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@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. SAMPLE PAPERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Term-I 2021-22 Salient Features < Based on New Pattern issued by CBSE for the academic year 2021-22 < Case Based MCQs < Assertion Reasoning MCQs < Covers Entire Rationalized Syllabus of Term I (2021-22) CLASS X

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. CONTENTS Syllabus (ii) SAMPLE PAPERS 1 8 1. Sample Paper-1 15 2. Sample Paper-2 22 23 3. Sample Paper-3 24 ANSWERS 25 1. Answers for Sample Paper-1 2. Answers for Sample Paper-2 3. Answers for Sample Paper-3 OMR SHEET Sample OMR Sheet for Practice (i) Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (Code No. 184) SYLLABUS CLASS–X TERM-I 2021-22 SECTION-WISE WEIGHTAGE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Section Reading Skills Total Weightage 50 A Writing Skills with Grammar 10 B Literature Textbooks and Supplementary Reading Text 10 C TOTAL 20 40 Internal Assessment 10 GRAND TOTAL 50 Note : The Board examination will be of 40 marks, with a duration of one hour 30 minutes. SECTION A: READING 10 Marks Question based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation: Q.1: Discursive passage (400-450 words) Q.2: Case based Factual passage (with visual input/ statistical data/ chart etc. 300-350 words) SECTION B: WRITING SKILL & GRAMMAR 10 Marks Q.3: Formal letter based on a given situation. • Letter to the Editor • Letter of Complaint (Official) • Letter of Complaint (Business) Q.4: Grammar Topics. • Tenses • Modals • Subject Verb Concord • Determiner • Reported Speech ( ii ) Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. SECTION C: LITERATURE 20 Marks Q.5: Questions based on extracts / texts to assess interpretation, inference, extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts. FIRST FLIGHT 1. Glimpses of India 2. Madam Rides the Bus 3. The Sermon at Benares 4. The Proposal (Play) POEMS 1. Amanda 2. Animals 3. The Tale of Custard the Dragon FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET 1. The Making of a Scientist 2. The Necklace 3. The Hack Driver 4. Bholi ( iii ) Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

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@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ® SAMPLE PAPER 1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE TERM I (2021-2022) CLASS X Time Allowed : 1:30 hours M. Marks : 40 This paper consists of three sections Section A—Reading 10 marks Section B—Writing & Grammar 10 marks Section C—Literature & Supplementary Reader 20 marks Instructions : 1. Attempt all questions. 2. Do not write anything on the question paper. 3. All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the answer sheet provided to you. 4. Attempt all questions in each section before going on to the next section. 5. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. SECTION A : READING (10 Marks) Q. 1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (10 Marks) WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Women empowerment refers to making women powerful to make them capable of deciding for themselves. Women have suffered a lot through the years at the hands of men. In earlier centuries, they were treated as almost non-existent. As if all the rights belonged to men even something as basic as voting. As the times evolved, women realized their power. There on began the revolution for women empowerment. As women were not allowed to make decisions for themselves, women empowerment came in like a breath of fresh air. It made them aware of their rights and how they must make their own place in society rather than depending on a man. It recognized the fact that things cannot simply work in someone’s favour because of their gender. However, we still have a long way to go when we talk about the reasons why we need it. 1 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—X Need for Women Empowerment Almost every country, no matter how progressive has a history of ill-treating women. In other words, women from all over the world have been rebellious to reach the status they have today. While the western countries are still making progress, third world countries like India still lag behind in women empowerment. In India, women empowerment is needed more than ever. India is amongst the countries which are not safe for women. There are various reasons for this. Firstly, women in India are in danger of honour killings. Their family thinks it’s right to take their lives if they bring shame to the reputation of their legacy. Moreover, the education and freedom scenario is very regressive here. Women are not allowed to pursue higher education, they are married off early. The men are still dominating women in some regions like it’s the woman’s duty to work for him endlessly. They do not let them go out or have freedom of any kind. In addition, domestic violence is a major problem in India. The men beat up their wife and abuse them as they think