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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. 4 × 1 = 4
1. Choose the appropriate question tag for the statement :
Children love to play cricket, ..................... .
(A) do they ? ans :(B) don’t they ?
(C) aren’t they ? (D) didn’t they ?
2. Read the given conversation and choose the language function for the underlined sentence :
Vijaya : Hey, Deepak, how are you ?
Deepak : Hi Vijaya, I’m doing good. What are all these cards ?
Vijaya : I’m inviting to my house warming ceremony on Tuesday. You must come.
Deepak : Congratulations ! I’m sorry. I’ll not be able tocome. I’m travelling to my native tomorrow.
(A) Accepting invitation
(B) Apologizing
(C) Polite refusal ans
(D) Disagreeing
3. Read the given conversation and fill in the blank choosing the most appropriate words :
Dhanush : Hey Usha, why didn’t you attend the class yesterday ?
Usha : Yes. I was not well.
Dhanush : If you had come yesterday, you .................. met my friend.
(A) will have (B) should have
(C) would have ans (D) wouldn’t have
4. Read the given conversation and change the underlined sentence into Passive voice :
Gowri : Amma, who water the plants everyday ?
Amma : You water them.
Gowri : I’m coming with you to Mysore.
Amma : Yes. Harish waters the plants.
(A) The plants will be watered by Harish
(B) The plants would be watered by Harish
(C) The plants are watered by Harish ans:
(D) The plants are being watered by Harish
II. Do as directed : 12 × 1 = 12
5. Which one of the following words has two syllables ?
chair, fresh, again, construction
6. Combine the word in Column-A with its collocative word in Column-B :
‘A’ ‘B’
Table [ lamp, book, pot ]
7. Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition :
Raghava lives ....at..........Anepalya in Bangalore.
8. Fill in the blank using correct article :
Seema has ........a....... house in the city.
9. Fill in the blank using suitable linker :
They cannot win the match .......unless.untill...... they play as a team.
10. Fill in the blank with appropriate tense form of the verb given in brackets :
Sunitha ......is teaching.............. ( be + teach ) in a private school.
11. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word :
They had come to the city with high hopes. adjective
12. Write the correct form of the word given in brackets :
The girl was happy with the ...appreciation.... ( appreciate ) she got.
13. Use the word ‘pray’ as a noun in a sentence.
 I am praying, praying everyday is good.
14. Change into comparative degree :
No other girl is as brave as Rajini in the class.
Rajini is braver than any other girl in the class.
15. Identify the infinitive in the given sentence :
They went to market to buy vegetable for the function. To buy
16. Read the following conversation and change the underlined sentence into reported
speech :
Mother : Are you allright Suma ?
Suma : No mom. I am feeling tired now.
Sume told her mother that she was feeling tired then
III. The following sentence has two errors. Edit the sentence and rewrite it in the answer book :
1×2=2
17. Narendra was very inteligent and learnt his lessons quick.
a) Spelling mistake to be corrected intelligent
b) Adverbial mistake to be corrected. quickly
IV. Answer the following questions in 2 – 3 sentences each : 7 × 2 = 14
18. How did Swami become hero overnight ?
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 moving in darkness. He thought that his end had come and
thedevil 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.
19. How did the fourteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Mahatma Phule
influence Ambedkar ?
While in U.S.A. Ambedkar was drawn to the fourteenth amendment of the constitution of the U.S.A.
which gave freedom to the Black Americans. He was at once the parallel of the situation for the
depressed classes in India. On returning India he was greatly influenced bythe life and work of
Mahatma Phule, the votary of a classless society and women ’supliftment. This made him to devote
all his time and talents for the betterment of his underprivileged brethren.
20. How did Satish Gujral become a great artist ?
Satish met with an accident at the early age of eight so he lost his hearing power. Due to
frequent absence and hearing problem, the school he was attending informed his father that
they could keep Satish. Other school also refused admission. His father and his brother spent
much time with him and provided many books. He developed his interest in painting. In the
beginning his father discouragedhim but later he accepted that his son’s destiny lay in canvas
and painting. He admitted his son to the best school of art and made his ‘life in the chosen
field. Satish Gujral is among the foremost artists of India and accomplished in several art
forms like painting, sculpture and architecture.
21. Why were the technical experts summoned by the three super- powers ?
The three nuclear powers wanted to sign an agreement to stopthe test of nuclear weapons.
There was a possibility that, one of them could secretly conduct a test. Detecting the violation
was the problem.
22. Physical appearance of Jazz player was different from his talent. Justify.
The Jazz player has a rough unshaven face and sagging stomach. He wears a faded blue shirt,
a loose necktie and an old jacket. His shoes are run down. Across his chest is an old alto
saxophone supported fromhis neck by a wire coat hanger. The Jazz player at first has a weary
expression on his face. He keeps his head down and appears life less
23. What suspicion did the police have about the mysterious parcel ?
 The ‘mysterious parcel’ contained a ‘cyclostyle machine’. The police suspected that Mohan
and his family were making copies ofMahatma’s speech. Theyalso suspected that some
people were hiding these.

