Section A

Qno1:- Read the extracts of the poem carefully and do any one of the following

1) Lord! You are my hope and trust. Lead me to the way of truth. How long shall I dwell in
ignorance! Pour me the nectar of knowledge. Lend ear to my wailing and pleas, cure me of ills
and pains. Be kind each moment to me : let me never feel in want.
Which poetic device has been used in this stanza by the poet?

2) Speak up now, for times running out,

Before your body and mind fade away,

Tell us, for truth is not yet dead,

Speak whatever you have to say:
Explain? (5)
Qno2:- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
An ideal student is the one who is an all –rounder .By all-rounder we mean one who is good at
studies, play and at home tasks. Discipline, obedience, respect for elders and hard work are his
guiding principles. His good behavior is a hallmark of his personality. He loves everyone and tries
to be helpful to everyone. He keeps a hobby and is also interested in fine arts.
[I] Who is an ideal student?
[2] An all-rounder is a person who is good at _______________, _______________.
[3] An ideal students personality hallmark is _______________-
[4] What is the synonym of love?
[5] In what kind of arts an ideal student is inserted? (5)

Qno3:- Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper on the health hazard caused by junk food.
Or
Write a letter to your father for money to buy uniform. (5)

Qno4:- Write a short paragraph on drug addiction.

Or

Corruption- A Social evil.

Or

Protection of forests. (4)

Qno5:- Write a brief article on uses and abusesof mobile phones. (4)

Section B
Qno6:- Fill in the blanks with suitable articles.

I)We should help________________ poor.

II)Griffin was _________________eccentric scientist.

III)Copper is _____________useful metal.

IV)He is not _____________honorable man. 1x5=5

Qno7:- Fill in the blanks with appropriate models.

I) We _____________help the poor.(should/could)

ii) My uncle ____________speak five languages (could/used to)

iii) I still remember my childhood. I _____________ play hockey then. (Used to / might)

iv) We ____________ obey our elders. (Could/should)

v) She ______________write poems when she was a school girl. 1x5=5

Qno8:- Change the narration.

I)Sahil said to Rahil, “ India is progressing by leaps and bounds”.

II)Humaira says, “ Rayeesa sings well”.

III)She says to me , “ The sun sets in the west”.

IV)He says, “ She teaches English well”.

V)The widow said to me, “ Please save me from ruin”. 1x5=5

Qno9:- Write the meanings of the following words.

Pockmark, Simpleson, mimic, matted, Pledge. (5)

Qno10:- Use relative pronouns to complete the sentences.

i)I gave her all the money__________ I had.

ii) She is the girl____________ stole my pen.

iii) We stayed at a hotel _____________ you recommended to us.

iv) I know a man ______________ has a wooden leg .

v ) I want to meet the boy ______________ had qualified NEET. 1x5=5

Section C ( writing skills)

Qno11:- You visited the new showroom at kupwara. You went to see brands there . Compare the dialog
between you and the salesman.

Or (5)

A customer went to a shop to purchase some fruits there , Make a dialogue between shopkeeper and
customer.

Qno12:- Fill in the blanks with appropriate homonyms.

I He ____________ an example to prove his points. (sited/cited)

ii The ___________ is immortal. (sole/soul)

iii He deals in __________________.( stationary/ stationery)

iv He is a man of _______________. (principal/ principle) ½ x4=2

Qno13:-Re-arrange the words / phrases to form meaningful sentences.

I) an / was /entomologist/pappachi.

II) nerves/poor/compassion/no/my/on/have/you .

III) he/why/so/is/happy .

IV) can/shock/an/kill/electric.

V) you/his/address/do/know . (5)

Qno14:- Write the antonyms of the following words.

Arrival Bitter Centre

Blunt Artificial Hate

Fear Birth Behind Fat (5)

Section D
Qno15:- Write character sketch of Bholi.

Or

Draw a character sketch of Matilda. (5)

Qno16:-AMHS is going to celebrate Annual day function. Write a notice for parents and students to
participate in the occasion.

Or

Write an email to your friend, congratulate him/her on brilliant success (5)

Qno17:- Write the summary of the poem.

An evening wet with rain.

Or

When you are old. (5)

Qno18:- Answer the following questions . Any 5

i) The course of Coisel’s life changed due to necklace.Comment .

ii) What was the cause of Matilda’s ruin. How could have she avoided it?
iii) For what unusual reasons is Bholi sent to school?
iv) Why do Bholi’s parents accept Bhishamber’s marriage proposal?
v) Why had Gerasim been going about in vain in the village?
vi) Write a character sketch of Gerasim?
vii) What was the atmosphere at the hyde park? (10)

Qno19:- Write character sketch of

Bholi’s parents Or Bhishambar (7 )

Qno20:- Write the synonyms of the following words

Alike Good Accurate

Fast Start Mistake (3)