Question No.

1 Marks 1 x 6 = 6
(Factual Unseen Passage)
For Exp: - Passage- 1

 Read the following Passage carefully and answer the questions that
fallow:-

Youth is not a time of life, it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks,
red lips and Suppleness; it is a matter of the will, of taking interest in the things
of life and the imagination. Youth means the predominance of adventure over
the love of ease. This often exists in a man of sixty more than in a boy of twenty.
Nobody grows old merely by a number of years. We grow old by descrying our
ideas years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm weakens the soul,
worry doubt self-distrust, fear and despair these bow the heart and turn the spirit
back to dust.
(i) Youth is a state of...
(A) Time (B) Life (c) mind (D) Knees
(ii) Youth means...
(A) Love of ease (B) Rosy cheeks
(C) A matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees
(D) Predominance of adventure over love of ease.
(iii) Who can be younger then a boy of twenty?
(A) A man of sixty (B) A man of twenty
(C) An infant (D) A man of fifty
(iv) How can we grow old?
(A) By deserting our state of mind.
(B) By deserting our love of ease
(C) By deserting our ideals
(D) By deserting our number of years
(v) Choose the similar word for ‘spirit’ from given options
(A) Fear (B) Doubt
(C) Soul (D) Faith
(vi) Choose the opposite word for ‘Apathy’
(A) Enthusiasm (B) Zeal
(C) Eagerness (D) Excitement

Answer :- (i)- C (ii)- D(iii)- A (iv)- C(v)- C(vi)- A

 Passage- 2
 Read the Passage Carefully and answer the questions:-

The Test of a great book is whether we want to read it only once or more than
once. Any really great book is one which we want to read the second time even
more than we wanted to read the first time; and every additional time that we
read it, we find new meanings and new beauties in it. Book that a person of
education and good taste does not care to read more than once is very probably
not worth much. But we cannot consider the judgment of a single individual
infallible. The opinion that makes a book great must be the opinion of many. For
even the greatest critics are apt to have certain dullness, in appreciations.
(i) The test of a great book is.....
(A) Whether we want to read it once
(B) Whether we want to read it twice
(C) Whether we want to read it more than once
(D) Whether we want to read it at school.
(ii) What we can find out in every additional reading of a book?
(A) News meanings (B) Now beauties
(C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
(iii) Whose opinion makes a book great?
(A) Opinion of an individual (B) Opinion of many.
(C) Opinion of critics (D) Opinion of Judges
(iv) Even, who have certain dullness and in appreciations?
(A) Greatest critics (B) Greatest individuals
(C) Person of great education (D) Person of great test
(v) Choose the similar word for ‘value’ from given options:
(A) Worth (B) Mirth
(C) Worthlessness (D) Triviality
(vi) Choose opposite word for “uncertain” from given options.
(A) Certain (B) Consider
(C) Ensure (D) Settled
Answer :- (i)- C (ii)- C(iii)- B(iv)- A(v)- A(vi)- A

Passage- 3

Swami Vivekanand’s inspiring personality was well known both in India and in
America duringthe last decade of the twentieth century. The unknown monk of
India suddenly leapt into at the parliament of religions in Chicago in 1893, at
which he represented Hinduism. His vast knowledge of Eastern and Western
 Culture as well as his deep spiritual insight, fervid eloquence, brilliant
Conversation, broad human sympathy, Colorful personality and handsome figure
made an irresistible appeal to the many types of Americans who came in
Contact with him. People when saw or heard Vivekananda even once still
cherish his memory after a lapse of more than half a century.
i. Swami Vivekananda held an....
(A) Insipid personality (B) Inspiring personality
(C) Discouraging personality (D) Insensitive personality
ii. Where was the parliament of religions had?
(A) In India (B) In Newyark
(C) In Chicago (D) In Seatle
iii. Which religion did Swami Vivekananda represent in America?
(A) Hinduism (B) Christianity
(c) Islam (D) Parseecism
iv. Who was Vivekananda?
(A) An unknown Indian monk
(B) A powerful Politician of India
(C) A brilliant scientist of India
(D) A great teacher of India
v. Choose the similar word for ‘big’ from given options:
(A) Vast (B) Last (C) Leapt (D) Lapse
vi. Choose the opposite word for ‘shallow’ from given options
(A) Hollow (B) Deep (C) Less (D) Cursory
Answer :- (i)- B (ii)- C(iii)- A(iv)- A(v)- A(vi)- B

