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2021 CBSE BOARD SAMPLE PAPER ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram 2021 t CBSE SAMPLE PAPER AS PER THE LATEST CBSE CBSE BOARD SYLLABUS AND MARKING SCHEME Sample Paper t BASED ON NCERT COURSE STRUCTURE includes t LAST 3 YEARS CBSE BOARD PAPERS FULLY Marking Scheme SOLVED Issued by CBSE CLASS X

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Contents .... E-3 .... E-7 1. Syllabus Language and Literature (Code No. 184) 2020–21 .... E-38 (Rationalised Curriculum) .... E-46 2. CBSE Sample Question Paper – 2020-21 with Marking Scheme .... E-53 3. Cbse Board Examination Paper – 2020 (Solved) 4. Cbse Board Examination Paper – 2019 (Solved) 5. Cbse Board Examination Paper – 2018 (Solved) @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

syllabus English Language and Literature (Code No. 184) (Rationalised Curriculum) Class — X (2020–21) SECTION– Wise Weightage @ Section (40 periods) qualitystudymaterial _telegramA Reading Skills (40 Periods) B Writing Skills with Grammar (50 Periods) C Literature Textbooks and Supplementary Reading Text PART—A (40 Marks) Reading 20 Marks I. Multiple Choice Questions based on a Discursive passage of 400-450 words to test inference, evaluation and vocabulary. Ten out of twelve questions to be answered. (10 × 1 = 10) II. Multiple Choice Questions based on a Case-based factual passage (with visual input- statistical data, chart etc.) of 300-350 words to test analysis and interpretation. Ten out of twelve questions to be answered. (10 × 1 = 10) (Total length of two passages to be 700-750 words) Literature Textbooks 10 Marks III. Multiple Choice Questions based on an extract from drama/prose to test inference, evaluation and vocabulary. Any 1 out of 2 extracts to be done. (5 × 1 = 5) IV. Multiple Choice Questions based on an extract from poetry to test analysis and interpretation. Any 1 out of 2 extracts to be done (5 × 1 = 5) Grammar 10 Marks V. Ten Multiple Choice Questions, out of twelve, to be answered. Questions shall be based on the following: (i) Tenses (ii) Modals (iii) Subject – verb concord (iv) Reported speech (a) Commands and requests (b) Statements (c) Questions (v) Determiners Deleted: • Use of Passive Voice • Clauses : Noun, Adverb, Relative • Prepositions E-3 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

PART B — Subjective Questions (40 Marks) Writing 10 Marks I. Formal letter (word limit 100-120 words) based on a given situation. One out of two questions is to be answered. 5 Marks II. Writing an analytical paragraph (word limit 100-120 words) based on a given outline/ Data/ Chart/ Cue/s. One out of two questions is to be answered. 5 Marks Literature 30 Marks III. Four out of six Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 20-30 words each from FIRST FLIGHT and FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET (two out of three from FIRST FLIGHT and two out of three from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET).@ (2 × 4 = 8 Marks) qualitystudymaterial _telegram IV. Four out of six Short Answer Type Questions to be answered in 40-50 words each from FIRST FLIGHT and FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET (two out of three from FIRST FLIGHT and two out of three from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET). (3 × 4 = 12 Marks) V. One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FIRST FLIGHT to be answered in about 100-120 words each to assess creativity, imagination and extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts. This can be a passage-based question taken from a situation/plot from the texts. 5 Marks VI. One out of two Long Answer Type Questions from FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET on theme or plot involving interpretation, extrapolation beyond the text and inference or character sketch to be answered in about 100-120 words. 5 Marks Prescribed Books: Published by NCERT, New Delhi 1. FIRST FLIGHT – Text for Class X Deleted- 1. How to Tell Wild Animals 2. Trees 3. Fog 4. Mijbil the Otter 5. For Anne Gregory 2. FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET – Supplementary Reader for Class X Deleted- 1. The Midnight Visitor 2. A Question of Trust 3. The Book That Saved The Earth 3. WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS – II (WORKBOOK FOR CLASS X) Note: Teachers are advised to: (i) Encourage interaction among peers, students and teachers through activities such as role play, discussions, group work etc. (ii) Reduce teacher-talking time and keep it to the minimum, (iii) Take up questions for discussion to encourage pupils to participate and to marshal their ideas and express and defend their views, and (iv) Follow the Speaking and Listening activities given in the NCERT books Besides measuring learning outcome, texts serve the dual purpose of diagnosing mistakes and areas of non- learning. To make evaluation a true index of learners’ knowledge, each language skill is to be assessed through a judicious mixture of different types of questions. 1. Reading Section: Reading for comprehension, critical evaluation, inference and analysis are to be tested. 2. Writing Section: All types of short and extended writing tasks will be dealt with. 3. Grammar: Grammar items mentioned in the syllabus will be taught and assessed over a period of time. E-4 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

Internal Assessment Listening and Speaking Competencies 30 Marks Assessment of Listening and Speaking Skills will be for 05 marks. It is recommended that listening and speaking skills should be regularly practiced . Art-integrated projects based on activities like Role Play, Skit, Dramatization etc. must be used. Please refer to the Circular no. Acad-33/2020 dated 14th May 2020 at the link http://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/ Circulars/2020/33_Circular_2020.pdf for details Guidelines for Assessment in Listening and Speaking Skills (i) Activities • Activities for listening and speaking available at www.cbseacademic.in can be used for developing listening and speaking skills of students. • Subject teachers should also refer to books prescribed in the syllabus. • In addition to the above, teachers may plan their own activities and create their own material for assessing the listening and speaking skills. (ii) Parameters for Assessment: The listening and speaking skills are to be assessed on the following parameters: (i) Interactive competence (Initiation & turn taking, relevance to the topic). (ii) Fluency (cohesion, coherence and speed of delivery). (iii) Pronunciation (iv) Language (accuracy and vocabulary). (iii) Schedule: • The practice of listening and speaking skills should be done throughout the academic year. • The final assessment of the skills is to be done as per the convenience and schedule of the school. (iv) Record keeping: The record of the activities done and the marks given must be kept for three months after the declaration of result, for any random checking by the Board. No recording of speaking skills is to be sent to the Board. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram E-5 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Code no.(184) CLASS - X (2020-21)Marks 80 Sections Competencies Total marks % Weightage 25% Reading Comprehension Conceptual understanding, decoding, analyzing, inferring, 20 25% interpreting and vocabulary. 50% Writing Skill and Grammar Creative expression of an opinion, reasoning, justifying, illustrating, 20 appropriacy of style and tone, using appropriate format and fluency. Applying conventions, using integrated structures with accuracy and fluency. @ Literature Textbook andqualitystudymaterial _telegramRecalling, reasoning, appreciating, applying literary conventions40 Supplementary Reading Text illustrating and justifying etc. Extract relevant information, identifying 80 the central theme and sub-theme, understanding the writers’ message and writing fluently. Total E-6 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-7 CBSE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2020-21) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE WITH MARKING SCHEME Class X (Rationalised Syllabus) @Time allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80 qualitystudymaterial _telegram General Instructions: 1. This paper is divided into two sections: A and B. All questions are compulsory. 2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow them. 3. Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions. PART – A (40 Marks) 20 Marks READING 1. Read the passage given below. The choices we make on a daily basis—wearing a seatbelt, lifting heavy objects correctly or purposely staying out of any dangerous situation—can either ensure our safety or bring about potentially harmful circumstances. You and I need to make a decision that we are going to get our lives in order. Exercising self- control, self-discipline and establishing boundaries and borders in our lives are some of the most important things we can do. A life without discipline is one that’s filled with carelessness. We can think it’s kind of exciting to live life on the edge. We like the image of “Yeah! That’s me! Living on the edge! Woo-hoo!” It’s become a popular way to look at life. But if you see, even highways have lines, which provide margins for our safety while we’re driving. If we go over one side, we’ll go into the ditch. If we cross over the line in the middle, we could get killed. And we like those lines because they help to keep us safe. Sometimes we don’t even realize how lines help to keep us safe. I’m not proud of this, but for the first 20 years of my life at work, I ignored my limits. I felt horrible, physically, most of the time. I used to tell myself “I know I have limits and that I’ve reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and see if or how long I can get by with it.” I ran to doctors, trying to make myself feel better through pills, vitamins, natural stuff and anything I could get my hands on. Some of the doctors would tell me, “It’s just stress.” That just made me mad. I thought stress meant you don’t like what you do or can’t handle life, and I love what I do. But I kept pushing myself, traveling, doing speaking engagements and so on— simply exhausting myself. Finally, I understood I was living an unsustainable life and needed to make some changes in my outlook and lifestyle. You and I don’t have to be like everyone else or keep up with anyone else. Each of us needs to be exactly the way we are, and we don’t have to apologize for it. We’re not all alike and we need to find E-7 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-8 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER a comfort zone in which we can enjoy our lives instead of making ourselves sick with an overload of stress and pressure. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY TEN questions from tthe twelve that follow. (1 × 10 = 10) (i) The reason why living on the edge has become popular, is because of the (a) constant need for something different. (b) population being much younger. (c) exhausting effort to make changes. (d) strong tendency to stay within our limits. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram (ii) Choose the option that best captures the central idea of the passage from the given quotes. (1) It’s all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends. –Philip Green (2) To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. –Confucius (3) Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. –Albert Einstein (4) Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create. –Jana Kingsford (a) Option (1) (b) Option (2) (c) Option (3) (d) Option (4) (iii) Which of the characteristics are apt about the writer in the following context: “I know I have limits and that I’ve reached them, but I’m going to ignore them and see if or how long I can get by with it.” ? 