Section-A

(Reading)

1. Read the following extract and complete the summary by writing words/phrases in the
blanks :

You brought me to bloom with the earliest vernal breeze;

Let not the burning heat of summer wither me grey.

Like dew, how long shall I wait for the first flash of the Sun ?

Awaken me with the flowers in the first stroke of the dawn.

In form

I am a man, in substance far from humanity,

Subject me not to trials, shame not my human form.

Summary :

The poem is addressed to God. The poet makes certain wishes before the Almighty. He
requests Him to save him from any misfortune and be kind to him. The poet says that God
has brought him to (..........) with the earliest fresh breeze. He prays to God not to let the
burning heat of the summer fade him. The poet requests God to (...........) him with the
flowers in the first stroke of the (...............). The poet says that he is in the form of a
(............) but far from ................

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The poet requests and prays to God Almighty that he should not be affected by the tough
tests i.e. the ...............

2. Study the following expressions used by the poet and choose the most appropriate
suggestions for each expression. Write the answer against each expression :

Expression from the poem To suggest that

(a) Vernal (i) ………….
(b) Wither (ii) …………
(c) Trial (iii) …………

Suggestions :

(i) A tough test

(ii) Relating to or happening in spring

(iii) To sing a religious prayer

(iv) To fade away

3. Read the extract below and answer the questions given at the end :

What is the point of their teaching of mine, and of this,

Learning of theirs ? It all goes down the same abyss.

What does it matter to me, if they can write

A description of a dog, or if they can't ?

What is the point ? To us both, it is all my aunt !

And yet I'm supposed to care, with all my might.

I do not, and will not, they won't and they don't and that's all !

Questions :

(i) Who is the Speaker ? And what is his mood ?

(ii) Why does the teacher feel that his teaching and the pupils' learning are both
purposeless?

(iii) Write the meaning of :

(a) abyss
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(b) might

4. Read the passage below and answer the questions given at the end :

No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background,
or his religion. People must learn to hate and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught
to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite. Even in the
grimmest times in prison, when my comrades and I were pushed to our limits. I would see
a glimmer of humanity in one of the guards, perhaps just for a second, but it was enough
to reassure me to keep me going. Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never
extinguished.

In life, every man has twin obligations-obligation to his family, to his parents, to his wife
and children, and he has an obligation to his people, his community, his country. In a civil
and humane society, each man is able to fulfil those obligations according to his own
inclinations and abilities.

Questions :

(a) Give the antonyms of :

(i) hate

(ii) grim

(iii) enough

(iv) extinguish

(b) Fill in the blanks suitably :

(i) No one is born ............... another person, because of the colour of skin.

(ii) Man's goodness is a ................ that can be hidden but never extinguished.

(iii) I would see a glimmer of .......... in one of the guards.

(iv) Each man is able to fulfil those .............. according to his own inclinations and
abilities.

5. Read the passage below and complete the sentences given at the end :

Environment means all the natural surroundings such as, the earth's atmosphere, pure air
and drinkable water. It also includes wildlife, wild places or space for the human beings.
Life exists on this planet.

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It is our duty to see that nothing destroys the growth. But man has done a lot for its
progress. He has achieved a lot in the field of science and technology. New research in the
field of agriculture, progress in industrialisation, advancement in machines and
exploration of space has altogether changed the life of a modern man and a modern
women. But all this has damaged the healthy environment around us.

Fill in the blanks suitably :

(i) It is our duty to see that nothing ............... the growth.

(ii) Environment means all the natural ................. such as, the earth's atmosphere, pure air
and drinkable water.

(iii) New research in the field of agriculture, progress in industrialisation, advancement of

machines and exploration of space has altogether ................. the life of a modern man.

(iv) Man has achieved a lot in the field of ...........

(v) But this all has ............... the healthy environment around us.

Section-B

(Writing Skills)

6. As the Principal of Govt. High School Gulmarg (Kashmir), write a notice on the school
Notice-Board in not more than 50 words, informing the students regarding the change in
school timings with effect from Ist April, 2020. State valid reasons for the change.