Passage- 4

You must have heard the name of Red Cross. The Red Cross Society is an
international organization. Its aim is very noble. It helps the mankind suffering
from disasters like earthquake, flood and famine. It helps the sick and the
wounded during wars. It helps without any consideration of nationality, creed or
colour. Sir Henri Dunant founded the Red Cross Society in 1863 in Switzerland.
In 1920 the Indian Red Cross Society was formed. To inculcate the spirit of Red
Cross in students, junior Red Cross was started. Students under 16 can be
enrolled in junior Red Cross (J.R.C.). The motto of J.R.C. is 'I serve'. Its main
objectives are Health, service and Friendship. The teacher in charge of J.R.C. is
called the Counselor. The students as members of junior Red Cross. work under
the guidance of their counsellor in the service of human beings who need care
and support. Questions:
 (i) Red Cross Society is an-
a. National Organization b. Local Organization
c. Intemational Organization d. State Organization.
(ii) Who founded the Red Cross Society?
a. Sir William Shakespeare b. Sir William Wordsworth
c. Sir Henri Dunant d. Sir Macaulay
(iii) When did Red Cross Society found?
a. 1920 b.1863 c. 1947 d. 2008
(iv) The teacher in charge of J.R.C. is known as:
a. Captain b. Lieutenant. c. Counsellor d. None of these
(v) Find out the word from the passage which is similar to 'counsel':
(a) Friendship (b) Society (c) Guidance (d) Support
(vi) Find out the word from the passage which is opposite to 'oppose':
(a) Service (b) Support (c) Friendship (d) Care

Question No -2 Unseen Passage (250 words) Marks 1 x9 = 9

Passage No. -1
 Read the following passage carefully and answer the following
questions:
From the beginning, children should be allowed to develop in their own natural
happy way within the control of parental love, guidance and care and without too
much pressure. A change of some conventional parental attitudes may help to
prevent many cases of drug dependence and other adolescent problems.
We should also understand our parental responsibilities to the world
environment. Remember that the living space of this world is limited and we
must leave enough space for our future generations to live happily. To achieve
that aim, we must practice family planning and limit the birth rate behaving only
one or two children per couple. Between each birth there should be a gap of
three or four years so that each child is not deprived of the right to sufficient
parental love and care. Family planning really means family welfare, as it helps
to keep women healthy enough to contribute to happy home environment. A
happy healthy mother is a key to the welfare of the whole family. The mind is
most important in the maintenance of positive health. To develop a healthy mind,
it is important to learn to relax properly and to develop ways to deal with day -to-
day stress. Many diseases such as high blood pressure and some heart
problems are thought to be related to stress, so by using relaxation, techniques
you may avoid many health problems. However, even when we enjoy good
health, diseases may occur. According to international statistics, each person is
at risk of becoming sick or injured about twice a year on average. It is important
to deal with any sickness or injury in a realistic and intelligent way without panic.
(i) What should we also understand?
(ii) Who is a key to the welfare of the whole family?
(iii) What is the most important in the maintenance of positive health?
(iv) How should we allow the children to develop?
(v) What can help to prevent adolescent problems?
(vi) How can we develop a healthy mind?
(vii) How should sickness and injury be dealt with?
(viii) Locate from the passage the word which means 'traditional.
(ix) Find from the passage the opposite of 'ending'.
Answer to passage
(i) We should also understand our parental responsibilities to the world
environment.
(ii) A happy healthy mother is a key to the welfare of the whole family.
(iii) Mind is most important in the maintenance of positive health.
(iv) We should allow the children to develop in their own natural happy way
within the control ofparental love, guidance and care and without too
much pressure.
(v) A change of some conventional parental attitudes can help to prevent
adolescent problems.
(vi) We can develop a healthy mind by learning to relax properly and to
develop ways to deal with day-to-day stress.
(vii) Sickness and injury be dealt with a realistic and intelligent way without
panic.
(viii) Conventional. (ix) Beginning.

