing?

10. Why didn’t Satish want to go to a new school?

11. What made Avtar Narain angry?

16. Which action of Satish changed his father’s attitude?

17. What was Satish unable to believe? Why?

18. How did Satish express his gratitude to his father?

Jazz Poem Two

1. What did Hanif choose as his mission? Why did he do so?

4.How does the writer describe the ‘introvert’ Hanif?

Extracts from the Prose and Poetry

Sl. Lesson statement Who To whom When

1. “Leave alone strength, can you prove you have courage?”

3. Don’t let anyone call me even if the house is on fire?”

8) “Let me see if you can sleep alone tonight in my office room?”

a) Who commanded like this?

1. Why didn’t you come to school today?

2. Why are you speaking so softly?

4. We will have to look for a new school.

5. You have to go to school and learn.

He wanted Satish to get on in life.

6. What will you do in life if you don’t get education?

7. He is under treatment and will soon be fine!

8. In despair, father and son returned home.

10. “You want to do this very badly, don’t you?”

11. “We will have to look for a new school”,

13. “You can learn a great deal of things just by reading”

b. How did Satish react to his father’s decision?