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CBSE Class 10 English Question Paper 2019 (Series: JMS/4) with Solutions
Time allowed: 3 hours
Maximum marks: 80
General Instructions:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
The Question Paper is divided into three Sections:
Section A – Reading Skills 20 Marks
Section B – Writing Skills with Grammar 30 Marks
Section C – Literature Textbook and Supplementary Reading Text 30 Marks
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- You may attempt any Section at a time.
- All questions of that particular Section must be attempted in the correct order.
SET I: Code No. 2/4/1
Section A – Reading 20 Marks
Question
Read the passage given below carefully:
1. Spread over an area of 11,570 acres, Kalesar Reserve Forest is the only one of its kind in Haryana. It is home to a wide range of wild flora and fauna including three elephants, a male tiger, 16 male and female leopards, 19 panthers and some other animals as well.
2. Spread on both sides of Yamunanagar – Paonta Sahib Road in Yamunanagar district, it was designated a national park through a government notification in December 2003. However, it is alleged, lack of sufficient funds is proving to be a hindrance in wildlife conservation in the national park. The Divisional Forest Officer revealed that it is the only forest in Haryana with a natural ‘sal’ tree belt.
3. As for the steps taken to ensure protection of wildlife and environment, it was disclosed that staff had been given weapons by the State Government to tackle the menace posed by poachers. The State had also set up two special environmental courts, one each at Kurukshetra and Faridabad, to deal with crimes related to poaching and illicit felling of trees from the area. Eight watering holes have been dug up across the forest area to ensure that wildlife does not stray into human habitats on its fringes in search of drinking water. Similarly, earthen dams have been constructed to conserve rainwater for the future use of wildlife.
4. It was disclosed that work to fence the area would be undertaken in the near future and more steps taken to ensure that wild fauna does not face drinking water problem in their natural habitat in the reserve forest.
1.1 On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 ivords each: 2 × 4 = 8
(a) What is unique about Kalesar Reserve Forest?
Answer:
Spread over an area of 11,570 acres, Kalesar Reserve forest is the only one of its kind in Haryana. It is home to a wide range of wild flora and fauna. The divisional forest office revealed that is the only forest in Haryana with a natural ‘Sal’ tree belt.
(b) Which animals are found in Kalesar forest?
Answer:
Three elephants, a male tiger, 16 male and female leopards, 19 panthers and some other animals are found in Kalesar forest.
(c) What is proving to be a hindrance to conserving wildlife in the national park?
Answer:
Lack of sufficient funds and the menace posed by poachers is proving to be a hindrance in wildlife conservation in the national park.
(d) What is done in the park for the conservation of water?
Answer:
Eight watering holes have been dug up across the forest to ensure that wildlife does not stray into human habitats in search of drinking water. Similarly, earthen dams have been constructed to conserve rain water for the future use of wildlife.
(e) Why have two special environmental courts been set up?
Answer:
The state has set up two special environmental courts, one each at Kurukshetra and Faridabad to deal with crimes related to poaching and illicit felling of trees from Kalesar forest.
1.2 On the basis of your reading of the above passage fill in any two of the following blanks. 1 × 4 = 4
(a) Kalesar Reserve Forest was designated a national park through a government notification in ________ .
(i) Feb, 2003
(ii) Dec, 2003
(iii) March, 2004
(iv) August, 2001
Answer:
(ii) Dec, 2003
(b) ________ watering holes have been dug up across the forest area to stop wildlife from going astray in search of water.
(i) Four
(ii) Seven
(iii) Eight
(iv) Ten
Answer:
(iii) Eight
(c) Which word in the passage means ‘natural environment in which a particular species live’?
(i) Habitat
(ii) Flora
(iii) Fauna
(iv) Waterhole
Answer:
(i) Habitat
(d) Which word in para 3 is a synonym of ‘danger/risk’?
(i) Disclosed
(ii) Fringes
(iii) Poaching
(iv) Menace
Answer:
(iv) Menace
(e) The word ‘illicit’ means
(i) not approved by society
(ii) not allowed by rules
(iii) obtained dishonestly or unfairly
(iv) not allowed by law
Answer:
(iv) not allowed by law
Question 2.
Read the passage given below:
Toxic Effect – What colours in crackers do to you?
RED: Strontium + Lithium
Strontium replaces calcium in body, lithium produces toxic, irritating fumes when burned.