Passage No. -2

Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions:

Shivaji, the great, was a very wise and brave king. When Aurangzeb imprisoned
him at Agra, hethought of a clever plan, and escaped from there in Maharastra
was 1666. At this, the whole offilled with great joy. Aurangzeb, on the other
hand, got furious, and broke all the treaties made byhim with Shivaji and began
to trouble the small Maratha Kingdom in many ways. Shivaji did notwatch all this
quietly. He at once decided to take suitable steps to face the new danger.
Heconsulted his brave and trusted generals, like Pratap Rao Gurjar and Niraji
Raoji, organized hisown forces and began to wrest fort after fort from the hands
of Aurangzeb. The Maratha soldierswere determined even to die for Shivaji. This
bravery and determination helped them to recover theforts under the Moghul
possession one after another. Such was the state of affairs inJanuary, 1670.
Though Shivaji's forces captured many forts in the Deccan, he did
not feel very happy till he tookback the great and important fort of Kondana. His
mother Jijabai was also equally anxious that herson should get bact the strategic
fort soon. She said to him. "Shivaji, I love the fort of Kondanabecause of its
importance, and unless that is taken back from the Moghuls my heart will never
be atrest. I am pleased to see the brave deeds of you Mavalas and faithful
generals who have so fardriven out the Moghuls from many a fort. I shall be
happier if they can recapture Kondana too assoon as possible.
"Shivaji felt immensely happy at this; for he too had the same keen
urge. He said, "Dear Mother,your wish will be carried out and that too without
delay. I will not enjoy a hearty meal or soundsleep till we recapture Kondana.
(i) What type of king was Shivaji, the great?
(ii) Which fort was the strategic fort?
(iii) Who was Shivaji?
(iv) How did Shivaji come out of the prison of Aurangzeb?
(v) What did Shivaji do to get back his fort?
(vi) What helped Maratha to recover the forts?
(vii) What pledge did Shivaji make to recapture kondana?
(viii) Find out the word from the passage, which means ‘Win back from the
enemy’.
(ix) Find from the pa ssage the opposit of ‘coward’.
Answer to passage
(i) Shivaji the great, was a very wise and brave king.
(ii) Kondana was the strategic fort.
(iii) Shivaji was a Maratha king.
(iv) Shivaji thought of a clever plan and escaped from the jail.
(v) To get back his fort. Shivaji organised his own forces and began to
wrest Fort after fort.
(vi) Their bravery and determination helped Maratha to recover the forts
under the Mughal possession.
(vii) He pledged not to enjoy hearty meal and sound sleep till he recaptured
the fort of Kondana.
(viii) Recapture. (ix) Brave.
 For practice :-

(i) Imagine that you are Prakash living in Jaipur. You have received a very bad
report about your younger brother Ashok from his principal. Write a letter to
Ashok advising him to work hard and avoid the company of bad boys.
(ii) Suppose you are Sumana/Sunil living at Civil Lines, Jaipur. Write a letter to
your friend describing about your new school.
(iii) Imagine that you are Ram Narayan Sinha and the monitor of your class X
reading in Government Senior Secondary School, Sikar. There are no proper
library facilities in the school. Write an application of complaint to your
Principal.
(iv) Imagine that you are Geeta living in Ajmer. Write an application to the
Secretary, Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, Ajmer to issue you a
duplicate copy of Mark-Sheet.
(v)You are Prakash Sethia living at 128, Vyas Colony, Bikaner. Write a letter to
the Chairman, Municipal Board, of your town complaining about insanitary
conditions in your locality.
(vi) Imagine you are Kailash living in Jaipur. Your younger brother Mohan living
at Shahpura, is very good at studies but he is physically weak. Write a letter
advising him to improve his health by taking part in games and sports.
(vii) You are Khushi living in Jaipur. Your friend Tejasvita has passed
Secondary Examination with first division. Write a letter to her congratulating
her on her success in the examination.