1. negligent 2. indecisive 3. spontaneous 4. reckless 5. purposeless 6. patient (a) 2 and 5 (b) 3 and 6 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 3 (iv) Which of the following will be the most appropriate title for the passage? (a) Much too soon (b) Enough is enough (c) How much is too much? (d) Have enough to do? (v) The phrase “potentially harmful circumstances” refers to circumstances that can (a) certainly be dangerous. (b) be fairly dangerous. (c) be possibly dangerous. (d) seldom be dangerous. (vi) Select the option that makes the correct use of “unsustainable”, as used in the passage, to fill in the blank space. (a) In the long run, the _________ officials followed emergency procedures. (b) Emergency procedures were _________ by the officials. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-9 (c) Officials reported an _________ set of events during the emergency. (d) Officials admit that the emergency system is _________ in the longer run. (vii) The author attempts to __________________ the readers through this write-up. (a) rebuke (b) question (c) offer aid to (d) offer advice to (viii) The author uses colloquial words such as “yeah” and “Woo-hoo!”. Which of the following is NOT a colloquial word? (a) hooked (b) guy (c) stuff (d) stress (ix) What does the author mean when he says, “to get our lives in order”? (a) To resume our lives. (b) To organize our lives. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram(c) To rebuild our lives.(d) To control our lives. (x) Choose the option that correctly states the two meanings of ‘outlook’, as used in the passage. 1. A person’s evaluation of life 2. A person’s experiences in life 3. A person’s point of view towards life 4. A person’s regrets in life 5. A person’s general attitude to life (a) (1) and (4) (b) (2) and (3) (c) (3) and (5) (d) (4) and (5) (xi) The author explains the importance of discipline and boundaries in our lives using the example of (a) road accidents. (b) traffic rules. (c) lines on the highway. (d) safe driving. (xii) What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the passage? (a) Love what you do. (b) Love yourself to love others. (c) Be the best version of yourself. (d) Be yourself. Ans. (i) (a) constant need for something different. (ii) (d) Option (4) (iii) (c) 1 and 4 (iv) (c) How much is too much? (v) (c) be possibly dangerous (vi) (d) Officials admit that the emergency system is _________ in the longer run. (vii) (d) offer advice to (viii) (d) stress (ix) (b) To organize our lives. (x) (c) (3) and (5) (xi) (c) lines on the highway. (xii) (c) Be yourself. Marking Scheme Discursive Passage Attempt 10 of 12 [Inference, Evolution, Vocabulary] Marks: 1 × 10 = 10 Marks Only 1 answer for each question will be accepted. Two answers chosen will result in zero credit of marks. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-10 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER 2. Read the passage given below. The UN’s 2017 International Year tells that sustainable tourism is an important tool for development, most importantly in poor communities and countries. Today sustainability – environmental, social, and economic – is increasingly recognised as the benchmark for all tourism business. As noted by the UN World Tourism Organisation, 57% of international tourist arrivals will be in emerging economies, by 2030. The various ‘Tourism Terms’ are defined as follows: CATEGORY DEFINITION Ecotourism Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, Ethical Tourism socially and economically sustains the well-being of local people, Geotourism and creates knowledge and understanding through interpretation Pro-Poor Tourism and education of all involved (including staff, travelers, and Responsible Tourism community residents). Sustainable Tourism Tourism in a destination where ethical issues are the key driver, e.g. social injustice, human rights, animal welfare, or the environment. Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place – its environment, hertiage, aesthetics, culture, and well- being of its residents. Tourism that results in increased net benefit for the poor people in a destination. Tourism that maximizes the benefits to local communities, minimizes negative social or environmental impacts, and helps local people conserve fragile cultures and habitats or species. Tourism that leads to the management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity, and life-support systems. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram Based on data collected by a survey by Travel Bureau, the following market profile of an ecotourist was constructed: Age: 35-54 years old, although age varied with activity and other factors such as cost. Gender: 50% female and 50% male, although clear differences based on activity were found. Education: 82% were college graduates, a shift in interest in ecotourism from those who have high levels of education to those with less education was also found, indicating an expansion into mainstream markets. Household composition: No major differences were found between general tourists and experienced ecotourists** Party composition: A majority (60%) of experienced ecotourism respondents stated they prefer to travel as a couple, with only 15% stating they preferred to travel with their families, and 13% preferring to travel alone. (** experienced ecotourists = Tourists that had been on at least one “ecotourism” oriented trip.) Trip duration: The largest group of experienced ecotourists- (50%) preferred trips lasting 8-14 days. Expenditure: Experienced ecotourists were willing to spend more than general tourists, the largest group (26%). Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-11 Important elements of trip: Experienced ecotourists top three responses were: (a) wilderness setting, (b) wildlife viewing, (c) hiking/trekking. Motivations for taking next trip: Experienced ecotourists top two responses were (a) enjoy scenery/nature, (b) new experiences/places. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY TEN questions from tthe twelve that follow. (1 × 10 = 10) (i) In the line “……recognised as the benchmark”, the word “benchmark” DOES NOT refer to (a) a basis for something. (b) the criterion required. (c) the ability to launch something new. (d) a standard point of reference. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram (ii) The World Tourism Organisation of the UN, in an observation, shared that (a) emerging economies of the world will gain 57% of their annual profits from International tourists. (b) countries with upcoming economies shall see maximum tourist footfall from all over the world in the next decade. (c) a large number of international tourists in 2030 will be from developing countries. (d) barely any tourist in the next decade shall travel from an economically strong nation to a weak one. (iii) One of the elements that is important to ecotourists on trip is (a) wild and untouched surroundings. (b) cultural exchange. (c) car and bus rides. (d) fully furnished flats. (iv) Choose the option that lists the correct answers for the following: 1. Asha Mathew, an NRI, loves animals and wishes to travel to places that safeguard their rights and inculcate awareness of their rights. What kind of tourist is she? 2. Gurdeep Singh from UK is an environmental scientist and has always chosen to travel to places that are examples of a symbiotic relationship between man and nature. What kind of tourist is he? (a) (1) is an ecotourist and (2) is a geotourist (b) (1) is an ethical tourist and (2) is a geotourist (c) (1) is a sustainable tourist and (2) is a pro-poor tourist (d) (1) is a geotourist and (2) is a responsible tourist (v) Based on your understanding of the passage, choose the option that lists the inherent qualities of geotourism. 1. showcases adventure sports 2. promotes landscape appreciations 3. promises luxurious travel 4. includes being environmentally responsible 5. belives in commercializing forests 6. initiates donations for the underprivileged (a) 1 and 2 (b) 5 and 6 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 5 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-12 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER (vi) In the market profile of an ecotourist, the information on gender indicates that (a) female ecotourists were more than the male ecotourists. (b) the activity preferences were varied in females and males. (c) the choice of things to do on a trip were quite similar for both the genders. (d) male ecotourists were frequent travellers. (vii) The education aspect in the market profile of the ecotourist revealed that (a) mainstream market trends were popular with undergraduates. (b) ecotourists were only those who had basic education. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram (c) mainstream markets were popular tourist destinations for educated ecotourists. (d) ecotourism was no more limited to the small group of highly educated travellers. (viii) According to the survey conducted by the Travel Bureau, the total percentage of experienced ecotourists who DID NOT prefer to travel alone was (a) 60%. (b) 75%. (c) 15%. (d) 13%. (ix) According to the survey, one of the most powerful driving forces leading experienced ecotourism to invest in new trips was (a) setting up work stations in new places. (b) the chance to go camping in the wild. (c) competing with other ecotourists as frequent travellers. (d) the opportunity to travel to new places. (x) Choose the option that lists statement that is NOT TRUE. (a) Economically backward countries will benefit from sustainable tourism. (b) The tourism business currently recognizes sustainability as an important factor. (c) Emerging economies will receive negligible international tourists in the near future. (d) The sustainability factor in tourism is a significant means for development. (xi) The survey clearly showed that the age range of ecotourists: (a) remained the same for the choice of tourist- attractions to visit. (b) changed with the monetary requirements for the trip. (c) fluctuated due to male-female ratio. (d) was constant across various features of the trip. (xii) Who isn’t an experienced ecotourist? (a) The person who has travelled as an ecotourist once earlier. (b) The person who is yet to travel even once as an ecotourist. (c) The person who is a regular ecotourism enthusiast and traveller. (d) The person who is not regularly travelling on ecotourism trips. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-13 Ans. (i) (c) the ability to launch something new. (ii) (b) countries with upcoming economies shall see maximum tourist football from all over the world in the next decade. (iii) (a) wild and untouched surroundings. (iv) (b) (1) is an ethical tourist and (2) is a geotourist (v) (c) 2 and 4 (vi) (b) the activity preferences were varied in females and males. (vii) (d) ecotourism was no more limited to the niche group of highly educated travellers. (viii) (a) 75% (ix) (d) the opportunity to travel to new places. (x) (c) Emerging economies will receive negligible international tourists in the near future. (xi) (b) changed with the monetary requirements for the trip. (xii) (b) The person who is yet to travel even once as an ecotourist. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram Marking Scheme Case Based Factual Passage Attempt 10 of 12 [Analysis and Interpretation] Marks: 1 × 10 = 10 Only 1 answer for each question will be accepted. Two answers chosen will result in zero credit of marks. LITERATURE 10 Marks 3. Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE, by answering the questions that follow. (5 × 1) (A) Suddenly she was startled by a voice. “Listen, child,” said the voice, “you shouldn’t stand like that. Sit down.” Sitting down, she looked to see who had spoken. It was an elderly man who had honestly been concerned for her, but she was annoyed by his attention. “There’s nobody here who’s a child,” she said haughtily. “I’ve paid my thirty paise like everyone else.” The conductor chimed in. “Oh, sir, but this is a very grown-up madam. Do you think a mere girl could pay her own fare and travel to the city all alone?” Valli shot an angry glance at the conductor and said, “I am not a madam. Please remember that. And you’ve not yet given me my ticket.” “I’ll remember,” the conductor said, mimicking her tone. Everyone laughed, and gradually Valli too joined in the laughter. (i) How did Valli feel when the elderly man expressed concern that she was standing? (a) Rather shocked (b) Somewhat happy (c) Fairly displeased (d) Quite embarrassed Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-14 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER (ii) Choose the option that lists the set of statements that are NOT TRUE according to the given extract. 