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Dose of Motivation
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SECTION C
6 MARKS
Attempt ANY ONE of the following in about
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100-120 words each.

 Q: There is an image of the past in the poem, ‘Rain on
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the Roof’. Is this imagery similar to ones used in the
poem, ‘The Road not Taken’ ? Explain.
SOLUTION
In the poem, ‘Rain on the Roof’, past is being
spoken about but not in terms of regret or sadness
whereas in the poem, ‘The Road Not Taken’, there is
sadness and regret as imagery. Rain lulls the poet
into dreams which bring back the memory of his
family and the loved ones.
In the poem, ‘The Road Not Taken’, the poet is
regretting his decision that he took years back.
There is an imagery of past in both the poem but
in the poem by Coates Kinney, this past imagery is
the wonderful thought of a loving mother whereas,
in the poem by Robert Frost, the poem is about
regret.
SOLUTION
The road not taken symbolizes the choice to
enter the unchartered land. Both the poems
have the imagery of past. One creates a sense
of love and want and create a somber mood.
The other poem delves into the decision making
power of the poet which took him places but
could not satisfy him.
 Q: What was the outcome of Einstein’s letter which he
Q:wrote to the American President, Roosevelt ? Did his
warning have any impact on America ?
[A Truly Beautiful Mind]
SOLUTION

On his colleague’s insistence, Einstein wrote a

letter to the American President, Roosevelt when
the Nazis were in Germany and he had to
migrate from there. The discovery of Nuclear
fission in Germany made the American
physicists upset that the Nazis could use the
bomb. He warned him of the consequences of
the atomic bomb. His words had a great impact.
The Americans developed the atomic bomb
secretly. They dropped it on the Japanese cities
of Hiroshima and Nagasaki irf August 1945.
Einstein was greatly moved by the destruction.
SOLUTION
He wrote a long letter to the United
Nations and suggested that there should
be a world government. However, his plea
fell on deaf ears.
Attempt ANY ONE of the following in about
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100-120 words each.

 Q: Give a brief character sketch of Iswaran the
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storyteller. Do you think he is superstitious?
[Iswaran the Storyteller]
SOLUTION
Iswaran, a loyal cook, was a perfect
storyteller. He was greatly influenced by the
Tamil authors. He always tried to introduce
suspense and surprise in the narration of
even the simplest incident. He usually left
his story in the middle and would not take
up again quickly. He had an amazing
capacity to make stories. He was boastful
too. He boasted of his bravery in the
school where he controlled a wild elephant.
SOLUTION
His stories were so lively that they used to
leave a long lasting impact on the listener’s
mind. Yes, he was a superstitious person as
he believed in feeding spirits and also in
the existence of ghosts.
 Q: Behrman’s masterpiece helped Johnsy to survive.
Q:
Explain how the last leaf influenced Johnsy? [The Last
Leaf]
SOLUTION
The story reveals Behrman’s sacrifice. He
was a poor old artist. He had a dream to
paint a masterpiece. Once Johnsy fell ill
and established a bond of her life with the
ivy leaves. One day, Sue found her
whispering this. Sue looked after Johnsy
and she informed Behrman about her
condition. It was a stormy night and there
was a single leaf on the creeper. Behrman
thought that the leaf would fall that stormy
night.
SOLUTION
So he decided to paint the leaf on the wall.
He painted the leaf so beautifully that it
looked natural. But he got pneumonia that
night and died two days after his painting.
Hence, this story becomes the story of
supreme sacrifice.
SECTION C
5 MARKS
Q:
Attempt ANY ONE of the two extracts given.
EXTRACT:

“What’ll I do if I have a nightmare?” she asked.

“I often have nightmares and then Granny
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takes me into her bed – I can’t stay in the dark
– it all gets ‘whispery’…”

[ The Little Girl]

 QUESTIONS:

(a) Who is the speaker in these lines?

(b)Who is being addressed here?

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(c)What happens when the speaker has

nightmares?

(d) Why can’t the speaker stay in the dark?

