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Set 1 Section 1
Language Study
Question no.1 {A} Do as direct (Attempt any four) Marks 08
1) Complete the following word by using correct letter.
A) night f_ll
B) be_line
C) m_ney
D) w_ndfall
2) Put the following words in alphabetical order.
A) doctor, writer, beggar, hooligan
B) return, ring, refuse, rain
3) Punctuate the following sentences.
A) that wasnt the same meena i had known
B) are you listening
4) Make four words ( minimum of three letters each )
using letters in the word, affectionately
5) Write the related words as shown in the example.

neatly
Write

6) Complete the word chain of , “Noun”

Add four words each beginning with the last letter of the
previous word.
Footwear, _____, _________, __________, __________.
{ B } Do as directed (Marks 02)
1) Attempt any one. Mark 01
(a)Make meaningful sentence by using the phrase:
‘to ponder over’
OR
(b)Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it
meaningfully :
He told me the reason …………..
2) Attempt any one Mark 01
(a)Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
1) arrange 2) courage
OR
(b) Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the
following words.
1) arrange 2) courage

Set 2 Section 1
Language Study
Question no.1 {A} Do as direct (Attempt any four) Marks 08
1) Complete the following word by using correct letter.
A) ela_ion
B) gin_ing
C) begg_r
D) c_an
2) Put the following words in alphabetical order.
A) hair, throw, heritage, bag.
B) angry, armour, artefacts, account.
3) Punctuate the following sentences.
A) whats your name little one
B) well i wish you luck said sitaram
4) Make four words ( minimum of three letters each )
using letters in the word, Organization
5) Write the related words as shown in the example.
ground
school

6) Complete the word chain of , “Adjective”

Add four words each beginning with the last letter of the
previous word.
cool, _____, _________, __________, __________.
{ B } Do as directed (Marks 02)
1) Attempt any one Mark 01
(a)Make meaningful sentence by using the phrase:
‘instead of ’
OR
(b)Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it
meaningfully :
The teacher said …………..
2) Attempt any one Mark 01
(a) Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
1) direct 2) lead
OR
(b) Make a meaningful sentence using any one of
the following words.
1) direct 2) lead
Set 3 Section 1
Language Study
Question no.1 {A} Do as direct (Attempt any four) Marks 08
1) Complete the following word by using correct letter.
A) d_wn
B) d_ing
C) pro_nosis
D) a_locate
2) Put the following words in alphabetical order.
a) road, vacation, laugh, eager
b) shackles, science, shame, shower
3) Punctuate the following sentences.
a) dont you worry pitaji said sulekha
b) so what does it matter his wife replied
4) Make four words ( minimum of three letters each )
using letters in the word, gentleman
5) Write the related words as shown in the example.

moon
silver
6) Complete the word chain of , “verb”
Add four words each beginning with the last letter of the
previous word.
tell, _____, _________, __________, __________.
{ B } Do as directed (Marks 02)
1) Attempt any one Mark 01
(a)Make meaningful sentence by using the phrase:
‘in front of ’
OR
(b)Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it
meaningfully :
I know a person …………..
2) Attempt any one Mark 01
(a)Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
1) agree 2) complete
OR
(b)Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the
following words.
agree 2) complete
Set 1
SET 1
SECTION II: Textual Passages – (20 Marks)
Q.2. (A) Read the following passage and complete the activities.
(10 Marks)

A1. State whether the following statements are true or false. (2)
(i) Parents of young seagull guided his sisters in the art of flying.
(ii) The whole family kept taunting young seagull for his
cowardice.
(iii) The young seagull mustered up courage to take that plunge.
(iii) The young seagull was with his mother on his ledge.

The young seagull was alone on his ledge. His two brothers
and his sister had already flown away the day before. He had been
afraid to fly with them. Somehow when he had taken a little run
forward to the brink of the ledge and attempted to flap his wings he
became afraid. The great expanse of sea stretched down beneath, and it
was such a long way down - miles down. He felt certain that his wings
would never support him; so he bent his head and ran away back to the
little hole under the ledge where he slept at night. Even when each of
his brothers and his little sister, whose wings were far shorter than his
own, ran to the brink, flapped their wings, and flew away, he failed to
muster up courage to take that plunge which appeared to hi so
desperate. His father and mother had come around calling to him
shrilly, upbraiding him, threatening to let him starve on his ledge
unless he flew away. But for the life of him he could not move.
That was twenty -four hours ago. Since then nobody had come
near him. The day before, all day long, he had watched his parents
flying about with his brothers and sister, perfecting them in the art of
light, teaching them how to skim the waves and how to dive for fish.
He had, in fact, seen his elder brother catch his first herring and devour
it, standing on a rock, while his parents circled around raising a proud
cackle .And all the morning the whole family had walked about on the
big plateau midway down the opposite cliff taunting him for his
cowardice.

A2. Complete the following table. (2)

Attempts made by the Reasons of his failure

seagull to fly
1]………………….. 1]…………………..

2]………………….. 2]…………………..

A3. Match the pairs. (2)

‘A’ Group ‘B’ Group

i) upbraidi a) a high steep face of a

ng rock

ii) Devour b) utter a shrill cry

iii) cliff c) scolding

iv) cackle d) eat

A4. Do as directed. (2)

Choose the correct options for the following:
(i) He could not rise.
(Choose the correct sentence of 'unable to’ from the given
options.)
(a) He is unable to rise.
(b) He unable to rise.
(c) He was unable to rise.
(ii) He was tired and weak. (Choose the correct exclamatory of
the given sentence.)
(a) How tired and weak he was!
(b) What tired and weak he was!
(c) How tired and weak was he!
A5. Personal Response. (2)
Which is your favourite bird? Why?
Q.2 (B) Read the following passage and do the activities.(10 Marks)
B1. Say whether you agree or disagree with the following
statements. (2)
i) Meena is a good friend of the writer..
ii) Meena is an LIC agent..
iii) Meena never had anything positive to say on any subject or about
any person.
iv) She was forever happy

Meena is a good friend of mine. She is an LIC officer earning a

good salary. But there was always something strange about her. She
was forever unhappy. Whenever I met her, I would start to feel
depressed. It was as though her gloom and cynicism had a way of
spreading to others. She never had anything positive to say on any
subject or about any person. For instance, I might say to her, 'Meena,
did you know Rakesh has come first in his school?'
Meena's immediate response would be to belittle the
achievement. 'Naturally, his father is a school teacher', she would
say.
If I said, 'Meèha, Shwetha is a very beautiful girl, isn't she?
Meena would be pessimistic. "When pony is young, he looks
handsome. It is age that matters. Wait for some time. Shwetha will
be uglier than anyone you know."
'Meena, it's a beautiful day. Let's go for a walk'. 'No, the sun is
too hot and I get tired if I walk too much. Besides, who says walking
is good for health? There's no proof.'

