Class 10 English Sample Paper Set 2
Class 10 English Sample Paper Set 2
Class 10 English Sample Paper Set 2
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Opinion Reason
King Tutankhamen was buried in a solid gold coffin 3300 years ago.
vi. Who launched South Africa into the gold age? (1)
a. Issac Newton
b. George Harrison
c. George Bernard Shaw
d. A farmer
vii. Select the option that corresponds to the following:
The ancient Egyptians and the modern electronic industry both hold gold in high esteem. (1)
a. The hardworking student came first because of his diligent practice.
b. Monesty is underrated whereas strategy is appreciated.
c. The vibrant colours made the interiors look luminous.
d. The steaming food was both appetizing and tasty.
viii. Supply one point to justify the following:
The desire to hoard gold at home has been primarily an occupation of the working and peasant classes. (1)
2. Read the extract given below: [10]
1. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When areas in and around Leh began to experience water
shortages, life didn't grind to a halt. Why? Because a retired civil engineer in the Jammu and Kashmir
Government came up with the idea of artificial glaciers.
2. Ladakh, a cold desert at an altitude of 3,000-3,500 meters above sea level, has a low average annual rainfall
rate of 50 mm . Glaciers have always been the only source of water. Agriculture is completely dependent on
glacier melt, unlike the rest of river/monsoon-fed India. But over the years, with increasing effects of
climate change, rainfall and snowfall patterns have been changing, resulting in severe shortage and drought
situations. Given the extreme winter conditions, the window for farming is usually limited to one harvest
season.
3. It is located between the natural glacier above and the village below. The one closer to the village and
lowest in altitude melts first, providing water during April-May, the crucial sowing season. Further, layers
of ice above melt with the increasing temperature, thus ensuring continuous supply to the fields. Therefore,
farmers have been able to manage two crops instead of one. It costs about 1,50,000 and above to create a
glacier.
4. Fondly called the glacier man, he has designed over 15 artificial glaciers in and around Leh since 1987. In
recognition of his pioneering effort, he was conferred the Padma Shri by The President of India.
5. There are a few basic steps followed while creating an artificial glacier. River or stream water at high
altitude is diverted to a shaded area of the hill, facing north, where the winter sun is blocked by a ridge or a
mountain range. At the start of winter i.e., in November, the diverted water is made to flow on sloping hills
facing distribution channels. Stone embankments are built at regular intervals which impede the flow of
water, making shallow pools which freeze, forming a cascade of ice along the slope. Ice formation
continues for 3-4 months resulting in a large accumulation of ice which is referred to as an 'artificial
glacier'.
Based on your understanding of the extract, answer the questions below: (10)
i. Infer one reason for the following, based on information in paragraph 1. (1)
Areas in and around Leh began to experience water shortage but life didn't grind to a halt.
ii. Select from the passage the appropriate option to fill in the blanks: (1)
Agriculture is completely dependent on ________ unlike the rest of river/monsoon-fed India.
a. rainfall pattern
b. climate change
c. glaciers melt
d. extreme winter conditions
iii. Write any two steps followed while creating the glaciers. (2)
iv. List two reason why artificial glaciers seem the best option. (2)
v. Complete the following analogy correctly with a word/phrase from paragraph 3: (1)
icing: cake:: layers: ________
vi. Select the correct option to complete the following sentence: At the start of winter the diverted water is
made to flow ________. (1)
a. on sloping hills facing distribution channels.
b. on high altitude.
c. on ice-cold water level.
d. on mountain range.
vii. Fill in the blank by selecting from the passage the correct option: (1)
The ________ have been the only source of water in areas in and around Ladakh.
a. glaciers
b. rivers
c. streams
d. water springs
viii. The word 'located' in paragraph 3 means ___________. (1)
SECTION B GRAMMAR
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed [10]
(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter: [1]
Since you have been found guilty of _______ (deliver) poor results for six months at a stretch, we are
issuing this warning letter to warn you.
(b) Identify the error in the given sentence, from a report from the News for Kids site and supply the [1]
correction.
Small gardens on bus shelter roofs are being planted with flowers chosen to help supporting the
struggling insects.
Use the given format for your response.
error correction
(c) Samiksha shared some information with Sameer regarding the annual blood donation camp. Report [1]
Sameer's question:
How did you feel when you were donating blood?
(d) Read the dialogue between Raashi and Ratul regarding volunteer work: [1]
Raashi: Have you encouraged others to volunteer?
Ratul: Absolutely, I always encourage my friends and family to consider volunteering.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue:
Raashi asked Ratul ________. Ratul affirmed that he always encourages his friends and family to
consider volunteering.
error correction
(g) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a speech by an employee: [1]
We live in an ever changed world and in order to keep up and become successful, continuous
education is a must.
Use the given format for your response.
Error Correction
(h) Complete the line from a Save the Planet song, by filling in the blank with the correct option. [1]
Let's see what we can do
To save the planet for me and you
E is for environment, keep it clean
If we ________ together, we'll make the best team.
Surat
HI LIFE EXHIBITION
You’re last chance to make a fashion statement
LAST DAY TODAY
error correction
SECTION B CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS
4. You are Mohit/Mohita of E-46, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. You came across news articles about neglect of elders in [5]
today's society. Disturbed after reading the articles, you decide to write a letter to the editor of The Hindustan
Times stressing upon the need of sensitizing children to the plight and loneliness of the elders and to inculcate in
them values of caring and sharing. You can also express your views on strengthening of family values. Write
your letter in 100-120 words.