(e) Where is Grannie right now?

SOLUTION (a) In these lines, the speaker is Kezia..

(b) Kezia is addressing Alice, the cook.

(c) When Kezia has nightmares, she is

comforted by her grandmother who takes
the little girl into her bed.

(d) Kezia can’t stay in the dark because she

is a little girl and the deep silence of
darkness scares her.

(e) Kezia’s Grannie is at the hospital with

Kezia’s mother who is unwell.
EXTRACT:

His presence in the house still a secret, he

was now transferred to a big cage in the
servants’ quarters where a number of
Grandfather’s pets lived very sociably
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together — a tortoise, a pair of rabbits, a
tame squirrel and, for a while, my pet goat.
But the monkey wouldn’t allow any of his
companions to sleep at night; so Grandfather
decided to take him along.

[The Adventures of Toto]

 QUESTIONS:

(a) Who does ‘he’ refer in the extract?

(b) List all the pets that grandfather has?

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(c) Who did not let other animals sleep?

(d) What made the grandfather take Toto

along with him?

(e) Find a word from the given extract that

means the same as “domesticated”.
SOLUTION (a) ‘He’ referred to Toto in the extract.

(b)The grandfather had a Tortoise, two

rabbits, a squirrel, a goat and a monkey.

(c)Toto did not let other animals sleep.

(d) Toto’s nuisance, his problematic nature

and not letting others sleep made
grandfather take Toto along with him.

(e) The word ‘’Tame’’ means same as

“domesticated”.
Q:
Attempt ANY ONE of the two extracts given.
EXTRACT:

“And I shall have some peace there, for peace

comes dropping slow

Dropping from the veils of the morning to

Q:where the cricket sings;

There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a

purple glow.

And evenings full of the linnet’s wings.”

[The Lake Isle of Innisfree]

 QUESTIONS:

(a) Who does ‘I’ refer to in the first line?

(b) What will the speaker have there?

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(c) What is the special feature of that land at
midnight?

(d) He will get peace in the noon time

because of the shining stars. (True/False)

(e)…………… in the above stanza means

‘something which is shining’.
SOLUTION
(a) ‘I’ refers to the poet.

(b)He will have peace of mind there.

(c) That land ‘glimmers’ at midnight.

(d) The given statement is false.

(e) ‘Glimmer’ means ‘something which is

shining’.
EXTRACT:

“He won’t do what you tell him.

So, come, let’s build strong homes,
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Let’s joint the doors firmly.
Practice to firm the body.
Make the heart steadfast.”

[Wind]
QUESTIONS:

(a) Who is ‘he’ in the first line?

(b)According to the poet, what preparations

Q:should be made to face the fury of the wind?

(c) What is his attitude towards people?

(d) Why should the houses and doors be

made strong?

(e) What is the poet’s advice to people?

SOLUTION (a) ‘He’ in the first line refers to the wind god.

(b)We should build strong homes and close the

doors firmly to face the fury of the wind as he
attacks and destroys the weaklings only.

(c)He does not pay any heed to the requests

and wishes of people and keeps blowing
violently and causing destruction.

(d) The houses and doors should be made

strong to withstand the onslaught of the
violent wind.

(e) The poet advises people to strengthen their

bodies as well as hearts to face the hardships
that come their way.
Attempt ANY FOUR of the following in about
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40-50 words each.