Or ( E - mail )

(i) You have formed an online group of your friends. You were sick for some
days. You have come to know of second tests. Write an email to your
friends requesting them to share the syllabus for all subjects of your class.
The email id is: wisescholars@gmail.Com.
(ii) You are Sachin, the captain of football team of your school. Your team
wants to play a friendly football match with Govt Secondary School, Sarola.
Com
(iii) Suppose you are the owner of the New Ajanta Furniture, Suratpur. You
have supplied some furniture in Govt Senior Secondary School, Kekari.
Send an e- mail to the principal requesting him to send the payment of the
furniture. His e-mail address is : principalgssskekari@yahoo.com.
 (Story Writing)

 Write a story with the help of given outlines in about 80 words. Give the
title and moral to it.

1) A hare...........proud of his speed...........laughs at a

tortoise...........challenges for race...........race begins...........hare runs
fast...........leaves the tortoise behind...........sleeps under a tree...........loses
the race...........tortoise wins the race.

2) Two friends ..............tavel to earn money .............. through forest ..............

wild animals .............. they promise to help each other .............. one climbs
up a tree .............. the other does not know how to climb .............. danger
..............lies on the ground .............. bear smells .............. thinks dead
.............. leaves .......... never rely on false friends.

3) A farmer ..............four sons .............. do not work .............. falls ill ..............
calls his sons .............. a treasure buried in the field .............. dies
..............sons dig field .............. no treasure .............. friends advise
.............. sow seed ........... rich crop .............. understand meaning
.............. work hard . ........... become rich.

4) ..............hungry ..............searches ..............food ..............wanders here

and there .............. finds ..............bone ..............wants ..............quiet place
.............. while crossing bridge .............. sees reflection .............. water
..............thinks ..............another dog .. ............ wants ............ other bone
.............. opens mouth .............. barks ..............bone falls .............. water
......... sad.

5) Once a lion.................... sleeping a mouse shady tree. A mouse lives in a

hole nearby. The mouse............. up and down on the body of the lion. The
lion, from his sleep.................. he ....................the mouse to kill it. The
mouse prays for his life and said, “Please spare my
life................kindness.“The lion sets the mouse free................
he................. roar. The little mouse hears his roar andcomes there.
................ in a net. He cuts the strings of the net with his sharp teeth. The
lion...............free. he.............. for timely help.
 (Short Writing Task- Based on Verbal and Visual Stimulus)
 Write a paragraph in about 80 words on the event shown in the picture