How did the Sub-inspector Patil help Mohan’s family ?

Patilthesub-inspector cameto Mohan’shouseto giveawarning abouttheraid ofhiswife. As he
wasaclose friendofMohan’s father, heaskedMohantogive himthecyclostyle
machineandallproof pertaining to the agitation against the British. Mohan’s mother believed
him and allowed him to take away all these things.
OR
How has Dolma described her preparedness for the task of scaling Mount Everest ?
Dolma got training in the mountaineering institute at Manali. Her determination and hard work
helpedhertosecure‘A’grades.Shebelievedthatsuccessalwaysfollowdedication,determinationan
d hard work. She used to practice lour hours everyday before the task of scaling Mount Everest
24. How does the writer describe the introvert Haneef ?
An‘introvert’Hanifbegantomake friendsonlybythetime hewas14 yearsofage. Hewould
often go out of his way to help people because that gave him a certain kind of joy.
OR
What changes came over Wangjia as the bird of happiness caressed him ?
Asthe bindofHappinesscaressed Wangjia,hiseyeballsflewbacktotheirsockets,hesaw much
more brightlythan before. All his wounds were healed and he was stronger than ever.
V. Answer the following questions in 5 – 6 sentences each : 2 × 3 = 6
25. Write briefly the personal details of Roma Talreja and Baleshwar Mishra.
Rama Telreja. was a B.Com. Graduate from Pune. She was working as a call centre executive.She
loved her job, talking and connecting to customers, and making new friends there. Her brother was Dinesh
Talreja and she was engaged to her fiancé Vijay. Baleshwar Mishra was an unemployed high-school
dropout recently came to Mumbai for job. He
was from Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh
26. Give some instances to show that the land has more patience according to the poet
Marina de Bellagente.
The poem ‘I am the land’ is written by Marina de Bellagenta. Inthis poem the poet depicts the
mother earth as the speaker. Mother earth tells that she waits with patience when people
claimthat the land belongs to them. Theyoccupythe land, plough, plant trees, grow fruits and grass.
The children dance and playon the land. The land bears everything without a complaint. The
soldiers come with gunsfighting forthe land.People build fencesonthe landto
dividenationswhichsuffocateslikechains in her neck. But mother earth mocks at the people’s
behavior with a tone of self assertion.
VI. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow : 4 × 3 = 12
27. “We have all learned to love these Americans.”
a) Who is the speaker here ? Don Anselmo
b) Whom did he say these words to ? The narrator
c) Why did the speaker say so ? Americans buy the property and living there. They are
complaining on children.
28. “He’ll come tomorrow morning with the tablaUstad, and they’ll play for you.”
a) Who does ‘he’ refer to ? PanditRavishankar
b) Who is the speaker here ? smitha
c) Why did she say so ? she requested them to play for Ananth
29. “A light finally flickering, rising up and down. Look !”
a) Who is the speaker of this ? Columbus
b) Who did he want to look at ? Pedro
c) What does ‘A light’ refer to ? a new land
30. “I’ll be writing no letters ; I’ll be posting no mail.
 For with nobody to visit me and not a friend in hail,”
a) Who feels like this ? an astronaut or the poet
b) Who does nobody refer to ? friends, relatives or people
c) Why did the speaker feel like this ? he was in capsule alone
VII. Given below is a profile. Write a paragraph using the clues given
below : 1×3=3

