CBSE Class 10 English Communicative Compartment Question Paper Solved 2018 Set 1

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SET – 1
Series : TYM/C Code No. 1/1

Roll No. Candidates must write the Code on
the title page of the answer-book.
 Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.

 Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the
title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
 Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions.
 Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
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 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be
distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the
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question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
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Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

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General Instructions :
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(i) The question paper is divided into three sections :

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Section A : Reading 20 marks

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Section B : Writing and Grammar 30 marks

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Section C : Literature 30 marks
(ii) All questions are compulsory.

(iii) You may attempt any section at a time.
(iv) All questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
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SECTION – A
(Reading) 20
1. Read the passage given below and answer any eight of the questions that follow : 1 × 8 = 8
Thornfield Hall was a large gentleman’s house in the country, near a town called
Millcote. There, after my sixteen-hour journey, I was welcomed by Mrs. Fairfax. She
was a little old lady, dressed in black, who seemed glad to have someone else to talk
to, apart from the servants. Although the house was dark and frightening, with its big
rooms full of heavy furniture, I was excited at being in a new place, and looked
forward to my new life there, working for kind Mrs. Fairfax.
But I was surprised to discover on my first full day at Thornfield that Mrs.
Fairfax was not in fact the owner, as I had assumed, but the housekeeper, and that my
new master was a Mr. Rochester, who was often away from home. My pupil was a girl
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called Adèle, seven or eight years old, who was born in France and could hardly speak
English. Luckily I had learnt French very well at Lowood, and had no difficulty in
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communicating with your Adèle, a pretty, cheerful child. It appeared that
Mr. Rochester, who had known Adèle and her mother very well, had brought Adèle
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back to England to live with him after her mother had died. I taught her for several
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hours every day in the library, although it was not easy to make her concentrate on
anything for long, as she was clearly not used to the discipline of lessons.
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One day I took the opportunity of asking Mrs. Fairfax a few questions about
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Mr. Rochester, as I was curious about him, and the little housekeeper seemed happy to
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talk.
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‘Is he liked by most people ?’ was my first question.

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‘Oh yes, his family have always been respected here. They’ve owned the land
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around here for years,’ she replied.

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‘But do you like him ? What is his character like ?’
‘I have always liked him, and I think he’s a fair master to his servants. He’s a
little peculiar, perhaps. He’s travelled a lot, you know. I expect he’s clever, but I can’t
tell, really.’
‘What do you mean, peculiar ?’ I asked, interested.
It’s not easy to describe. You’re never sure whether he’s serious or joking. You
don’t really understand him, at least I don’t. But that doesn’t matter, he’s a very good
master.’
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(a) Why was Mrs. Fairfax glad to receive the narrator ?

(b) Why was the narrator excited ?
(c) What wrong assumption was made by her ?
(d) Why had she come to Thornfield Hall ?
(e) How do we know that Mr. Rochester was a man of noble nature ?
(f) Why was it difficult to make Adèle study for long hours ?
(g) Why was Mr. Rochester liked by most people ?
(h) What was peculiar about the nature of Mr. Rochester ?
(i) How does the narrator describe Adèle ?
2. Read the passage given below : 12
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People who smoke are being hounded out of all public places – offices,
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restaurants, educational institutions, buses, trains etc. Away from home now it is
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becoming nearly impossible to find a place to smoke. Growing restrictions and the fear
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of various diseases caused by tobacco are prompting many smokers to stop smoking.
19 states in the U.S. have made laws against smoking.
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Taxes on tobacco products are being raised. Smoking is banned at several places.
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Still the number of smokers is rising in India. More than 25 crore people in India are
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addicted to tobacco. And according to a WHO report around half of them will die of
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tobacco related diseases. Unfortunately most people in India still need a strict warning
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based on a test report before they decide to give up smoking. Patients too seek medical
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help only after they show serious symptoms of an illness. Some hospitals have set up
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centres to identify risk factors among the young so that they can take preventive
measures like giving up smoking early in life.
Tobacco is the second biggest cause of death in the world. It is responsible for
the death of five crore people each year all over the world. Half of the people who are
addicted to tobacco will ultimately be killed by this addiction. Many people get rid of
this habit on their own and those who are willing to, but can’t, go to de addiction
centres. These centres use counselling, nicotine replacement therapy and prescriptive
drugs to deal with withdrawal problems.
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Quitting cold turkey – stopping the use of tobacco at once – works well but only for
those who have control and determination to quit.
(2.1) On the basis of your understanding of the passage answer any four of the
following questions : 24=8
(a) For which two reasons do smokers give up smoking ?
(b) Name two steps taken in India against smoking.
(c) Why is the situation unfortunate in India ?
(d) How do people get rid of smoking ?
(e) What does ‘cold turkey’ mean ?
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(2.2) Complete any two of the following statements : 12=2
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(f) In the U.S. _________ states have passed laws against smoking.
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(g) In India one can’t smoke at a _________.
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(h) Tobacco is the _________ biggest killer in the world.