SECTION C
3 MARKS
Q:Q: How is the problem of deforestation raised in the
poem ‘On Killing A Tree’
SOLUTION
Sadly, in our generation deforestation has
become a major issue and forests are being
cleared off to make doors, windows, furniture
and fuel. This act has adversely affected our
ecosystem. The poet seems to be an
environmentalist and his urge to save trees is
felt throughout the whole poem.
 Q: Which two ‘important’ and ‘earth-shaking decisions
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did the doctor make as he looked at his image in the
mirror in ‘The Snake and the Mirror’?
SOLUTION
The doctor made two decisions after looking
at himself in the mirror. The first was that he
would shave daily and grow a thin moustache
in order to look more handsome as he was
still unmarried and was in the reputed
medical profession. The second decision was
that he would marry a rich and fat
lady-doctor.
 Q: Why does the poet say that people of the world
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should live in peace and not go to war in ‘No Men Are
Foreign’?
SOLUTION
The poet advocates living in peace because
peace brings progress, prosperity and cheer
in this world. He advises mankind to shun
wars because wars bring death, exploitation,
want, poverty and starvation. They also defile
the earth and pollute the very air we all
breathe.
Q:Q: What did Santosh do after being motivated by the
Mountaineers to take to climbing?
SOLUTION
Santosh saved money and enrolled herself in
a course at Uttarkashi Nehru Institute of
Mountaineering and after completion of her
semester in the college, headed straight for
the institute to be able to reach for her
training in time.
Q:Q: How did Lakshmana Sastry reform the young
teacher mentioned in ‘My Childhood’?
SOLUTION
Lakshmana Sastry was Ramanadha Sastry’s
father. When he came to know that the young
teacher had shifted Kalam to the last row he
got very angry. He summoned the teacher. He
told the teacher that he should not spread
the poison of social inequality and communal
intolerance in the minds of innocent children.
He asked him either to apologize or quit
school. Thus, the teacher regretted and he
was reformed.
Attempt ANY FOUR of the following in about
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40-50 words each.

Q:Q: What are the things the child sees on his way to the
fair? Why does he lag behind? [The Lost Child]
SOLUTION
The child sees toys, flowering mustard field,
dragon flies, butterflies, doves, a huge crowd
of people entering the fair, sweet shops,
garlands of gulmohar, rainbow color balloons,
a snake charmer and a roundabout swing. He
lags behind because he is fascinated by the
things that he sees on his way to the fair. His
parents constantly call him so that he does
not get lost in the crowd.
Q:Q:Why was the disciple chosen to replace the
merchant at the stake? [In the Kingdom of Fools]
SOLUTION
The servants of the foolish king caught the
disciple because they wanted a fat man to
replace the rich merchant who was very thin
and did not fit the stake. The disciple had
grown fat after feasting for months on
bananas, rice, wheat, and ghee and fitted the
stake properly.
 Q: The little Swallow grew colder and colder but kept
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up his determination. How did the bird show his great
strength and courage? [The Happy Prince]
SOLUTION
The bird grew cold because of the snow and
the frost but he did not leave the Happy
Prince. He would eat crumbs from a baker’s
shop and keep himself warm by flapping his
wings. He showed great strength and courage
by staying on beside the Happy Prince in
spite of the bitter cold and the consequent
risk to his life.
SECTION B
5 MARKS
Attempt ANY ONE of the following in about
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100-120 words each.

 Q: Write a descriptive paragraph on ‘The Annual Day
of Your School’/‘The Prize Distribution’ in about the
following cues:
Q:Input: preparations – on the Annual Day –
arrangements – who was chief guest – welcome of
guests – annual report by Principal – cultural prog. –
prize distribution – speech by chief guest – a light
refreshment – your feeling about function.
SOLUTION The Annual function of our school was
celebrated on the 21st September.
Preparations started long before the due date.
On the 21st September, the school gave a
festive appearance with a big pandal, well
arranged seats. It was tastefully decorated.
Our Chief Guest, the Chief Minister of Delhi,
arrived at exact 10 a.m. Our Principal and the
other officers welcomed her. The band was
played and the scouts saluted the guests.
After ‘Vande Matram’, the lamp was lighted by
the Chief Guest. ‘Saraswati Vandana’ followed.
 The Principal welcomed the guests with
SOLUTION
bouquets of flowers and with words.
Then, he read the annual report. It reflected the
achievements of the school. A short cultural
programme was staged. The prizes were given
away by the Chief Guest. Then, the Chief Guest
addressed the students and the teachers. She
congratulated them on their achievements and
excellent results. After a vote of thanks, the
guests were given a light refreshment. The
function ended at 1 p.m. It was a grand function
memorable for me because I also got four
prizes.
 Q: Write a paragraph on the Science Hero- Stephen
Hawking in about 100-150 words based on the given
cues.
Q:
Born on 8th January 1942 – graduated from Oxford in
1962 – got sick – diagnosed with ALS – contribution to
cosmology – Quantum gravity and black holes – Died
on 14 March 2018.
 Science Hero-Stephen Hawking
SOLUTION
Stephen Hawking was one of the greatest
theoretical physicist in the world. He was born
on 8th January, 1942 in Oxford, England. He
graduated from Oxford at the age of twenty, in
1962. During a trip to Persia,he got sick. The
doctor said he would live for only two and a half
years. He steadily grew crippled and after a
while he was bedridden and could not walk.
After years of struggling with fear, he overcame
it. Stephen Hawking has made important
contributions to cosmology.
SOLUTION He was an expert on Black Holes. He did
remarkable research in the field of Theoretical
cosmology, Quantum Gravity and Black Holes.
He was honoured with the Albert Einstein Award
in 1979. Despite having terrible problems, he
became part of the beginning of a new
scientific era. He has remarkably increased our
understanding of the universe we live in. He
passed away on 14 March, 2018.
Attempt ANY ONE of the following in about
Q:

