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Section A (Composition 30) → Section B (Comprehension 30) → Section C (Grammar 40)।
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Section A · Composition
30 marks
Q.1[30]
20-25 lines (about 180 words) का composition किसी एक topic पर लिखो:
(a)There must be many things that you enjoy. Write, giving at least one example each, of what you like to read, to eat and to do in your spare time. End your essay by writing about one thing that you absolutely dislike doing in your spare time, when you are not studying.
(b)"Now that there is a television set in almost every room in every house, family members have stopped having interesting conversations with each other." Write your views about this statement.
(c)Imagine that you have to write an article for a travel magazine about a place which you think is good for tourists to visit. Describe the place but also remember to include some advice about the journey, places to stay, and what all to carry to make the most of the trip.
📝 Writing strategyTopic (a) — Easy choice: 3 personal favourites (read/eat/play) + 1 dislike। Each para 5-6 lines। Example: 'I love reading Harry Potter series — magic + adventure। For food, I crave aloo parathas with curd। In free time, badminton makes me feel alive। But what I absolutely dislike is cleaning my cupboard — it feels endless!'
Topic (b) — Argument essay: Take a side (agree या disagree). Give 3 reasons + 1 example each. Counter-argument पर 1 paragraph ज़रूर।
Topic (c) — Descriptive: 5 W's — Where? When? Why visit? What to see? How to reach? End with 'don't miss / must carry' list.
Common mistakes to avoid: spelling errors, no paragraphs, repeating same words (use synonyms), going off-topic।
Section B · Comprehension
30 marks
गद्यांश पढ़ो:
Coconuts are the fruit of a palm tree. In Sanskrit, the coconut palm is named 'kalpa vriksha', which translates as 'the tree which provides all the necessities of life' because of the endless list of products derived from its various parts. The scientific name of the tree is Cocos Nucifera. The word 'cocos' comes from Spanish, meaning 'monkey-faced', as one side of the hairy coconut resembles the head and face of a monkey, with the three dents in it placed like two eyes and a mouth. The coconut palm thrives on sandy soil and salty water and prefers areas with abundant sunlight and regular rainfall.
The white, fleshy part of the seed is edible and is used fresh or dried in cooking. The cavity in the fresh coconut is filled with coconut water, which contains sugar, fiber, proteins, vitamins and minerals, so it is a nutritional food source and is used as a refreshing drink in hot and humid places.
Coconut milk is made from grated coconut pulp which is mixed with hot water and squeezed to extract the oils and flavours. It is also used in cooking.
The dried up flesh of the seed is called 'copra'. It is a source of coconut oil and is also used in candies, cakes and cookies. The major use of coconut oil is in soaps, shampoo, margarine, butter and cooking.
The hard coconut shell is used to make a whole range of accessories including necklaces, buttons, lampshades, placemats, coffeepots, cups, ladles, etc. The hairy fibre of the husk of the coconut is called 'coir'. It is used for weaving ropes, sacks, mats and even clothing. The husk is a good source of fuel as well.
The leaves of the coconut palm are marvellously adapted to make good quality paper pulp, brooms, hats, baskets, fans and water-proof roofing material. The trunk is used for making beams for the roofs of houses, benches, tables, frames, carvings, paper-pulp and all sorts of construction material. The roots are used for dyeing cloth and the chemicals in the roots make a good mouth-wash and even medicine.
Q.B(a)[2]
Food is a necessity of life. Which four other necessities of life does the coconut tree fulfil for us? (Hint: Do not name the products we can make from the coconut tree).
Ans: The four other necessities are: (1) Drink (coconut water for thirst), (2) Clothing (coir from husk), (3) Shelter (trunk for roof beams + leaves for roofing), (4) Medicine (roots make medicine + mouthwash).
Q.B(b)[2]
How do we come to know from the passage that coconut trees are most likely to be found along the coasts of warm countries?
Ans: The passage says coconut palms thrive on sandy soil + salty water (which means seashore) and prefer abundant sunlight + regular rainfall (which means warm, tropical countries). Together, these clues point to coastal areas of warm countries.
Q.B(c)[2]
All parts of a coconut tree are useful. From your understanding, which part is of the least important use to people? Give reasons.
Sample Ans: The roots may be the least important because they are used only for dyeing cloth and making mouthwash/medicine — uses that have many alternatives today. In contrast, the fruit, oil, leaves, trunk, husk and shell each support food, shelter, fuel, and many daily-use items. (Any thoughtful answer with valid reasons is acceptable — this is an opinion question.)