1. Valli was travelling without a guardian. 2. The conductor was bullying Valli. 3. Valli was nervous in her interactions. 4. Valli was a child passenger. 5. Valli followed the elderly man’s advice. 6. Valli’s response to the elderly man was respectful. 7. It took Valli some time to participate in the jocular conversations.@ qualitystudymaterial _telegram (a) 2, 3, 4 (b) 5, 6, 7 (c) 3, 5, 7 (d) 2, 3, 6 (iii) Pick the option that correctly classifies fact/s (F) and opinion/s (O) of the students below. (1) I think the (2) I feel that (3) Let’s not (4) Oh, come on! conductor Valli was being forget that Valli she was just out shouldn’t have irresponsible. was a paying for an adventure, allowed Valli passenger like wasn’t she? to board. others. (a) F – 1, 2 and O – 3, 4 (b) F – 2, 3, 4 and O – 1 (c) F – 2, 4 and O – 1, 3 (d) F – 3 and O – 1, 2, 4 (iv) Which word does ‘chimed in’ NOT correspond to? (a) Intervened (b) Interrupted (c) Intersected (d) Interjected (v) Choose the characteristic displayed by the conductor when he addressed Valli and declared that she couldn’t be ‘a mere girl’. (a) encouragement (b) indulgence (c) embarrassment (d) authority Ans. (i) (c) Fairly displeased (ii) (d) 2, 3, 6 (iii) (d) F – 3 and O – 1, 2, 4 (iv) (c) Intersected (v) (b) indulgence Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-15 Marking Scheme Literature (Prose Extract) Attempt 1 of 2 [Inference, Evaluation, Vocabulary] Marks: 1 × 5 = 5 Only 1 answer for each question will be accepted. Two answers chosen will result in zero credit of marks. OR (B) The baker or bread-seller of those days had a peculiar dress known as the kabai. It was a single piece long frock reaching down to the knees. In our childhood we saw bakers wearing shirt and trousers which were shorter than full-length ones and longer than half pants. Even today, anyone who wears a half pant which reaches just below the knees invites the comment that he is dressed like a pader! (i) Choose the answer that lists the correct option about the recording of the baker’s monthly accounts. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram1½2111===12152050000 11 = 1100 1½12=11=1=1520520000 ½ 1= 550 11½2=11=1=1502502000 21 = 2200 (1) (2) (3) (4) (a) Option (1) (b) Option (2) (c) Option (3) (d) Option (4) Question in lieu of Q 3B (i) for Visually Impaired Candidates. The monthly accounts were: (a) written on the dress (b) remembered by the baker (c) written on the wall (d) calculated on the palm (ii) When the writer says, ‘Baking was indeed a profitable profession in the old days.’, he means that (a) baking isn’t as popular in Goa currently. (b) bakers have chosen to adopt other professions. (c) baking, as a job, isn’t as gainful as it used to be. (d) bakers’ goods were of a better quality in earlier times. (iii) The statement that is TRUE about payment collection, according to the passage is: (a) The baker received payment on a daily basis. (b) The baker was paid for his services at the end of the month. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-16 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER (c) The baker insisted that customers pay before the month-end. (d) The baker chose to receive payment any day of the month. (iv) The kabai was a ‘peculiar’ outfit as it was (a) a tight-fitting apparel. (b) too colourful. (c) made of unsuitable materials. (d) a dress-like attire. (v) The extract uses the phrase, ‘invites (the) comments’. Which of the following expressions is incorrect with respect to the word ‘invites’ ? (1) trouble @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram(4) applicationsINVITE/S(2) Prayers (3) guests (a) Option (1) (b) Option (2) (c) Option (3) (d) Option (4) Ans. (i) (c) Option (3) / For Visually impaired Candidates – (c) (ii) (c) baking, as a job, isn’t as gainful as it used to be. (iii) (b) The baker was paid for his services at the end of the month. (iv) (d) it was a dress-like attire. (v) (a) Option (2) Marking Scheme Literature (Prose Extract) Marks: 1 × 5 = 5 Attempt 1 of 2 [Inference, Evaluation, Vocabulary] Only 1 answer for each question will be accepted. Two answers chosen will result in zero credit of marks. 4. Read the extracts given below and attempt ANY ONE, by answering the questions that follow. (5 × 1) (A) But he’s locked in a concrete cell, His strength behind bars, Stalking the length of his cage, Ignoring visitors. He hears the last voice at night, The patrolling cars, And stares with his brilliant eyes At the brilliant stars Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-17 (i) The fact that the tiger is ‘stalking the length of his cage’ tells us that he is (a) restless. (b) reckless. (c) resilient. (d) reverent. (ii) What is the rhyme scheme of the given stanzas? (a) abcb; abcb (b) abcb; abcd (c) abcd; abcd (d) abcd; abcb (iii) These stanzas bring out the contrast between (a) zoos and cities. (b) strength and weakness. (c) freedom and captivity. (d) visitors and patrolling cars. (iv) What is the caged tiger NOT likely to say to the visitors? @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram(a) “Stop staring”.(b) “Set me free”. (c) “Join me”.(d) “Go away”. (v) The tiger’s ‘brilliant eyes’ reveal that he (a) hopes to be free and in the wild, someday. (b) is looked after well and is nourished and healthy. (c) enjoys staring at the bright stars each night. (d) is well-rested and hence, wide-awake. Ans. (i) (a) restless (ii) (d) abcd; abcb (iii) (c) freedom and captivity. (iv) (c) “Join me”. (v) (a) hopes to be free and in the wild, someday. OR (B) I saw it go Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then Merrily over — there it is in the water! No use to say ‘O there are other balls’: An ultimate shaking grief fixes the boy As he stands rigid, trembling, staring down All his young days into the harbour where His ball went (i) The poet uses the ball as a symbol of the boy’s (a) sense of adventure. (b) carefree childhood days. (c) ability to bounce back. (d) extended family. (ii) The poet feels that there is no point consoling the boy as (a) it would give him false hope. (b) he might demand for a new ball. (c) it might distress him further. (d) whatever he has lost is irretrievable. (iii) The word ‘harbour’ DOES NOT have a meaning similar to (a) port. (b) pier. (c) dock. (d) cargo. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-18 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER (iv) ‘Merrily over — there it is in the water!’ The dash here is meant to convey (a) some familiar experience. (b) a feeling of excitement. (c) a sense of unexpected interruption. (d) some thoughtful moments. (v) The word that DOES NOT indicate a physical manifestation of sorrow in the boy, is (a) worthless. (b) shaking. (c) trembling. (d) rigid. Ans. (i) (b) carefree childhooddays. (ii) (d) whatever he has lost is irretrievable. (iii) (d) cargo @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram(iv) (c) a sense of unexpected interruption. (v) (a) worthless Marking Scheme Literature (Poetry Extract) Attempt 1 of 2 [Analysis and Interpretation] Marks: 1 × 5 = 5 Only 1 answer for each question will be accepted. Two answers chosen will result in zero credit of marks. GRAMMAR 10 Marks 5. Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks to complete the note about the Wangala Festival of Meghalaya. (3 × 1) The Wangala (i) festival for the Garo in Meghalaya, Assam and Nagaland. It is a postharvest festival (ii) the end of the agricultural year. It is popularly known as ‘The Hundred Drums’ festival. During the signature dance, the leading warrior (iii) with synchronised dance steps and specific hand-head movements. (i) (a) is important (b) are an important (c) was the important (d) is an important (ii) (a) being celebrated for marking (b) celebrated to mark (c) celebrated to marking (d) being celebrated for mark (iii) (a) leads the youngsters (b) is lead the youngsters (c) was leading the youngsters (d) had leads the youngsters Ans. (i) (d) is an important (ii) (b) celebrated to mark (iii) (a) leads the youngsters Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-19 Marking Scheme Grammar Attempt all 3 Marks: 1 × 3 = 3 [Applying conventions using integrated structure with accuracy] Only 1 answer for each question will be accepted. Two answers chosen will result in zero credit of marks. 6. Choose the correct options to fill in the blanks to complete Venu’s narration. (3 × 1) @ qualitystudymaterial _telegramSuppanddi, whatUncle, I amHow will standing inBecause that's I have heard the people are you doing, standing trying to win a my rice field help you how it's won. who have won Nobel prizes Nobel Prize. all alone here? win a nobel? were all out standing in various fields. Oh! I saw Supanddi standing in the field. When I (i) doing there, he (ii) he was trying to win a Nobel prize. I was confused and enquired how standing in the rice field would help him do so. He stumped me by saying that he (iii) won Nobel prizes had all been outstanding in their fields! Text to be used for Visually Impaired Candidates. Venu: Suppandi, what are you doing standing all alone here? Suppandi: Uncle, I’m trying to win a Nobel prize. Venu: How will standing in my rice field help you win a Nobel? Suppandi: because, that’s how it’s won. I’ve heard that the people who have won Nobel prizes were all out standing in various fields. Venu: Oh! (i) (a) exclaimed what he was (b) told him what he was (c) asked him what he was (d) says to him about what (b) refused that (ii) (a) ordered that (d) replied that (c) questioned that (b) was hearing that people who were (d) did hear that people who had (iii) (a) has heard that people who has (ii) (d) replied that (c) had heard that people who had Ans. (i) (c) asked him what he was (iii) (c) had heared that people who had Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-20 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER Marking Scheme Attempt all 3 [Applying conventions using integrated structures with accuracy] Marks: 1 × 3 = 3 Only 1 answer for each question will be accepted. Two answers chosen will result in zero credit of marks. 7. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct options for ANY FOUR of the six sentences given below. (4 × 1) @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram (i) You ............ consult the Thesaurus if you need groups of synonyms for those words. (a) had to (b) need to (c) used to (d) might (ii) Everybody ............ keen to participate in the upcoming nukkad natak. (a) are (b) has (c) is (d) were (iii) The good news is that ............ volunteers dropped out this month than the last two. (a) fewer (b) less (c) few (d) a little (iv) It was ............ historic day for the organisation when ............ honour was bestowed upon its employees. (a) a; an (b) an; the (c) the; a (d) an; a (v) At this time tomorrow we ............ our project details to ma’am. (a) are presenting (b) shall be presenting (c) have been presenting (d) will have presenting (vi) The Komodo dragon ............ follow its prey till it will eventually dies due to its venomous bite. (a) must (b) will (c) could (d) may Ans. (i) (b) need to (ii) (c) is (iii) (a) fewer (iv) (a) a; an (v) (b) shall be presenting (vi) (b) will Marking Scheme Grammar Attempt 4 of 6 [Applying conventions using integrated structures for accuracy] Marks: 1 × 4 = 4 Only 1 answer for each question will be accepted. Two answers chosen will result in zero credit of marks. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-21 PART – B (40 Marks) 10 Marks WRITING 8. Attempt ANY ONE of the following in 100-200 words. (5 Marks) (A) You are Tabassum/Tarun, a resident of Satya Nagar Colony, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa. You have noticed that some residents of your colony are repeatedly flouting quarantine rules laid out during the outbreak of the COVID–19 pandemic. Write a letter to the SHO of the local Police Station, drawing attention towards the same. Explain how such acts impact the health of the community and request immediate intervention and strict action. