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English Class 10 Kerala Syllabus Model Question Paper Set 3
Time: 2½ Hours
Score: 80 Marks
Instructions
- 15 minutes is given as cool – off time.
- This time is to be used for reading the question paper.
- Attempt the questions according to the instructions.
1 – 5. Read the extract from The Castaway and answer the questions that follow. Each question carries one score. (5 × 1 = 5)
I was almost back at my classroom door when I heard voices raised in anger as if in some sort of argument. I stopped. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, I just hesitated, not knowing what to do. I needed those shorts and I was going to be late, but I didn’t want to interrupt an argument between my teachers. I recognised the voices-Mr. Schmidt, my History teacher and Mr. Boone, my Math teacher. They seemed to be arguing about me. I couldn’t believe it. I still remember the feeling of shock that rooted me flat against the wall as if I were trying to blend in with the graffiti written there. ‘I refuse to do it! I don’t care who her father is, her grades don’t even begin to compare to Martha’s. I won’t lie or falsify records. Martha has a straight A-plus average and you know it.’ That was Mr. Schmidt and he sounded very angry. Mr. Boone’s voice sounded calm and quiet.
Question 1.
What was the nature of the voice Martha heard?
Answer:
Argument
Question 2.
A word in the passage indicates a ‘bad quality’. What is that word?
Answer:
Eavesdrop
Question 3.
“They seemed to be arguing about me’. Who?
Answer:
Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Boone
Question 4.
Did Martha interrupt the argument?
Answer:
No, she didn’t interrupt the argument.
Question 5.
What were Mr. Schmidt’s arguments in favour of Martha?
Answer:
Martha is a brilliant student having A plus average and she deserves the scholar- ship jacket more than anybodyelse.
6 – 10. Read the following lines from the poem ‘The Ballad of Father Gilligan’ and answer the questions given below. (5 × 1 = 5)
Once, while he nodded in a chair
At the moth-hour of the eve
Another poor man sent for him,
And he began to grieve.
‘I have no rest, nor joy, nor peace,
For people die and die;
And after cried he, ‘God forgive!
My body spake not !!’
Question 6.
What is the time of action referred in the poem?
Answer:
The time of action is evening.
Question 7.
What made the priest grieve?
Answer:
The priest grieved because he was overburdened by his religious duties.
Question 8.
Why did Father Gilligan ask for God’s forgiveness?
Answer:
It was his, God given, duty to look af ter the parishioners. His desperate out- burst was a sin and challenge to God. So with repentance he asked for God’s forgiveness.
Question 9.
Pick out the rhyme scheme followed.
Answer:
/abcb/
Question 10.
Find out the word from the stanza which means ‘feel intense sorrow about’.
Answer:
Grieve
Question 11.
Read the lines given below from the poem ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’ and prepare a note of appreciation focusing on the main idea, theme diction etc. (5)
The birds around me hopped and played
Their thoughts I cannot measure:-
But the least motion which they made
It seemed a thrill of pleasure.
Answer:
William Wordsworth, identified as the greatest romantic poet ever, was always an admirer of nature. This poem in every sense is a celebration of nature. Throughout the poem the poet finds delight in the sights and sounds of nature and at the same time feels sad at what man has made of man.
Sitting in a grove, the poet relaxes at the natural feast all around. Looking at he primrose and periwinkle he feels that every flower enjoys the air it breathes. The birds which hopped and played around him reminded him of sublime mirth. In short, in every sight and sound in nature. the poet spotted happiness in plenty But looking at the human world the poet becomes very worried and dejected. He very much laments over what man has done to mankind as well as to nature.
‘Human attrocities on nature as well as on he himself makes the poet lament a lot. The poem is so rich in images The birds hopping and play- ing and buds spreading out are beauti- ful visual images. The rhyme scheme followed here is jabab). Flowers breath- ing the air and the budding twigs catching the breezy air are excellent examples of personification. In short, the poem is a beautiful feast to the mind and to the intellect.
12 – 16. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below. (5 × 1 = 5)
The first thing necessary to the pleasure of reading is that when people are young they should acquire the habit of reading. This is becoming more and more difficult. Before I was aware of things in the world, the Penny Post had already begun to make a change adverse to reading, by consuming a vast amount of time in correspondence that was unnecessary. Railways have altered people’s habits by making them move about much more. But railways have this compensating ad- vantage that although they take people much away from home. A long railway journey affords a first rate opportunity for reading. They were not, therefore, an unmixed disadvantage. But now things are changing.