Q.B(d)[6]
If you found yourself ship-wrecked alone on an island with a few coconut trees, name six things you would be able to do to live there for a few days before being rescued.
Sample Ans (any 6):
I would drink the coconut water for hydration and nutrition.
I would eat the white fleshy pulp of fresh coconuts as food.
I would weave the husk fibres (coir) into a rope and mat for sleeping.
I would use the large leaves to make a waterproof shelter / roof.
I would use the dry husk as fuel to start a signal fire for rescue.
I would use the hard shell as a bowl/cup to collect rainwater + store food.
Q.B(e)[6]
Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following:
i. Plentiful — _____________ ii. Fit to be eaten — _____________
iii. Shredded — _____________ iv. Grows well — _____________
v. Hot and moist — _____________ vi. Hollow space — _____________
i. Plentiful = abundant
ii. Fit to be eaten = edible
iii. Shredded = grated
iv. Grows well = thrives
v. Hot and moist = humid
vi. Hollow space = cavity
Q.B(f)[2]
Make two sentences to bring out the difference between the words 'dying' and 'dyeing'.
(a) The old plant was dying for lack of water. (= losing life)
(b) The artisans were dyeing the fabric in deep indigo. (= colouring cloth)
Q.B(g)[2]
Make two sentences to bring out the difference between 'great' and 'grate'.
(a) Akbar was a great emperor of India. (= remarkable, large)
(b) Please grate some coconut for the chutney. (= shred with a grater)
Q.B(h)[3]
Give three different meanings of the word "trunk":
(a) The thick main stem of a tree (e.g. "We sat in the shade of the coconut trunk.")
(b) The long nose of an elephant (e.g. "The elephant lifted the log with its trunk.")
(c) A large storage box / suitcase (e.g. "Grandma kept her old saris in a wooden trunk.")
Q.B(i)[3]
The coconut is USEFUL — used for, used in। अब इन phrases से sentences बनाओ:
(a) used to = was a habit. e.g. "I used to wake up at 5 AM when I was younger."
(b) used up = completely finished. e.g. "All the milk has been used up; please buy more."
(c) in use = currently being used. e.g. "The library computers are all in use right now."
Q.B(j)[2]
Is there any part of the coconut which can be used for making a funny toy for a child? Explain.
Sample Ans: Yes, the hard coconut shell can be turned into a funny "monkey-face" toy because one side of the hairy shell already looks like a monkey's face (the three dents are the two eyes and mouth). With a piece of coir for hair and painted eyes, it becomes a delightful handmade toy.
Section C · Grammar & Vocabulary
40 marks
Q.C1[2]
Put commas in the correct places in the following sentence:
Tina who was born on February 29 thinks that her date of birth is silly unfair and annoying as her birthday comes after every four years making her wonder how old she should call herself.
Tina, who was born on February 29, thinks that her date of birth is silly, unfair and annoying, as her birthday comes after every four years, making her wonder how old she should call herself.
Rule: Use commas around non-essential relative clauses ("who was born on Feb 29"), between items in a list (silly, unfair and annoying), before subordinate clauses, and before participle phrases ("making her wonder...").
Q.C2[4]
Fill in the blanks below choosing the appropriate conjunction from the words given: (After, before, until, while, because, as, if, though, meanwhile, unless, although, when)
Tina is always full of new ideas. __(i)__ one idea does not work, she simply thinks of another. __(ii)__ some of her ideas get her into trouble, she does not give up. She got one such idea __(iii)__ she was having a shower one day. Thinking that she would give Fluffy a bath in the bathtub, Tina plugged the drain and went off to find Fluffy __(iv)__ the water was running. __(v)__ Fluffy had run off, she took a long time to find him and catch hold of him. __(vi)__, the water flowed over the edge of the tub, __(vii)__ she had forgotten all about it. Her mother said she would not speak to her __(viii)__ she had mopped up the mess she had made.
(i) If (ii) Although / Though (iii) while / when (iv) while
(v) Because / As (vi) Meanwhile (vii) because / as (viii) until / unless
Q.C3[4]
Fill in the blanks with the correct option from the words given in brackets:
(a) My hair _____ too long. I need a haircut. (are / is)
(b) Your advice _____ valuable. Thank you! (was / were)
(c) The whole class _____ making a noise when the teacher came in. (was / were)
(d) I have wanted this camera _____ a long time. (since / from / for)
(a) is — "hair" (when meaning all the hair on one head) is uncountable.