B2.Arrange the following sentences as per their sequence occurred

in the passage. (2)
i) Meena never had anything positive to say on any subject or
about any person.
ii) Meena's immediate response would be to belittle the
achievement.
iii) Meena was forever unhappy.
iv) Meena is an LIC officer earning a good salary.
B3. Match the following pairs of synonyms (similar words). (2)

Words Meaning

i) Pessimistic a) feeling of sadness

ii) Gloom b) having a negative
attitude
iii) Cynicism c) very unhappy
iv)Depressed d) a distrustful attitude

B4. Do as directed. (2)

i) She never had anything positive to say on any subject or about any
person. (Pick out the infinitive.)
ii) She is an LIC officer earning a good salary. (Change into Simple Past
Tense.)
B5. Personal response (2)
Write any four characteristics of a happy person.
Set 2
SECTION II: TEXTUAL PASSAGES- 20 marks
Q.2. (A) Read the following passage and do the activities.
(10 marks)
Complete the following sentences. (2)
¡) The narrator's house was in a corner of ………….. .
¡¡) The narrator's father was a ……………..
¡¡¡) A group of langurs had made their den……………. .
¡v) The holidays provided an opportunity for the narrator to
become……………….. .

My father was a medical professional working for a private company

in Raniganj in West Bengal, The officers of the company were housed
in individual bungalows inside a large campus. Our house was in a
corner of the campus. The officer's club was adjacent to the boundary
wall of our garden. The compound was luxurious with green grass,
colourful flowers and a host of tall and majestic trees. The seasonal
vegetables in the kitchen gardens of the households and the
magnificent trees constantly attracted squirrels and many species of
birds; a group of langurs had even made their den in an aswatha tree
nearby. They had all become a part and parcel of our existence and
daily life.
A small incident on a Saturday afternoon left a profound effect on me
and unfolded before my eyes a whole new dimension to the wonders of
God's creation. It was a few days into the Puja vacation. Just like for
any other child, the holidays provided an opportunity for me to become
engrossed in various magazines and storybooks published specially for
children in the festive season.
After a hearty launch my parents and my younger sisters lay down for
an afternoon nap and I settled down with a story book .The quiet
afternoon presented the perfect backdrops for reading an adventure
story.

A2) Complete the web. (2)

A3) Write the antonyms of the following from the passage. (2)
i) fold × ………………..
ii) inattentive × ………………..
iii) public × ………………..
iv) tiny× ………………….
A4) Do as directed. (2)
1) It was a few days into the puja vacation. (Choose the correct
question tag.)
a) It was a few days into the puja vacation, was it .
b) It was a few days into the puja vacation, wasn't it?
c) It was a few days into the puja vacation was it?
2) The holidays provided an opportunity for me to become
engrossed in various magazines and story books.( Pick out the '
'infinitive' from the sentence.)
A5 Personal response. (2)
Write the four names of books you like most.
(B) Read the following passage and do the activities. (10 Marks)
B1. Who am I? (Identify the character from the passage.). (2)

Who am I? Your answer

i) Every fortnight I bloom and through - - - - - - ----------------

the day I smile and as evening ---
approaches I start wilting who am I? --------------------------
--------------------------
ii) I am carved, sculpted and shaped by -----------
the water.. Who am I?

- - - - - - - - -------------------
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We instinctively turn to outdoor activities and nature as a way of

relaxing and enhancing our wellbeing. Nature soothes and nurtures.
Nature fulfils and motivates. Nature whispers and commands.
Are you listening?
When I do ,it leaves me in complete awe.
We have a hibiscus plant in our garden. Every fortnight a flower
blooms on it-big, bright and tender. Through the day it smiles with the
sun and dances with the wind, but as evening approaches, it starts
wilting. The morning after, it withers completely and by evening it
falls and becomes one with they earth again. The flower comes to life
only for a day, yet it does so in full splendour. What if we too lived our
life, however short, to its fullest?
We went to a rocky beach and saw the spread of the majestic ocean
and the rocks alongside, carved, sculpted and shaped by the water.
Water is so gentle, rock so hard, yet, as the water flows over it every
day, for years, the rock gives in. It takes the shape that the water
commands. Our problems are are so colossal and we are so small, yet if
we persist.