OR
1) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on "Morning Walk".
2) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on "Village Fair".
3) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on " Importance of games ".
4) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on "My Favourite Teacher".
5) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on " Pollution ".
6) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on ” How you prepared Tea ”
7) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on " Online Education ".
8) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on "My Hobby ".
9) Write a paragraph in about 80 words on " Picnic ".
 Change the following sentences into indirect speech
1. He says to me, “I gave him my pen.”
2. He said to me, “We shall start in the evening.”
3. Master said to the servent, “let me take the spade.”
4. The bird said to the Prince, “Why are you crying?”
5. The teacher said to us, “Why do not you attend the programme?”
6. Lalita said to Laxmi, “We have to leave the place now”.
7. Lomov said, “I suffer from palpitations, I'm excitable and always getting
awfully upset.”
8. The boy says, “I live with my grandmother.”
9. Rahul said, “Let's go for shopping.”
10. Rahul said to me, “The Mars moves round the Sun.”
11. Ravi said to Ayub, “I work in a company.”
12. Sanjay said, “Do you know Mr.Raj ?
13. He said to me, “Are you sleeping?”
14. I said to the man, “Can you tell me your name?”
15. Virendra said to me, “Where do you live?”
16. “Why did they send you away?” asked Mr Prakash.
17. Rahul said, “What a beautiful animal!”
18. Father said, “The sun rises in the east.”
19. Rakesh said to me, “Follow the traffic rules.”
20. He said, “Alas! The bird is dead.”
21. John said, “I work every day.”
22. Mohan said, “I am playing the Guitar now.”
23. He said, “He has bought a new car recently.”
24. Shalini said, “I'll go to cinema tomorrow.”
25. Sita said to me, “I can speak English fluently.”
26. Mother said to the son, “I have cooked pasta for you.”
27. She said to me, “Yesterday I saw the movie PK.
28.Tom said to me, “Will you go with me there?”
29. Sister said, “Don't put this T-shirt on.”
30. The teacher said to the boys, “Don't make a noise.”
31. Ramesh said, “When does the train arrive?”
32. Sarla said, “I have forgotten my e-mail password.”
33. Manish asked, “Where have you hidden the data?”
34. My friend said to me, “Have you hidden the data?”
35. He said to him, “Were you present in the party last night?”
 Answers
1.He tells me that he gave him his pen.
2. He told me that they would start in the evening.
3. Master asked the servent that he should take the spade.
4. The bird asked the prince why he was crying.
5. The teacher asked us why we did not attend the programme.
6. Lalita told Laxmi that they had to leave the place then.
7. Lomov said that he suffered from palpitations, he was excitable and always
getting awfully upset.
8. The boy says that he lives with his grandmother.
9. Rahul said that they should go for shopping.
10. Rahul told me that the mars moves round the sun.
11. Ravi told Ayub that he worked in a company.
12. Sanjay asked that if he/she knew Mr. Raj.
13. He asked me whether I was sleeping.
14. I asked the man if he could tell me whether she kept her hair long or short.
15. Virendra asked me where I lived.
16. Mr Prakash asked why they had sent him away.
17. Rahul exclaimed in wonder that it was a very beautiful animal.
18.Father said that the sun rises in the east.
19. Rakesh urged me to follow the traffic rules.
20. He exclaimed in grief that the bird was dead.
21. John said that he worked every day.
22. Mohan said that he was playing the guitar then.
23. He said that he had bought a new car recently.
24. Shalini declared that she would go to cinema the next day.
25. Sita assured me that she could speak English fluently.
26. Mother told the son that she had cooked pasta for him.
27. She told me that she had seen movie 'PK' the previous day.
28. Tom asked me if I would go with him there.
29. Sister forbade me to put that T-shirt on.
30. The teacher forbade the boyt to make a noise.
31. Ramesh asked when the train arrived.
32. Sarla said that she had forgotten her email passward.
33. Manish asked (me) where I had hidden the data.
34. My friend asked me if I had finished my homework.
35. He asked him if he had been present in the party the previous night.
 Exercise( Subject verb agreement )
Choose the correct option:
1. Neither of the houses ____________much. (is/are) worth
2. Some of the food ____________ (is/are) delicious.
3. The news __________ (seems/seem) more and more depressing every day.
4. Measles __________ (is/are) the only childhood disease I haven't had.
5. Not only teachers but also principal ______________ (is/are) playing cricket.
6. The team ________ (has/have) received their letters.
7. The detectives __________(are/is) investigating the case.
8. None of these flowers __________ (grow/grows) well inside the house.
9. Neither of these printers ______________ (work/works) properly.
10. Bread and eggs ____________ (is/are) my favourite.
11. Don't you think oil in America _________ (cost/costs) much less than in
India.
12. Each of the girls ______________ (has/have) her own dress.
13. Five miles _____________ (is/are) long distance.
14. Many a man __________ (have/has) tried hard to climb the treacherous
mountain range.
15. Few students _____________ (is/are) coming to the party.
16. The level of pain tolerance __________ (vary/varies) from person to person.
17. Either Tina or Rohit _______ (is/are) telling lies.
18. The government _____________ (was/were) criticised by the Supreme
Court for their actions.
19. Two _____________ (year/years) ago, here is the place where the accident
took place.
20. Fast food, like burgers and street food, ___________ (is/are) harmful to our
health.
21. If anybody _________(calls/call) for me, do let me know.
22. The people ____________ (has/have) lived without electricity for many
years.
23. The tiger _________________ (is/are) chasing the cat.
24. Neither Rahul nor _________ (has/have) gone to Sita work.
25. The Olympics _______________ (is/are) held every four years.
Answers:
1. is 2. is 3. seems 4. is 5. is 6. has
7. are 8. grows 9. Work 10. Is 11. Costs 12. Has
13. is 14. Has 15. Are 16. varies 17. Is 18. Was
19. years 20. Is 21. Calls 22. Have 23. Is 24. has 25. Is
 Exercise(Passive Voice)
1. The student is studying the course. 16. Be off my sight.
2. Father baked the cookies on the weekend.17. Who will solve this sum?
3. Have you completed your assignment? 18 May I help the poor?
4. She has mastered the subject of design. 19. We refused them admission.
5. Kitty ate the mouse yesterday. 20. Her death shocked me.
6. She opened the door. 21. This bottle contains milk.
7. Shalu is washing the utensils. 22. Your behaviour annoyed me.
8. Divya is buying a new phone. 23. Is he teaching me?
9. Dia is planning the party. 24. Who is disturbing her?
10. Everyone likes sweets. 25. We did not sing songs.
11. Veena threw the jacket. 26. Everybody knows Gandhiji.
12. Ram had taken the books. 27. Ravi annoyed him.
13. 1 did not scold her. 28. We all regarded Soyab as an
14. The cops caught the thief. expert.
15. Do not oppress the poor. 29. The students called her stupid.
30. Nobody listen to her.

