HOSAKOTE TALUK LEVEL SSLC PREPARATORY 2022-23

Time: 3hrs Subject: Second Language English Marks: 80

I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions or incomplete statements only
one of them is correct or most appropriate choose the best 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.

The old man had sold the property to his neighbors, ____________?

a) has he b) had he c) hadn't he d) hasn‟t he

2. Choose the appropriate passive form:

Murthy was writing letters to his friends.

a) Letters was being written by Murthy to his friends.

b) Letters were being written by Murthy to his friends.
c) Letters are being written by Murthy to his friends.
d) Letters was being written by Murthy to his friends.

3. Read the conversation and choose the language function for the underlined sentence

Amit: Teacher, the topics are tough.

Teacher: Go to the library, you will definitely find books related to the topics.
a) Giving permission b) Seeking permission.
c) Offering help d) Refusing help.

4. Read the conversation and fill in the blank.

Rishab: How could we have prevented the landslides?
Rishi: Landslides could have been prevented if we____________ cut down the forests.
a) would not have b) would have
c) should have d) should not have
II Do as directed: 12x1=12

5. Identify the part of speech of the underline word:

Mahesh, call the attender.
6. Which of the following has two syllables?
gather, benefit, sincere, charge
7. Combine the word in column A with its collective word in column B:
„A‟ „B‟
Road [side, light, offence, sights]
8. Fill in the blank using a suitable linker:
Doctor advised the patient to have a cup of juice______ tender coconut every day.

9. Fill in the blank with appropriate tense form of the verb given in brackets:
The little boy________ (look) through the glass door only to wonder what was happening inside.

10. Fill in the blank using the correct article:

All the scientists arrived at ________unanimous decision.

11. Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition:

Let's face the challenges of life_______a smile.

12. Write the correct form of the word given in bracket:

Sunset at Agumbe is__________ (beauty).

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13. Use the word 'question' as a verb in a sentence of your own:

14. Change into comparative degree:

Australia is the biggest island in the world.

15. Frame a question to get the underlined word as answer:

The school students generally go on a school trip in the month of November.

16. Read the following conversation and change the underline sentence into reported speech:

Joshna : Have you seen my drawing?

Namrata: Oh yes! I saw it on the notice board yesterday.
III. 17.The following paragraph has two errors. Edit the paragraph and rewrite it in the answer
book: 1x2=2

The Blue whale is a largest animal in the world. It is a sea creature but it is not a fish and a mammal.
That is to say it gives birth to young ones and the infant blue whales drank their mother's milk.

a) Correction of article. b) Correction of verb form.

IV. Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each: 7x2=14

18. Nehru chose Ambedkar as the first law minister of India. Why?
19. Anant is a talented boy. Justify.
20. The story teller offered the old man almost the double of what he had quoted earlier.Why?
21. The scientists are the most practical people in the world. Substantiate.
22. How does the poet shows that the speaker is imprisoned in the poem “Off to outer space tomorrow
morning”?

23. What suspicion did the police have about the mysterious parcel?
OR
What kind of difficulties Dickey Dolma had to face as a young girl?
24. How does the writer describe the "introvert" Hanif?
OR
Why were the people of Tibet unhappy?

V. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences each: 2x3=6

25. Narrate the circumstances that compelled Salish to stay at home.

26. Give a short description of the Jazz player.
VI. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: 4x3=12

27. "Why don't you join the police when you are grown up".
a) Who gave the suggestion?
b) Why did he give the suggestion?
c) What did the listener want to become?

28."Chacha can I borrow your mobile?"

a) Who is the speaker?
b) Who is the „Cha-cha‟ here?
c) Why did he want the mobile?

29. " The Santa Maria will be lighter for his carcass."
a) Whose words was Peep quoting here?
b) What does it reveal about the person who said this?
c) What is the meaning of 'Carcass'?

30."Then we kissed the little maiden, and we speak in better cheer ".

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 a) Who is the little maiden?
b) Why did they kiss her?
c) Who does „we‟ refer to?

VII. Given below is a profile. Write a paragraph using of the clues given below: 1x3=3

31. Name : Shruti Mehra

Age : 28 years
Height/weight : 5 feet, slim
Appearance : fair, curly hair
Education : MA (English), M.Ed. , Ph.D.
Profession : Lecturer at Sarojini Degree College, Mysore
Behavior : always smiling, punctual, well dressed, loved by students.

VIII. Develop the story using the clues given below: 1X3=3

32. A farmer had a goose…….laid a golden egg everyday…….greedy farmer…….wanted more golden
eggs at once…….thought of a plan…….killed the goose…….opened its stomach…….no golden
eggs……..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.

X. Quote from memory: 1X4=4

34. The quality………………… O say …………………..

……………………heaven OR …………………….enjoy

Upon……………………. What…………………….

……………………..takes. ………………. blind boy!

XI. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 2X2=4

35.Everyone desires to have a personality that is appreciated by all. Personality is the combination of
physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological aspect of a person. If you wish to develop your personally
start by respecting yourself and believing in your ability to win respect from others. Have a positive

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attitude your interaction with others be polite and gentle doing what is good to others which is said to
return back to us. Be careful of what you speak. Speak only when it is required and of utmost most
necessity. What you say has greater impact on others ... it can hurt, it can heal, it can charm or it can
harm. A kind word can support a person, motivate him and make him feel good. Be devoted and
committed to your work. It could be achieved only by hard work, perseverance, dedication and
determination. Remember you are always a learner after achieving a great also. The more you grow the
more humble and down to earth. Life means one should grow but grow with changes for the better.
Your personality shows when you have a positive outlook, the right communication, a commitment
towards work the will to serve others and humble acceptance of success or failure.

Questions:

a). What does the writer say about our speech?

b). what aspects are included in our personality?

XII. Answer the following question in about 8-10 sentences: 1X4=4

36. According to the poet his grandmother was a genius. Elaborate.

OR
The poet V.K.Gokak‟s vision of India is full of hope. Describe.
OR
How does the planet earth put up with man‟s greed?

XIII. 37. Write an essay on any one of the following: - 1x4=4

a) Importance of time.

b) Water pollution

c) Ban on plastic.

XIV. Write a letter using the information given below: - 1X5=5

38. Imagine you are Sushma / Suresh studying in Government High School Mysore.

Write a letter to your friend describing "Republic Day" celebration in your school.
OR

Write a letter to the bank manager of your area requesting to open a savings bank account.

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