ORANGE: Calcium
Inhaling calcium chloride can cause cough, sore throat. Contact can cause dry skin.
GREEN: Barium
Poisonous, fumes can irritate respiratory tract.
BLUE: Copper
Can bio-accumulate in the body and raise cancer risk.
PURPLE: Strontium + Copper Same as above
SILVER: Aluminium
May cause skin inflammation bio-accumulation.
BLACK POWDER: Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides and Sulphur oxides Potential to cause asthma attacks, heart attack, stroke, lung diseases and cancer.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer any eight questions from the twelve that follow. 1 × 8 = 8
(a) The red colour in crackers:
(i) causes irritation.
(ii) replaces calcium in body.
(iii) causes sore throat.
(iv) produces toxic fumes in body.
Answer:
(ii) replaces calcium in body.
(b) The snake tablet and the flower pot have the …………… duration of effect.
(i) same
(ii) different
(iii) alternate
(iv) unlikely
Answer:
(i) same
(c) Inhalation of calcium chloride cannot cause the following:
(i) Dry skin
(ii) Sore throat
(iii) Cough
(iv) Both (ii) and (iii)
Answer:
(i) Dry skin
(d) The cumulative levels of ………… and ………… are almost the same.
(i) flower poet and ground spinner
(ii) sparklers and ground spinners
(iii) pulpul and garland
(iv) sparklers and pulpul
Answer:
(ii) sparklers and ground spinners
(e) Based on your understanding of the passage choose the options that are not true:
1. The green colour in crackers is poisonous.
2. Garland (ladi of 1000) has the highest cumulative levels.
3. Flower pot has the lowest cumulative levels.
4. The silver colour in crackers can cause dry skin.
(i) 1 and 3
(ii) 2 and 3
(iii) 2 and 4
(iv) 1 and 4
Answer:
(iii) 2 and 4
(f) The word in the above passage which means the same as ‘pile-up’ is:
(i) inflammation
(ii) irritating
(iii) inhaling
(iv) accumulation
Answer:
(iv) accumulation
(g) The black powder in crackers contains:
(i) Sulphur oxide
(ii) Nitrogen oxide
(iii) Carbon dioxide
(iv) All the above
Answer:
(iv) All the above
(h) The ………….. colour in crackers raises the risk of cancer.
(i) blue and purple
(ii) blue and green
(iii) red and green
(iv) purple and silver
Answer:
(i) blue and purple
(i) The maximum duration of effect is seen in:
(i) garland
(ii) ground spinner
(iii) pulpul
(iv) sparkers
Answer:
(i) garland
(j) The word’ potential’ in the passage means the same as:
(i) Quality
(ii) Symptom
(iii) Possibility
(iv) Ideal
Answer:
(iii) Possibility
(k) The permissible cumulative levels of crackers is:
(i) 60 mg/m
3
(ii) 5 mg/m
3
(iii) 2.5 mg/m
3
(iv) none of the above
Answer:
(i) 60 mg/m
3
(l) The word ‘toxic’ in the passage does not mean the same as:
(i) poisonous
(ii) harmful
(iii) deadly
(iv) safe
Answer:
(iv) safe
Section B – Writing Skills with Grammar 30 Marks
Question 3.
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You are Ramesh Kumar/Radhika Kumari, 12 A, Fort Road, Agra. You read the above advertisement in a local daily. You want to pursue the course in housekeeping. Write a letter to the Director of the Institute inquiring about the duration of the course, fees and other details. The letter should be in 100 – 150 words. 10
Or,
You are Ram/Reeta, P.E.T., ABC Public School, Jammu. You have read an advertisement in a newspaper by National Tourist Corporation offering reduction of fares for group tours. Write a letter in 100 – 120 words to enquire about the following:
(a) Reduction allowed/offered
(b) Any additional reduction on two-way tickets
(c) Minimum number of passengers in one tour
(d) Destinations being offered
(e) Time-slot 10
Answer:
12 A, Fort Road
Agra
23 rd March, 20××
The Director
Institute of Hospitality Management
F-5 Junk Road
New Delhi
Subject: Seeking information about the Course in Housekeeping
Sir
This is in response to your advertisement in ‘The Daily’ dated 20th March, 20×× regarding the course offered by your prestigious institute in housekeeping. I have just appeared for my class XII examination and am interested in pursuing a course in Housekeeping. I would be extremely grateful if you could send detailed information about it so as to enable me to move to the next step and try to seek admission in your reputed institute. Please forward the following details at the earliest:
1. Procedure for Admission
2. Duration of the Course
3. Eligibility Criteria
4. Course fee (installment for each term)
5. Placement opportunities available after course-completion.
6. Any other relevant information related to this course.
I am extremely keen to join the above-mentioned course and would be obliged if you could mail me the prospectus for the same in a self-addressed envelope enclosed herewith. Awaiting your early response.