Answers
1. The course is being studied by students. 19. They were refused admission
2. The cookies were baked on the weekend by us.
by Father. Or
3. Has the assignment been completed by you? Admission was refused to them
4. The subject of design has been mastered by us.
by her. 20. I was shocked at her death.
5. The mouse was eaten by the kitty yesterday. 21. Milk is contained in this bottle.
6. The door was opened by her. 22. I was annoyed at your behaviour.
7. The utensils are being washed by Shalu. 23. Am I being taught by him?
8. A new phone is being bought by Divya. 24. By whom is she being disturbed?
9. Party is being planned by Dia. 25. Songs were not sung by us.
10. Sweets are being liked by everyone. 26. Gandhiji is known to everybody.
11. The jacket was thrown by Veena. 27. He was annoyed with Ravi.
12. The books had been taken by Ram. 28. Soyab was regarded as an
13. She was not scolded by me. expert.
14. The thief was caught by the cops. 29. She was called stupid by the
15.Let the poor not be oppressed. students.
16. You are ordered to be off my sight. 30. She is never listened to.
17. By whom will this sum be solved?
18. May the poor be helped by me?
Frame question of the following ExcerciseAdd Question Tag to
sentences: the statement given below
1. He killed the rat. Who........................ ? 1. He is handsome, ..............?
2. Rahul purchased his car. Who...........? 2. He will not write a letter,.............?
3. I visited his house. Whose..................? 3. You know little about politics,....... ?
4. Sita bought a pen. What.................. ? 4. No one knows about it,..................?
5. He came at 7 p.m. When................? 5. I have a little money,................... ?
6. Barking dogs seldom bite..........?
6. He met me on Monday. When..........?
7. Neither of us went there,............?
7. He works here. Where......................?
8. Please open the window,...............?
8. He will go to Jaipur. Where................?
9. Don't run on the road,....................?
9. He has written a letter to his 10. Let us play cricket,..................... ?
father. What........................? 11. Let me go there,........................ ?
10. He was there for two hours only. 12. We need his suggestions,......... ?
How long...............? 13. Rahul and Kamal are friends, ......?
11. I have two cars. How many.............? 14. Ravi has a pen,............................ ?
12. He drinks three kg. milk daily. 15. There is a man in this street,........ ?
How much......................? 16. One cannot go there, ..................?
13. This room is twenty feet long. 17. This is my car, ......................?
How many...................? 18. This car is mine,.......................... ?
14. Lakshya looks smart. 19. Somebody came here
How....................................? yesterday, ................................?
20. Any one can do this,................ ?
15. I like this book. Which................. ?
21. Something is there,.................. ?
Answers
1. Who killed the rat?
Answers
2. Whose car did he purchase ?
1. Isn't he? 2. Will he?
3. Whose house did you visite?
3. Do you? 4. Do they?
4. What did Sita buy?
5. Haven't I? 6. Do they?
5. When did he come? 7. Did we? 8. Won't you?
6. When did he meet? 9. Will you? 10. Shall we?
7. Where does he work? 11. Will you? 12. Didn't we?
8. Where will he go? 13. Aren't they? 14. Hasn't he?
9. What has he written to his father ? 15. Isn't there? 16. Can one?
10. How long was he there? 17. Isn't this? 18. Isn't it?
11. How many cars do you have? 19. Didn't they?
12. How much milk does he daily drink? 20. Can't they? 21. Isn't it?
13. How many feet long is this room?
14. How does Lakshya look?
15. Which book do you like?