women are their property. More so, because women are afraid to speak up. Similarly, the women who do actually work get paid less than their male counterparts. It is downright unfair and sexist to pay someone less for the same work because of their gender. Thus, we see how women empowerment is the need of the hour. We need to empower these women to speak up for themselves and never be a victim of injustice. Choose the most appropriate options to answer the questions. (a) Women want to be empowered so that… (i) they can travel alone. (ii) they can decide for themselves. (iii) they can dominate their spouses. (iv) none of the above. (b) Non-existent means same as… (i) someone who will not go. (ii) someone who hate women. (iii) someone who hate men. (iv) someone who is not present. (c) How did women realise the need to be empowered? (i) They were suffering because of men. (ii) Not capable of deciding for themselves. (iii) No voting rights. (iv) All of the above. (d) The expression ‘a breath of fresh air’ means same as… (i) they are comfortable breathing. (ii) they removed the pollutants from the air. (iii) they experienced a refreshing change. (iv) all of the above. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ® SAMPLE PAPER 1 (TERM I: 2021-22) 3 (e) When women were empowered they realised (i) interdependence (ii) independence (iii) oppression (iv) suspension (f) The phrase ‘a long way to go’ implies… (i) a long journey to reach the empowerment building. (ii) a lot of hurdles to be overcome to gain empowerment. (iii) to take the opposite choices which men take, to be victorious. (iv) to not worry about male gender any more. (g) Read the two opinions and then choose the right option. O pinion 1: All countries have history of ill-treating women. O pinion 2: The western countries never ill-treat their women. (i) Opinion 1 and opinion 2 are correct (ii) Only Opinion 1 is correct. (iii) Only Opinion 2 is correct. (iv) Opinion 1 and 2 are incorrect. (h) Women from all over the world have been rebellious to reach their status, they have today. Means … (i) women deserve to be ill-treated because they have always been timid. (ii) women deserve to be ill-treated because they are too wild. (iii) women have fought for their recognition to be treated the way they are today. (iv) women are rebellious because they want to dominate men. (i) Women in India are in danger of ‘honour killing’’ This means… (i) they are killed because they bring shame. (ii) they are killed if they marry anyone other than their own caste. (iii) they are killed because of their legacy. (iv) they are unsafe so they are killed. (j) Domestic violence is a major problem in India. (i) Women are exploited as if they are their property . (ii) Women speak too much in their domestic place. (iii) Women must be disciplined through violence. (iv) All of the above. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—X SECTION B: WRITING AND GRAMMAR (10 Marks) Q. 2. Complete the letter to the editor by choosing suitable words from the options given below. (6 Marks) R-202, Sparkling Apartments Sec12, Noida -201203 15 June 2021 The (a)………………. The Times of India Bhadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi-110002 (b) …………… CONCERN ABOUT CRUELTY AGAINST ANIMALS Sir/Ma’am Recently the incident that occurred in Kerala has (c)………..not only the nation but also the world. A pregnant elephant was fed a pineapple with crackers which caused her untimely painful death. I; Rukmini Rai, am deeply hurt and (d)……………… about how animals are treated in our country. Animals are ill-treated very often in our country. Either they are overworked or even kicked without any reason. People pelt stones at animals just for amusement or to vent their anger. But what has happened in Kerala is a heinous crime . The culprits must be caught and appropriate punishment should be given. It should be so severe that it alerts all, reminding them to be (e)………………. towards animals in future. It is my sincere request that my views be published in your esteemed newspaper, so that (f)………………. readers are sensitised towards animals. Thanking you Yours sincerely (ii) Police Officer Rukmini Rai (iv) Member of Parliament (ii) Point (a) (i) Forest Officer (iv) Subject (iii) Editor (ii) shook (iv) none of the above (b) (i) Reason (ii) caring (iii) Topic (iv) concerned (ii) sensitive (c) (i) shaking (iv) sacred (iii) suspended (ii) arrogant (iv) innocent (d) (i) cornered (iii) compassionate (e) (i) sensational (iii) senseless (f) (i) ignorant (iii) knowledgeable Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ® SAMPLE PAPER 1 (TERM I: 2021-22) 5 (4 Marks) Q. 3. Choose the correct option which reports in the Indirect Speech. (a) John told me, “I have seen this movie.” (i) John had said to me that he had seen that movie. (ii) John told me that I had seen that movie. (iii) John told me that he had seen this movie. (iv) John told me that he had seen that movie. (b) Helen said, “I can speak Spanish uently.” (i) Helen told me that I could speak Spanish