Yours Sincerely
Radhika Kumari/Ramesh Kumar
Or
ABC Public school
Jammu
23 rd March, 20××
The Manager
National Tourist Corporation
Jammu
Subject: To enquire about the offer of reduction in fares for group tours
Sir
This is in response to your advertisement in ‘The Daily’ dated, 20th March, 20xx regarding the offer in reduction of fares for group tours. I would be extremely grateful if you could send me detailed information so that our school can plan an excursion for senior students during summer vacations. Please forward the following details at the earliest:
(a) Reduction allowed/offered
(b) Any additional reduction on two-way tickets
(c) Minimum numbers of passengers in one tour
(d) Destinations being offered
(e) Time-slot
I would appreciate a fast response from your end giving us the details and an itinerary for the trip. Looking forward to your response.
Yours sincerely
Ram/Reeta
P.E.T
Question 4.
Attempt ANY ONE of the following in 100 – 120 words.
[A] The chart below displays data about the five worst faring states in COVID-19 infrastructure. Write a paragraph analysing the given data. 8
Or
[B] Read the following excerpt from an article that appeared in the magazine section of a local daily.
School bullies are a menace, they should be expelled.
Write a paragraph to analyse the given argument.
You could think about what alternative explanations might weaken the given conclusion and include rationale/evidence that would strengthen/ counter the given argument. 8
Answer:
[A] The chart given tells us that out of an average of 1167 isolation beds per million people in India, Jharkhand, accounts for only 470 beds per million people whereas Bihar has the lowest of 306 beds per million people. Bihar also fares the worst in terms of the available ICU beds which are five per millon people in comparison to Odisha’s thirteen and a total of 48 per million people in India. As far .as the oxygen supported beds are concerned, out of an average of 175 per million people. Tripura has 58, which is the highest and Assam has 49 and is at the bottom. Out of the 24 ventilators available per million prople in India, Assam and Odisha have the highest number which is one-third of the national avarge. To conclude it is evident that Bihar fares the worst in health care infrastructure.
Or
[B] There is no doubt that school bullies should fall under the ‘Zero’ tolerance rule and they are a menace but should they actually be expelled? Expelling them from school does not solve the problem of bullying. Children should be taught through love, compassion and counselling the value of being nice to their fellow students. Love and perseverance is one of the best ways to teach people to change any negative behavioural characteristics.
Very often the students who are at the receiving end are the ones who are afraid to speak out. It is these students who need to be given the confidence to speak-up. By expelling bullies from school without effecting a change in their behaviour will make them grow up to be unhappy, unsocial human beings. They must get a chance to improve or else they may become victims of unchecked aggression in adulthood.
Question 5.
Fill in the blanks in the sentences given below by choosing the most appropriate options from the ones that follow. Attempt any four. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers. 1 × 4 = 4
He would (a) ________ beg than steal.
I have not met him (b) ________ he has left school.
He was (c) ________ sad yesterday.
The earth (d) ________ around the sun.
He usually (e) ________ breakfast before he goes to school.
Answer:
(a) (ii) rather
(b) (iv) since
(c) (i) very
(d) (iv) moves
(e) (iii) eats
Question 6.
The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Identify the error and write down its correction against the correct blank number. The first one has been done for you. Attempt any four.
Answer:
(a) then … than
(b) farthest … farther
(c) knows … know
(d) warm … warmer
(e) on … in
Question 7.
Rearrange any four of the following groups of words/phrases to make meaningful sentences. 1 × 4 = 4
(a) of / today / has / the young generation / a bright / future
(b) winter sports / more and more / becoming / in India / are / popular
(c) a / chocolate cake / my mother / birthday / baked / my / on
(d) national / the / in/ has been / hockey team / my brother / selected
(e) coffee/ people/ enjoy/drinking/ most
Answer:
(a) The young generation of today has a bright future.