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each word/phrase : (any two) 12=2

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(i) hounded out

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(i) driven out (ii) given out

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(iii) washed (iv) endangered

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(j) restrictions
(i) checks (ii) imitations
(iii) failures (iv) defeats
(k) prompting
(i) abusing (ii) initiating
(iii) empowering (iv) encouraging
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SECTION – B
(Writing and Grammar) 30
3. You are Arun/Anita, 22 New Light Colony, Guwahati. The park in your colony has
not been maintained properly for quite some time. Write a letter in 100-120 words to
the Chief Officer, Horticulture Dept. complaining against the park incharge for not
doing his duty properly. You may use the following points : 8
 boundary wall broken
 flower beds but no flowers
 no proper cutting of hedges
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You are Ms. Alka Rao, librarian S.J. Public School, Guntur. Place an order in 100-120
words with Janatha Book Store, Station Road, Chennai for 5 copies each of 4 books
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(name any four) which students of class X need for reference. Ask for a discount and
an early delivery.
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4. Write a story in 200-250 words based on the following clues : 10
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A house full of rats – happy – a cat comes – rats in danger – how to warn – a small rat
– tie a bell – bell ringing – warning – an elder rat – who will bell the cat ?
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It was a dark night. We had lost our way among the fields. Then I saw a light in the
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distance. We started walking in that direction......

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5. Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the blanks with the help of options
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that follow : 14=4

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(a)
Rakesh _______ (b)
not quarrel with anyone in _______ jail. Then one day I saw him
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_______ (d) was a youngman _______
his cool. In his ward _______ (e) did not look like a
criminal.
(a) (i) do (ii) does (iii) did (iv) doing
(b) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv) some
(c) (i) lose (ii) loses (iii) lost (iv) losing
(d) (i) there (ii) their (iii) here (iv) nowhere
(e) (i) which (ii) who (iii) that (iv) whose
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6. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Identify
the error, write it and its correction as shown in the example : (any four) 14=4
Error Correction
People always take pity on Reddy. e.g. take took
He was a victim on an acid attack. (a) ______ ______
He was very young hard eleven (b) ______ ______
years old. People will say, “What’ll (c) ______ ______
he do in life ? What is go to (d) ______ ______
happen to him when we had gone ?” (e) ______ ______
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7. Rearrange the following words/phrases to form meaningful sentences. (any four)
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(a) were / on the / Ram / standing / and / beach / Sham

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(b) at the / waves / were / rising and falling / they / looking

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(c) a boat / a wave / they / top of / saw / on the

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(d) the wave / up and down / was / with / it / going

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SECTION – C
(Literature) 30
8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : 1×4=4
Naresh Dutt cast an appraising look at Patol Babu and gave a nod. ‘Oh yes’, he said.
‘There is no doubt about that. By the way, the shooting takes place tomorrow
morning’.
(a) Who is Naresh Dutt ?
(b) Why has he come to meet Patol Babu ?
(c) What do his words ‘Oh yes’ mean ?
(d) What is meant by ‘shooting’ ?
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But I am constant as the northern star,
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(a) Why didn’t Luigi, the driver, approve of Nicola and Jacopo ?
(b) Who was Ali ? Why did he go daily to the post office ?
(c) “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings.” What does Ozymandias mean by
‘king of kings’ ?
(d) Why did the narrator feel sorry after throwing a stick at the snake ?
(e) How does Mrs. Slatter plan to outshine the Jordons ? Why ?
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10. Answer the following in 100-120 words : 8
To lead a happy married life there must be trust between husband and wife. Why did
Lavinia decide to leave her husband and why did she later on change her decision ?
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Animal life is as sacred as human life. Describe how ancient mariner and other sailors
suffered because the ancient mariner had killed the albatross.
11. Answer the following question in 200-250 words : 10
Describe Helen Keller’s experience at Radcliffe.
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All India Secondary School Examination