The motor car is alto- gether unfavourable to reading. People consume more time in moving about than they did and they consume it under condition, which even for people with good eyes, must make reading difficult, if not impossible. The telephone is a deadly disadvantage. Wireless with all its delights, is now being added as a destruc- tion to divert people from time that might be given to the pleasure of reading. The cinematograph is another change in the same direction and flying is becoming more and more common.
A further disadvantage to reading is the great development of picture papers. In order to maintain the habit of reading books, plan reading beforehand; have always in mind three or four books which you have decided, you wish to read. When you get an opportunity, the choice may be readily made.
Question 12.
What does the author think of the Penny Post?
Answer:
The author thinks that the Penny Post consumed a vast amount of time in unnecessary correspondence and that it was a change adverse to reading.
Question 13.
Why does the author say that the railways are not “an unmixed disadvantage”?
Answer:
The railways have made people move about much more. But they have the compensating advantage that a long railway journey affords a good opportunity for reading.
Question 14.
Mention four other things which are the hindrance to the habit of reading.
Answer:
The motor car, the telephone, the wireless and flying are the four other hindrances to the habit of reading.
Question 15.
What advice does the author give for maintaining the reading habit?
Answer:
The author advises that we should pre- plan reading in order to maintain the habit of reading. We should have three or four books in mind to choose to read when we get an opportunity.
Question 16.
Give a suitable title for the passage.
Answer:
Obstacles to the Habit of Reading
17 – 18. Answer any ONE of the following in about 120 words. (1 × 7 = 7)
Question 17.
Prepare a narrative of the story ‘The Scholarship Jacket’ detailing the obstacles Martha had to face to obtain the scholar- ship jacket.
[Hints: Martha, a Mexican – A+ grade overheard teachers’ conversation – principal called – change in the system – 15 dollars-informed grandfather’s opinion – gets the jacket]
Answer:
Martha was a Mexican-American Negro girl. She was a student at Texas School. On those days it was a practice in the Texas School to award a scholarship jacket to the best student of the school, considering the merit on all the eight years. Since Martha was a straight A+ student she firmly believed that she would be awarded the scholarship jacket that year. She badly needed it. Quite accidentally she overheard a conversation between her Maths and History teachers. According to the Maths teacher Martha was a Negro and scholarship jacket should be awarded to Miss Joann, another student.
Her father was very rich and he was in the Board but Mr Schmidt, the History teacher could not approve of that and he said Martha was the best. The next day the principal called Martha to his room. He told her that from that year onwards there was a change. in the awarding of the scholarship jacket. He said that if Martha was ready to bear the cost of the scholarship jacket (15 dollars) she would get it. If not, it would be given to Joann. Martha said that she needed to discuss the matter with her grandfather.
Back at home, she approached grandfather who was farming in the field. She informed him what the principal had said. Very calmly grandfather said that a scholarship jacket that is bought for money is not a scholarship. Martha was so unhappy. The next day the principal asked her decision. She told him what the grandfather had said. The principal remained silent for sometime. Then he told her that he is going to give an .exception in Martha’s case. That year she will be awarded the scholarship Jacket free of cost. Martha was overjoyed. She returned home and informed grandfather everything. In return he silently.miled.
Question 18.
The boy in the story Adventures in a Banyan Tree’ is a clear lover of nautre. Prepare a write-up expressing your views on this regard.
Answer:
The boy in the story. ‘Adventures in a Banyan Tree’ is a lover of nature is words and deeds very much prove that. Living with his grand parents, he spends most of his time out of the house especially near the banyan tree. The magnificent banyan tree with its leaves and branches spread out was his real kingdomn. Everything in the banyan tree and the nature outside attrac- ted him very much. The small grey young squirrel that lived in the tree was the boy’s constant companion. They become so friendly that the squirrel delved in to the boy’s pocket and took everything from there. The boy provided him with cakes and biscuits. During spring the tree would be full of small red figs and birds would flock around to eat it.
The boy listened to their squabblings with great attention. The rosy pastors, parrots and the crows enlighted the boy very much. In order to have a better view of nature all around, the boy had built a small platform on the tree. The boy was a witness to ine fierce fight between a mongoose and a cobra. His own narration of the same clearly proves that he is a great naturai lover and observer. The mongoose three feet long was a clever agressive superb fighter. After an eventful fight he could at last win over the skilful and experienced cobra. The battle was keenly watched by a myna and a jungle crow. Sitting upon the platform on the banyan tree, the boy also became a part of it All these clearly testifies that the boy was a lover of nature and its influence affected him very much.
19 – 21. Answer any TWO of the following. (2 × 5 = 10)
Question 19.
After posting the letter, Vanka writes his diary. What would be the diary entry? Write it.