B2. Complete the following web. (2)

B3. Find out any four adjectives from the passage. (2)
1) ………………………….
2) …………………………
3) …………………………..
4) …………………………
B4. Do as directed. (2)
1)Nature fulfills and motivate. (Rewrite the sentence using 'not only
—--- but also.')
2)Water is so gentle. (Frame a' WH 'question to get the underlined
part as an answer.)
B5. Personal response. (2)
Explain-' Nature whispers and commands.'
Set 3
SECTION II: Textual Passages – 20 marks
Q.2 (A) Read the following passage and do the activities: (10 Marks)
A1. Complete the sentences. (2)
(i) Old Ganpat the beggar had been --------------- on the
pavement for years.
(ii) The beggar had --------------rupees in savings.
(iii) Old Ganpat astonished everyone by ----------
(iv) Men stood in groups at ----------

Old Ganpat the beggar, had a crooked leg. He had been

squatting on the pavement for years,calling for alms. In the
evening someone would come
with a barrow and take him away. He had neverbeen known to
walk. But now, on learning that thebank was about to collapse,
Ganpat astonished everyone, leaping to his feet and actually
running at top speed in the direction of the bank. It soon
became known that he had a thousand rupees in savings!
Men stood in groups at street corners discussing the
situation. Pipalnagar seldom had a crisis, seldom or never had
floods, earthquakes or drought; and the imminent crash of the
Pipalnagar Bank set everyone talking and speculating and
rushing about in a frenzy. Some boasted of their
farsightedness,congratulating themselves on having already
taken out their money, or on never having put any in;others
speculated on the reasons for the crash, putting it all down to
excesses indulged in by Seth Govind Ram. The Seth had fled
the State, said one. He had fled the country, said another. He
was hiding in Pipalnagar, said a third. He had hanged himself
from the tamarind tree, said a fourth, and had been found that
morning by the sweeper-boy.

A2. Web. (2)

Complete the web.

Rumours about
Seth Govind
Ram

1)

2)

3)
4)

A3. Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column
‘B’. (2)
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
(i) squatting chewing over
(ii) indulged in occupying
(iii) speculating fury
(iv) frenzy took part in
something
A4. Do as directed. (2)
(i) He had fled the country. (Change the tense into present
continuous tense.)
(ii) In the evening someone would come with a barrow.
(Rewrite using ‘used to’.)
A5. Personal Response: (2)
Do you believe in all the news that you come across? Why?
(B) Read the following passage and do the activities: (10 Marks)
B1. Fill in the blanks. (2)
(i) Kom belongs to ---------state.
(ii) Her father was ---------------
(iii) Her parents worked in -------------
(iv) She grew up in ---------------- surroundings.
There had to be one successful story if Indians were to survive
in sports and we have that story now. Enough has been said about
this great warrior who conquered the world. This warrior is none
other than Mary Mangte Kom-the Komqueror and the Komrade.
She is famed as a five times World Boxing Champion and the only
boxer to win a medal in every one of the six world championships.
In the 2012 Olympics, she became the first Indian woman boxer to
qualify and win a bronze medal in the 51kg flyweight category of
Boxing.
Kom was born is Kangthei village, Moirang Lamkhai in
Churachandpur district of rural Manipur in eastern India. She came
from a poor family. Her parents, Mangte Tonpa Kom and Mangte
Akham Kom were tenant farmers who worked in jhum fields.Kom
grew up in humble surroundings, helping her parents with farm
related chores, going to school and learning athletics initially and
later boxing simultaneously. Her father was a keen wrestler in his
younger age.
She had an eager interest in athletics since childhood and the
success of Dingko Singh a fellow Manipuri returned from the 1998
Bangkok Asian games with a gold medal, Kom recollects, had
inspired many youngsters in Manipur to try boxing and she too
thought of giving it a try.
B2. Complete the following web.
(2)

Mary Kom’s
exceptional achievements

B3. Find the antonyms of: (2)

(i) lose X ----------------
(ii) urban X ----------------
(iii) rich X ----------------
(iv) older X ----------------
B4. Do as directed. (2)
(i) Her parents worked in jhum fields.
(Identify the ‘Tense’)
(ii) Dingko Singh inspired many youngsters in Manipur.
(Begin the sentence with- Many youngsters ------- )
B5. Personal Response. (2)
Write any four names of famous sportspersons in India ?
SECTION III: Poetry – 10 Marks

Q.3.(A) Read the following stanzas and do the activities : (5 marks)

A1. State whether the following statements are Tue or False: (2)
(i) The poet saw a lovely girl in a train.
(ii) The poet stopped to buy some sweets.
(iii) The lad was sad to talk to the poet.
(iv) The girl hobble down the aisle.

A2. Match the following (2)

‘A’ ‘B’
(a) The beautiful girl…. i) was very thankful to
the speaker in the poem.

(b) The lad who was selling ii) with silken hair
sweets…..
(c) The lad who sold iii) had a handicapped in
them………. her legs.
(d) The poet saw a lovely iv) had such charm.
girl……..

A3. Make a list of pairs of rhyming words from the poem. (1)
(B) Appreciation of the poem: (5 Marks)
Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of
the points given below:

Title ½
● Name of the poet ½
● Rhyme scheme 1
● Figure of speech (any one) 1
● Theme /Central idea (in 2 to 3 lines). 2
SECTION III: Poetry – 10 Marks

Q.3.(A) Read the following stanzas and do the activities : (5 Marks)

A1. Fill in the blanks with correct words from the extract: (2)
(a) We must not become a slave …………………..
(b) We must change our ……………………
(c) We must not kill over ……………….
(d) We must continue to feel ……………….

A2. According to the poet when do we start dying. Do you agree

with him? (2)
A3. Pick out adjectives and nouns they describe. (Any two)
(1)
(B) Appreciation of the poem: (5 Marks)
Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the
help of the points given below:

Title ½
● Name of the poet ½
● Rhyme scheme 1
● Figure of speech (any one) 1
● Theme /Central idea (in 2 to 3 lines). 2
SECTION III: Poetry – 10 Marks
Q.3.(A) Read the following stanzas and do the activities : (5 Marks)
A1. Write whether the following statements are Tue or False: (2)
(1)The child wants to sow the seeds of moonlight behind his
house.
(2)The whole village goes to the city daily to work.
(3)When father returns home, the child is asleep.
(4)The route from city to village is full of light.
A2. Complete the web diagram (2)

The child wishes to sow the seeds of

moonlight because ……….

A3. Write the rhyming words for the following from the poem (1)
1) night
ii) any
(B) Appreciation of the poem: (5 Marks)
Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the
help of the points given below:
Title ½
● Name of the poet ½
● Rhyme scheme 1
● Figure of speech (any one) 1
● Theme /Central idea (in 2 to 3 lines). 2
Q. 4(A) Non textual passage for comprehension.