100-120 words each.

 Q: Write a short story in 100 – 120 words, with the
help of the cues given below. Give a suitable title to
the story.

Mr. Aggarwal was a very wealthy businessman. One

day he was alone sitting at his dining table when…
Outline: Thief entered…Mr. Aggarwal thanked…… to
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give company… birthday … gave him good food and
drinks… gave a purse full of silver coins…… years
passed by…... .fortunes changed……..business was
ruined………Mr. Aggarwal became poor…….50th
birthday……….. alone……. no food………. no drinks……..
bell rang …….. a man emerged…….. recognised…….. the
old thief…….. came with fruits, sweets and drinks and
a bag full of money.
 The Return Gift
SOLUTION Mr. Aggarwal was a very wealthy businessman.
One day he was alone sitting at his dining table.
It was his birthday. He heard the footsteps of a
man behind the curtains. He knew there was a
thief there.
“Come on! Thank you for coming to my house
on my birthday. I’m alone, give me your
company.”
The thief was starving. He had good food and
drinks. Mr. Aggarwal gave him a big purse. It
had silver coins. Years rolled by. His fortunes
changed. Mr. Aggarwal was a very poor man
now. His business was ruined.
SOLUTION Today was his 50th birthday. But he had
become a pauper now. He was alone reflecting
over his good old days.

It was 9 pm. The bell rang. “Who can be at such

a time to visit a poor man?”, thought Aggarwal.
He saw a man in a new suit with a lovely
bouquet of red roses. He had many packets of
gifts, fruits, sweets and a few bottles. He tried to
recognise the man.
“I’m your old thief,” replied the man.
SOLUTION
With the money you gave me I did some
business. I earned a lot of money within these
years. Now I am a rich businessman.

“Let’s celebrate your birthday,” he said.

“It is for you, a little return-gift.” He gave a bag
to Mr. Aggarwal. Mr. Aggarwal opened the bag. It
was full of new currency notes.
 Q: You are going on a school picnic with your
classmates and teachers. You are very excited. The
night before the trip you sit down to write your diary.
Q:
Describe what you have planned for the picnic and
how you hope to enjoy yourself there. You are
Ramesh. Write your diary in 100-150 words.
 Friday, 14 October 20XX
SOLUTION 9pm

Dear Diary,
I am very excited tonight. I am going on a picnic
tomorrow with my classmates. Some of our
teachers will also accompany us. We have been
planning for this trip ever since our Principal
gave us permission a month ago.
We are going to Lodhi Park. It has a large
ground where children can run and play freely.
My mother has made a dozen sandwiches and
a cake for me.
 My friends will also be bringing some food, and
SOLUTION we shall all share, eat and play. For me, it’s like a
dream come true as I had been longing to visit
the park for a long. I am so much looking
forward to it.
I feel I just cannot go to sleep tonight. I keep
imagining all the fun that we are going to have
tomorrow. But my mother warned me that if I do
not go to sleep now, I might fall asleep at the
picnic.