(b) Winter sports are becoming more and more popular in India.
(c) My mother baked a chocolate cake on my birthday.
(d) My brother has been selected in the national hockey team.
(e) Most people enjoy drinking coffee.
Section C – Literature Text & Supplementary Reading Text 30 Marks
Question 8.
Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow: 1 × 4 = 4
At twelve, he was sent away for schooling in the Hindu sacred scriptures and four years later he returned home to marry a princess. They had a son and lived for ten years as befitted royalty.
(a) Who does ‘he’ stand for?
Answer:
‘He’ stands for Prince Siddhartha Gautama or Gautama Buddha.
(b) What did ‘he’ study for four years?
Answer:
Prince Gautama studied the Hindu Sacred Scriptures for four years.
(c) What does the phrase, ‘as befitted royalty’ mean?
Answer:
The phrase, ‘as befitted royalty’ means they lived suitably in a royal manner as a king and queen should.
(d) What happened after ten years?
Answer:
When Prince Siddhartha Gautama was about twenty-five, he went out hunting. He happened to see a sick man, then an aged man, then a funeral procession. Finally, he saw a monk begging for alms. These sights moved him so much that he gave up all his worldly goods and became a monk and went out in the world to seek enlightenment.
START
Or
If ever you should go by chance.
To jungles in the east;
And if there should to you advance.
A large and tawny beast,
If he roars at you you’re dyin’
You’ll know it is the Asian Lion ….
(a) Where can one find the Asian Lion?
Answer:
(a) The Asian Lion is found in the jungles in the east.
(b) What are the characteristics of the Asian Lion?
Answer:
(b) The Asian Lion is a large and tawny (yellow brown coloured) beast.
(c) What is the effect of the roar of a lion on you?
Answer:
(c) Roar of a lion is so fearsome that one feels like one is dying.
(d) Identify the poem and the poet.
Answer:
(d) The poem is ‘How to Tell Wild Animals’ by Carolyn Wells.
Question 9.
Answer the following questions in 30 – 40 words each. 2 × 5 = 10
(a) How did Maxwell get the otter?
Answer:
Maxwell got the otter from the Tigris marshes when he was traveling to Southern Iraq. When Maxwell’s dog Jonnie died, he was too sad to think of keeping a dog again. He casually mentioned to a friend that it had crossed his mind that he would like to keep an otter instead of a dog. Two Arabs brought him a sack with a note from his friend saying that it contained his otter.
(b) Describe the scenery that Rajvir saw as their train pulled out of the station?
Answer:
The scenery that met his eyes was beautiful. It was green everywhere. Rajvir had never seen so much greenery before. Then the soft green paddy fields gave way to tea-bushes. It was indeed a magnificent view as tea-bushes stretched as far as the eyes could see. Besides the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy shade-trees and in the middle rows of the bushes moved doll-like women, plucking the tea-leaves.
(c) Why is the poet writing long letters? Why does she not mention the departure of the trees?
Answer:
The poet is a witness to the trees exodus. She sits and writes long letters in which she does not mention the departure of the forests. Through her letters the poet addresses an audience, where she is an audience herself. Her head is full of whispers. The poet reaches across the barrier between the poem and audience through her letters, a transaction that occurs on a page.
The poet does not mention ‘the departure of the forest from the house’ to suggest that plants and trees are used for interior decoration’ in cities, while forests, are cut down, are imprisoned and need to ‘break out’. ‘The poet also wants to highlight that we are often silent about important happenings that are unexpected, as they embarrass us. She feels guilty for merely looking at them as they depart.
(d) What was Horace Danby suffering from? How did it affect him?
Answer:
Horace Danby suffers from hay fever. Attacks of hay fever made his work difficult due to continuous sneezing. The smell of flowers tickled his nose and he would start sneezing.
(e) What is Think-Tank proud of? How do you know?
Answer:
Think-Tank considers Earth as a ridiculous little planet which he intends to put under his generous rulership. He feels Earth is actually an insignificant place where ugly earthlings, with their tiny heads, dwell. He thinks his own race, the Martians, are a more handsome race. His main ambition is to invade the Earth, which he refers mockingly to as ‘that primitive ball of mud’, before lunch. He perceives himself to be the ‘most fantastically intellectually gifted being in the land.’