31. Name : Dr. Pavan R.S.

Place : Valagere

Date of birth : 10th August, 1994

Qualification : MBBS, MS :

Profession : Senior Doctor in Victoria Hospital

Hobbies : Reading books

Reasons for popularity : Simple, honest, helps poor and needy
This is a profile of Dr Pavan R S. His place is Valagere. His date of birth is 10th August 1994.
His qualification is MBBS MS. His profession is senior doctor in Victoria hospital. His
hobbies isreading books. Reasons for his popularity are Simple, honest, helps poor and
needy

VIII. Develop the story using the clues given below : 1×3=3
32. A fine day in summer — school closed — some boys go for outing to a canal — begin to play —
one slips and falls into the water — boys helpless — none knows how to swim — A villager
passes by — boys request him — brings the boy out — parents of the boy glad and grateful
— tell their son to learn how to swim.
A fine day in summer. The school is closed. Some boys go for outing to a canal. They begin to
play in the canal. One slips and falls into the water. The boys are helpless. No one
knows swimming. A villager passes by. The boys request him to save the boy. He brings
the boy out. The parents of the boy glad and grateful to villager. They tell their son to
learn how to swim.
IX. Study the picture given below :
33. Write a description or an account of what the picture suggests to you in a paragraph1 × 3 = 3
A pictureworth thousand wordsthis is a picture of a old railway station there is a train in the
picture the flat form is empty only two passengers are there in the platform that train is also very
old the railway station as passengers Bridge I like the railway station I to like travelling train

Quote from memory : 1×4=4

34. The quality of mercy is not strain’d;
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest:
It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes.
'Tis mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes
The throned monarch better than his crown.
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,
The attribute to awe and majesty,
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;
And could I ever keep awake
With me ‘twere always day..
XI. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
1×4=4(2×2)
35. Desire, anger, miserliness, lust, pride and jealousy are the six enemies of man. They come in
the way of growth. Greatmen leave always advised us to conquer them. For the purpose, we
have to keep our eyes, ears and tongue under control. It is difficult to control them. Greatmen
like sage Vashista, Sri Rama, The Buddha, Lord Jesus, Prophet Mohammed and Gandhi had
succeeded in keeping them under control.
a) How can one conquer the six enemies of a man ?
we have to keep our eyes, ears and tongue under control.
b) Why should we conquer these enemies ?
To become great men we should conquer them.
XII. Answer the following question in about 8 – 10 sentences :
1×4=4
36. Ruskin Bond, the poet says that his grandmother was very clever. Justify.
The poet Ruskin Bond calls his grandmother as ‘Genius’ because she could climb a tree. Even at the
age of 62, she was passionate to climb a tree and learnt it from her loving brother at the age of six.
Everybody feared that granny would fall from a tree one day.
One day she climbed a tree but could not come down. After the rescue doctor recommended rest for
a week. But for granny it was like a brief season in hell. She demanded a house to be built in a tree.
The poet’s father, who was dutiful, fulfilled his mother’s wish, so that granny moved up and enjoyed
as her wish.

