English Model set 1 by shaalaa.com 2021-2022 SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard Board Exam Question Paper Solution

Spot the error in the following sentence and rewrite it:

When I took the note, I saw it were still wet from the nights rain.

Form two present participle in which the last letter is doubled.

Write any 2 compound words of your own.

Say whether the following sentence is Assertive (Statements), Imperative (Commands, Requests, etc.), Interrogative (Questions), or Exclamatory (Exclamations).

How utterly we have failed our children!

Assertive sentence

Interrogative sentence

Imperative sentence

Exclamatory sentence

Pick out the gerund from the following sentence:

The attitude of taking destroys families.

Spot the error in the given sentence and rewrite it:

The doctors give him two and half years to live.

Write a word register of 8 words related to:

‘Music’.

Change the voice:

Anil had already made the tea.

Change the following sentences into indirect speech:

Robert asked, “Joan. how old are you?” “I am 13 years old,” she replied.

Make a word register of four words related to 'Art'.

Make two sentences by using the given word as a noun and as a verb:

dream

Rewrite the following sentences, replacing ‘as soon as’ by ‘No sooner than’

As soon as the thief escaped, the family informed the police.

Read the following passage and do the activities.

A1. Complete the following statements with the help of the passage:

1. The heaviness of being successful was replaced ______.
2. The technology we developed at Next ______.

A2. The writer Steve Jobs gives the readers some advice for life, list at least two of the important advices given by him in the passage: 

1. ______
2. ______

A3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words given below:

(devastating, renaissance, current, creative)

1. The invention of the internet has brought about a ______ in communication.
2. We should read the newspaper to keep ourselves updated on the ______ affairs.
3. The earthquake had a ______ effect on the life of the people.
4. The Art teacher is very ______, she always comes up with new ideas.

A4. Do as directed:

1. Pixar is the world’s most successful animation studio.
   (Rewrite the sentence in Positive degree)
2. Don’t lose faith.
   (Rewrite as an Assertive sentence)

A5. What does the second story of Jobs convey to you?

Read the following passage carefully and complete the activities:

B1. State True or False:     (02)

1. On the eighty-fifth day, the old man succeeds in hooking a salmon with his bait.
2. Mandolin was his apprentice.
3. The old man hardly had any experience in fishing.
4. During the First World War, the old man had worked with the Red Cross.

An old and experienced Cuban fisherman has a run of terrible bad luck and is unable to catch any fish for eighty-four days. His young and devoted apprentice, Manolin, has been forced by his parents to start working with another fisherman. The old man resolves to sail out farther than all the other fishermen and attempt to catch the really big fish. On the eighty-fifth day, he succeeds in hooking a marlin with his bait but the marlin is too strong for him and starts pulling the boat. ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ is the story of the old man’s struggle with the marlin and his later battle against sharks.

Social/Historical context:

Hemingway’s novel is based on real events and it also draws heavily on his own life. He had the experience of fishing in the Cuban waters and like the old man he was also a fan of baseball. He worked for the Red Cross during the First World War and was injured by shrapnel when he was in Italy. Hemingway always talks about the need to struggle against defeat or death and how determination and endurance can help one to win this struggle The old man is at the end of the novel very near death, but we know that the story of his suffering and loss will live on in the memories of the people of his village. Ultimately his story becomes one of triumph because the tales of his life will on even after his death.

B2. Complete the following bubbles with the help of the passage: (02)

B3. Make meaningful sentences of your own using the below-given words or phrases: (02)

1. devoted
2. to be forced by.

B4. Do as directed: (02)

1. He is unable to catch any fish for eighty-four days.
   (Pick the infinitive in the sentence)
2. Hemingway always talks about the need to struggle against defeat or death.
   (Rewrite the sentence as a Negative sentence, without changing its meaning)

B5. Would you prefer to read a book or see a film based on the book? Give reasons for your answer: (02)

Read the following extract and do the given activities:

A1. State whether the following statement is true or false:

1. He read the second; grin grew broader
2. After the poet read the third line he heard a chuckling noise
3. The fifth he broke into a roar.
4. The poet handed the paper to his servant.

A2.