fluently. (ii) Helen said that she can speak Spanish fluently. (iii) Helen said that she could speak Spanish fluently. (iv) Helen was saying that she could speak Spanish fluently. (c) Lucas told Lea, “I will not go swimming with you.” (i) Lucas said that to Lea she would not go swimming with her. (ii) Lucas was saying that he will not go swimming with Lea (iii) Lucas told Lea that I would not go for swimming. (iv) Lucas told Lea that he would not go for swimming with her. (d) Josh said, “I have finished my lunch.” (i) Josh said that he had been finishing his lunch. (ii) Josh said that he had finished his lunch, (iii) Josh said that I have finished my lunch. (iv) Josh said that he had finishing her lunch. SECTION C: LITERATURE & SUPPLEMENTARY READER (20 Marks) Q. 4. Choose the correct options to answer the questions. (14 Marks) (a) What is the irony in the chapter ‘ A Letter to God’ ? (i) Lencho was sad after the hailstorm even though he was the one waiting for a shower (ii) Postmaster laughed at Lencho but still helped arrange money for him (iii) Lencho blamed the post office employees who in fact helped him (iv) there is no irony (b) What was the most likely response that the postmaster expected in Lencho’s second letter? (i) sorrowful (ii) gratitude (iii) disappointment (iv) elation (c) What does depths of oppression create? (i) oppressed (ii) heights of character (iii) poverty (iv) lack of freedom (d) What realisations did Mandela have of his boyhood freedom? (i) it is just an illusion (ii) he was born free (iii) freedom was meant for kids iv) he had no realisations Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 6 ® SAMPLE PAPER 1 (TERM I: 2021-22) ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—X6 (e) Why did his mother stop midway while giving him the fish? (i) she was mad at him (ii) to push him to fly out of hunger (iii) she didn't want to give him the fish (iv) she got tired (f) Why didn't the pilot turn the aeroplane back towards Paris? (i) He wanted to meet his family (ii) He wanted to go on a holiday (iii) He did not want to miss the breakfast (iv) He did not like Paris (g) What convincing argument was made by Anne? (i) She was talkative just like any other students in the class. (ii) She had the right to be talkative, as it was a classroom and not a prison. (iii) She had inherited the trait from her mother, so couldn’t stop being talkative. (iv) She found it impossible to be quiet like the others as she couldn’t change herself. (h) Why does Anne think she was lonely? (i) she had no friends (ii) she had no real friends (iii) she was all alone (iv) she was an introvert (i) Why did Peggy say “and I thought I could draw”? (i) she’d won the medal always (ii) Wanda’s drawings were amazing (iii) she thought Wanda could draw better (iv) All of the above (j) Who is the author of “The Hundred Dresses”? (i) Liam O’ Flaherty (ii) Frederick Forsyth (iii) Roal Dahl (iv) El Bsor Ester (k) The poet in the poem “Dust of Snow” says, \"Of a day I had rued\". What is the meaning of \"rued\"? (i) ruined (ii) held in regret (iii) ruled (iv) conquered (l) What is ‘fire’ a symbol of? i) love and new desires (ii) lust and endless desires (iii) love and beginning of a new thing. (iv) Revolution (m) What has been personified in the poem? (A Tiger in the Zoo) (i) tiger (ii) forest (iii) zoo (iv) all of the above Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ® SAMPLE PAPER 1 (TERM I: 2021-22) 7 (6 Marks) (n) Name the literary device used in “And no one buys a ball back.” (i) Metaphor (ii) Simile (iii) Alliteration (iv) Anaphora Q . 5. Choose the correct options and answer the questions. (a) Who is Hodgkin? (i) Dog owner (ii) Gardener (iii) Veterinary surgeon (iv) Dog (b) What is the meaning of the word \"jostling\"? (i) running (ii) struggling (iii) walking (iv) none of the above (c) How did the narrator attempt at being friends with Anil? (i) attering him (ii) teasing him (iii) introducing himself (iv) none of the above (d) What do you mean by the word \"grunting\"? (i) make a low inarticulate sound (ii) say something which is clearly audible (iii) shouting (iv) none of the above (e) \"Brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin was rather a _____ person.\" (i) lawless (ii) lawful (iii) good (iv) rude (f) What did he do for revenge? (i) burned himself (ii) burned the landlord (iii) burned the house (iv) he didn't do anything for revenge Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