7. You are Mr. Sanjay, working as Sr. Asstt. in a School, write a message in not more than
50 words, to the Principal of your school, informing him regarding the postponement of
the meeting which was scheduled to be held on coming Monday.

8. Your father is away from home, doing business outside the state. He wants to know
about your progress at school. Write a letter to him telling him how you are getting on at
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9. You are 'Nazish' a student of Class 10th and has to take part in a speech competition on
the topic 'Internet as The Need of the Hour' which can be used for achieving National
Progress and for promoting international understanding. Write a speech on the given topic
in about 250 words.

Section-C

(Literature)
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10. The scientist was furious. What did he do in anger ? Why were the people in the bar
horrified ?

Or

What is a Sermon ? How is it different from a lecture ?

11. What were the common things between Ghosh and Shahid ?

Or

How did Mandela's understanding of freedom change with age and experience ?

12. What images does the poet use in the poem 'When You Are Old’?

13. Recall the poem 'Prayer' and write the Similes and Metaphors used in the poem.

14. Write any two images and two examples of Alliteration from the poem 'Snowdrop'.

OR

The poet compares her mother to many things. Pick out two Similes which reinforce this
comparison.

(My Mother At Sixty-Six)

15. The course of the Loisel's life changes due to the Necklace.

Comment

OR

Draw a character sketch of 'Matilda'.

16. How will you estimate Abhiley's response to modern technology?

Or

How did Rama Rao alternate between hope and despair?

17. Write down the character sketch of Natalya or Chubukov.

Section-D

(Grammar)

18. (a) Fill in the blanks with suitable Modals :

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(i) She ........... tell us a story any time.

(ii) We ............ to respect our teachers.

(b) Fill in the blanks with suitable articles :

(i) Strike ................ iron while it is hot.

(ii) He is .............. student of our school who got first position.

(c) Match the following words/phrases under Column 'A' with their meanings under
column 'B'.

Column 'A' - Column 'B'

(i) Bolt from the blue - (1) stop

(ii) Brood over - (2) march in one behind the other

(iii) Fill in - (3) a shocking surprise

(iv) Come to rest - (4) think for a long time

(d) Change the narration of the following sentences :

(i) He said, “I have finished my work."

(ii) My friend said, "Can you lend me some money?"

(e) Join the following sentences by changing one of them into a Relative clause':

(i) My brother is a doctor. He lives in London.

(ii) Lets's go to the school. We studied there.

(iii) This is the girl. She saved a drowning man.

(f) Fill in the blanks with appropriate 'Homophones':

(i) We should not ................ the laws. (break/brake)

(ii) The ................ of our school is an honest man. (Principal/Principle)

(iii) People generally ................. by their right hands. (write/rite)

(g) Punctuate the following:

you dont understand who or what I am he shouted very well I'll show you

(h) Re-arrange the words/phrases to form meaningful sentences :

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(1) the necklace/her friend/from/Malilda/brought

(2) policy/the/is/Honesty/best

(3) careful/the examination/be/we/very/must/during

(i) Edit the following un-edited passage :

Equip with an iron will, …………….

physical endurance and …………….

an amaze mental toughness, ……………

Santosh prove herself great, ……………

After four years i.e. in 1992 ……………

Santosh Yadav Scale Mt. Everest …………..

becomes the youngest woman …………..

in world to achieve the feet. …………..

(j) Complete the following dialogue in a suitable way :

Teacher : Did you take part in the competition ?

Student : Yes Sir, 1 participated.

Teacher : Where was it (a) ................ ?

Student : Sir, it was held in Srinagar.

Teacher : Which (b) .............. was it held in ?

Student : Sir, it was held in PPS Srinagar.

Teacher : Who got (c) ........ .. ?

Student : Mr. Suhail the student of our school got the Ist Position.

Teacher : Good ! (d) ............ ?

Student : Sir, Director was himself the guest of honour.

Teacher : (e) ................. the prizes ?

Student: The prizes were distributed by the Principal of that school

Teacher : OK, Best of Luck!

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