Read the given passage and do the activities .

A1. Complete the following sentences with the words from the
passage. (2 Marks)
(1) Once ,in a thick …………forest there lived a lion .
(2) The trick could possibly bring him………. .
(3) As foxes are ……….. by nature.
(4) But ……….does not survive for long.

Once, in a thick dense forest, there used to live a lion that grew so old
that he was unable to kill any prey for his food. He did not want to die of
starvation, so he decided to do something to satisfy his hunger. He kept
thinking and thinking and at last he had an idea. This trick could
possibly bring him food. He decided to lie down in the cave pretending
to be ill and then whoever would come to enquire about his health would
become his prey. The old lion put his wicked plan into practice and it
started working, as many animals, who were his well-wishers, foolishly
visited him and got killed. But, evil does not survive for long. One day, a
fox came to visit the unwell lion. As foxes are clever by nature, the fox
stood at the mouth of the cave and looked about. It came to notice a few
things and decided to stay outside the cave. He called out to the lion and
said, "How are you, sir?" The lion replied, "I am not feeling well at all.
But why don't you come inside?" Then the fox replied, "I would love to
come in, sir! But I have observed one thing, there are foot prints that go
inside your cave, but none that come out, I would be foolish to come in."
After saying this, the fox left from there and informed the other animals
of the jungle about the lion's evil trick.

A2.Sequence the following. (2 Marks)

(1) The fox replied wisely.

(2) The fox Came to visit the unwell lion.
(3) Once there was a lion.
(4) He did not want to die of starvation.

A3. Find the describing words for the following. (2 Marks)

(1)………….. forest
(2)…………... plan

A4.Select the proper question tag and rewrite the sentences. (2

Marks)
(1) He kept thinking.
(a)didn’t he?(b) did he?(c)isn’t he?(d)is he?
(2) A fox came to visit the unwell lion.
(a)did he?(b)didn’t he?(c) couldn’t he?(d) hasn’t he?

A5. Do you like to read the story books? Which types of stories you
like? (2 Marks)

Non Textual Passage (2)

Read the following passage and do the activities.

A1. State whether the following statements are true or false.

(2 Marks)
(1)Traditional fair held in the capital city of Kerala.
(2) The traditional Bhopal fair recorded a total of 5.3 lakh visitors this
year.
(3) The fair was inaugurated by the Home Minister of the state.
(4) This eight-day long fair was filled with the rich and vibrant
culture of the state.

The one-week long, traditional fair held in the capital city of Madhya
Pradesh. The fair annually takes place in the famous Alfred Park of the
city. This year it hosted a number of dance programs, agricultural and
craftwork exhibition and many other traditional craft workshops. The
traditional Bhopal fair recorded a total of 1.3 lakh visitors this year.
Apart from the exhibitions, the fair also depicted the old tradition of the
barter system. The fair was inaugurated by the Cultural Minister of the
state, who had been invited as the Guest of Honour. This eight-day long
fair was filled with the rich and vibrant culture of the state. One of the
reasons for organising this fair is to revive the traditional art and craft.
The fair also proved to be an attraction for school children, as many
schools were given a chance to arrange various art and cultural
competitions. Another appealing thing about this year's fair was the
amusement park for the kids and the arrangement of various traditional
and modern food stalls. However, this year's fair saw a decline in
visitors' interest towards the traditional Tonga ride. bullock cart ride and
camel ride. The organisers had infused all their energies to make it
successful. The introduction of some modern elements also contributed
in retaining the interest of the visitors.

A2 . What was another appealing thing about this year’s fair?

(2 Marks)

A3.Write the antonyms for the following from the extract. (2 Marks)
(1) Modern x ………….
(2) Village x ………….

A4.Do as directed. (2 Marks)

(1) The fair annually takes place in the famous Alfred Park of the
city.
(Frame wh-question to get underline part as an answer)
(2) The organisers had infused all their energies.
(Change the voice)

A5. Do you like to go to the fair? What fun you enjoy there?(2
marks)

Non Textual Passage -3

Read the given passage and do the activities.

A1. Match the pairs. (2 Marks)

A – Group B-Group

1. Power of mind (a) instrument of mind

2. Prana (b) incredible
3. Brain (c) electric stimulation
4. Psychotic disorders (d) the life force

The human mind is capable of doing several amazing things. The

powers of the mind are Incredible. The brain, which is the seat of reason,
memory, genius and emotion determines behaviour patterns. Yet, what
is actually involved in the thought process still remains to be fathomed
No one has been able to give a comprehensive definition of the mind. Is
it the nervous system? Is it the faculty that reasons out, argues, assesses,
comprehends? Is it the soul, or is it what is known as Prana, the life
force? Or is it this and much more? A lot or work is being done on the
mind and i's instrument, the brain. Experiments are under way to control
psychotic disorders through electric stimulation of different parts of the
brain

The brain itself is an amazing organ. It is 100 times more densely

packed with information than a most modern computer. Most advanced
computer in the world would need to be as large as a two-storey building
to store the information an average brain does. In comparison the human
brain is about eight inches in length, four inches in height, and weighs
there pounds. A tremendous amount of work is being done on mind.

A2.What is brain? (2 Marks)

A3. Write the names of….. (2 Marks)

(1) An amazing organ ……….
(2) Capable of doing several amazing things …………

A4. Do as directed. (2 Marks)

(1) The human mind is capable of doing several amazing things.
(Write a Question tag)
(2) The brain itself is an amazing organ.
________
(Frame ‘wh’ question to get underline part as answer)

A5. (A) Do you agree to accept about great power of brain? Why? (2
Marks)
Q5(B)The same passages are used as for summary .(5 marks))

SECTION V: WRITING SKILLS SET (5 Marks):

Q.5 A Letter Writing A1 or A2. Do any one of the following
activities: (5 Marks)
THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPEAL
Appeal from Health Department:
Take care of your health and consult the nearest Govt Hospital if
persist below symptoms.
Symptoms of Covid’s JN.1
Cough
Fever
Tiredness
Loss of taste or smell
Headache
Sore throat
Nausea
Mild Gastrointestinal Infection.
The Health Department of Mumbai,had issued a chart of Symptoms
for the new variant of Covid’s JN.1.to create awareness of disease
among the people.
A1: Informal Letter
Write a letter to your brother who stayed away from home and lived
in a hostel.Tell him about the Symptoms of Covid’s new variant.
Tell him to take care of his health.
You may use your own points…..