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@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ® SAMPLE PAPER 2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE TERM I (2021-2022) CLASS X Time Allowed : 1:30 hours M. Marks : 40 This paper consists of three sections Section A—Reading 10 marks Section B—Writing & Grammar 10 marks Section C—Literature & Supplementary Reader 20 marks Instructions : 1. Attempt all questions. 2. Do not write anything on the question paper. 3. All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and written in the answer sheet provided to you. 4. Attempt all questions in each section before going on to the next section. 5. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. SECTION A : READING (10 Marks) Q.1. Read the given passage and attempt the MCQs that follow: (5 Marks) In praise of fathers: the making of the modern dad 1. Once seen as breadwinners and disciplinarians, the role of dads has changed beyond recognition in the past 50 years. Today, fathers no longer want to be limited to the role of family breadwinner and disciplinarian; they want to be co-parents, providing nurture and care to their children. This change is due in part to the rise of two-earner households, reductions in hospital-based post-birth care, and an absence of geographically close extended family; thus, requiring the ‘dad’ to step in. 2. We tend to believe that mums are instinctive parents and that dads must learn when in fact, dads are as biologically primed to parent a child as mums. The paternal relationship between a father and a child is as innate and biological as the maternal relationship between a mother and a child. He is a co-parent. 3. Dads build profound and powerful bonds with their children which are as strong as, but crucially different from, those built between a mother and child. Both mums and dads build their bonds based on nurture, but culturally, dads are believed to add an element of challenge and this reflects their role in scaffolding a child’s entry into the world beyond the family. Fathers are seen to push developmental boundaries and introduce their children to risk and challenge, which help them build the mental and physical resilience they need to survive in our fast-changing and challenging world. And, one of the most effective ways they do this is through ‘play’. 4. All of us recognize rough and tumble play. These are ‘fast and furious’ activities where children get thrown into the air, swooped round the room like an aeroplane, and are tickled into submission, all to a cacophony of shrieks and giggles. And this form of play 8 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ® SAMPLE PAPER 2 (TERM I: 2021-22) 9 is almost entirely carried out by dads. It releases a tidal wave of bonding hormones in all participants. Due to its challenging and risky nature, it starts to build reciprocity, empathy, risk assessment, and the ability to overcome challenges that all kids need to imbibe. 5. Largely, dads play a unique role in assisting their child’s entry into the world beyond the family, which means that at some points their input is as integral to development as mum’s. In particular, fathers have a crucial role during the transition to pre-school. Their input enhances the development of language skills and pro-social behaviours such as sharing, caring and helping and brings an impact onto their teen years by way of establishing a bond with their kids which ends up being the foundation for good mental health and transition into adulthood. Teenagers who have secure attachments to their fathers and share activities with them have higher self-esteem, report less loneliness and lower rates of anxiety and depression. The relationship between fathers and daughters is even more crucial as their inputs influence educational attainment, career success, and the health of their daughter’s future relationships. Therefore, as we see, Dads fulfil their role in myriad ways. (Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist and author of The Life of Dad: The Making of the Modern Father (Simon & Schuster). (a) The role of a father is no longer limited to (i) Co-parenting (ii) Breadwinners and disciplinarians (iii) Rough and tumble way (iv) Nurture provider (b) The role of dad is now important because (A) rise of two-earner households (B) reductions in hospital-based post-birth care (C) fast and furious activities (D) an absence of geographically close extended family (i) (A), (B), (C) (ii) (A), (B), (D) (iii) (A), (B) (iv) (A), (D) (c) Higher self-esteem in teenagers results when (i) Their mothers push development boundaries. (ii) There is a release of hormones. (iii) There is proper development of language skills. (iv) They have secure attachments with their fathers. (d) The main idea in the third para is (i) The bond built between a mother and child is tender. (ii) Father is a co-parent. (iii) The relationship between fathers and daughters is more crucial. (iv) Dads are believed to add an element of challenge. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—X (e) Infer the meaning of the given statement “mums are instinctive parents”- (i) Mothers will always be the first parent to a child. (ii) Mothering is embedded in the biological framework. (iii) Mothers are effective parents. (iv) Mothers make better parents. Q. 2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. (5 Marks) The Engine Trouble By R. K. Narayan There came the Gaiety land in a town of the Talkative Man. It provided them with all sorts of fun and gambling and sideshows. There was the Dome of Death and the lottery stall. The man bought a ticket of lottery numbered 1005 and he was declared the winner that day and became the owner of the road engine.His friends congratulated him for becoming the owner of a road engine. The showman agreed to keep the engine on the Gymkhana grounds till the end of their season. The man met the municipal authorities and the secretary of the club to sell it out but no one showed any interest. The municipality ordered him to remove it from the ground otherwise they would charge him rent. To pay rent,he had to pledge a jeweller belonging to his wife. At last, the Talkative Man decided to move it from its place with the help of the priest of the local temple. The priest offered him services of his temple elephant. He engaged fifty coolies to push if from behind and a dismissed bus driver to steer it. He decided to put it in the field of his friend. A huge crowd gathered to watch it. The engine came out of the Gymkhana ground and ran straight into the opposite compound wall. It reduced a good length of it to powder. The owner of the compound wall slapped him in the face and the police marched him off. When he was released from the lock up, he found several consequences awaiting him. He had to build up the compound wall, to pay wages of fifty coolies,Joseph’s fee, medical treatment of the knee of the temple elephant and above all to move the engine out of its present station. The man was in great difficulties.His wife threatened him to leave his house. At this point, an unexpected relief came in the shape of a Swamiji. He wished to perform an unimaginable act. He wished to roll over his chest the road engine. His assistant was trained to move any kind of engine. The Talkative Man was pleased and decided to lend him the engine. In return, he demanded that the assistant would drive it where he wanted. People gathered to watch the Yogic feats of Swamiji. But the magistrate issued an order prohibiting Swamiji to do it inside their jurisdiction. The Swamiji got angry and went away in great rage. One day, suddenly Nature came to his rescue in an unexpected manner. An earthquake moved the engine from its place and fitted in a disused well like a cork. The owner of the well agreed to pay expenses that the engine had brought to him. He agreed to withdraw all complaints and charges against him. Thus, the Talkative Man finally got rid of it. The story is very interesting and humorous. The narrative technique of R. K. Narayan makes it more palatable. Narayan is really a master of creating fun and laughter from ordinary daily life situations. Choose the correct options to answer the questions. (a) Where was the Gaiety Land installed? (i) At the Gymkhana Ground (ii) At the temple (iii) Near the Talkative man’s house (iv) Near the police station Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ® SAMPLE PAPER 2 (TERM I: 2021-22) 11 (b) Why was the particular corner of the show in great favour? (i) The talkative man was giving a stand-up comedy (ii) There was a dance performance, (iii) There one stood a chance of winning a variety of articles. (iv) All of the above. (c) Who helped the narrator first ? (i) The bus driver (ii) His wife (iii) The priest of the local temple. (iv) The swami (d) Who was Joseph? (i) His brother-in-law (ii) The municipal officer (iii) A dismissed bus- driver (iv) His neighbour (e) How did ‘Nature’ come to the rescue of the Talkative Man? S tatement 1: An earthquake happened. S tatement 2: The engine did not budge from its place. (i) Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect. (ii) Statement 1 and 2 are correct. (iii) Statement 1 is correct. (iv) Statement 2 is correct. SECTION B: WRITING AND GRAMMAR (10 Marks) Q. 3. Read the letter to the editor and choose the suitable words from the options given below to complete the letter. (5 Marks) 194, Kali Bari, Bareilly 2 August 2021 The Editor The Times of India Lucknow Subject: Woes of the river Ram Ganga Dear Sir Please allow me some space in your (a)………newspaper. Through it I want to bring to the attention of the government the plight of river Ram Ganga. Recently, much has been done by the government to cleanse the holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna. Thousands of millions have been spent for the purpose. However, the government seems quite (b)…………….to other rivers which are equally holy. These are also the lifeline for the people living close to them. The river Ram Ganga flows close by the city of Bareilly. My father tells me that in his boyhood days, his greatest (c)………………… was to bathe in this river. People brought the holy water to their homes as well. Today this great river has been reduced to a Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—X dirty drain. Its water stinks badly and it is now like a drain. There is no water life here now for water birds. The reason is the greed of the society. Many chemical factories have come up on the bank of the river. Their raw waste is thrown into the river making the water polluted I (d)………………..request the authorities to pay attention to our