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram OR (B) You are Vaijanthi/Vijay from Prakasham Nagar, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Write a letter to Book Haven Store, requesting home delivery of the books, stationery and art materials you had ordered telephonically. Share the reason for being unable to pick up the goods in person. Confirm your address details and a convenient time slot. Ans.* (A) Satya Nagar Colony Bhubaneshwar 10 December 2021 SHO Satya Nagar Colony Bhubaneshwar (Orissa) Subject: Flouting quarantine rules by Satya Nagar Colony Residents Sir, I want to bring to your kind notice the fact that the Satya Nagar Colony Residents are breaking the quarantine rules. In this they are risking their own lives and the lives of others. People can be seen disregarding the quarantine orders of the authorities. One can see hoards of residents roaming without masks in the colony. They are not staying indoors. Social distance rules are conveniently flouted. This all is impacting the health of the residents. It also tends to aggravate mental stress. The Resident Welfare Association is also not taking any steps to prevent such risks to the public health. All know that Covid-19 is a grave menace to the public health. In the event of the absence of any vaccine, the spread of coronovirus can have disastrous consequences. In these circumstances I request you to intervene and enforce the law for the well-being of the residents of this colony. Thanking You Yours faithfully Tabassum/Tarun *For the convenience of the students Golden Editorial Board has provided full answers to the questions. These answers are based on the input given in the marking scheme of the CBSE Sample Paper 2021. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-22 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER OR Ans.* (B) Prakasham Nagar Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh) 18 October 2021 Book Haven Store Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh) Subject: Non-delivery of books, stationary etc. Dear Sirs @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram I want to draw your attention to my telephonic order dated 3 October, 2021 for books, stationary and art materials. It is regretted that even after a fortnight this order has not been executed. I am not at all in a position to pick up the goods in person due to some unforeseen circumstances. My father has suffered a heart stroke and is presently in hospital. There is no one except to handle the situation. I am giving below the exact address of my place. 13C, Near City Clinic, Prakasham Nagar, Secunderabad. I hope it will not be difficult to get to the above residence. You are now requested to deliver the above stationary items at the earliest at this address. It shall be appreciated if you give a call at my mobile before coming with the items. Yours faithfully Vaijanthi/Vijay Marking Scheme Writing (Formal Letter) Attempt 1 of 2 [Creation, Application and Analysis] Marks: 1 × 5 = 5 2 marks for content 2 marks for expression (1 mark – grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and speelings + 1 mark – cohesion via connecting ideas, logical progression and coherence through relevance of ideas. Formal Letter Format 1. sender’s address 2. Date (any standardised format – 21.5.20/21 May 20/21/5/20 etc.) 3. receiver’s address—mentioned in the Q/fictitious (receiver’s address may also be followed by date) 4. subject *For the convenience of the students Golden Editorial Board has provided full answers to the questions. These answers are based on the input given in the marking scheme of the CBSE Sample Paper 2021. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-23 5. salutation@ 6. complimentary closequalitystudymaterial _telegram Format = 1 mark • An organised format structure is expected. • Absence of even one aspect shall result in credit of ½ marks only. • Full credit of 1 mark requires all listed aspects of format. • Zero credit if just format is listed without letter content (A) Letter to SHO requesting action against flouters of quarantine rules Suggestive Points: Complaint about some residents not following the quarantine rules — There is an evident disregard to the rules of social distancing — people roaming without masks in the colony — no staying indoors — The Resident Welfare Association is not taking any steps to prevent such behavior — Any other relevant point Impact — Putting everyone’s life at risk through their casual behavior — Aggravates mental stress — Any other relevant Appeal — Request to look into the matter at the earliest — Take immediate action — Any other relevant point Competency applied for overall expression • Paragraphing recommended. Listing of points shall lead to deduction of 1 mark • Opening—using phrases like ‘This is to draw your attention towards…’; ‘I would like to draw your attention towards…’ etc. • Complaint—use of linking words for sequencing, adding, etc. • Impact- use of linking words for cause & effect etc. • Appeal- use of phrases like ‘ I earnestly hope…’, I’d like to request…’ etc. • Accuracy—grammar, spellings Competency applied for content • Stating reason/s for writing by explaining the situation followed by complaints-min. 2 (content-1 mark) • Stating the impact-min. 2 (content- ½ mark) • Requesting need for action (content- ½ mark) Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-24 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER OR (B) Letter to Book Haven Store requesting home delivery of ordered goods Solution– — Reference — Inform — Give reason — Illness, family emergency, professional commitments, any other relevant reason and — Request — Details Marks– Competency applied for overall expression • Paragraphing recommended. Listing of points shall lead to deduction of 1 mark • Opening—using phrases like ‘This is with reference to the order …’; ‘Kindly refer to order no.…’ etc. • Reason—using ‘because’, ‘due to’ , ‘since’ etc. • Request— use of ‘Kindly…’ , ‘ I would be grateful…’ etc. • Accuracy—grammar, spellings Competency applied for content • Reference to order placed telephonically for pick-up in person (content ½ mark) • Inform about inability to pick in person, provide reason/s and forward request to deliver the goods at home (content 1 mark) • Present details of suitable time slot, conformation of address and phone number (content ½ mark) devices (figures in 1000s) @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram 9. Attempt ANY ONE of the following in 100-200 words. (5 Marks) (A) The chart below displays data about the number of digital devices purchased in Rishunagar across the years 2015-2019. Write a paragraph analyzing the given data. Digital devices purchased across years in Rishunagar 120 100 Smartphones computers 80 60 40 20 2016 2017 2018 2019 Years 0 2015 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-25 For Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of Q 9 A The table below displays the responses of 85 college athlete-respondents, aged 16-24, about sources of nutrition information. Write a paragraph analyzing the given data. Variable Group Frequency Percentage Gender Year in College Male 39 45.88 Female 46 54.12 Source of Nutrition Info @ 1st year 9 10.59 qualitystudymaterial _telegram 2nd year 10 11.76 3rd year 57 67.06 4th year 9 10.59 Coach 18 21.18 Magazine 4 4.71 11 12.94 TV 15 17.65 Athletic Trainer OR (B) Read the following excerpt from an article that appeared in the magazine section of a local daily: The ban on single-use plastic is impractical. The purpose of articles like bags and packaging is ultimately to make human life easier. Plastic articles do this well, so they shouldn’t be banned. Write a paragraph to analyse the given argument. You could think about what alternative explanations might weaken the given conclusion and include rationale/evidence that would strengthen/counter the given argument. Ans.* (A) The given data clearly shows the number of digital devices purchased in Rishunagar across the years 2015-2019. In the year 2015 around 30,000 computers and 41,000 smart phones were purchased. In 2016, 61,000 smart phones and 59,000 computers were purchased. In 2017, the number of computers purchased rose to 81,000 while that smartphones rose to 79,000. These figures, however, fell during the year 2018. Around 58,000 computers and 62,000 smartphones were purchased. But in 2019 these figures rose sharply. In this year 83,000 computers and 1,01,000 smartphones were purchased. This shows that in the coming years these numbers shall grow more. OR Plastic Articles Should be Banned (B) Plastic articles should at once be banned. They are health hazard not only for the living beings but for soil to replenish itself. Plastic is not at all biodegradable. It remains as it is for hundreds of years. It chokes the soil and causes infertility to various creps. In these times of global warming and climate change plastic is a great contributor to these. It is equally harmful for stray animals. They eat it thinking it a soft food item. It gets deposited in their stomachs choking their digestive organs. No doubt plastic is useful for packaging and things looks beautiful in it. But they tempt the unwary living beings and kill them surely. Since plastic has helped the packaging industry but it has equally disturbed the *For the convenience of the students Golden Editorial Board has provided full answers to the questions. These answers are based on the input given in the marking scheme of the CBSE Sample Paper 2021. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-26 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER ecological balance of nature. It is thus a slow poison for all, especially the animals. It must be banned. Other biodegradable products like jute, paper should replace the plastic as packaging material. Marking Scheme@ Writingqualitystudymaterial _telegram Analytical Paragraph writing Attempt 1 of 2 [Analysis and Evaluation] Marks– 1 × 5 = 5 3 marks for content 2 marks for expression (1 mark-grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings + 1 mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logical progression & coherence through relevance of ideas and style) (A) Data about purchase of digital devices — Introductory sentence — identification of main trends — concluding line Competency applied for overall expression • single paragraph • use of appropriate functional language required to show trend progression and comparison (more/less/increase/decrease/stable etc.) to achieve cohesion • accuracy Competency applied for content • Paraphrase Q. information (content-½ mark) (content-2 marks content) • at least 4 clearly identified trends Note – focusing and extending one particular trend would be considered as one trend only. (content-½ mark) stating main inference from the data provided. OR (B) Argument for excerpt —Ban on Plastic Solution– — Introductory sentence — arguments rationalizing against/in favour of assumption — concluding line Competency applied for overall expression • single paragraph Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-27 • use of appropriate functional language required to show comparison/ contrast/emphasis etc. to achieve cohesion • accuracy Competency applied for content • stating the given assumption in the question as the introduction. (content-½ mark) (content-2 marks content) • at least 2 clearly listed arguments countering/favouring the premise. Note – focusing and extending one particular trend would be considered as one trend only. (content-½ mark) • reiterating main inference/position. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram LITERATURE 30 Marks 10. Answer Any Two questions in 20-30 words each, from (A) and (B) respectively. (2 × 4 = 8) (A) (any two) (2 × 2 = 4) (i) How did Peggy justify her cruel behavior towards Wanda? (ii) Describe how Custard’s reaction was different from that of others, on seeing the pirate? (iii) Who, according to Nelson Mandela, is a courageous man? (B) (any two) (2 × 2 = 4) (i) Why did Oliver Lutkin’s mother laugh as she chased him and Bill away? (ii) Why was it important for Mrs. Pumphrey to be a little cruel in order to be kind towards Tricki? (iii) List any one characteristic of Bholi’s teacher with reference to her first day at school. Give a reason for your answer. Ans.*(A) (i) Peggy justified her cruel behaviour towards Wanda because Wanda lied about her dresses. Wanda wasn’t ordinary as she had a funny name. She believed that she was just having fun and didn’t mean any harm. (ii) Custard was always teased by all the pet animals as being cowardly. When the pirate entered all ran away to hide. But Custard held the ground and faced the pirate threateningly. (iii) According to Nelson Mandela a person is a courgeous man who doesn’t experience fear. He is someone who doesn’t give in to it. He wins over fear finally. (B) (i) She laughed as she knew that Lutkins was pretending to be Bill. Secondly the narattor’s predicament amused her. (ii) Mrs. Pumphrey was overfeeding Tricki out of sheer great love for him. But she needed to be cruel to cut down his food in order to keep in good health. *For the convenience of the students Golden Editorial Board has provided full answers to the questions. These answers are based on the input given in the marking scheme of the CBSE Sample Paper 2021. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-28 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER (iii) Bholi’s teacher was essentially kind, encouraging and empathetic towards Bholi. She didn’t make fun of her and didn’t laugh at her like other girls etc. Marking Scheme@ Literature (20-30 words)qualitystudymaterial _telegram First Flight & Footprints Without Feet Content = 1 mark Expression = 1 mark (coherence and cohesion+ accuracy) (A) Any 2 of 3 (i) she felt Wanda lied about her dresses — Wanda wasn’t ordinary as she had a funny name — She believed that she was just having fun and didn’t mean harm (ii) — Custard was always teased as being the cowardly one, by all others — When the pirate arrived, others ran away to hide — Custard was the only one who stood up to fight with him/who attacked him. (iii) — not someone who doesn’t experience fear — someone who doesn’t give in to it — one who wins over fear Marks– 2 × 2 = 4 marks Competency applied for : content– • Stating Minimum 2 rationales • Depicting Support of/reference to textual evidence expression– • Applying logical progression, using appropriate linking devices (e.g. because/besides, in order to, therefore etc.) – cohesion • Response relevance for overall sense according to the question attemptedcoherence • Accuracy in use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and spellings NOTE— Writing in a paragraph recommended. Just listing of points shall result in deduction of marks allotted for cohesion & coherence. (B) Any 2 of 3 (i) — she knew her son Lutkins was pretending to be Bill — the narrator’s predicament amused her (ii) — she was overfeeding Tricki; being overindulgent — she needed to cut down Tricki’s food intake to help him regain his health (be cruel to be kind) Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-29 (iii) — Kind/encouraging/empathetic/assuring/any other relevant trait from the text. — Reason from text required Marks–2 × 2 = 4 marks Competency applied for : content– • Stating Minimum 2 rationales • Depicting Support of/reference to textual evidence expression– • Applying logical progression, using appropriate linking devices (e.g. because/besides, in order to, therefore etc.)- cohesion • Response relevance for overall sense according to the question attempted coherence • Accuracy in use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and spellings NOTE— Writing in a paragraph recommended. Just listing of points shall result in deduction of marks allotted for cohesion & coherence. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram 11. Answer ANY TWO questions in 40-50 words each, from (A) and (B) respectively. (3 × 4 = 12) (A) (any two) (3 × 2 = 6) (i) Annie writes that it was fortunate that Mr. Keesing took the joke the right way. Why does she feel so? (ii) The use of symbolism in the poem ‘Fire and Ice’ conveys the poet’s message effectively. Expand with reference to the poem. (ii) Justify the poet’s allusion to Rapunzel in ‘Amanda’. (B) (any two) (3 × 2 = 6) (i) Griffin’s brilliance as a man of science fades before his darker traits. Comment. (ii) Why do you think Mr. Weiherer was pleased that Richard Ebright not only put in the nightly research hours towards butterflies, but also his other interests? (iii) What mademe Forestier exclaim in astonishment, when she saw Matilda, years after the Minister’s ball? Ans.*(A) (i) Annie feels so because she knew that if Keesing had not taken the joke lightly, punishment should have been severe. The poem rightly refers to the father swan who bit his ducks because they quacked too much. The joke is obviously on Keesing. It conveys the value of talking. So Annie is fortunate that Keesing took it lightly. (ii) Fire and ice are the symbols that stand for greed/lust/human desire. Ice stands for hatred/coldness/human indifference. It these evils aren’t curbed, humanity may perish. This symbolism is obviously important as it conveys the poet’s hidden or implied that these shall bring the world to an end. (iii) It is juftified as Rapunzel lived with a witch. The witch would constantly keep a check on her. She also had several rules to be followed. *For the convenience of the students Golden Editorial Board has provided full answers to the questions. These answers are based on the input given in the marking scheme of the CBSE Sample Paper 2021. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-30 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER (B) (i) Ananda, too, feels caged by the impositions and restrictions. She feels it bad to be (ii) nagged every time. She desires peace in isolation like Rapunzel had in her tower, (iii) clarifying she will not let her hair down for everyone. Griffin is undoubtedly a brilliant scientists. He has invented a medicine which after consumption makes a human invisible. But Griffin is a lawless person and is loose-tempered. He can’t do anything that behoves a civilized person. He burns the house when owner demands rent from him. He steals money and attacks Jaffers, the constable. These negative traits elipsed his brilliance as a scientist. Mr. Weiherer was rightly pleased as Ebright balanced academics as well as recreational pursuits. He had different hobbies like debates, speaking etc. He was a champion debater and public speaker. He became a good canoeist and all round outdoors-person. He was also an expert photographer of nature and scientific exhibits. Matilda had became a woman of the people. She looked poor, emaciated and weak. She underewent this physical change due to very hard domestic work. She did it to save every sou to pay back the loans or borrowings. The Loisels had to take on loan much money for paying Madame. Forestier for her lost necklace. Obviously the Matilda of this time and the Matilda before the minister’s ball were not the same physically. Madame Forestier, therefore, couldn’t recognise her when she met Matilda and exclaimed in wonder at her physical change. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram Marking Scheme Literature (40-50 words) First Flight & Footprints Without Feet Marks– Content = 2 mark Expression = 1 mark (coherence and cohesion+ accuracy) (A) Any 2 of 3 Solution– (i) — poem referred to the father swan who bit his three ducks because they quacked too much; allusion to Mr. Keesing — Poem written to turn the joke around on Mr. Keesing; metaphorically convey the value of talking — fortunate that Mr. Keesing got the joke, else, the disciplinary action could have been severe. (ii) — Poem discusses the way the world can end. — Fire stands for greed/lust/human desire; Ice stands for hatred/ coldness/human indifference; — world can end with either greed or indifference (iii) — It is justified as Rapunzel lived with a witch who would constantly keep a check on her and had several rules to be followed. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-31 @ — Amanda too, feels caged by the impositions qualitystudymaterial _telegram— Amanda desires peace in isolation like Rapunzel had in her tower; clarifying she will not let her hair down for anyone Marks– 2 × 3 = 6 marks Competency applied for : content- • Stating Minimum 2 points + justification/explanation • Depicting Support of/reference to textual evidence expression– • Applying logical progression, using appropriate linking devices (e.g. because/besides, in order to, therefore etc.) – cohesion • Response relevance for overall sense according to the question attempted coherence • Accuracy in use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and spellings NOTE— Writing in a paragraph recommended. Just listing of points shall result in deduction of marks allotted for cohesion & coherence. (B) Any 2 of 3 Solution– (i) — Brilliant scientist (give example) — he was a lawless person, he was disliked by most people, was quick tempered, burnt the house of the landlord to take a revenge on him, stole money at priest’s house, (any other trait that reveals his darker side) — undoubtedly brilliant but his brilliance eclipsed by his negative traits. (ii) — Mr. Weiherer was pleased that Ebright balanced academics as well as recreational pursuits (hobbies etc.); — As a teacher, he wanted Ebright’s growth as a well-rounded personality. (iii) — The change in Matilda’s physical appearance (comparison from what she was at the time of the minister’s ball, to current) Marks– 2 × 3 = 6 marks Competency applied for : content– • Stating Minimum 2 points + justification/explanation • Depicting Support of/reference to textualevidence expression– • Applying logical progression, using appropriate linking devices (e.g. because/besides, in order to, therefore etc.) – cohesion • Response relevance for overall sense according to the question attempted coherence • Accuracy in use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and spellings NOTE-Writing in a paragraph recommended. Just listing of points shall result in deduction of marks allotted for cohesion & coherence. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-32 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER 12. Answer ANY ONE the following in 100-120 words. (5 × 1) (A) Natalya and Ivan argued about the ownership of Oxen Meadows and the superiority of their respective dogs in the play, The Proposal. Imagine yourself as the playwright of the play. Based on your understanding of the personality traits of Natalya and Ivan, write a dialogue based on an imaginary event, showcasing another argument between them. OR (B) Read the extracts given below and comment on the difference in the nature of help both the characters, of these two stories, received. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram (a) Suddenly I came out of the clouds and saw two straight lines of lights in front of me. It was a runway! An airport! I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane but the sky was empty. [The Black Aeroplane] (b) All through the night Lencho thought only of his one hope: the help of God…The following Sunday, at daybreak he began to write a letter…It was nothing less than a letter to God...The following Sunday Lencho came a bit earlier than usual to ask if there was a letter for him…. Lencho showed not the slightest surprise on seeing the money, such was his confidence. [A Letter to God] Ans.