Answer:
Wednesday
DIARY
December 24, 2022
What a worst life is here! I am always scolded and beaten by my master and mistress. Other apprentices also make fun of me. I can’t stay here anymore. I wish my mother was alive. Today after everybody had gone to the church, I wrote a letter to grandad detailing my sufferings and posted it. I hope he will come soon and save me from this hell. Now, on this Christmas eve, he may be busy with decorating the Christmas tree with Miss Olga. Oh! God, what happy times those had been!
Question 20.
You are the secretary of the Arts Club of your School. You have decided to stage the play, ‘The Never Never Nest’. Prepare a notice inviting the students, parents and teachers for the same.
Answer:
NOTICE
25-10-2022
Kottayam
Staging The Never Never Nest
Friends,
The one act play. The Never Never Nest’ has attracted us very much. It’s humorous as well as thought provoking. It’s decided to stage the play as part of the school PTA General body on 3rd November 2022 at 3pm in the school auditorium. The celebrated theatrical expert Sri. Madava Madhu has kindly consented to inaugurate the function. Your presence is cordially welcomed.
Secretary
Arts Club
(Sd-)
Question 21.
At last the principal told Martha that she would get the scholarship jacket. She became overjoyed. After school she couldn’t wait to tell grandpa and ran straight to the field. Write the likely coversation between them. (At least six exchanges)
Answer:
Martha : Grandpa, a glad news for you.
Grandp : I guess it is about the scholarship jacket, isn’t it?
Mart : Yes, grandpa.
Grandpa : What made them to change their decision?
Martha : Really your opinion changed their mind.
Grandpa : I think, now you realise what a scholarship means.
Martha : Yes, grandpa, it will not be a scholarship, if I pay for it.
Grandpa : Ok. Go and convey this glad news to your grandmother.
Martha : Ok, grandpa.
22 – 26. Answer any THREE of the following. (3 × 6 = 18)
Question 22.
Write a short profile of Ricardo Reyes Basoalto from the hints given below.
Name : Ricardo Reyes Basoalto
Popularly known : Pablo Neruda
Nationality: Chilean
Born : 1904
Famous as: Poet, diplomat, politician
Important works : Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair, Your Laughter
Awards : Nobel Prize for Literature 1971, Lenin Peace Prize
Death : 1973
Answer:
Ricardo Reyes Basoalto (1904-1973)
Ricardo Reyes Basoalto popularly known as Pablo Neruda was a celebrated Chilean poet, diplomat and politician. He was born in 1904. His important works include Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair, Your Laughter etc. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971 and the Lenin Peace Prize. He died in 1973.
Question 23.
After the encounter with the snake in the room, the narrator in the story. The Snake and the Mirror’ hurries to his friend’s home. After reaching there he writes a letter to his mother informing her about the incident. Prepare the likely letter
Answer:
Kumar
…………
Kozhikode
17 October 2022
Rani
Kollam
Dear Mother,
I want to tell you an incident that happened here. Yesterday: I came to my room very late after dinner. I was sitting in my chair. Suddenly I heard some noise in the ceiling I thought it was the sound of rats, as usual. But after sometime something fell down from the roof, like a rubber tube. To my astonishment, I found a snake. It was a cold blooded „cobra. It wriggled over my chair and landed on my shoulder. I didn’t know what to do. I was shocked and I couldn’t move.
The snake slithered from the shoulder to my hand. It spread its hood and stared at me. Suddenly it looked at the mirror on the table infront of me and moved towards it. Somehow I escaped from there and ran to my friend’s house. I don’t know how I spent that time. I met death face to face. I strongly believe that it is your prayers that saved me from this danger. Expecting your reply. Let me stop.
Your loving son,
Kumar
(Sd/-)
Question 24.
‘The Never Never Nest’ is a one act play with a contemporary message. Prepare a paragraph about this statement on the basis of your understanding the play.
Answer:
The one act play ‘The Never Never Nest’ is a humorous satire depicting how a couple Jack and Jill bought each and every luxury of life on instalments. Then they live happily without remembering that they have to struggle in the near future, under the burden of payment. The house has every comfort of its own such as luxurious furniture. radio, piano, car etc. Their outlook of life is clear when Jack says, it is always better to be Mr. Owner rather than Mr. Tenant. The play is a timely warning to the present day man. We always go after the pleasures of life, without minding if it is affordable for us. We go on purchasing every comfort and it is the process get bankrupt. The young generation s lure for luxurious life make them dig their own grave. In that respect the play has great contemporary significance.
Question 25.