Good night!
Ramesh
SECTION A
1 MARK
Based on your understanding of the passage,
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answer the questions given below
Q: Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’
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in humans? (Paragraph 1)

A. They present us with opportunities for exciting

sports.

B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.

C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.

D. They represent peace and calm, to us.

Paragraph:1

Mountains have always been held in great awe by

mankind. They have been a challenge to humans.
Those brave among us have always wanted to
conquer them. You see, the more incredible the
mountains, the greater the thrill – a challenge to the
bravery of the human race. Climbing mountains is
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an experience that is hard to put into words. You
are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach
the top, you feel incredible. But you also have to
climb down, which is when most accidents happen –
people are tired, it gets dark, it’s harder. So,
mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most
popular adventure sports along with being
challenging and risky for the climber.
Q: Why does the writer say that mountains inspire ‘awe’
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in humans? (Paragraph 1)

A. They present us with opportunities for exciting

sports.

B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.

C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.

D. They represent peace and calm, to us.

Q: Select the option that corresponds to the following
relation below:
Q:

The more incredible the mountains—the greater the

thrill (Paragraph 1)

A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake.

B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness.

C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage.

D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty.

Paragraph:1

Mountains have always been held in great awe by

mankind. They have been a challenge to humans.
Those brave among us have always wanted to
conquer them. You see, the more incredible the
mountains, the greater the thrill – a challenge to the
bravery of the human race. Climbing mountains is
Q:
an experience that is hard to put into words. You
are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach
the top, you feel incredible. But you also have to
climb down, which is when most accidents happen –
people are tired, it gets dark, it’s harder. So,
mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most
popular adventure sports along with being
challenging and risky for the climber.
Q: Select the option that corresponds to the following
relation below:
Q:

The more incredible the mountains—the greater the

thrill (Paragraph 1)

A. The higher the stamina—the lower the food intake.

B. The more you laugh—the lesser your illness.

C. The smaller the car—the bigger the advantage.

D. The heavier the luggage—the higher the penalty.

Q: Select the option that displays what the writer
projects, with reference to the following:
Q:
‘So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most
popular adventure sports’.
(Paragraph 1)

A. doubt

B. caution

C. conviction

D. denial
Paragraph:1

Mountains have always been held in great awe by

mankind. They have been a challenge to humans.
Those brave among us have always wanted to
conquer them. You see, the more incredible the
mountains, the greater the thrill – a challenge to the
bravery of the human race. Climbing mountains is
Q:
an experience that is hard to put into words. You
are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach
the top, you feel incredible. But you also have to
climb down, which is when most accidents happen –
people are tired, it gets dark, it’s harder. So,
mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most
popular adventure sports along with being
challenging and risky for the climber.
Q: Select the option that displays what the writer
projects, with reference to the following:
Q:
‘So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most
popular adventure sports’.
(Paragraph 1)

A. doubt

B. caution

C. conviction

D. denial
Q: Complete the following with a phrase from
Q:
paragraph 1
Paragraph:1

Mountains have always been held in great awe by

mankind. They have been a challenge to humans.
Those brave among us have always wanted to
conquer them. You see, the more incredible the
mountains, the greater the thrill – a challenge to the
bravery of the human race. Climbing mountains is
Q:
an experience that is hard to put into words. You
are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach
the top, you feel incredible. But you also have to
climb down, which is when most accidents happen –
people are tired, it gets dark, it’s harder. So,
mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most
popular adventure sports along with being
challenging and risky for the climber.
SOLUTION

Opinion: Hard to put in words

Q: The writer compares training to penance in the line
--Then comes the penance of the rigorous training.
(Paragraph 2)
Q:

State 1 point of similarity between training and

penance.
Paragraph:2

Without any perceived risk, there can’t be a feeling

that any significant challenge has been
surmounted. Fair, but we have to bear in mind that
mountaineering is not a sport that can be
embraced without preparation. The enthusiasts
must develop in themselves the spirit of adventure,
willingness to undertake hardships and risks,
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extraordinary powers of perseverance, endurance,
and keenness of purpose before climbing a
mountain. They should also know how to handle the
mountaineering equipment. Then comes the
penance of the rigorous training. This could very
well be the lifeline up there. It helps inculcate and
hone survival instincts that allow the climber to
negotiate perilous situations. There are numerous
institutes in India and abroad that offer such
training.
SOLUTION

Answer: very difficult / requires perseverance.

Q: Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons
why the writer says that
“mountaineering is not a sport that can be embraced
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without preparation”.

(Paragraph 2

1. ________
2. ________
Paragraph:2

Without any perceived risk, there can’t be a feeling

that any significant challenge has been
surmounted. Fair, but we have to bear in mind that
mountaineering is not a sport that can be
embraced without preparation. The enthusiasts
must develop in themselves the spirit of adventure,
willingness to undertake hardships and risks,
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extraordinary powers of perseverance, endurance,
and keenness of purpose before climbing a
mountain. They should also know how to handle the
mountaineering equipment. Then comes the
penance of the rigorous training. This could very
well be the lifeline up there. It helps inculcate and
hone survival instincts that allow the climber to
negotiate perilous situations. There are numerous
institutes in India and abroad that offer such
training.
SOLUTION 1. Because mountaineering includes
difficulties like having to walk on icy
sheets that cannot be accomplished
without proper preparation of
equipment.

2. Because mountaineering includes

dealing with several Health hazards that
cannot be managed without
preparation.
Q: What connection does the writer draw out between
unpredictable weather and setting up of camps?
Q:
(Paragraph 3).
Paragraph:3

Mountain climbers are unanimous in agreeing that

the unpredictable weather is what they fear the
most. There may be sunshine one moment and a
snowstorm the other. At higher altitudes, snow is a
regular feature and being decisive about setting up
camps or proceeding further is crucial. The icy
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sheets after ice storms make walking treacherous,
while the powdery snow makes a mountaineer sink
deep into the snow. Up there, where the intention is
to embrace Nature’s wonder, one realizes that it
cannot be done without facing its formidable glory.
A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain,
yet is always respectful to the powerful forces of
nature.
SOLUTION
If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it
difficult to decide when to set up camp as
mountaineers would prefer to climb when it's
sunny and camp when it’s snowing
Q: The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge
the mountain, yet is always respectful to the powerful
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forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3)
Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the
forces of nature, up in the mountains.

A. survival

B. experience

C. tradition

D. directive
Paragraph:3

Mountain climbers are unanimous in agreeing that

the unpredictable weather is what they fear the
most. There may be sunshine one moment and a
snowstorm the other. At higher altitudes, snow is a
regular feature and being decisive about setting up
camps or proceeding further is crucial. The icy
Q:
sheets after ice storms make walking treacherous,
while the powdery snow makes a mountaineer sink
deep into the snow. Up there, where the intention is
to embrace Nature’s wonder, one realizes that it
cannot be done without facing its formidable glory.
A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain,
yet is always respectful to the powerful forces of
nature.
Q: The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge
the mountain, yet is always respectful to the powerful
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forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3)
Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the
forces of nature, up in the mountains.

A. survival

B. experience

C. tradition

D. directive
Q: Supply 1 point to justify the following:
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While mountain climbing, an impulsive mountaineer is
either disaster-prone or as good as dead.
SOLUTION
Survival is key in mountain climbing and it can
be done with meticulously planning /
careful decision-making/ careful application of
training.
Q: Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling
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of exhilaration on reaching a summit, that the
mountain-climbers experience.

A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat.

B. Spectacular panoramic view.

C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts.

D. Opportunity to use sophisticated

mountaineering equipment
Q: Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling
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of exhilaration on reaching a summit, that the
mountain-climbers experience.