2018
Marking Scheme - English Communicative (Delhi - 1/1, 1/2, 1/3)
General Instructions:
Please note that the questions are numbered in continuation from 1 to 11.
(i) Marking of the entire script should be done by one examiner. All
answers in all the scripts issued to the examiner should be marked section
wise.
(ii) In the marking scheme, a slash (/) indicates alternative answers; any one
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such answer is counted as correct.
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(ii) Brackets ( ) indicate optional information; the mark is awarded
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whether the part in brackets is included or not.
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(iv) If a student writes an answer which is not given in the marking scheme but
which is equally acceptable, full marks should be awarded.
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(iv) Students should not be penalized if they do not follow the order of the
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sections / questions while answering.

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(v) In questions requiring word limit please note that no marks are to be
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deducted for exceeding the word limit.

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(vi) The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers.
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These are only guidelines and do not constitute the complete answers. The
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students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct,
marks should be awarded accordingly.
(Strictly Confidential (For Internal and Restricted Use Only)

QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1

SECTION A (READING) 20 MARKS
Note : Section A tests a candidate’s ability to read and understand only,

therefore, no deductions are to be made for errors in spelling, grammar or
punctuation. Marks should be awarded if the answer can be clearly
understood.
Objective: This section evaluates the reading and comprehension skills of the
students and their ability to infer and evaluate the given information.
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1. THORNFIELD HALL MARKS–8
Objective: To identify the main points of a text
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8 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer ( ANY EIGHT)
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a) happy to get someone apart from servants to talk to
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b) new place; new life; Mrs. Fairfax, a kind woman (any two)
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c) had assumed that Mrs. Fairfax was the owner

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d) to teach Adele
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e) had brought Adele to England from France after her mother died
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f) Adele not used to the discipline of lessons
g) had owned the land here for years / respected by all other tenants and
he was the landlord
h) not sure whether he was serious or joking
i) seven or eight years old ; young pretty and cheerful

2 SMOKING TOTAL MARKS-12

Objective : To identify the main points of a text
Marking : 8 marks - 2 marks for each correct answer ( ANY FOUR)
2.1 Answers :
a) restrictions on smoking; fear of disease
b) higher taxes on tobacco products; prohibition at several designated
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c) don’t want to quit willingly- only a bad test report, doctor’s warning
makes them give up
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d) on their own; go to de addiction centers
e) stopping use of tobacco at once
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Marking : 2 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer ( ANY TWO)

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f) 19
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g) public place
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h) second
2.3 Vocabulary
i) driven out
j) checks
k) encouraging
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SECTION B (WRITING & GRAMMAR)

TOTAL MARKS – 30
3. LETTER TO THE HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT

MARKS - 8
Objectives : To plan, organize and present ideas coherently

To write in a style appropriate for communicative
Purposes
Marking : Content - 4marks – (the given information in the
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question paper to be included)
Accuracy- 2 marks
Fluency- 2 marks
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Format - includes date, subject, addressee and closing
(Format to be treated as part of the content)
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Suggested Value Points:
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 littered with garbage

 stagnating water- breeding ground for mosquitoes
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 lawn not mowed regularly and properly

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 stray dogs and anti- social elements

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 Children can’t play

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 Older generation- uncomfortable, can’t walk

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 Suggestions
 Regular maintenance
 More staff deputed
 Regular checks and supervision
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FORMAL LETTER- LETTER PLACING ORDER - LIBRARIAN

Purposes
Marking : Content - 4marks

Fluency – 2 marks
Accuracy- 2 marks
Format - includes date, subject, addressee and

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Suggested Value Points
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 To ask for discount
 Add details like payment
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 Early delivery
 Method of delivery
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4. STORY WRITING MARKS - 10

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Marking : Relevance of content + creativity – 6 marks

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Expression – 4 marks
Story completed in any suitable way using the hints
provided should be accepted
5. GAP FILLING MARKS-4
Objective : To use grammatical items correctly
Marking : 1 mark for each correct answer (ANY FOUR)

Answers:
a) (iii) did
b) (iii) the
c) (i) lose/ (iv) losing
d) (i) there
e) (ii) who
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7. REARRANGEMENT OF WORDS MARKS- 4

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Objectives : To reorder words /phrases to write grammatically

accurate sentences
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To test their knowledge of syntax

For a partially correct answer, no marks are to be allotted.
Answers:
a) Ram and Sham were standing on the beach.
b) They were looking at the rising and falling waves.
c) They saw a boat on the top of a wave.
d) It was going up and down with the wave./
With the wave it was going up and down.
e) There were two men sitting in the boat.