A2 Formal Letter
Write a letter to the Health officer of the Govt Hospital to organise a
health awareness camp in your area regarding Covid’s JN.1 New
variant.
You may use your own points..
Q.5A Letter Writing A1 or A2. Do anyone of the following activities:
(5 Marks)
NCPUL Delhi has organised a National Book fair in BKC.
Read the following advertisement and write a letter.
NCPUL DELHI
PRESENTS
National Book Fair
Mumbai – 2024

Managed by:
School Education Department

Date : 6th to 14th January 2024

Venue:
R2,MMRD Ground, Opp.Canara Bank, Bandra Kurla
Complex,Mumbai 400052

Features of Book Fair:

Easy to reach
200 publishers reaching in the Fair
25% discount on books
Huge discount for children
Attraction of the book Fair Daily Cultural programme & Many
more.
Parking available for bikes and cars
A1 : Informal Letter
Write a letter to your friend requesting him/her to attend the Urdu
Book Fair in BKC Mumbai.
You may use your own points.
A2 : Formal Letter
Write a letter to the organizer of the National Book Fair, thanking
for organizing an event to promote and buy books and inculcate
reading habits among the people.
You may use your own points.

A1 or A2 Do any one of the following. (Set 3) (5 Marks)

Imagine you are Sanjay/Sanjana Shinde from Room No. C/12,
Shabd Niwas, Yashwant Colony, Washim. Now attempt any one of
the following letters after reading this information.
Al. Informal Letter
Look at the following information and write a letter to your friend living
abroad. Tell him/her about the problems faced by India and what
students can do to solve these problems...
OR
A2. Formal Letter
Look at the following information. Write a letter to the Minister of
Social Welfare, Govt. of India thanking him for showing interest and
appealing through this message.
B1. Dialogue writing:
B) B1 or B 2. Do any one of the following (Set 1) (5 marks)
(a)Prepare a meaningful dialogue from the jumbled sentences:
(1)
(1) I prefer coffee, please.
(2) Thanks a lot.
(3) Would you like to have tea or coffee?
(4) OK. Two coffee please.
(b) Complete the dialogue
(1)
A: Do your parents scold you ?
B ………………………………….
A: How do you feel when they scold you?
B:............................................
(c) Write a dialogue of minimum three meaning -ful exchanges on
'Regularity in studies. (3)
B1 or B2. Do any one of the following : (Set 2) (5 marks)
B1. Dialogue writing:
(a)Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences: (1)
1) Oh! Really! I'll do it regularly.
2) What are the benefits of Yoga?
3) You should do it because it is good.
(4) Yoga keeps us concentrated and refreshes our mind.
(b) Complete the dialogue: (1)
A: If you do not study well, what will happen?
B: …………………..
A: If you eat too much junk food, what will happen?
B: …………………………
(c) Write a dialogue between Rucha and Prathamesh about ‘The
celebration of Womens' day ’.
B1. Dialogue writing: (Set 3) (5 marks)
(a) Prepare a meaningful dialogue from the jumbled sentences. (1)

(1) Yes I do. But don’t totally depend on His blessings.

(2) Why so?
(3) Do you believe in God?
(4) I believe in hard work.
(b) Complete the dialogue: (1)
A: Did you like to hear bedtime stories?
B:………………………………………………
A: Who usually told you the bedtime stories?
B:………………………………………………
(c) Write the dialogue between two friends on ‘Importance of
reading the stories’.
( Minimum three meaningful exchanges.) (3)

Q5 (B) Drafting a speech

“Reading Day”, Organized in your school. Prepare a speech with
the help of the following points.
(Set 1) (5 Marks)

1. Importance of the day.

2. Importance of reading
3. How to develop reading habit?
4.Where do you get books from?
5. Which books to read?
6.Add your own points.

Develop a speech on “Avoid Plastic, Save Earth”. You may take help
of given points. (Set 2) (5 marks)
1. The main cause of pollution is plastic bags.
2. It is undegradable.
3. Plastic bags are harmful to everyone either to human, wild life or
marine life
4. We should try to find out alternative to use of plastic bags
5. How can we aware people about not using plastic bags?

Develop a speech on “Save Water”.You may take help of given

points. (Set 3). (5 marks)
1.What is main source of water.
2.Uses of water.
3.Is anything replaces water?
4.How are we polluting water?
5.If scarcity of water is there,what happens?
6.How should we keep water clean?
7.How can we save water for next generations?

1.Uses of water.
2.Is anything replaces water?
3.How are we polluting water?
4.If scarcity of water is there,what happens?
5.How should we keep water clean?
6.How can we save water for next generations?
Q.6 (A) Information Transfer (5 Marks)
A1 or A2 Attempt any one of the following Activity.
A1 Non verbal to verbal (1)
Write a paragraph on ‘Difference between indoor game and outdoor
game’

Indoor Games Outdoor Games

Played in protected environment Played in open environment

Mostly single or double player Mostly a team game

Requires less physical exertion Requires much physical exertion

Winning or loosing self Winning or loosing team

responsibility responsibility

A1 Non Verbal to Verbal (2) (5 Marks)

Read the tourist leaflet and write a paragraph .
Hampi the tourist place
Located at :- North Karnataka
Situated at :- On the bank of river Tungabhadra
Surrounded by :- Hills
Capital of :- Vijayanagar Empire
Distance from Bengaluru :- 350 Kms
Famous as :- Historical place and religious place
A1 Non verbal to Verbal (Set 3) (5 Marks)
Write a paragraph with the help of given tree diagram.
Kinds of Insects
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Interesting
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(1)Honey Bee (1) Locusts (1)
Butterflies
(collects honey) (Destroys Plants ) (2)
Lady birds
(2)Silkworm (2) Mosquitoes
(supplies silk) (carry diseases)
Q.6
A2 Verbal to Non Verbal (1) (5 marks)
Read the following paragraph and complete the table given below.
Pollution is one of the biggest problems in the world,
We are facing it in every walk of life. Pollution is of many kinds, such
as - air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, etc. After some years
it is going to be extremely difficult to breathe normally. Getting clean
drinking water is becoming just impossible. Water-borne diseases
spread. Marine life is suffering from water pollution. Hundreds of
people are facing deafness due to noise pollution. It also affects human
psychology. We should try to find solution to pollution.