A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat.

B. Spectacular panoramic view.

C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts.

D. Opportunity to use sophisticated

mountaineering equipment
PASSAGE - 2
Based on your understanding of the passage,
Q:
answer the questions given below
Q: Based on the passage, state any two reasons why
we need to study video games.
Q:
1. __________

2. _________
SOLUTION
i) Videogames need to be studied to better
understand their positive effects on people.

ii) The factors that could increase addiction to a

game need to be understood better.
Q: Layla spends two hours a day playing games on
her phone. According to the passage, is this
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information sufficient to say she is addicted to
videogames? Why/ why not? Answer in one sentence.
SOLUTION
No, she is not addicted as there are other
factors that need to be considered to determine
addiction. / No, she is not addicted because the
amount of time spent on a game is not the only
factor to determine addiction.
Q: Complete the following analogy correctly with a
Q:
word from paragraph 1:
flourishes: grows: __________: factors
Paragraph:1

Playing video games provides entertainment and

many social and psychological rewards. However,
video game addiction also needs to be considered.
Researchers have noted that the number of hours
spent playing video games is not necessarily a core
Q:
indicator of addiction. Instead, several factors such
as how fun or challenging a game is, or being able
to play with friends are also important
determinants to understanding whether a game is
addictive or just engaging.
SOLUTION
Answer:
flourishes: grows:determinants: factors
Q: Based on paragraph 1, it can be said that the level
of __________ and __________ in a videogame determine
how addictive it can be. Which of these can go in the
Q:
blanks to complete the sentence correctly?

1. variety, 2. violence, 3. difficulty, 4. popularity, 5.

Enjoyment

A. 1 & 4
B. 2 & 3
C. 3 & 5
D. 4 & 5
Paragraph:1

Playing video games provides entertainment and

many social and psychological rewards. However,
video game addiction also needs to be considered.
Researchers have noted that the number of hours
spent playing video games is not necessarily a core
Q:
indicator of addiction. Instead, several factors such
as how fun or challenging a game is, or being able
to play with friends are also important
determinants to understanding whether a game is
addictive or just engaging.
Q: Based on paragraph 1, it can be said that the level
of __________ and __________ in a videogame determine
how addictive it can be. Which of these can go in the
Q:
blanks to complete the sentence correctly?

1. variety, 2. violence, 3. difficulty, 4. popularity, 5.

Enjoyment

A. 1 & 4
B. 2 & 3
C. 3 & 5
D. 4 & 5
Q: The study mentioned in the passage used game
reviews to understand what makes a game addictive.
Q:
State one reason why game reviews were analysed for
the purpose of the study.
SOLUTION
Game reviews would be easily accessible. / It is a
way to get large amounts of data because
interviewing several people would be time
consuming and difficult.
Q: Based on the table in the passage, which type of
Q:
game does the given graph represent?
A. Action
B. Board
C. Card
D. Word
Paragraph-3
A. Action
B. Board
C. Card
D. Word
Q: A developer of a crossword puzzle app is seeking
advice to make improvements to the app. Based on
Q:
the data provided, which of these ideas is BEST to
recommend to the developer?

A. Make the puzzles tougher to solve.

B. Allow players to team up or compete with other players.

C. Create more levels in the game for players to win prizes.

D. Change the colour and design to make it look more

appealing.
Q: A developer of a crossword puzzle app is seeking
advice to make improvements to the app. Based on
Q:
the data provided, which of these ideas is BEST to
recommend to the developer?