SECTION C (LITERATURE)
TOTAL MARKS 30
General Instructions: This section is meant to test the student’s familiarity
with and appreciation of the set texts. However, if the expression prevents
clear communication, ½ a mark may be deducted.
8. Objective : To identify the correct answer on the basis of inference,

interpretation and comprehension
Marking : 4 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer
PROSE : PATOL BABU, FILM STAR
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a) Part of film production unit; related to Nishikanto Babu; a neighbor/friend
of Patol Babu (any one)
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c) Patol Babu looked like the character he would have to play
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d) Filming (of action/ of a scene) for a movie
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PLAY : JUILIUS CAESAR
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a) Juilus Caesar
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b) Pole Star
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c) Fixed in the sky / remains always in the north

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Objective : To test the ability to infer and evaluate

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Marking : 2 marks for each correct answer

a) PROSE : TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
Answer :
Their shabby appearance/ looks ; did not look trustworthy ; no regular job
b) PROSE : THE LETTER
Answer :
Miriam’s father/ Coachman/ earlier, a hunter- Miriam had not written after
she had got married and gone away/ expected a letter from her/ eagerly
awaiting a letter from his daughter
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c) POETRY : OYZMANDIAS
Answer :
Shows his dominance, arrogance, pride in being the king of kings/ was
feared and respected
d) POETRY : SNAKE
Answer :
He felt he had committed a sin/cowardly act against his nature/ felt guilty/ a
needless act/ voice of education (acted against environment- broke a law of
nature)
e) PLAY : DEAR DEPARTED
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Through the black clothes (mourning dress they would be wearing)
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outwitting her sister in pretence- jealousy/ one up manship, eye on his will,
pretentious/ to appear to be a good loving daughter
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Objective : To help students relate the values in the text to their
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own lives and understand their importance

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Marking : Content – 4 marks, Expression – 4 marks

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PROSE : SHADY PLOT

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All Ouija Boards hinted at the ‘other’ woman- believed in ghosts and
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superstition
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Suspected her husband of an extramarital affair- was angry and jealous- felt
cheated, so wanted to leave
Changed her decision- saw the real Helen- an ugly plain looking ghost- felt
relieved-changed her decision
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POETRY : RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
Answer :
Killing of the Albatross considered a sin/ an act against God- the suffering
that followed the act- stuck in the middle of the ocean, very hot, no winds,
boards shrinking/ decaying, no water, thirsty, felt hopeless/ helpless/
imminent death- unnatural happenings, anger against the Ancient Mariner

LONG READING TEXT (NOVELS)

11. Answer any one in 200 – 250 words TOTAL MARKS - 10
Objective : To understand and relate to the prescribed text and be able to
make an analysis of events and characters
Content - 5 marks , Expression – 5 marks
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HELEN’S EXPERIENCE AT RADCLIFFE
Thrill, enthusiasm, eagerness; few books for Braille, taught her patience;
disadvantage peculiar to her situation, lack of time, sacrificed her present for the
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CHARCTER SKETCH OF GILMAN
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knowledgeable teacher- dedicated compassionate/ kind, uncompromising/
protective/ cares deeply for Helen- did not want her to undergo undue suffering-
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characters- questions persecution of the Jews- comments on war- realises her own
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CHARACTER SKETCH OF MARGOT
Elder by three years- more obedient not rebellious- neat and clean in her person
Nature of relationship with Peter- parents’ perspective; Anne advised to emulate/
follow her; quiet; considered more beautiful and intelligent ; a lot like her mother,
anxious and overwhelmed by stress; gentle and sensitive; smart and humble; does
well in all her school subjects but she never gloats about it to her sister; never
complains; washes all the dishes sometimes, even when it isn’t her turn; not
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Marking: 8 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer ( ANY EIGHT)
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TOTAL MARKS – 30
3. EDITING MARKS-4