Question 10.
Answer the following questions in about 100 – 150 words. 8
Valli’s dream was to enjoy a ride on the bus to the nearest town. What preparations did she make to realise her dream?
Or
What is the play ‘The Proposal’ about? Is there any serious issue of dispute in the play? Comment. Which negative traits in the characters may be changed for the better. Give your views.
Answer:
Valli’s earnest wish was to ride on the bus that traveled between her village and the nearest town. Her meticulous planning and strong will power made her plan and execute the journey successfully. She saved money, gathered the required information and waited patiently for the right time to go on her journey.
For many days and months Valli listened carefully to conversations between her neighbours and people who regularly used the bus. She asked a few questions. Thus she picked up various small details about the journey. The town was six miles from her village. The fare was thirty paise one way. She calculated and recalculated, planned and replanned. She saved whatever coins came her way, resisting every temptation to buy peppermints, toys, balloons. She resisted a strong desire to ride the merry-go-round at the village fair. In this way, Valli sacrificed on many little joys to achieve her dream of going on a bus ride.
Or
The play ‘The Proposal’ is all about Lomov’s marriage proposal to Chubukov’s daughter, Natalya and how it gets side-tracked twice due to the quarrelsome attitudes of the would- be life partners. There is no serious issue of dispute between Lomov and Natalya. They first quarrel over the petty issue of the ownership of the Oxen Meadows. Then they quarrel over the superiority of their respective dogs. Both the issues are unimportant as Lomov and Natalya get married eventually. Lomov appears to be a physically weak and mentally unstable man. Natalya is an excellent housekeeper but also stupid and quarrelsome. If Lomov was a strong and determined man he would not have let the argument go out of hand. Had Natalya been smart and intelligent she would have handled the entire situation rationally.
Question 11.
Answer the following questions in about 100 – 150 words. 8
How did Ebright use determination and perseverance to achieve his aim of becoming a scientist?
Or
We need intelligence more than physical strength in a difficult situation. How is it proved true in the story, “The Midnight Visitor” ?
Answer:
Even as a child, Ebright was a keen learner. He started collecting butterflies as early as kindergarten. He even collected rocks, fossils and coins and was an eager astronomer. By the time he was in second grade, Ebright had collected all twenty-five species of butterflies found around his hometown. This indicates that he always had a curious and bright mind. It was only after losing at the science fair that Ebright did realize what real science was all about. It was really a sad feeling for him as he sat at the fair and did not get anything while everybody else had won something. Ebright’s entry was a slide of frog tissues which he showed under a microscope. He realized the winners had tried to do real experiments not just make a neat display. It was then that the competitive spirit that drives a man appeared in Ebright and this motivated him further to become a bright scientist.
Or
There is no doubt that Ausable wins over a very critical situation due to his sheer presence of mind. Ausable had ordered a drink and knew that it was the waiter knocking at the door. Being a clever and sharp man he immediately thought of a plan. He told Max it was the police who had come to check on him and could shoot him. He asked Max to jump out of the window into the balcony. But actually there was no balcony on the other side of window and Max fell down with a thud, thus leading to his end. Ausable did not use any kind of physical force to get rid of Max and by pure presence of mind was able to complete his mission. His intelligence proved to Fowler that appearances can be misleading and one can never judge a person on the basis of his looks.
SET II: Code No. 2/4/2
Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in Set I.
Section B – Writing Skills with Grammar 30 Marks
Question 3.
You are Ashmit/Ashmita of 73/4, Krishna Nagar, Varanasi. Recently, you read an article in a newspaper that in many parts of the country, young girls are married off early and are not sent to school by their parents. Write a letter in 100 – 150 words to the Editor, ‘Everyday News’ highlighting the importance of educating girls and how the government can spread awareness among people regarding the same 10
Or
Question 3.
Write a letter to the Municipal Chairman of New Town, North Arcot District about the dilapidated condition of a public monument requesting him to take urgent steps for the preservation of this valuable heritage. You are Anarkali/ Akbar, 10, Pudupet, New Town. 10
Answer:
73/4, Krishna Nagar
Varanasi
23 rd March, 20××
The Editor
Everyday News
Varanasi
Subject: Spreading awareness about the education of the girl child
Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw your attention to issue of education of the girl child.