Types Of Pollution It’s bad effects on

mankind
(1)

(2)

(3)

A2 Verbal to Non verbal (2) (5 marks)

Read the following Paragraph and draw the tree diagram.

Common confusion which most of the students face after their

10th results are out is to choose the stream of studies after their 10th.
You can choose science (biology), Maths, computer science, commerce,
arts or vocational groups based on your interests. Many students also
prefer to go for diploma courses after 10th standard.

Career Options After 10th in Science stream

The Science stream includes the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology
(Botany and Zoology).
The Commerce Subject offers many career options such as
Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Investment Banking and
Financial Advisors.
Arts/Humanities is the third most popular career option after
science & commerce. Students must deal with a very wide range of
courses such as History, Geography, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology, languages, Anthropology, Human Resources, journalism etc.

Career options after 10 th

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A2 Verbal to Non Verbal (3) (5 marks )

Read the given paragraph and draw the tree diagram.

There are many folk dance forms performed in Maharashtra. Lets

see some of them.

Koli Folk Dance is a folk dance of Maharashtra which got its

name from fisher folk of the state called 'Kolis'. The Kolis are known for
their lively dances and a separate identity. The dances of these fishermen
possess elements taken from their occupation, which is fishing.
Lavani is a mixture of traditional dance and song, which is
performed mainly to the beats of 'Dholak'; an instrument like a drum.
This folk dance is executed by beautiful women wearing sarees of 9
yards called Nauvari Saree. The word ‘Lavani’ has been originated from
‘Lavanya’, which means beauty. Previously, this folk dance dealt with
various subjects like religion, politics, society, romance, etc. A number
of renowned Marathi poets including Ramjoshi, Prabhakar, Honaji Bala,
etc. added to the fame and reputation of Lavani folk dance.
Dhangari Gaja is one of the most famous folk dances of
Maharashtra. It is performed by the shepherds of the Solapur District
who are also known as Dhangar. The Dhangari Gaja folk dance is
executed in order to please the Shepherd's God and to get his blessings.
The Dhangar dancers wear traditional Marathi dresses like Pheta,
Angarkha, Dhoti and a colourful handkerchief. The groups of Dhangar
dancers surround the players of drums and move with the rhythm.
Povadas forms a part of Marathi ballads, depicting the life
of Maratha leader Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj .Shri Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj holds a respectable position in each and every
Maharashtrian’s heart. Through the Povadas, people remember Shri
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj .

Folk dances of Maharashtra

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Q 6 (B)Expand the theme

B1 0r B2 .Do any one of the following .
B1 News report based on the headline. (1) (5 marks)
Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help
of the given points .
“ At least 16 killed ,over dozen injured after multi-storey building
collapsed in the city”
Points :- Headline – Dateline – Introduction - Short continuing
paragraph
B1 News report based on the headline.(2) (5 marks)
Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help
of the given points .
“Women crew piloted train reaches Bengaluru from Pune”
Points :- Headline – Dateline – Introduction - Short continuing
paragraph
B1 News report based on the headline (3) (5 marks)
Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help
of the given points .
“ Chandrayaan-3, in its precise orbit, has begun its journey to the
Moon.”
Points :- Headline – Dateline – Introduction - Short continuing
paragraph
Q6 B2 Developing a story.
Develop a story with the help of the given beginning and suggest a
suitable title to it . (1) (5 marks)
One night when I was studying ,it was dark on the road .Suddenly I
heard some voices from the house next to my
house……………………………….

Q6 B2
Develop a story with the help of the given beginning and suggest a
suitable title to it . (2) (5 marks)
There were 2 friends. Once they went to forest. They saw a bear from
long distance. One of the friends were fat……………………………..
Q6 B2
Develop a story with the help of the given beginning and suggest a
suitable title to it . (3) (5 marks)

Once there lived a dog. He found a bone. He hold the bone into his
mouth ,and was crossing the
river…………………………………………..
Section VI
Translation (1)
Q.7 (a)Translate the following words into your medium of
instructions.(any4) (2 marks)
(1)success (2) encounter (3) moonlight (4) measurable (5) natural
(6)expert
(b) Translate the following sentences into medium of
instruction.(any 2)(2 marks)
(1) India is my country.
(2)We must save trees.
(3)Save water, save Earth.
(4)I like to sing patriotic songs.
(c) Translate the following idiom/proverb into your medium of
instruction.(any 1)(1 mark)
(1)Where there is will there is a way.
(2)Tit for tat
Translation (2)
Q.7(a)Translate the following words into your medium of
instructions.(any 4)(2 marks)
(1)dilemma (2)twins (3)fool (4) courage (5) mischievous (6) author
(b)Translate the following sentences into medium of instruction.(any
2) (2 marks)
(1)Wake up early everyday.
(2)Do your work honestly.
(3)Respect your elderly.
(4) Work is worship.
(c)Translate the following idiom/proverb into your medium of
instruction.(any 1)(1 mark)
(1)Cut your coat according to your clothes.
(2)You can’t judge a book by cover.
Translation (3)
Q.7(a)Translate the following words into your medium of
instructions.(any 4)(2 marks)
(1) lesson (2) beggar (3)woods(4) progress (5) prosperity (6)world
(b) Translate the following sentences into your medium of
instructions.(any 2) (2 marks)
(1)My school’s name is Adarsh Vidyalaya.
(2)Honesty is the best policy.
(3)Farmer is our real feeder.
(4)We must respect the farmer.
(c ) Translate the following idiom/proverb into your medium of
instructions.(any 1)(1 mark)
(1) No pain ,no gain.
(2) There is always a room at the top.
Question Paper For practice (2023-24)
Std. 10
Subject :- English (LL)
Time :- 3Hours ] Marks : 80
Section 1 : Language Study
Q.1 (A) Do as directed.(Attempt any four)
(1) Complete the words by using correct letters:
(1) st-dy (2) l-ngur (3) ma-ket(4)sma-t
(2)Put the following words in an alphabetical order.
(1) heel, man, road, neighbour
(2)Must , made ,moon, marble
(3)Punctuate the following .
(1)lets go for a walk
(2)where do you live
(4)Make 4 words (minimum 3 letters)using the letters in the given word
Psychology
(5)Write the related words as shown in the example.