OR
You are Rita/Rahul and you came across the following information on your local club notice board.
Better Living
How to tackle stress, build concentration and remain fit and healthy Yoga, a way of life Join free yoga camp for
students.
You wish to enrol but require more information. Write a letter to the Yoga Institute, M.G. Road, Pune, enquiring
details of timing, batch size, eligibility, etc. for joining the course.
5. The given pie chart illustrates how internet users aged 15+ prefer to access the internet at home and in other [5]
places. Write an analytical paragraph using the information given in the pie-chart.
OR
The given information shows how some housewives spend their spare time. Read the given information and write an
analytical paragraph describing about the given information:
10% in knitting
15% in reading
50% in watching television
20% in exercising
5% in meditating
SECTION C - LITERATURE
6. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. [5]
(a) Read the following extracts and answer the question/complete the sentences that follow: [5]
”You are disappointed”, Ausable said wheezily over his shoulder. “You were told that I was a secret
agent, a spy, dealing in espionage and danger. You wished to meet me because you are a writer, young
and romantic. You envisioned mysterious figures in the night, the crack of pistols, drugs in the wine.”
i. What makes Ausable comment to Fowler "You are disappointed"? (1)
ii. Why did ‘he’ want to meet Ausable? (2)
iii. Complete the given sentence: (1)
Fowler was disappointed to meet Ausable because ________.
iv. What is the meaning of the word Espionage? (1)
i. Finding out secret information
ii. Dealing with careless behaviour
iii. Ignorant about certain things
iv. Dealing indifferently
(b) Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow: [5]
So, in order to not to shake the writer's faith in God, the postmaster came up with an idea: answer the
letter. But when he opened it, it was evident that to answer it he needed something more than
goodwill, ink and paper. But he stuck to his resolution: He asked money from his employees.
i. Who made the decision to respond to the letter? (1)
ii. Which of the following best describes the postmaster's attitude towards helping the writer of the
letter? (1)
A. Indifferent
B. Arrogant
C. Thoughtful
D. Helpful
iii. "He needed something more than goodwill, ink and paper." Comment on the given line. (2)
iv. Replace the word 'evident' with an appropriate word/phrase in the given statement: "But when he
opened it, it was evident that to answer it he needed something more than goodwill, ink and
paper." (1)
7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. [5]
(a) Read the lines given below and answer the questions that follow: [5]
All night the roots work to
disengage themselves from the cracks
In the veranda floor.
The leaves strain toward the glass
Small twigs stiff with exertion
Long cramped boughs shuffling under the roof
Like newly discharged patients
Half dazed moving
To the clinic doors.
i. Choose the correct option that mentions the correct poetic device against the correct example. (1)
A. Option (1)
B. Option (2)
C. Option (3)
D. Option (4)
ii. Why do the leaves strain towards the glass? (1)
iii. Comment on the work done by trees according to the poet. (1)
iv. The poet compares the trees to “newly discharged patients”. Highlight any two reasons for the
same. (2)
(b) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: [5]
Belinda still lives in her little white house,
With her little black kitten and her little gray mouse,
And her little yellow dog and her little red wagon,
And her realio, trulio, little pet dragon.
i. With whom does Belinda live and where? (1)
ii. How many characters and animals are introduced in this extract? (1)
a. 1, 4
b. 2, 5
c. 4, 1
d. 1, 5
iii. Fill in the blank with one word. Bravest of all pets was ________. (1)
iv. What effect do the words 'realio and trulio' have on the poem? (2)
8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words [12]
(a) What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about? [3]
(b) What message do you get from the poem,'A Tiger in the Zoo'? [3]
(c) Why do you think Natalya Stepanova asked her father to call Lomov back when she heard that he had [3]
come with a proposal?
(d) Why does Anne Frank feels that writing a diary is a strange experience? [3]
(e) How does Robert Frost, the poet of Fire and Ice, caution the common man? [3]
9. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words. [6]
(a) Mrs. Pumphrey was responsible for Tricki’s illness. Explain it in your own words. [3]
(b) Which character traits of Bholi have had an everlasting impression on you? Why? [3]
(c) Who was Jaffers? What happened to him at the inn? [3]
10. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words [6]
(a) In a parallel world, the pilot of the black aeroplane narrates his adventure in a story titled The Old [6]
Dakota. You come across an excerpt from the story, which responds to the ending questions of Black
Aeroplane and describes the black aeroplane pilot's decision to fly away after watching the Dakota
land.
Compose the said excerpt of the story employing relevant details from Black Aeroplane.
(b) Tiger in a zoo just overheard from the visitors that Nelson Mandela became the first black president [6]
fighting for freedom. He writes a letter to Nelson Mandela appealing Mandela to set the him free.
You may begin like this.
Dear Mandela,
I just heard from the visitors that you became the first black president fighting for freedom. I wanted
to write to you to....
11. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words. [6]
(a) Imagine you're one of the columnists in a magazine. People write to you about their issues, seeking [6]
your advice.
Matilda writes to you about the guilt she feels for having lost a necklace and how it changed the
course of her life and her husband's. What would be your advice to her?
(b) Based on the given context, write a diary entry, as the narrator, on what you experienced and the [6]
possible reason for it.
I should have been able to jump into one of the carriages, but I hesitated - for some reason I can't
explain - and I lost the chance to get away. Answer in the context of the lesson The Thief's Story.
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