It is rather unfortunate that despite all the incentives the government is providing to encourage education of the girl child, their number has not risen to the desired level in the schools. It is of grave concern that young girls are married off early and are not sent to school by their parents. The impact of child marriage is devastating for girls in terms of lost education, lost earning opportunities as well as health risks. Although there are many barriers to overcome this problem, gender disparity and gender inequality need to be re¬addressed over and over again.
There should be schemes for awarding prizes to the villages and schools all over the country which show the largest proportional enrollment and average attendance of girls. Moreover a strong public opinion for girls education needs to be created. I am sure by taking up these few simple steps, the situation of education of girls in many parts of the country will improve to the desired level.
Sincerely
Ashmit/Ashmita
Or
10, Pudupet
New Town
22 nd December, 20xx
The Municipal Chairman
(New Town)
North Arcot District
Subject: Request for Urgent Steps to Preserve Valuable Heritage.
Sir
Through the medium of this letter I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards the dilapidated condition of the public monument in the North Arcot district.
This valuable heritage needs urgent attention failing which it is bound to be ruined in the very near future. It is my sincere appeal to the authorities to help in the restoration and preservation of this valuable heritage. All the ancient monuments in our country are an integral part of our rich cultural heritage and so we need to take care of them. They serve as important reminders of the past events and cultures and are a tangible representation of the civilization in which they were constructed.
I am sure you too are equally concerned about the preservation of this monument and will definitely take up steps to ensure its restoration at the earliest.
Yours sincerely
Anarkali/Akbar
Question 4.
Attempt ANY ONE of the following in 100 – 120 words.
[A] Study the graph given below and write in about 120 words the comparative study of the population in China and India.
Or
[B] Read the following excerpt from an article that appeared in the magazine section of a local daily. 8
There is a massive influx of people into the metropolitan cities from the villages and the small towns of the country. it is giving rise to slums and also causing pressure on civic amenities.
Write a paragraph to analyse the given argument.
Answer:
[A] The above graph shows the comparative study of the population of India and china
from the year 1990 to the year 2025. In the year 1990 the population of China was 1190 million as compared to India’s 897 million. By the year 2010 this difference in the population of the countries narrowed as India’s population rose by 9% as compared to 15% increase in China’s population. In the year 2010, the population of India was 1160 million as compared to China’s 1370 million. By the year 2025 the difference between the number of people in India and China will narrow down further. The growth rate in both the countries has come down but it is the double in India at 25% as compared to growth rate of 12.5% in China.
Or
[B] Rapid Urbanization – A Problem
By: Shreyas
The massive influx of people from small towns and villages into metropolitan cities has various adverse consequences on all sections of society. The fast paced growth of urban population has caused a great strain on the capacity of the municipal corporation to provide even the basic utilities like housing, water, electricity and sewerage. It has also led to the springing up of unauthorised slums at every available space.
The rise of these unplanned squatter settlements are a clear index to the unbearable living conditions that immigrants face. This problem needs to be tackled on an urgent basis. The Government must plan on how to create more job opportunities in villages and small towns so that people living there do not feel the need to move to cities. The Government should plan its strategies and investments in such a way that the rural population is provided with economic opportunities other than agriculture. Only then can the false lure of cities as lucrative places for a better life can be removed from the minds of the rural population.
Question 5.
Fill in the blanks in the paragraph given below by choosing the most appropriate options from the ones that follow. Attempt any four. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers. 1 × 4 = 4
Some people feel, that (a) __________ best way to take a vacation is to go (b) __________ a cruise. There is a lot one can do while (c) __________ across the sea. Besides the beautiful sights, the indoor games (d) __________ the variety of foods, there is always something (e) ________ everyone to do.
Answer:
(a) (iii) the
(b) (ii) on
(c) (i) sailing
(d) (iii) and
(e) (iv) for
Question 6.
In the following paragraph, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it against the correct blank number. The first one has been done for you. Attempt any four. 1 × 4 = 4
Answer:
Question 7.
Rearrange any four of the following words/phrases to make meaningful sentences. 1 × 4 = 4
(a) love / of others / good manners / and /win the / respect
(b) when / best / they can / one is / be learnt / young
(c) saves us / punishment / polite / answer / a / from / also
(d) who is / stranger / respectful / a person / even a / likes
(e) sure / in life / they / passport / are a / for success
Answer:
(a) Good manners win the love and respect of others.