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5. FORMAL LETTER- LETTER PLACING ORDER - LIBRARIAN

MARKS – 8

Purposes

Fluency – 2 marks
Accuracy- 2 marks

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Fluency- 2 marks
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 Consequences
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TOTAL MARKS 30
8. Answer any four Total Marks : 2x 4 = 8

Objective : To test the ability to infer and evaluate
a) POETRY : OYZMANDIAS
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b) PROSE : THE LETTER
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Their shabby appearance/ looks; did not look trustworthy; no regular
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e) PLAY : DEAR DEPARTED

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outwitting her sister in pretence- jealousy/ one up manship, eye on his
will, pretentious/ to appear to be a good loving daughter
Q9. Answer any one in 100 – 120 words TOTAL MARKS – 8

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a) Juilus Caesar
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c) Fixed in the sky; remains always in the north
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anxious and overwhelmed by stress; gentle and sensitive; smart and humble; does
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OR
disadvantage peculiar to her situation, lack of time, sacrificed her present for the
future- languages learnt, second year happy
OR
om
characters- questions persecution of the Jews- comments on war- realises her own
identity as a member of a group
.c
ay
t od
es
di
tu
.s
w
w
w
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understood.
om
.c
8 marks – 1 mark for each correct answer ( ANY EIGHT)
ay
Marking: od
Answers :
t
a) to teach Adele
es
b) not sure whether he was serious or joking

di
tu
c) Adele not used to the discipline of lessons

.s
d) had brought Adele to England from France after her mother died
w
w
e) had owned the land here for years / respected by all other tenants and
w
he was the landlord
f) seven or eight years old ; young pretty and cheerful
g) happy to get someone apart from servants to talk to
h) had assumed that Mrs. Fairfax was the owner
i) new place; new life; Mrs. Fairfax, a kind woman (any two)
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2.2 Answers :
places
om
makes them give up
.c
ay
t od
es

di

tu
Answers :
.s
f) 19
w
w
g) public place
w
h) second
2.3 Vocabulary
i) driven out
j) checks
k) encouraging
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TOTAL MARKS – 30
3. GAP FILLING MARKS: 4
OBJECTIVE : To use grammatical items correctly
Answers:
a) (iii) did
om
b) (iii) the
c) (i) lose / (iv) Losing
.c
d) (i) there
ay
e) (ii) who od
t
es

accurate sentences
di

tu

.s

w
Answers:
w
a) There were two men sitting in the boat.

b) It was going up and down with the wave./
w

c) Ram and Sham were standing on the beach.
d) They saw a boat on the top of a wave.
e) They were looking at the rising and falling waves.
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6. EDITING MARKS-4
om
Answers
.c
Error Correction
ay
(a) on of
(b) hard hardly
od
(c) will would
(d) go going
t
es
(e) had have/are

di
7. LETTER TO THE HORTICULTURE DEPARTMENT

tu
MARKS - 8
.s
w

w

w
Purposes

Accuracy- 2 marks
Fluency- 2 marks
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 Consequences
 Suggestions
om
.c
ay
od OR
FORMAL LETTER- LETTER PLACING ORDER - LIBRARIAN

t
es

di
Purposes
tu

.s
Fluency – 2 marks
w
Accuracy- 2 marks
w
w

closing

 Early delivery
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TOTAL MARKS 30
Q 8. Answer any one in 80 – 100 words TOTAL MARKS – 8

om
PROSE : SHADY PLOT
.c
ay
Answer :
od
superstition
Suspected her husband of an extramarital affair- was angry and jealous-
felt cheated, so wanted to leave
t
es
Changed her decision- saw the real Helen- an ugly plain looking ghost-
felt relieved-changed her decision
di
OR
tu
.s

w
Answer :
w
Killing of the Albatross considered a sin/ an act against God- the

suffering that followed the act- stuck in the middle of the ocean, very
w
hot, no winds, boards shrinking/ decaying, no water, thirsty, felt

hopeless/ helpless/ imminent death- unnatural happenings, anger against
the Ancient Mariner