A. Make the puzzles tougher to solve.

B. Allow players to team up or compete with other players.

C. Create more levels in the game for players to win prizes.

D. Change the colour and design to make it look more

appealing.
Q: Write a word from paragraph 4 that means the
SAME as the underlined word in the sentence below.
Q:
It is the universal appeal of smartphones that made
video games very popular.
 Paragraph:4

It was seen that 22.37% of the total reviews in the

study that described a game as 'addictive', also
described it as 'challenging'. This was the most
common factor associated with addictive games,
out of all the 9 factors. This was followed by 15.7% of
the reviews mentioning the factor of ' friends'.
Q:
Although it is a cliché, the ubiquity of the internet
has made the world a global village. Friends can
now play and interact as a group, build virtual
relationships within the game, and attain social
recognition from others, without even meeting in
person. All of these factors can be highly engaging
to players, and for some, these could become
addictive.
 Q: Write a word from paragraph 4 that means the
SOLUTION SAME as the underlined word in the sentence below.
Q:
It is the universal appeal of smartphones that made
video games very popular.

Ubiquity
Q: Read the sentence given below.

Q:
‘Why is everyone playing on their phones’?
In which of these places in the passage can the
sentence be used?

A. at the beginning of paragraph 1.

B. at the end of paragraph 1.

C. at the beginning of paragraph 2.

D. at the end of paragraph 4.

Q: Read the sentence given below.

Q:
‘Why is everyone playing on their phones’?
In which of these places in the passage can the
sentence be used?

A. at the beginning of paragraph 1.

B. at the end of paragraph 1.

C. at the beginning of paragraph 2.

D. at the end of paragraph 4.

Q: Which of these is BEST suited as a title for the
Q:
passage?

A. Smartphones Boost Addiction.

B. Challenge Your Mind with Games.

C. A New Way to Game with Friends.

D. Understanding Addiction to Games.

Q: Which of these is BEST suited as a title for the
Q:
passage?

A. Smartphones Boost Addiction.

B. Challenge Your Mind with Games.

C. A New Way to Game with Friends.

D. Understanding Addiction to Games.

SECTION B
1 MARK
Q: Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the
word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:

Subject: Need for ________

Q:
(promote) Healthy Eating Routines

Dear Madam
This is with reference to ….
SOLUTION
Subject: Need for promoting
Healthy Eating Routines

Dear Madam
This is with reference to ….
Q: Read the conversation between Ritika and Mohit.
Complete the sentence by reporting Ritika’s
questions correctly.
Ritika: Can I borrow your Math book for a couple of
days?
Q:
Mohit: Yes certainly, I have already studied for the
test tomorrow.

Ritika asked Mohit ……………. for a couple of days.

Mohit agreed and said that he had already studied
for the test the next day.
SOLUTION Ritika: Can I borrow your Math book for a
couple of days?
Mohit: Yes certainly, I have already
studied for the test tomorrow.

Ritika asked Mohit if/whether she could

borrow his math book for a couple of
days. Mohit agreed and said that he had
already studied for the test the next day.
Q: Select the option that identifies the error in a
museum plaque and supplies the correction for the
same.
Q:

These building, inaugurated on 29 March 1954, was a

former residence of a Maharaja.
SOLUTION

These This
Q: Identify the error in the given newspaper headline
and supply the correction.
Q:
Athletics Star Helps State Stays Ahead of
Competition.
SOLUTION

Helps Help
Q: Read the conversation between a lawyer and his
client. Complete the sentence by reporting the
lawyer's reply correctly.

Client: I am worried, this is a very complicated case.

Q:
Lawyer: Don't worry, I have never lost a case in my life.

The client was worried as it was a very complicated

case, but his lawyer told him __________.
SOLUTION Client: I am worried, this is a very
complicated case.
Lawyer: Don't worry, I have never lost a
case in my life.

The client was worried as it was a very

complicated case, but his lawyer told him
not to worry as he had never lost a case
in his life.
Q: Identify the error in the advertisement given below
and supply the correction for the same.

Looking to Buy a Guitar?

Q:
The brand new guitar is for sale. It comes with a
wooden, velvet-lined guitar case. If interested, contact
me at 99889xxxxx for more details.
SOLUTION

The A
Q: Rishi asked Ali the question given below. Report
Rishi's question.
Q:
Could you give me some advice on how I could be a
better school captain?
SOLUTION
Rishi asked Ali if he could give him some
advice on how he could be a better
school captain. / Rishi requested Ali for
some advice on how he could be a better
school captain.
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