* Scene : Chubukov’s drawing room. Ivan sits. He is a new dress and has come to Chubukov’s house to propose to his daughter Natalya. He is a little nervous and waits for Natalya. Natalya enters. It is 8 pm. Natalya : Hai, Ivan! What brings you here? Ivan : Hai, Natalya! How are you? (muttering to himself) How should I say: I have come to propose to you though you are pretty low in social status? Natalya : What did you say? Well, why are you in evening dress? Ivan : (muttering) Evening dress? Natalya : I heared ‘social status’? What? You and high in social status than us? What are you talking? We are the third generation of the richest landlords in this village and you... ? Ivan : You! What? I knew it all. Your grandmother was a beggar and your grandfather used to drive a tonga, the meanest of mean occupation! (Oh! my palpitation!) Natalya : (getting agitated) I don’t want to open my mouth! Your great grandfather was a scavenger and no one allowed him to sit by the upper class people. They kept distances from him. Ivan : (shaking) Your father is illiterate and doesn’t know how to talk to us, the upper class gentry. He mumbles for words when my father is before him. I am highly educated than any of your family. I came to propose to you since you seem to be a good housemaker. Otherwise... Natalya : Otherwise what... ? Go off at once. If you behave like this, I shall tear the intestines out of your stomach and boil them off in hot water. *For the convenience of the students Golden Editorial Board has provided full answers to the questions. These answers are based on the input given in the marking scheme of the CBSE Sample Paper 2021. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-33 Ivan : Go! Go! I had pity for you seeing you work like a non-stop oven and when you speak, you dribble like a bear... Natalya : And you over eat like a big and belch out like an oxen and a steam engine... (B) (a) The pilot of Dakota aeroplane was flying from France to England after vacation. He was in high spirits and excited to join his family at breakfast table. But soon he saw mountain-like black clouds before him. For some moments he couldn’t decide what to do – return to France or fly above these clouds or by their side. The limited fuel couldn’t be sufficient to take long distance. At least he decided to fly through the black clouds. But to his shock and amazement he couldn’t see anything. Very soon the devices in the aeroplane like the compass, altitude devices stopped functioning. He was in real danger which could prove fatal. But soon he saw another aeroplane before him. The pilot of the strange aeroplane was beckoning him to follow him. He obeyed like a little school boy. He couldn’t see the face of the second aeroplane and couldn’t understand why he was being guided and led to safety. Very soon he was out of the danger and saw the runaway. He wondered where the second aeroplane had disappeared. He saw nothing of him. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram (b) Lencho was really distressed to see the total devastation of his crop. It was to be sufficient for the year and for sowing the seeds. Lencho had great faith in God. He knew and believed that God sees everything and takes care of all human beings. For a few moments he was at a loss to understand what he should do to come out of his disastrous development. So he wrote a letter to God to send help to him so that his family doesn’t starve to death. Help came to him but not in full. He demanded a hundred pesos but only seventy pesos came. Lencho felt it bad that God did this as he believed. He can’t do anything wrong. So he wrote another letter to God to send him to remaining money. His faith in the honesty of God was firm but not that of the postal employees. He looked at them as ‘crooks’ and cautioned God not to send him to remaining money through them. Literature First Flight Attempt 1 of 2 [Creativity, imagination and extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts] Marks–1 × 5 = 5 marks Content = 3 marks Expression = 2 marks (1 mark-grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings + 1 mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logical progression & coherence through relevance of ideas) (A) Solution– Extrapolating via dialogue writing Accept relevant responses corresponding to the competencies listed for content and expression. Competency applied for : content– • Response (dialogues) need to be creatively composed to match the personality of the two characters from the play Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-34 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER • language included, must correspond to that of an argument, and show an understanding@ of the common expressions/exclamations attributed to the characters in the play.qualitystudymaterial _telegram NOTE—Marks to be allotted for creation. No marks to be deducted for lack of appropriacy in the form or structure involved in a writing task. The response is to be treated as a literary creation. expression– • Logical progression in developing the conversation – cohesion • Response relevance for overall sense according to the situation chosen – coherence • Accuracy in use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and spellings OR (B) Solution– — Both need help — In The Black Aeroplane, he is helped by a stranger in a black aeroplane in the storm, without lights — steered through the dark clouds; was told there was no other aeroplane in the air other than his — wasn’t clear who helped him — open to interpretation — help is not asked for but he receives it. — is thankful In A Letter to God-different nature of aid — Lencho writes a letter to God asking for money; his conviction in God touches the postmaster — postmaster raises money and sends it to him. — He asks for help — the source of his aid is clearly revealed — not satisfied Marks– Competency applied for : content– • Required to display understanding of the variation of a common aspect, across the texts. (Movement of response from common element to the differences.) • Support of/reference to textual evidence expression– • Applying logical progression, using appropriate linking devices (words/phrases showing comparison/contrast are expected to be a part of this answer- whereas, on the other hand, as opposed to etc. as they impact expression)- cohesion Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-35 • Response relevance and an appropriate conclusion to achieve coherence • Accuracy in use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and spellings NOTE—Paragraphing recommended. Just listing of points shall result in deduction of 1 mark allotted for cohesion & coherence. 13. Answer ANY ONE of the following in 100-120 words. (5 × 1) (A) Hari Singh says– “He knew it but neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything.” Anil successfully addressed the situation by not addressing it at all. Elaborate based on your reading of The Thief’s Story. OR @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram(B) Read the following quote by an American author, E. E. Hale. “I am only one but, I am one. I cannot do everything but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I do.” Bholi’s evolution from a ‘dumb cow’ to a ‘masterpiece’ supports the given quote. Justify. Ans.*(A) It is a fact that Anil successfully addressed the situation by not adressing it at all. He had a magnanimous heart. He looked at the stealth of Hari Singh in a different perspective. He believed in the fact that he could help Hari Singh and therefore he must. So he had a charitable conscience. He knew that the money had been taken outside as the notes were damp. But he preferred to handle the situation like a man who lives for others. If he had snubbed Hari Singh and shunked him out his nature would have revolted. So befitting his character he didn’t react to the stealth. He wanted to see Hari Singh as a successful man, through educating him and helping him variously. Hari Singh’s honesty prevailed over his temptation and he returned. Anil wanted to reward him. But he thought if he discussed the theft it could have been counter productive. (B) The quotation by the American author focuses at one point. It is that one can achieve heights and will achieve heights of success if one determines. All are not born great. But they achieve greatness through hard work, perservance, courage, forbearance and patience. However, they need guidance and moral support. Bholi’s evolution from a ‘dumb cow’ to a ‘masterpiece’ support this. Before Bholi is sent to school she is ridiculed by all. Even her parents, sisters do not have a soft corner for her. They also discourage her in many ways. Her father has no hope for her and her mother equally treats her not mother-like. But education and her teacher’s moral support make Bholi a masterpiece. She opposes the inappropriate match of her with Bishamber. He demands money as dowry. But he is shown the way out. Bholi is now a courageous, self-respecting and morally-sound woman who can face the world all alone. She, therefore, proves the essence of the quote of the American author. Marking Scheme Literature Attempt 1 of 2 [Interpretation, Extrapolation of theme or plot; Inference; Character sketch] Solution–Footprints Without Feet Marks–1 × 5 = 5 marks *For the convenience of the students Golden Editorial Board has provided full answers to the questions. These answers are based on the input given in the marking scheme of the CBSE Sample Paper 2021. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-36 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER Content = 3 marks@ Expression = 2 marks (1 mark-grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings + 1qualitystudymaterial _telegram mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logical progression & coherence through relevance of ideas) (A) — despite knowing that the money had been taken (dampness of notes) Anil chose to remain quiet about the matter — pretended that all was normal – realized that Hari Singh’s honesty had prevailed over his temptation — wanted to reward him/encourage him-discussing the theft would have been counterproductive. Competency applied for : content– • Required to display clear rationale and evaluation in order to build on the mentioned statement—Decode the statement; apply it to the response. • Support of/reference to textual evidence expression– • Applying logical progression, using appropriate linking devices (words/phrases showing cause & effect, emphasis and illustration are expected to be a part of this answer-therefore, consequently, as revealed by etc. as they impact expression)- cohesion • Response relevance and an appropriate conclusion to achieve coherence • Accuracy in use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and spellings NOTE—Paragraphing recommended. Just listing of points shall result in deduction of 1 mark allotted for cohesion & coherence. OR (B) Solution– The evolution process supported by examples from the text: — dumb cow—— people’s perception of her lack of sense, stammering which kept her quiet and submissive demeanour, most of the times — going to school——guidance of the teacher and education, overcame stammering- instilled confidence and a sense of self-esteem — Did not succumb to the greedy demands of the prospective groom and spoke out. Conclusion: This journey of Bholi’s growth clearly showcases the idea of being an individual and not being exploited by people or circumstances. Instead, evolves to being a person being proactive and contributing to the wellbeing of others around (which is exactly what she decides to do) Competency applied for : content– • Required to display a clear growth part of the character to bring out the change Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-37 • Support of/reference to textual evidence expression– • Applying logical progression, using appropriate linking devices (words/phrases showing emphasis sequence etc. are expected to be a part of this answer-as revealed by, initially, later, finally etc. as they impact expression)- cohesion • Response relevance and an appropriate conclusion to achieve coherence • Accuracy in use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and spellings NOTE—Paragraphing recommended. Just listing of points shall result in deduction of 1 mark allotted for cohesion & coherence. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