OR
How does V. K. Gokak converse with mother India ?
The poem “The Song of India” was 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 glorious picture of the past and
also wishes to paint India’s natural beauty.
As Indians we canrightly be proudofour country’s naturalbeauty, ItsRichculturalheritage, its
ancient wisdom, It’s glorious freedom struggle and its industrial progress. As the same time we
should not ignore the numerous ills affecting our motherland Like Povertydisease,
environmentaldegradation, ignorance, illiteracy, unemployment, caste, and class conflicts and a
hundred forms ofexploitation. We should try to eradicate them as far as possible.
 As poet said our mother India has to write the book of our destiny, cancelling all our sorrow.
Tomorrow should be clear dawn..Our nightmare should fled in the night. We have to write our
bright future…

OR
Write the gist of the poem ‘Ballad of the Tempest’.
“The Ballad ofthe Tempest” poemis writtenbyJames T Fields. Inthis poem, it was dark, stormy night
in winter a ship was out at sea. Huge waves dashed against the ship and the roar of the sea filled
the sailors with fear. They crowded together in one cabin. Even the bravest among them could
notsleep. They just sat in the darkness and prayed. As the storm continued, the captain too gave up
hope and said that nothing could save them. At that point, the captain’s little daughter held his hand
and quietly asked if God protected them on sea. Her faith in God filled the sailors with a new hope.
By morning, the storm cleared and they reached harbor safely.

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

a) environmental pollution
When it comes to protecting the environment, awareness is the key. As more and more people
become aware of the causes, types, and impacts of environmental pollution, they are more
likely to take steps to prevent it. Air pollution is created as a result of burning fossil fuels, such
as coal, oil, and natural gas. Water pollution results from industrial activities, such as the
dumping of chemicals into rivers and lakes, as well as from agricultural runoff. Land pollution
is caused by the misuse of land and improper disposal of waste. The causes of environmental
pollution are numerous and varied. Some of the main culprits are industrial activities, burning
of fossil fuels, use of pesticides, and deforestation.
b) Chandrayan-3
Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third lunar exploration mission. It is a spacecraft designed to explore
and study the Moon, following the previous Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2 missions.
Chandrayaan-3 was successfully launched at 2.35 on 14 July from Satish Dhawan Space
Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. India is the first country who successfully land on the
South Pole of the Moon and made a new history in space science. At present India is the fourth
country after the United States, Russia and China. The mission signifies India’s commitment
to space exploration for both scientific and technological advancements. All countrymen are
proud of this success of the country.
c) Mass Media.

A communication method that reaches a large audience is referred to as mass media. This can include
radio, television, newspapers, magazines, the internet, and other media. Mass media has grown to be an
integral component of our society and greatly impacts how we live. The media significantly influences
our daily lives. Here is how:-
• Media gives us a lot of diverse information about the outside world.
• With the help of the media, we may gain a thorough understanding of various events, including
political, economic, and other global events
• Media updates us about global happenings.
Only the mass media can simultaneously disseminate the same information worldwide in various
locations. The most significant channels for communication nowadays are the mass media.
XIV. Write a letter using the information given below : 1×5=5
38. Imagine you are Raju / Rashmi, studying in 10th Standard in Government High School,
Athibele.
Write a letter to your father requesting him to send you Rs. 5,000 for educational excursion.
From
Raju
10th standard
GhsAthibele
 Date : 2/2/2024
Hi how are you? I am fine here. I hope you are also fine there. In am studying well for my
exams. I am writing this letter to request to send me 5000 rs for my school excursion. In Our
school excursion is organized to mysore I am also interested to go with my friends. Please
send me 1000 rupee. Write a Letter about your health. Convey my regards to all.
Yours lovingly
Raju

To
ABC
BANGLORE
OR
Write a letter to your Panchayat Chairman to set right road and drainage problem in your
area.
From
Raju
10th standard
Ghs Athibele
Date : 2/2/2024
To
The chairman
Gram panchayat
Athibele

Respected sir
Sub : requesting to set road and drainage problem
I am Raju studying in 10th standard. I am residing in Athiibele. There is no proper road in our
village. The drainages are not build correctly. Drainage water comes to road causing dirty
smell and we can not walk in the road. I am requesting you to please solve this problem and
do needful.
Thank you
Yours faithfully
Raju