School big
building
(6) Complete the word chain of’ verbs’. add four words beginning with the
last letter of the previous word .
Tell………… (1)…………(2)……….(3)……….(4)…………….
(B)Do as directed .
(1) Attempt any one.
(a) Make a meaningful sentence by using ‘in front of’
(b)Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully .
I go to the school……………………………….
(2) Attempt any one.
(a) Add a prefix or suffix to make new words,
(1) happy …………………(2) thought………….
(b) Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following.
(1) happy (2) thought

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Section – 2 : Textual Passage

(Reading skill ,vocabulary and Grammar) (10 Marks)
Q2 (A) Read the passage and do the activities.
The young seagull was alone on his ledge. His two brothers and his sister had
already flown away the day before. He had been afraid to fly with them. Somehow
when he had taken a little run forward to the brink of the ledge and attempted to
flap his wings he became afraid. The great expanse of sea stretched down beneath,
and it was such a long way down - miles down. He felt certain that his wings
would never support him; so he bent his head and ran away back to the little hole
under the ledge where he slept at night. Even when each of his brothers and his
little sister, whose wings were far shorter than his own, ran to the brink, flapped
their wings, and flew away, he failed to muster up courage to take that plunge
which appeared to him so desperate. His father and mothe had come around calling
to him shrilly, upbraiding him, threatening to let him starve on his ledge unless he
flew away. But for the life of him he could not mo

(A1) State whether the following statements are true or false.

i. The young Seagull's brothers could fly because they had bigger wings..
ii. Parents scolded the young Seagull for not taking flight.
iii. The young Seagull was sure that his mother would support him.
iv. Mother had sympathy for young Seagull's failure to fly.

( A2) The young Seagull was felt afraid of two things. Write them.

(A3) Use the phrases in your own sentences.

i.) to be afraid of
ii) to feel certain

(A4) Do As Directed.

i) It was such a long way. (Turn into exclamatory sentence)

ii)His father and mother had come around.(Not only …..but also)

(A5 ) What things are you afraid of doing? Why?

Q.2(B) Read the passage and do the activities.

(B1) Tell the following.

i. Marie Curie's country ………….
ii. Her birth year …………..
iii. Her favourite subject ……………
iv. Birth year of her daughter …………….

Born Maria Sklodowska in Warsaw, Poland on November, 7 1867, Marie

Curie's childhood dream was to study science in Paris, but her father could not
afford the expense for this. So Maria took a job as a governess and saved a little
money. With that little money she finally went to Sorbonne, the University of
Paris, to study science. Her father could send her only a small amount and her life
in the university was a disheartening experience in poverty and hunger. She lived
only on bread, butter and tea, and she often fainted for lack of food. In spite of all
this she pursued her studies indomitably and she topped her class with Honours in
Physics and Mathematics.
Disheartening heras at the university that she met a Frenchman, Pierre
Curie, a brilliant but poor scientist. Then they together began to work in a shabby
laboratory. Soon, their friendshor turned into love and in less than a year, in July,
1895, they were married. The couple then took a flat in Paris with scarcely any
furniture i n it except their books, a lamp, a white wooden table and two chairs.
After the birth of a daughter, Irene, the next year, Marie and Pierre set
up a laboratory in a wooden shed near their flat, It had a leaky skylight and an
earthen floor. Here Marie after her daily household work, settled down to study.

(B2) Give proofs of the following from the extract.

i. Marie had indomitable spirit.
ii. Marie was exceptionally brilliant.

(B3) Find out from the extract words opposite of the following.

i. well furnished
ii. gave up
iii. previous
iv enemity

(B4) Do as directed.

(1) After her daily household work Marie settled down to study.
(Use as soon as)
(2) It was the university that she met Pierre Curie.
(Underline the subordinate clause)

(B5) Do you think that Madame Curie was doing right by avoiding food at
right time? Write 2 lines about importance of eating food at right time.

Section – 3 : Poetry
Q3 (A) Read the stanzas and do the activities. (5 marks)
Today on a bus, I saw a lovely girl with silken hair I envied her, she seemed so
gay, and I wished I was so fair
When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle
O God, forgive me when I whine
I have two legs, the world is mine

And then I stopped to buy some sweets

The lad who sold them had such charm
I talked with him, he seemed so calm, and if I were late, it would do no harm,
And as I left he said to me "I thank you, you have been so kind"
It's nice to talk with folks like you. You see, I'm blind
O God forgive me when I whine
I have two eyes, the world is mine

A 1 Answer in one word. (2)

i. Who sold the sweets?

ii. Who stopped to buy sweets ?
iii. Who says "the world is mine"?
iv. Who hobbled down the aisle ?