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E-38 CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION PAPER–2020 Series — JBB/4 SET-1 Code No. 2/4/1 CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION PAPER-2020 English Language and Literature Class–X (Solved) @ Time allowed: 3 Hoursqualitystudymaterial _telegram Max. Marks: 80 General Instructions: Read the following instructions very carefullyl and strictly follow them: (i) The question paper comprises three sections–A, B and C Section A — Reading 20 marks Section B — Writing and Grammar 30 marks Section C — Literature 30 marks (ii) There are 11 quesstions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory. (iii) Answers should be brief and to the point. (iv) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in Section B and Section C. Make your choices correctly. (v) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. (vi) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions. SECTION A : (READING) 20 1. Read the following passage carefully. (8) 1. Caged behind thick glass, the most famous dancer in the world can easily be missed in the National Museum, Delhi. The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro is that rare artefact that even school children are familiar with. Our school textbooks also communicate the wealth of our 5000-year heritage of art. You have to be alert to her existence there, amid terracotta animals to rediscover this bronze image. 2. Most of us have seen her only in photographs or sketches, therefore the impact of actually holding her is magnified a million times over. One discovers that the dancing girl has no feet. She is small, a little over 10 cm tall—the length of a human palm—but she surprises us with the power of great art—the ability to communicate across centuries. 3. A series of bangles—of shell or ivory or thin metal—clothe her left upper arm all the way down to her fingers. A necklace with three pendants bunched together and a few bangles above the elbow and wrist on the right hand display an almost modern art. 4. She speaks of the undaunted, ever hopeful human spirit. She reminds us that it is important to visit museums in our country to experience the impact that a work of art leaves on our senses, to find among all the riches one particular vision of beauty that speaks to us alone. E-38 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-39 (1 × 8 = 8) 1.1. On the basis of your reading of the above passage answer the following questions: (a) The Dancing Girl belongs to (i) Mohenjo-daro (ii) Greek Culture (iii) Homo sapiens (iv) Tibet (b) In the museum she’s kept among (i) dancing figures (ii) bronze statues @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram(iii) terracotta animals (iv) books (c) Which information is not given in the passage? (i) The girl is caged behind glass (ii) She is a rare artefact (iii) School books communicate the wealth of our heritage (iv) She cannot be rediscovered as she’s bronze. (d) ‘Great Art’ has power because (i) it appeals to us despite a passage of time (ii) it is small and can be understood (iii) it is seen in pictures and sketches (iv) it is magnified a milion times (e) The jewwellery she wears (i) consists of bangles of shell or ivory or thin metal only (ii) is a necklace with two pendants (iii) Both (i) and (ii) are correct (iv) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct (f) She reminds us (i) of the never-say-die attitude of humans (ii) why museums in our country are exciting (iii) why she will make us come into money (iv) of dancing figures (g) The synonym of the word “among” in paragraph 1 is ............ . (h) The size of the dancing girl is equal to the length of the human palm. (True/False) Ans. (a) (i) Mohenjo-daro (b) (iii) terracotta animals (c) (iv) She cannot be rediscovered as she’s bronze. (d) (i) it appeals to us despite a passage of time (e) (iii) Both (i) and (ii) are correct (f) (ii) why museums in our country are exciting (g) amid (h) True Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-40 CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION PAPER–2020 2. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: (12) 1. As the family finally sets off from home after many arguments, there is a moment of lull as the car takes off. “Alright, so where are we going for dinner now?” asks the one at the driving wheel. What follows is a chaos as a multiple voices make as many suggestions. 2. By the time order is restored and a decision is arrived at, tempers have risen, feelings injured and there is at least one person grumbling. 3. Twenty years ago, you would step out of home, the decision of meal and venue already made with no arguments or opposition and everybody looked forward to the meal with equal enthusiasm. The decision was made by the head of the family and than others fell in line. Today every member of the family has a say in every decision which also promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram 4. We empower our kids to take their own decisions from a very early age. We ask them the cuisine they prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday they wish to go on and the subjects they wish to study. 5. It’s a closely connected world out there where children consult and guide each other. A parent’s well-meaning advice can sound like nothing more than unnecessary preaching. How then do we reach our children through all the conflicting views and make the voice of reason be heard? Children today question choices and prefer to go with the flow. 6. What then is the best path to take? I would say the most important thing one can do is to listen. Listen to your children and their silences. Ensure that you keep some time aside for them, insist that they share their stories with you. Step into their world. It is not as complicated as it sounds; just a daily half an hour of quality time would do the trick. 2.1. On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions in 30-40 words each. (2 × 4 = 8) (a) Write one advantage and one disadvantage of allowing every family member to be a part of the decision-making process. (b) In today’s world, what are parents asking their kids? (c) Which two pieces of advice does the writer give to the parents? (d) The passage supports the parents. How far do you agree with the author’s views? Support your view with a reason. Ans. (a) One advantage: It promotes a sense of togetherness and bonding. One disadvantage: Multiple voices make as many suggestions followed by grumblings. (b) In today’s world parents are asking their kids to take their own decisions. (c) These pieces of advice are: 1. to listen to one’s children and their silences 2. to keep some time aside for them (d) The passage supports the parents because children are children. They don’t have the capacity to know what is good or bad, right or wrong for them. On the other hand, parents are parents who always think well for their children. 2.2. On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following: (1 × 4 = 4) (a) The synonym of ‘hurt’ as given in paragraph 2 is ............ . (ii) The word which means the same as ‘a style or method of cooking’ in paragraph 4 is (i) cuisine (ii) gourmet (iii) gastric (iv) science (iii) The antonym of ‘agreeable’ as given in paragraph 5 is ............ . (iv) The antonym of ‘simple’ as given in paragraph 6 is (i) difficult (ii) complicated (iii) easy (iv) tricky Ans. (a) injured (b) (i) cuisine (c) conflicting (d) (ii) complicated Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-41 SECTION B : (WRITING AND GRAMMAR) 30 3. You are Divyansh/Divyanshi of C-25 Subhash Nagar, New Delhi. Recently, you purchased a colour TV which is not working properly. Write a letter of complaint to Messrs Frontier Electronics Corporation, Karol Bagh, New Delhi asking for its immediate replacement. Invent necessary details. (100–150 words) Or You are Ankit/Ankita of Class X. You have seen an increasing craze among children for watching videos on the Internet, thereby wasting their time. Even the content may be inappropriate for their age. Write an article for your school magazine on ‘Negative Impact of the Internet on Children’ in 100–150 words using the hints given below: video craze—the Internet: waste of time—no physical activity—compromise health—diseases—content inappropriate— real and virtual world—guidance required. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegramAns. C–25, Subhash Nagar New Delhi 15 November 20×× M/s. Frontier Electronics Corporation Karol Bagh New Delhi Subject: Replacement of defective TV Dear Sirs, It is stated that a month ago we purchased a colour TV from you vide Bill No. 15463 dated 10 October 20××. After a week or so it started giving trouble. The screen went black and sound was defective.We complained and your service engineer visited us and set it right. But immediate after that it again started giving the same trouble. Now there is no choice left before us except to ask for its replacement. Since the TV is under a guarantee, you are requested to replace it immediately to save us from experiencing this trouble without our fault. The necessary documents (photocopies) are attached herewith for necessary action. Yours faithfully Divyansh/Divyanshi Or Negative Impact of the Internet on Children It is very sad to note that children have started misusing the Internet inappropriately. Internet use for wrong purposes has become a craze for them. There are programmes for adult viewing and these are viewed mostly by them. Indulging in them is deviating from the right paths of life. Children have to build up their careers first for a good and centered life. But the misuse of Internet makes them astray. Secondly, sitting all the times before TV or using mobiles is sheer waste of time. Doing so is also absence of physical activity. It has a bad effect on one’s physical health. When health is compromised this way one starts suffering from various ailments. Thus viewing Internet programmes most of the times is fraught with bad results. The world dis- played by the Internet is virtual and has not much connection with the real world. After all one can’t remain all the times in a virtual world. Thus viewing Internet is not the desired thing for the children. Using it needs parental guidance for the children. Their age is most vulnerable. So parents should guide their children the right way in the use of Internet. 4. Complete the following story in 150–200 words. (10) Rohit was driving a motorcycle. Suddenly a cow came in front of his bike. He applied the brakes but ... ... ... Or Taking help from the cues given below, develop a story in 150–200 words: A merchant returning home from a fair—passes through a jungle—overtaken by rain—complains of bad weather— attacked by a robber—gunpowder wet—gun does not go off—merchant’s life saved. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-42 CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION PAPER–2020 Ans. ... his motor cycle collided with the cow. Both of them fell down. The cow got injured. Rohit also sustained injuries on his head. Passers-by collected at the spot. Since Rohit was not wearing helmet he received serious injuries. Some of the passers-by took him to the nearby hospital. The doctors in casualty attended him and he was given injections. The doctors hoped that he would soon be normal. But he was slowly sinking into coma. The doctors suspected that he had received internal injuries which could result into brain haemorrage. The doctors couldn’t manage. So he was shifted to a Super Speciality hospital by his parents. They had come to the hospital after hearing about his accident. The doctors in the hospital attended Rohit and administered medicines. Slowly he started showing some improvement. However, he was not completely out of danger. It took him around a month to be able to walk and get well. In the accident he learnt the importance of wearing helmet while driving a two-wheeler. Meanwhile, the cow also received injuries. But these more not major. The veterinary hospital personal came there. They attended to the cow and soon it stood up and walked away–again on the road. @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram Or Once upon a time there lived a merchant in a village. He dealt in the business of clothes and domestic wares. He was rich and used to carry money for the purpose of dealing in clothes. All was well. One day he attended a fair in a near by village. There used to be held many fairs around the villages. After the business of the day the merchant was returning home. There was a thick forest midway. The merchant carried money. As he was in the forest there came a robber. He said, “Give me all the money and the valuables you are wearing. If you don’t give I will shoot you dead and rob you of all these valuables.” The merchant was terrorised at this. Silently he prayed to God to help him. When the merchant resisted the robber took out his gun and aimed it at him. But the gun didn’t go off. He tried his best to make the gun fire at him. But he failed to fire. The reason was that the gunpowder had got wet and the gun could not fire. The merchant’s life was saved in this way. Meanwhile, there seemed to be coming another carriage. the robber sensed that he would be caught and beaten. He took to his wheels and disappeared in the forest. 5. Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the blanks choosing the correct options from those that follow. (1 × 4 = 4) Success (a) ............ life depends (b) ............ good health. We can keep our bodies fit (c) ............ keeping ourselves clean. We should not pick up the bad habit (d) ............ smoking. (a) (i) for (ii) in (iii) on (iv) at (b) (i) of (ii) in (iii) on (iv) because (c) (i) by (ii) on (iii) in (iv) of (d) (i) in (ii) on (iii) for (iv) of Ans. (a) (ii) in (b) (iii) on (c) (i) by (d) (iv) of 6. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is an error in each line. Write the error and the correc- tion in your answer-book against the correct blank number. (1 × 4 = 4) Error Correction The Earth is one of the eight planet that go around the Sun. In ancient (a) ............... ............... times, the people who study the stars (b) ............... ............... noticed that while certain heaven bodies (c) ............... ............... seemed fixed in a sky, others seemed (d) ............... ............... to move around. Ans. Error Correction (a) go goes (b) study studied (c) heaven heavenly (d) a the Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-43 7. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. (1 × 4 = 4) (a) join/ college/ decided to/ at the/I / thirty-five/ age of (b) worried/ to study/ about/ my ability/ not/ I was (c) confused teenager/ not a/ grown-up/ was a/ woman and/ I (d) I realised/ than me/ the teenagers/ very soon/ that/ were better Ans. (a) I decided to join college at the age of thirty-five. (b) I was not worried about my ability to study. (c) I was a grown-up woman and not a confused teenager. (d) I realised very soon that the teenagers were better than me. @ SECTION C : (LITERATURE) 30 qualitystudymaterial _telegram 8. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow: (1 × 4 = 4) The trees inside are moving out into the forest, the forest that was empty all these days where no bird could sit no insect hide no sun bury its feet in shadow the forest that was empty all these nights will be full of trees by morning. (a) What are the trees trying to do? (b) Why was the forest empty? (c) All these days, the forest referred to here was ............ . (i) filled (ii) empty (iii) hidden (iv) separated (d) The figure of speech used in these lines is ............ . (i) Simile (ii) Alliteration (iii) Personification (iv) Metonymy Or Aussable was, for one thing, fat. Very fat. And then there was his accent. Though he spoke French and German passably, he had never altogether lost the American accent he had brought to Paris from Boston twenty years ago. “You are disappointed,” Ausable said wheezily over his shoulder. (a) Who is ‘you’ here? (i) Fowler (ii) Ausable (iii) Waiter (iv) Max (b) Ausable was a native of ............ . (i) France (ii) Germany (iii) the U.S. (iv) Sweden (c) ‘You’ believed that Ausable was a ............ . (d) He spoke French like an ............ . Ans. (a) The trees are trying to move out into the forest. (b) The forest was empty because it had no trees or vegetation. (c) (ii) empty (d) (iii) Personification Or (a) (i) Max (b) (iii) the U.S. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

E-44 CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION PAPER–2020 (c) spy (d) American 9. Answer any five of the following questions in 30-40 words each: (2 × 5 = 10) (a) Why did Lencho’s happy mood change into concern? (b) What did Nelson Mandela remember on the day of the inaugural ceremony? (c) What vices in human beings does Whitman notice? (Animals) (d) Why did Bholi dislike Bishamber? (e) How did Richard Ebright’s mother help him? (f) In which queer way did Anil make a living? @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram Ans. (a) Lencho’s happy mood changed into a concern because the hailstorm had devastated his entire crop. He and his family would have no food. They will starve. There would be no seeds for the next year. (b) On the day of the inaugural ceremony Nelson Mandela remembers of history and the white rule over the black people. He remembers his days of imprisonment, his duties towards his family and his country. He also remembers his compatriots and the common people who suffered with him. (c) Whitman notices many vices in the human beings. They are selfish, mad about themselves and hill one another for their selfish ends. They cut each others’ throats. They are complaining every time and hate one another. (d) Bholi disliked Bishamber because he demanded dowry. He was no match for her. He was much older than her. Then he had children from his first wife. Being educated now Bholi didn’t find any plus point in Bishamber to marry her. (e) His mother was a source of great inspiration for him. She always encouraged him and provided constant company to him. In the day she brought friends for him. In the night she herself worked with him. This way she helped him. (f) Anil earned a living in an irregular way. He wrote for a magazine. Sometime he got money for his writing, sometime not. When he got money this way he spent it lavishly. When he didn’t get, he simply managed frugally. 10. What lesson on death and suffering did the Buddha teach Kisa Gotami in the chapter, ‘The Sermon At Benares’? (100–150 words) 8 Or Whenever we want to achieve something, difficulties always come in our way. What did Valli have to do to go and ride in a bus? (Madam Rides the Bus) (100–150 words) 8 Ans. The Buddha says in his first sermon that human life is brief. It is troubled and painful. There is no means by which one can avoid dying. Both young and adult, fools or wise fall to death. They are led to death like an ox taken to slaughter. Anyone will not obtain peace of mind from weeping or grieving. On the contrary, his pain will be greater. His body will suffer. One who seeks peace of mind shall seek it if he overcomes all sorrows. The wise know the truth of life. It is : those who are born are to die one day. So they don’t grieve on deaths. They know the death is essential. Or Valli was an eight years old girl. She had no playmates. Her favourite pastime was to stand in front of her house. She would see what happened in the street outside. A bus went from her village to the nearby town. Soon she developed a great desire to ride on the bus. Soon she started putting her desire into action. She gathered every information about the bus. The fare was thirty paise one way. The trip to the town took forty-five minutes. The afternoon bus left at one-o’clock. The journey back home was by two forty-five bus. For her ride, Valli saved money by not buying peppermints, toys, balloons etc. After saving money, she rode on the bus one day. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE - X E-45 11. We should be happy with what we have and should not crave for what we don’t have. Matilda suffered in her life because she was not contented Comment. (The Necklace) (100–150 words) 8 Or A brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin misused his scientific discovery. Illustrate this point by giving any two examples from the story. (Foot prints without Feet) (100–150 words) 8 Ans. Matilda was a very pretty young woman. But she was dreamy and overambitious. This led to her ruin. She was born in a poor family. But she dreamed to be loved and known by the rich. One day, her husband brought home an invitation card. They had been invited to a Minister’s party at the Minister’s residence. Matilda borrowed a diamond necklace from her friend Mme Forestier for the party. She felt overjoyed. But she lost the borrowed diamond necklace. They decided to replace it. But they had to spend a lot on it. It took them ten years to repay the borrowed @ qualitystudymaterial _telegram money. These ten years were very painful for them. They led a horrible life of want. They had to save every sou. But the borrowed diamond necklace turned out to be artificial. Or A true scientist is always law-abiding. He does something useful for the mankind. The scientists study nature. So the old name for a scientist was ‘a natural philosopher’. A philosopher will never do such acts. These are like setting a house on fire, looting a shopkeeper or stealing cash. So Griffin was not a philosopher. Therefore, he was not a true scientist either. One wonders why he did not put his discovery to some better use. He easily lost control on himself. But a scientist has to be very patient. In the end, he escapes like a criminal. These things show that he was certainly not like a true scientist. Click Here to Buy Main Book Online

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E-46 CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION PAPER–2019 Series — HRS SET-3 Code No. 2/3 CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION PAPER-2019 English Language and Literature– Class–X (Solved) @ Time allowed: 3 Hoursqualitystudymaterial _telegram Max. Marks: 80 General Instructions: 20 marks (i) The Question paper is divided into three sections : 30 marks Section A — Reading 30 marks Section B — Writing and Grammar Section C — Literature (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. SECTION A : (READING) 20 1. Read the following passage carefully. (8) 1. Few guessed that this quiet, parentless girl growing up in New York City would one day become the First Lady of the United States. Even fewer thought she would become an author and lecturer and a woman much admired and loved by people throughout the world. 2. Born Anna Eleanor Roosevelt in 1884 to wealthy, but troubled parents who both died while she was young, Roosevelt was cared for by her grandmother and sent to school in England. In 1905, she married her distant cousin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She and her husband had six children. Although they were wealthy, her life was not easy and she suffered several personal tragedies. Her second son died when he was a baby. In 1921, her strong athletic husband was stricken with polio, which left him physically disabled for life. 3. Eleanor Roosevelt was a remarkable woman who had great intelligence and tremendous strength of character. She never let things get her down. She nursed her husband back to good health and encouraged him to remain in politics. She then helped him to become Governor of New York, and in 1933, President of the United States. 4. While her husband was President, she took a great interest in all the affairs of the country. She became her husband’s legs and eyes; she visited prisons and hospitals; she went down into mines, up scaffoldings and into factories. Roosevelt was tireless and daring. During the depression she travelled all over the country bringing goodwill, reassurance and help to people without food and jobs. During World War-II she visited American soldiers in camps all over the world. The United States had never known a First Lady like her. 5. Roosevelt also kept in touch with the American people through a daily newspaper column called ‘My Day’. She broadcast on the radio and delivered lectures, all first for a First Lady. E-46 Click Here to Buy Main Book Online