river Ram Ganga. Starting a cleanliness drive to clear its water of all the dirt is the demand of the times. Yours (e)……………….. Nikhil/Neha A Concerned Citizen Choose the appropriate words to complete the letter. (a) (i) steamed (ii) esteem (iii) express (iv) esteemed (b) (i) concerned (ii) unconcentrated (iii) unconcerned (iv) concise (c) (i) pleasure (ii) punishment (iii) duty (iv) responsibility (d) (i) Eagerly (ii) earnestly (iii) inevitably (iv) extremely (e) (i) truly (ii) loving (iii) darling (iv) None of the above Q. 4. Choose the correct options to complete the sentences. (5 Marks) (a) Each of these producers……………………… his own advantage. (i) have (ii) is (iii) has (iv) are (b) Ten miles……………………… long distance. (i) is (ii) are (iii) has been (iv) have been (c) Many a student ………………….. hard to pass his entrance exam. (i) try (ii) tries (iii) are trying (iv) none of the above (d) The furniture in his house………………….. impressive. (i) look (ii) are looking (iii) looks (iv) all of the above (e) Few students……………….. present in the class today. (i) is (ii) are (iii) was (iv) none of the above Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 13 ® SAMPLE PAPER 2 (TERM I: 2021-22) ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—13X SECTION C: LITERATURE & SUPPLEMENTARY READER (20 Marks) (10 Marks) Q. 5. Choose the correct options to answer the questions. (a) The field of corn dotted with flowers means that (i) not a single flower was bigger than a dot (ii) the flowers were scattered across. (iii) the flowers were shaped like dots. (iv) the flowers had shrunk in size. (b) What was the only hope left in the hearts of Lencho's family? (i) compensation from government (ii) help from farmer’s association (iii) help from God (iv) there was no hope left (c) The word ‘curtailed’ means: (i) increased (ii) opposed (iii) reduced (iv) enlarged (d) How does Nelson Mandela define the meaning of courage? (i) Triumph over fear (ii) Triumph over love (iii) Triumph over selfish (iv) Triumph over poverty (e) What risk did the pilot take? (i) flying back to Paris (ii) missing the breakfast he desired (iii) he took no risk (iv) flying his old Dakota straight into the storm (f) Why was seagull afraid to fly? (i) he was a coward (ii) he was afraid his wings will not support him (iii) he was afraid that everyone would judge him (iv) both (i) and (ii) (g) Why was writing in a diary a strange experience for Anne? (i) she had never written anything before (ii) she didn’t know how to write (iii) neither she nor anyone else would be interested in it later (iv) Both (i) and (iii) (h) Which topic was she to write an essay on as a part of her punishment? (i) A Chatterbox (ii) An incorrigible chatterbox (iii) Quack, Quack, Quack, said Mistress Chatterbox (iv) all of the above Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 14 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—X (i) Where in the classroom does Wanda sit? (i) end corner (ii) middle (iii) front (iv) rotational (j) What was Wanda's full name? (i) Wanda Polenski (ii) Wanda Petronski (iii) Wanda Patrick (iv) Wanda Polish Q . 6. Choose the correct options to answer the questions. (4 Marks) (a) What did the poet think of the day before the dust of snow fell on him? (i) He was energetic (ii) He was rude (iii) He was lucky (iv) His day was ruined. (b) Where has he used personification? (i) fire (ii) ice (iii) earth (iv) both (i) and (ii) (c) How should the tiger walk through the grass? (i) With great difficulty (ii) With ease (iii) With practice (iv) None of the above (d) Why are the boy’s eyes desperate? (i) Because he has lost his ball (ii) Because he has lost his money (iii) Because he has lost his gloves (iv) None of the above Q. 7. Choose the correct options to answer the questions. (6 Marks) (a) Did Mrs Pumphrey cut down on sweets as was advised? (i) Yes (ii) No (iii) Only for a while (iv) She was not advised anything like that (b) What was Anil doing when the boy met him? (i) Cooking (ii) Watching a match (iii) Playing (iv) Writing an article (c) How often did he change his name? (i) Every day (ii) Every week (iii) Every month (iv) Every year (d) What is the name of the veterinary surgeon? (i) Tricki (ii) Mrs. Pumphrey (iii) Hodgkin (iv) Mr. Herriot (e) What does the first encounter tell us about Mrs Hall? (i) She is not friendly (ii) She is money-minded (iii) She is disinterested in her guests (iv) All of the above (f) Where did he find comfort in London? (i) At the inn (ii) A big store (iii) Theatre store (iv) None of the above Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