A 2 Match the part given in 'A' with appropriate part in 'B'.(2)

A B

I)The beautiful girl a. He was as fair as the lovely

gift’
ii)The lad who sold sweets b. thanked the poet for his
kindness
iii)The poet wished c. had a handicap in her leg
iv)The young lad at sweet shop d. looked charming and call
__________________________________ e. thanked whoever came to
buy sweets.
A3 Write the rhyming pairs from the given stanzas.(1)
(B) Appreciation of the poem: (5 marks)
Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of the
points given below:

O moon,
give me moonlight,
basketful or two baskets full,
with seeds of moonlight.
From the city to my village,
on the sides of the path
I want to sow many,
small, small moons of light.
The whole village goes to the city daily to work.
It becomes dark on its way back
as my village is quite far.
The route is tough and full of snakes and scorpions.
Neither bus nor cart plies.
When my father returns home
I am asleep.

And he goes back early in the morning

while I am sleeping.

O moon

give me a basketful of moonlight on loan.

I want to light the dark route

so that my father returns early.
I too want to hear fairy tales
and stories from him.
moon,

give me a basketful of moonlight. want to sow seeds of moon

on the sides of the path.

i) Title of the poem (1/2)

ii) Name of the poet(1/2)
iii) Rhyme scheme(1)
iv) Figure of speech(1)
v) Theme / central idea(2)

Section IV :- Non Textual Passage

Q 4 (A)Read the non textual Passage No.6 and complete the activities given
below it.

The human mind is capable of doing several amazing things. The

powers of the mind are credible, The brain, which is the seat of reason, memory,
genius and emotion determines behaviour patterns. Yet, what is actually involved
in the thought process still remains to be homed. No one has been able to give a
comprehensive definition of the mind. Is it the nervous system? Is it the faculty
that reasons out, argues, assesses, comprehends? Is it the soul, or is it what is
known as Prana, the life force? Or is it this and much more ? A lot or work being
done on the mind and i's instrument, the brain. Experiments are under way to
control psychotic disorders through electric stimulation of different parts of the
brain.
The brain itself is an amazing organ. It is 100 times more densely
packed with information than a most modern computer. Most advanced compuer in
the world would need to be as large as a two-storey building to store the
information an average brain does. In comparison, the human brain is about eight
inches in length, four inches in height, and weighs three pounds. A tremendous
amount of work is being done on mind.

A1 Match the pairs from the table and write them.

A B
a) Power of mind i) instrument of
mind
b)Prana ii) incredible
c)Brain iii) electric stimulation
d) iv) the life force

A2 Complete the following.

i. Behaviour patterns are determined by……………………………

II. Size of human brain…………………………………
ii. Weight of human brain………………………………..
iv. Brain contains information 100 times……………………………..

A3 Add suffix to make adjectives:

a. emotion
b. thought

(A4)Do you as directed.

i. A lot of work is being done on the mind and brain. (Use 'not only.... but also')
ii. The human mind is capable of doing several amazing things. (Use can)

(A5) Do you agree that human mind can do amazing things ? Give examples?

(B) Write summary of the given non textual passage. (5 marks)

Save the Planet!

 A mammoth rally to be organized to save the Environment.

 School children to participate

 Free T shirts and gifts for the participants

 Social duty of every citizen

 Contact for the details: Save the Planet Mission, Silicon City
apartment. M.G .Road, Buldhana.
Section V :- Writing skill

Q 5 (A) Attempt any one of the following

(A 1) Read the Handout given above and write a letter to your friend to request
him/her to participate in Save the Planet Mission. You may add your own points.
OR
(A 2) Read the handout given above and write a letter to The Organizer, asking for
details as you want to participate in it. You may add your own points in it.

(B) B1. Dialogue Writing OR B2. Drafting a Speech: Attempt any one of the
following activities:

(B1). (a) Prepare a short dialogue by arranging the following jumbled

sentences:

No. It is a fake news, don't believe in rumors

Hi, Have you heard the news?

There is a bomb blast in local train in Mumbai.

No, What is it?

(b) Complete the dialogues betweem Amit and Sumit based on the given
questions:

Shona: Which is your favourite book?

Mona:,......

Shona: What type of book is it?

Mona:

(c) Write a dialogue of minimum three meaningful exchanges on" Importance

of Picnicking in our life".

OR
(B 2)Prepare a speech to deliver in an interschool competition on 'How to
achieve success in life' with the help of the following web chart.

Q6 (A) Information Transfer : Verbal to Non verbal OR Non verbal to Verbal

Our National Flag
(A1)Read the passage and draw the tree diagram regarding colours and their
symbols

Our national flag has three horizontal bands or stripes of equal length and breadth.
There are three different colours. And that is why it is called 'tri-colour'. It is
rectangular in shape. The three colours stand for peace, purity and power. At the
top is the saffron colour, which stands for valour, courage and the spirit of
sacrifice. The white colour represents peace, purity, truth and honesty. The dark
green colour at the bottom stands for growth, agriculture and prosperity. It is very
beautiful to look at. All colours tell us that we should live in peace and love
everybody. We are proud of national flag.

Our National Flag colours

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(A2) Non Verbal to verbal

Study the following table and write a paragraph based on it.

Vegetables Contribution to diet

Fleshy roots Sources of vitamin D

Seeds Carbohydrates and Vitamin D
Leaves,stem Minerals
Fruits Vitamin A & C , Carbohydrates

(B) Expand the theme .(5 marks)

(B1) expand the proverb :- Where there is a will there is a way
OR
(B2) Write a report for s newspaper based on the headline with the help of the
given points.

Forest officials caught bear after very hard

try

Points :- Headline – dateline – Introduction – short continuing paragraph

Section VI – Translation (Marks 5)

(A)Translate the following words into your medium of instructions.(any 4)
I)teenager (ii)encounter (iii)basketful (iv)flight (v)twins (vi)beggar
(B)Translate the following sentences into your medium of instructions.(any 2)
(2marks)
(i) India is my country.
(ii) I like to read story books.
(iii) My brother’s name is Raja.
(iv)We must study to get good marks.
(C) Translate the following idiom or proverb. (any10 (1 mark)
(i) you shall reap what you sow.
(ii) Better late than never.