(b) was — "advice" is uncountable, takes singular verb.
(c) was — "class" is a collective noun treated as one unit here.
(d) for — used with a duration of time ("for a long time"). 'Since' would need a starting point ("since 2020").
Q.C4[4]
Fill in the blanks below using the correct forms of the word "take":
Yesterday my mother __(i)__ me to meet my grandmother. When we reached her house, we found that she __(ii)__ her afternoon nap. My uncle asked us to speak softly and, __(iii)__ my mother's heavy bag from her hand, he quietly led us to a big tree which stood in one corner of the garden. A little owl __(iv)__ up a small hollow in the trunk of the tree to make a nest. After __(v)__ a picture of the little bird with my new camera to show my friends in school, I went to check on my grandmother who had woken up. "Have you __(vi)__ off your school uniform and washed your hands?" she asked me. "No," I said, "I _____ it off after I have given you a big hug." "__(vii)__ care not to break my spectacles!" said my grandmother.
(i) took (ii) was taking (iii) taking (participle) (iv) had taken
(v) taking (vi) taken "I'll take it off..." (vii) Take
Q.C5[4]
Fill in the blanks using 'a, an, the, some, or any' where necessary:
(a) I bet ____ lady in ____ red dress is ____ teacher.
(b) She wants to be a great singer but she hasn't ____ atom of talent.
(c) "I think there is ____ juice lying in the carton." "I'm afraid there isn't ____."
(d) I don't have ____ real friends. Jenny is ____ only person I trust.
(a) the lady in the red dress is a teacher. (specific lady, specific dress, profession = a)
(b) hasn't an atom of talent. (idiomatic — "an atom" = a tiny bit)
(c) there is some juice lying / there isn't any. (positive=some, negative=any)
(d) don't have any real friends. Jenny is the only person I trust. ("the only" = always 'the')
Q.C6[10]
Change the following into Reported Speech:
(a) "Do stop making such a noise, Ben," begged Mum.
(b) "Get up and put the blue plates in the sink, Gita," said Dad sternly.
(c) "Do you want salt or sugar in your lemonade?" Robin asked me.
(d) "You gave us a fright last night, Punit," said his brother.
(e) "What a beautiful movie!" said the little girl.
(a) Mum begged Ben to stop making such a noise.
(b) Dad sternly told Gita to get up and put the blue plates in the sink.
(c) Robin asked me whether I wanted salt or sugar in my lemonade.
(d) His brother told Punit that he had given them a fright the previous night.
(e) The little girl exclaimed with joy that the movie was very beautiful. (Or: "exclaimed that it was a very beautiful movie.")
Key rules: Imperative → "asked/told/begged + to-infinitive". Yes/No question → "asked whether/if". Past tense shifts back (gave → had given, want → wanted). Exclamations → "exclaimed that..."
Q.C7[2]
Rewrite the following words as NOUNS, using the suffix '-ance' or '-ence':
Tip: Words ending in "-fer/-cur" usually take -ence (reference, preference, occurrence). Most others take -ance (performance, attendance, disturbance, importance).
Q.C8[6]
Complete the dialogue with the correct SUPERLATIVE form (example: good → the best):
Simran: "Well, I think (good) the best place to go to is Thailand. It is certainly (cheap) __(i)__ country and it has (beautiful) __(ii)__ beaches. The weather is wonderful." Amaya: "But Brazil has beautiful beaches too and it is (relaxing) __(iii)__ place." Simran: "Relaxing! Oh no! It is (dangerous) __(iv)__ place." Amaya: "Well, The United States is (bad) __(v)__. Florida is __(vi)__ (unsafe) place for tourists."
(i) the cheapest
(ii) the most beautiful
(iii) the most relaxing
(iv) the most dangerous
(v) the worst(irregular: bad → worse → worst)
(vi) the most unsafe / the unsafest(both accepted)
Q.C9[4]
Use the word 'present' in sentences of your own according to the given instructions:
(a) [As a noun] _____________________________
(b) [As a verb] _____________________________
(a) Noun (pronounced PRE-zent, meaning 'a gift' OR 'the current time'): "My brother gave me a beautiful birthday present." OR "At present, India is the world's most populous country."
(b) Verb (pronounced pre-ZENT, meaning 'to show/give formally'): "The class monitor will present the project to the principal tomorrow."
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