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@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 16 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—X Choose the correct options to answer the following questions. (a) Why does the author call the rainy days the worst days of any summer? (i) He doesn’t like summers at all. (ii) He wishes to enjoy the summers and rains spoil the fun. (iii) He loves winters. (iv) None of the above. (b) What does the author mean by the phrase Dickensian orphan used in the passage? (i) Charles Dickens was a sad person (ii) Charles Dickens portrayed happy orphans like the author. (iii) Charles Dickens portrayed orphans who underwent miserable times during childhood. (iv) Charles Dickens was an orphan (c) How has the author’s opinion about the summer rain changed as an adult? (i) He paid no attention because he was busy. (ii) He ignored the changes because it was waste of time. (iii) His opinion was good. (iv) His opinion was like Charles Dickens. (d) What does the author feel about the changing seasons summer to winter and vice- versa? (i) He enjoyed the changes. (ii) He still liked the winters. (iii) He liked the summers. (iv) He was too busy to notice the changes. (e) Based on the description of the climatic features given in this passage, identify the region to which the author belongs. (i) Sounds like Dehradun (ii) Sounds like Goa (iii) Sounds like a European country (iv) May be Dubai Q. 2. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. (5 Marks) The Art of Living The human body is a residence of the soul. Mind and intellect are the faculties of the soul through which it gets itself manifested in the form of various activities. Thus, we can think man consists of a body, an intellect, a mind. A man is a ruler of all these things called the soul. Hence a meaningful living—is that way of life in which the mind and soul are developed. The art of living fully awakens our soul. An awakened soul brings the perfection of the physical body, intellect, and mind. The art of living means principles of living. Some principles of living are objective and some are subjective. For example, to do one’s duty sincerely is an objective principle. But “eat, drink and be merry” is a subjective principle. Another fact of life is that in one’s lifetime, a person has to endure moments of agony, pain, and short moments of happiness. Modern man lives life with the advancement of science and technology. Life has become more complex. The natural flavour of life has given way to artificiality. His desires have increased so much that it has become very difficult to fulfil them. In the mad race desires, he has forgotten the natural ways of living. The aim of life has become hoarding of luxury articles. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ® SAMPLE PAPER 3 (TERM I: 2021-22) 17 Once the child is out of school or college, he starts a journey to secure a job. His degrees do not help him to get a job. The system of education does not help the boy to start a trade. The Nepotism and bribery enable less competent people to secure a job. This adds to his frustration and life seems to be empty to him. Under these circumstances, what can the art of living offer to him? The art of living will teach him not to be disheartened. He should have patience and faith in himself and in the Almighty. Be prepared to start life with small beginning. Dignified labour and bread earned by hard work are always sweet. It is nourishing to the body and the soul. The best wisdom lies in living life fully and completely. You must bear in mind high ideals for the future For a common man, the art of living lies in the healthy development of the body, mind, intellect, and soul. (a) Mind and intellect are the………… of the soul through which it gets itself ………….in the form of various activities. (i) facilities, manipulated (ii) faculties, manifested (iii) manifestations, faculties (iv) none of the above (b) A meaningful living …….. (i) is when you enjoy life with entertainment. (ii) when you learn to save money. (iii) is that way of life in which the mind and soul are developed (iv) when parents leave a lot of inheritance. (c) Statement 1: Some principles of living are objective and some are subjective. S tatement 2: To be sincere at work is based on subjective principles, (i) Statement 1 and 2 are correct (ii) Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect (iii) Statement 1 is correct (iv) Statement 2 is correct (d) By ‘Nepotism’ the writer means……… (i) to be lazy and insincere at work. (ii) when people use power to give advantage to relatives at work place. (iii) when people flatter bosses to get better positions at work. (iv) to be over enthusiastic towards work. (e) The art of living teaches ………… (i) not to be disheartened with disappointments. (ii) to learn the joy of small beginnings. (iii) both option i and ii are correct. (iv) both option i and ii are correct. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 18 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—X SECTION B: WRITING AND GRAMMAR (10 Marks) Q.3. Read the letter to the editor and complete by choosing the given options. (5 Marks) Shobha 4, Gandhinagar Mumbai. 