Martha’s grandfather comes out as a powerful person who helps Martha to understand the truth. Prepare a character sketch of the grandfather
Answer:
Martha’s grandfather, the old farmer is a patient, hard working and caring person. His deeds speak more than words. He has a very strong presence and great influence in Martha’s life. By refusing to pay the money for the jacket he makes Martha realize the significance of the scholarship jacket. He tries to understand his granddaughter that there are greater things in life that money cannot buy. Through his decision he taught her the values of dignity and self respect in an individual’s life.
Question 26.
In the Texas School the scholarship Jacket of 2022 was awarded to Martha. Prepare a newspaper report that may appear in the next day’s newspaper.
Answer:
Mexican Girl Wins Scholarship Jacket
Staff Reporter
California, October 31: In a function held in Texas School, Martha, student of eighth grade was awarded the prestigious scholarship jacket. It is the tradition of the Texas School to present a scholarship jacket to the class valedictorian. Martha is the student who has main- tained the highest grades for eight years. The scholarship jacket has a big gold ‘S’ on the left front side and the award winner’s name written in gold letters on the pocket. “It was my dream for quite some years,” said Martha. ‘I could hardly believe my ears, she added. The school management said that there was a tight competition this year and they were really satisfied that they were able to award the prize to the deserving candidate. It was the result of her hardwork. The award was given by the Principal Mr.Albert.
27 – 31. Study the following table carefully and answer the questions that follow. (5 × 1 = 5)
| 1950 – 51 | 1995-96 | |||
| Sources of irrigation | Area (in million hectares) | Percentage | Area (in mil- lion hectares) | Percentage |
| Canal | 8.3 | 40 | 16.9 | 35 |
| Well / Tube well | 6.0 | 29 | 24.1 | 51 |
| Tanks | 3.6 | 17 | 3.2 | 7 |
| Others | 3.0 | 14 | 3.2 | 7 |
| Total | 20.9 | 100 | 47.4 | 100 |
Question 27.
During 1950-51 which was the source of irrigation that irrigated the largest area of land?
Answer:
Canal
Question 28.
What was the percentage of irrigated land that was irrigated by tanks during 1950-517
Answer:
17%
Question 29.
What is the difference in the area of land irrigated by tube wells between the periods of 1950-51 and 1995-96?
Answer:
18.1 million hectares
Question 30.
Which are the sources of irrigation whose use has decreased between the periods of 1950-51 and 1995-96?
Answer:
Tanks and others
Question 31.
In which year period the tanks have low percentage?
Answer:
In 1995-96
Question 32.
Complete the following conversation between the doctor and Mr. John after his recovery. (5 × 1 = 5)
Doctor : Hallo, youngman, …..(a)…..?
John : I feel better today
Doctor : ……………(b)……………
John : I lost all hopes in life. That’s why I tried to end my life.
Doctor : Suicide is not a remedy for our problems…. (c)… ?
John : I am an orphan. I lost everything that I have
Doctor. Tell me, what happened to you?
John : I have taken some money from my office safe.
Doctor : ……………(d)……………..
John : Seven pounds and ten shillings.
Doctor : Don’t worry, Let’s find a solution for all your problems, …………(e)……..?
John : Ok. Thankyou, doctor.
Answer:
(a) how are you?
(b) What made you commit suicide?
(c) is it?
(d) How much did you take?
(e) shall we?
Question 33.
In the given pausage come errors are underlined. Edit the passage. (4 × 1 = 4)
Kiran (a) heart overflowed in (b) pity on the homeless lad. She get (c) two new suits of clothes and an (d) pair of shoes.
Answer:
(a) Kiran’s (b) with (c) got (d) a
Question 34.
Report the following dialogue. (2 x 1 = 2)
Answer:
Vanka : How far is the postoffice from here?
Butcher : It is one kilometre away from here.
(a) Vanha asked ……………..
b) The butcher replied ……………..
Answer:
(a)Vanka asked the butcher how far the postoffice was from there.
(b) The butcher replied that it was one kilometre away from there.
Question 35.
Complete the passage choosing suitable words from the bracket. (5 × 1 = 5)
…(a)…. we could never buy a car …..(b)…. we can enjoy all….(c)….. pleasures…. (d)….. motoring for…(e)…. mere five pounds.
(outright, a. although, the, of)
Answer:
(a) Although
(b) outright
(c) the
(d) of
(e) a
Question 36.
Complete the passage using appropriate phrasal verbs given below (4 × 1 = 4)
Satyajit Ray…….(a)…… towards the circus company to meet the manager. On the way he….(b)….. him. Ray…..(c)…. his idea to shoot a scene with a tiger. The manager encouraged Ray to ….(d)….. with his plans. (went on, set off, go ahead, make out, put across. came across)
Answer:
a) set off
b) came across
c) put across
d) go ahead