1. Which line suggests that the servant was totally out of control.    (01)
2. What did the poet decide after looking at the miserable condition of his servant?  (01)

A3. Name and explain the figure of speech in the following line.  (01)

Pick out one line from the poem where the poet has used the Figure of Speech “Tuatology”

Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of the given points in a paragraph format:

You can use the following points while appreciating the given poem.

1. The title and the poet of the poem   (01)
2. Rhyme scheme   (01)
3. Figures of speech   (01)
4. Central Idea/Theme   (02)

A. Read the following passage and do the given activities:

A1. List the benefits of Yoga (02)

1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______

We give undue importance to our health and the treatment of diseases. A large number of medicines treat only the symptoms of the disease, and not the root cause. In fact, the cause of many chronic ailments is still being researched. It is here that Yoga therapy comes to our assistance. Yoga emphasizes the treatment of the root cause of an ailment. It works in a slow, subtle and miraculous manner. Modern medicine can claim to save a life at a critical stage, but, for complete recovery and regaining of normal health, one must believe in the efficiency of Yoga therapy.

The Yogic way of life includes a code of ethics, regulations, discipline, combined with prayer and meditation. Even a discussion of these subjects helps one relieve mental tensions and change attitudes. Simple Asana has helped to stretch and relax the whole body and release tensions. The sincere practice of Yoga postures is beneficial, for the mind and body.

The continued practice of Yoga has a profound effect on the inner dimensions of life. Yoga aims at developing mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional facilities. Other forms of physical exercises, like aerobics, assure only physical well-being. They have little to do with the development of the soul and mind.

A2. Complete the following statement according to the passage: (02)

1. One must believe in the ________
2. Aerobics assure only __________

A3. Fill up the word-formation chart: (02)

A4. 

1. Yoga emphasizes the treatment of the root cause of an ailment.
   (Frame ‘Wh-‘ Question to get the underlined part as an answer) (02)
2. We give undue importance to our health.
   (Begin with Undue importance......) (02)

A5. Do you believe Yoga Asanas are better than physical exercises? Justify your answer.

B. Summary Writing (5)

Write a short summary of the passage given in above and suggest a suitable title.

‘Imagine you are Saurabh/Soha Das residing at, Parijat Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Historical Monument- A National Treasure.’

Informal Letter-

Write a letter to your friend Rohan/ Rima describing him/her your visit to a famous Historical Place.

‘Imagine you are Saurabh/Soha Das residing at, Parijat Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Historical Monument - A National Treasure.’

Formal Letter -

Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner requesting him/her to take strict action against those who spoil the beauty and purity of the Historic Places.

Non-verbal to verbal:

Transfer the information into a paragraph.

Observe the web diagram and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title.

Verbal to Non-verbal:

Write Do’s and Don’ts for ‘In the Examination Hall’. Suggest a suitable title.

You should carry all necessary materials for exam such as pens, pencils, erasers, scale, geometrical box etc. You should not forget your identity card and hall tickets. After you enter the examination hall, keep all required things on your desk. You should follow the instructions given by the invigilator. You must read the question paper carefully. You should avoid observing other students because their tension might disturb you. You need not feel upset even if you notice other students writing very speedily. You stay calm. In any case do not talk to any of the students during the exam. It’s advisable to drink sufficient water before you enter the exam hall. Last but not the least, don’t forget to check all answers in last 10 minutes, before submitting your answer sheet to the invigilator.

Speech:

Prepare a speech to be delivered by you on account of the Republic Day.

Topic: ‘How to build a new India.’

Hints:

• unity in diversity
• sacrifices of the freedom fighters
• education
• pollution free

Counterview:

Write your counterview on the topic:

‘Home cooked food cannot compete the readymade, restaurant food.’

Points:

• Simple
• Hardly mouth watering
• Consumes time and energy
• Less variety

Expand the following idea into 100 words:

‘Travelling broadness our mind’

News Report-

Prepare a news report on the following:

‘14 Child Labourers Were Rescued From Firework Factory.’

Develop a story in about 80-100 words with the following ending:

Give a suitable title:
following words:

This year it was an unusual Independence Day...

Narrate an experience based on the given beginning and suggest a suitable title.

'Last year in September, we were travelling to our village for Ganesh Utsav. It had been raining heavily for two weeks...'