15 July 2021 (a) ……….. Editor Hindustan News Mumbai. Sub: (b)………of Amul milk booth in Gandhinagar Sir / Madam I am Shobha, a resident of Gandhinagar. I am writing to you in order to raise the issue of the absence of an Amul milk booth in my locality. Gandhinagar has a huge population that (c)……………. daily wagers. Still, the area does not have an Amul milk booth. The residents face many problems as they have to walk up to 10 kilometres every morning to get their daily stock of milk and milk products. This has also led to black (d)……………. The people of the area are getting harassed. As the situation is serious, I request you to (e)………………. it through your newspaper so that the Amul authorities are sensitized towards it and do the needful. Thanking You Yours sincerely Shobha Choose the appropriate words to complete the letter. (a) (i) A (ii) An (iii) The (iv) For (ii) lack (b) (i) plenty (iv) enough (iii) insufficient (ii) continues (iv) comprises (c) (i) compromises (ii) mail (iii) contacts (iv) poaching (ii) highlight (d) (i) mailing (iv) act (iii) marketing (e) (i) informs (iii) knowledge Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. ® SAMPLE PAPER 3 (TERM I: 2021-22) 19 (5 Marks) Q.4. Choose the correct option which reports in the indirect speech. (a) The policeman said, “Don’t cross the speed limit.” (20 Marks) (i) The policeman said not to cross the speed limit. (10 Marks) (ii) The policeman asked if I would cross the speed limit. (iii) The policeman forbade me to cross the speed limit. (iv) The policeman asks if I had crossed the speed limit. (b) Richard said, “I must attend the meeting.” (i) Richard said that he had to attend the meeting. (ii) Richard said that it was must that he attend the meeting. (iii) Richard said if he must attend the meeting. (iv) Richard said that he would attend the meeting. (c) She said, “What a beautiful view!” (i) She said that the view was beautiful. (ii) She exclaimed that the view is beautiful. (iii) She exclaimed with joy and said that the view was beautiful. (iv) She exclaimed that the view was beautiful. (d) David said, “Can they go tomorrow?” (i) David said if they can go tomorrow. (ii) David asked if they could go the following day. (iii) David asked if they could go tomorrow. (iv) David said whether they could go tomorrow. (e) The student said, “Ma’am, please extend the deadline.” (i) The student asked the teacher to extend the deadline. (ii) The student said if the teacher would extend the deadline. (iii) The student requested ma’am to extend the deadline. (iv) The student said that ma’am should extend the deadline. SECTION C: LITERATURE & SUPPLEMENTARY READER Q.5. Choose the correct options and answer the questions. (a) Why was Lencho satisfied? (i) On seeing a new tractor in his field. (ii) On seeing a new buffalo. (iii) On seeing the field of ripe corn with flowers. (iv) None of the Above (b) What did Lencho think of the post-office employees? (i) Bunch of crooks (ii) Rude (iii) Unhelpful (iv) Proud (c) What change brought international leaders to South Africa? (i) End of Apartheid (ii) Humanity (iii) Peace (iv) Trade negotiations Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

@NtseBookCorner Join us On Telegram. 20 ® SAMPLE PAPER 3 (TERM I: 2021-22) ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE—2X0 (d) Whom did Mandela want to thank but couldn't? (i) His family (ii) White rulers (iii) African patriots who no longer existed (iv) Military (e) Pick the most appropriate reason why the young seagull felt dizzy. (i) He hadn’t eaten anything for a day. (ii) He was dizzy with excitement. (iii) He was wary of heights. (iv) He was flying for the first time. (f) Which of the pilot’s instruments stopped working first? (i) compass (ii) radio (iii) both stopped together (iv) both were working (g) What does ‘had a good laugh’ imply, in the context of Mr. Keesing? It means that he…… (i) celebrated his ability to make Anne write the essay. (ii) ridiculed Anne in front of the whole class. (iii) pulled up Anne for her arguments in the essay. (iv) realised the humour in it and was amused. (h) How did Anne feel when she was punished the third time by Mr Keesing? (i) She was happy as she had to write three essays on the same topic. (ii) She enjoyed making fun of Mr. Keesing in her own way. (iii) She was worried as she had run out of original ideas for her essay. (iv) She was thrilled at another opportunity to showcase her writing abilities. (i) How would you describe Wanda's dress? (i) Faded blue (ii) Not ironed properly (iii) Clean (iv) all of the above (j) Miss Mason said, \"look at her exquisite drawings\". What is the meaning of \"Exquisite\"? (i) luxurious (ii) neatly made (iii) superior (iv) extremely beautiful and well-made Q. 6. Choose the correct options to answer the following questions . (4 Marks) (a) Why does the poet call it “dust of snow”? (i) Snow particles were too tiny (ii) They came over him like dust (iii) They felt like dust (iv) They looked like dust (b) Why do some people say that the world will end in ice? (i) because love among people is increasing fast. (ii) because hatred among people is increasing fast. (iii) because lust among people is increasing fast. (iv) None of the Above Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

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