(b) They can be learnt best when one is young.
(c) A polite answer also saves us from punishment.
(d) Even a stranger likes a person who is respectful.
(e) They are a sure passport for success in life.
SET III: Code No. 2/4/3
Except for the following questions, all the remaining questions have been asked in Set I & II.
Section B – Writing Skills with Grammar
Question 3.
Floods in Uttarakhand in June 2013, wiped out hundreds of villages; people have been left homeless; sources of liveliness gone, no roads. In this hour of their need, all the countrymen must come forward to help. As a responsible citizen, write a letter in about 100 – 150 words to the Editor, The Times, New Delhi, expressing your concern about the miserable condition of those who have been uprooted. Make an appeal to the people to donate generously to the Uttarakhand Relief Fund. 10
Or
Question 3.
You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day. Write a letter to the editor of a leading newspaper about the nuisance created by the stray animals. Sign your name as Kriti/Krishna. (100 – 120 words) 10
Answer:
ABC Lane
New Delhi
29 th July, 20xx
The Editor
The Times
New Delhi
Subject. Appeal to donate generously to the Uttarakhand Relief Fund
Sir
Through the medium of the columns of your esteemed newspaper I wish to express my concern regarding the misplaced condition about those whose lives have been uprooted due to the devastating floods in Uttarakhand.
As we all are aware the floods in Uttarakhand have wiped out hundreds of villages, leaving numerous people homeless and without any source of livelihood. In their hour of crisis it is the duty of each one of us to come forward to help these unfortunate people in an effort to rebuild their lives. I would like to appeal to the responsible citizens of our country to donate generously to the Uttarakhand Relief Fund. Your invaluable help in cash and kind will help these people at a time when they are direly in need.
I hope you will publish my letter in your newspaper so that people are inspired to donate generously to the Uttarakhand Relief Fund.
Yours sincerely
XYZ
Or
D-2051, Palam Road
XYZ City
The Editor
The Times
Delhi
22 nd October, 20xx
Subject. Nuisance created by the stray Animals
Sir
Through the medium of this letter I would like to express my anxiety about the roaming of stray animals on the road especially during the busy traffic hours.
These stray animals that keep roaming on the roads also cause injury to people besides blocking traffic. Last week there was news of stray dogs and even monkeys biting people and a young man was even attacked by a stray bull. More often than not we have seen stray cows and donkeys blocking the traffic. I am sure you too have witnessed this menace. These stray animals also cause unhygienic conditions in the city by strewing the waste of garbage dumps all over. The urgent need of the hour is to stop this growing menace. Strict action should be taken against owners who allow their animals to go astray. Animal shelters should be built to provide a shelter for these stray animals. Moreover public awareness has to be created as to whom people should contact if they see stray animals on the road. If these simple steps are taken we will gradually see the number of stray animals decreasing and a great deal of our inconvenience will be reduced.
I sincerely hope you will publish my letter in your esteemed newspaper so that the nuisance created by stray animals can at least be minimized.
Your Sincerely
Kriti/Krishna
Question 5.
Fill in the blanks in the paragraph given below by choosing the most appropriate options from the ones that follow. Attempt any four. Write the answer in your answer sheet against the blank numbers. 1 × 4 = 4
The five Olympic rings were designed (a) _______ 1913, and (b) __________ for the first time in 1920. (c) ________ International Olympic Committee founded (d) _________ 1894 has become the heart (e) _______ the Olympic Games today.
Answer:
(a) (iii) in
(b) (iii) used
(c) (i) The
(d) (ii) in
(e) (iv) of
Question 6.
In the following paragraph, one word has been ornifted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it against the correct blank number. The first one has been done for you. Attempt any four 1 × 4 = 4
Answer:
Question 7.
Rearrange any four of the following words/phrases to make meaningful sentences.
(a) foundation / discipline / of / is the / society / very
(b) in all / importance / it is / spheres of / of great / life
(c) will / life / disorderly / without it / become
(d) everyone / civilized society / follow rules / must / in a
(e) in maintaining / this / healthy balance / helps us / a / in life
Answer:
(a) Discipline is the very foundation of society.
(b) It is of great importance in all spheres of life.
(c) Life will become disorderly without it.
(d) Everyone in a civilized society must follow rules.
(e) This helps us in maintaining a healthy balance in life