24


a) Part of film production unit; related to Nishikanto Babu; a
neighbor/friend of Patol Babu (any one)
c) Patol Babu looked like the character he would have to play
d) Filming (of action/ of a scene) for a movie
OR
a) Juilus Caesar
om
b) Pole Star
c) Fixed in the sky / remains always in the north
d) Sky
.c
Q 10. Answer any four Total Marks : 2x 4 = 8
Objective ay
: To test the ability to infer and evaluate
od
t
es
a) POETRY : SNAKE
di
Answer :
tu
He felt he had committed a sin/cowardly act against his nature/ felt

guilty/ a needless act/ voice of education (acted against environment-
.s
broke a law of nature)

w
w
b) PLAY : DEAR DEPARTED

w
Answer :
outwitting her sister in pretence- jealousy/ one up manship, eye on his
will, pretentious/ to appear to be a good loving daughter
c) PROSE : THE LETTER

Answer :
Miriam’s father/ Coachman/ earlier, a hunter- Miriam had not written
after she had got married and gone away/ expected a letter from her/
eagerly awaiting a letter from his daughter
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d) POETRY : OYZMANDIAS
Answer :
e) PROSE : TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

Answer :
Their shabby appearance/ looks ; did not look trustworthy ; no regular
job
om
.c
ay
11. Answer any one in 200 – 250 words TOTAL MARKS – 10
od
Objective: To understand and relate to the prescribed text and be able to
t
es
Answers :
di

tu
.s
disadvantage peculiar to her situation, lack of time, sacrificed her present for
w
the future- languages learnt, second year happy

OR
w
w

Elder by three years- more obedient not rebellious- neat and clean in her
person / nature of relationship with Peter- parents’ perspective; Anne advised
to emulate/ follow her; quiet; considered more beautiful and intelligent ; a lot
like her mother, anxious and overwhelmed by stress; gentle and sensitive;
smart and humble; does well in all her school subjects but she never gloats
about it to her sister; never complains; washes all the dishes sometimes, even
when it isn’t her turn; not argumentative
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OR
characters- questions persecution of the Jews- comments on war- realises her
own identity as a member of a group
OR
om
.c
ay
t od
es
di
tu
.s
w
w
w
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Series : TYM/C Code No. 1/1

 Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

(i) The question paper is divided into three sections :

Section A : Reading 20 marks

Section B : Writing and Grammar 30 marks

Section C : Literature 30 marks

(ii) All questions are compulsory.

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‘Is he liked by most people ?’ was my first question.

around here for years,’ she replied.

‘But do you like him ? What is his character like ?’

‘What do you mean, peculiar ?’ I asked, interested.

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(a) Why was Mrs. Fairfax glad to receive the narrator ?

2. Read the passage given below : 12

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(a) For which two reasons do smokers give up smoking ?

(b) Name two steps taken in India against smoking.

(c) Why is the situation unfortunate in India ?

(d) How do people get rid of smoking ?

(e) What does ‘cold turkey’ mean ?

(h) Tobacco is the _________ biggest killer in the world.

each word/phrase : (any two) 12=2

(i) hounded out

(i) driven out (ii) given out

(iii) washed (iv) endangered

(i) checks (ii) imitations

(iii) failures (iv) defeats

(i) abusing (ii) initiating

(iii) empowering (iv) encouraging

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distance. We started walking in that direction......

that follow : 14=4

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People always take pity on Reddy. e.g. take took

He was a victim on an acid attack. (a) ______ ______

He was very young hard eleven (b) ______ ______

years old. People will say, “What’ll (c) ______ ______

he do in life ? What is go to (d) ______ ______

happen to him when we had gone ?” (e) ______ ______

(a) were / on the / Ram / standing / and / beach / Sham

(b) at the / waves / were / rising and falling / they / looking

(c) a boat / a wave / they / top of / saw / on the

(d) the wave / up and down / was / with / it / going

(e) in the / two men / there / sitting / were / boat

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(a) Who is Naresh Dutt ?

(b) Why has he come to meet Patol Babu ?

(c) What do his words ‘Oh yes’ mean ?

(d) What is meant by ‘shooting’ ?

Of whose true-fix’d and resting quality

(a) Who is the speaker ?

(b) What is the northern star ?

(c) What is special about it ?

(d) What is firmament ?

9. Answer any four of the following in 30-40 words each : 24=8

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He was a victim on an acid attack. (a)

He was very young hard eleven (b)

years old. People will say, “What’ll (c)

he do in life ? What is go to (d)

happen to him when we had gone ?” (e)