English Model set 2 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 complete the given activities:

A1. From the following extract of the poem provide evidence that it set in a rural background:

Evidence: 

1. ______
2. ______

A2. How did the peasants console the poet’s mother? (02)

A3. Pick out an example of Antithesis from the extract: (01)

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

Points 

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. Answer in one word or two:- (02)

1. The Queen of the spices.
2. The areas of cultivation of the first type of cardamom.
3. Anyone area of cultivation of the second type of cardamom
4. The small variety of cardamom is known for-

Cardamom, the Queen of all spices, has a history as old as the human race. It is the dried fruit of a herbaceous perennial plant. Warm humid climate, loamy soil rich in organic matter, distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods all combine to make Indian cardamom truly unique in aroma, flavour, size and it has a parrot green colour.

Two types of cardamom are produced in India. The first type is the large one, which has not much significance as it is not traded in the international market. It is cultivated in the North-eastern area of the country. The second type is produced in the Southern states and these are traded in the international market. These are mainly cultivated in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. As per the international market rules, only 7 mm quality was previously traded in exchanges. But later, it relaxed its norms, and now 6 mm quality is also traded in the exchanges. Special to Indian taste buds, cardamom is not only unique to our land but also to our senses. The addition of this fragrant spice can add layers of taste to your tea, food, and overall dining experience.

The small variety is known for its exotic quality throughout the world. Traditional auction markets also exist for trading in small cardamom in the country.

A2. Provide information: Indian cardamom is said to be unique in aroma, flavor, size, and colour due to -- (02)

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

A3. Write the synonyms for the following from the passage :- (02)

1. unusual
2. pleasant smell
3. importance
4. holding moisture

A4. Do as directed:- (02)

1. The first type is the large one, which has not much significance.
   (Identify the subordinate clause)
2. Cardamom is not only unique to our land but also to our senses.
   (Rewrite the sentence using ‘as well as’)

A5. Indian food is incomplete without spices. State your view. (02)

B. Write a short summary of the passage given in above and suggest a suitable title. (05)

‘Imagine you are Rohit/ Richa residing at, Sainik Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Science Exhibition’

Informal Letter

Write a letter to your friend Anup/ Anita describing him/her about the Prize won by the group in the Science Exhibition.

‘Imagine you are Rohit/ Richa residing at, Sainik Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Science Exhibition’

Formal Letter-

Write a letter to a famous scientist inviting him/her as a Chief Guest of the ‘Science Day Celebration’ of your school.

Non-verbal to Verbal

Study the table given below and prepare a paragraph on it.

Verbal to Non-verbal:

Prepare a fact file using the following points:

Location, Modes of transport, Best time to visit, Accommodation, Places to visit Uniqueness

Ooty or Udhagamandalam’ is a hill station in Tamil Nadu. The queen of the blue mountains sits in the central region of the Nilgiri Range at 7,400 feet, 292 km south west of Bengaluru. The botanical garden, The Ooty Lake, Holy Trinity Church are the places which add to the beauty of Ooty. Wenlock downs is one of the most popular picnic spots in Ooty. Ooty’s hotels range from swanky to budget places. Hotel Surya, Nilgiri Hotel, Khims are some renowned hotels. It is best to visit the place during off season, i.e. March to May to avoid large crowd. Coimbatore is the nearest airport and from there cabs are available to Ooty. From Coimbatore to Udhagamandalam station you may travel by rail or meter gauge. For those taking the road NH 17 Bandipur via Maddur and Mysore will be convenient. From Bandlpur take the route to Mudumalai reserve to Ooty via Gudalur. Ooty is well known for its handmade chocolates, aromatic oils, spices and of course tea.

Prepare a speech to be delivered by you in the ‘Interschool Elocution Competition,’ on account of the ‘Teacher’s Day’.

Topic: ‘Salute to the teachers’

Hints:

• An excellent educator
• Brightens a soul with its light
• Teaches from the heart, not just from the book
• Resourceful and dedicated
• Hard-working and motivated

Counterview:

Write your counterview on the topic

Science and technological development have made our life very comfortable.

Points:

• Has made life comfortable and happy.
• Life being lengthened
• Increased agricultural production
• World is brought closer through communication and transport systems
• modes of entertainment

Expand the theme:

Expand the following idea into 100 words:

‘Health Is Wealth’

News Report:

Prepare a news report on the following:

‘Traffic Police Commissioner conducts a lecture series, to enlighten the students about safe driving.’

Developing a story/Narrating experience:

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

Give a suitable title:

It was Saturday night and I was all alone at home, when suddenly...

Narrate an experience in about 80-100 words with the following ending. Give a suitable title:

………. I promise myself to work hard in order to achieve success.