SECTION - B

CRAMMAR [10 Marks]

3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following (G) All In the blank.
queltlona. I came acro11 Ajay walking on the
(A) All In the blank by choosing the correct pavement of slow-moving traffic and
option to complet.e the aentence. wished him 'hello'. He ............... near
RDhan ............... the movie before he read New Delhi Railway Station.
the review. (a) 1ay1 that my office was
(a) watchu (b) have watched
(b) clarified that his office wa1
(c) had watched (cl) wa1 watching
(c) &aid that his office wa•
1
(8) Read the conversation between a (d) told that his office wa1 1
Grandpa and Grandma. Complete the (H) In this senunce four words are underUned.
sentence by reporting Grandpa's words One of them 11 Incorrect. Pick out the
correctly. incorrect word.
Grandpa: Here'• another empty egg Music therapy uae music to imP-rove the
carton. patient'• health. 1
Grandma: Thank You. (I) Transform the given sentence into
When Grandpa told Grandma that complex.
._............, 1he was deUghted and thanked My ambition ii to se.rve the country.
him. 1
(a) My ambition ii that I should serve my
(C) Select the correct option to fill in the country.
blank for the given line.
(b) My ambition 11 that I shall serve my
You've been travelling the whole day. country.
You ............... be tlred.
(a) must (b) can (c) To serve my country 11 my ambition.
(c) would (d) ought 1 (cl) I se.rve my country i1 my great
(D) Transform the given sentence Into ambition. 1
assertive. (J) All In the blank by choosing the correct
How gorgeous is the sunset! option.
(a) How is the sunset so gorgeous? You w ill .........._... work very hard to
(b) The sunset Is gorgeous, isn't it? stand first.
(c) The 1un1et 11 very gorgeous. (a) has to (b) have to
(cl) How gorgeous the sunset 111 1 W could ~) must 1
(E) All the correct form of verb from the (K) All In the blank by choosing the correct
bracket given below. option.
My sister lives on the ground floor of a Raunak sat ............... me all night.
two-storey apartment and hates living (a) of (b) above
there.
For one thing, many cats In her
(c) underneath (cl) beside 1
neighbourhood right below her bedroom {L) In the following senunce, one word Is
window ............... (wake) all night and Incorrect.. Choose the correct option for
the correct word.
knock over her garbage cans. 1
It 11 from these comrades on the struggle
(F) Complete the given narrative, by fiWng In
that I learned the meaning of courage.
the blank with the correct optlon.
He ............... In the 1tate1 but he still does Incorrect Word Correct Word
not have a command over the EngUsh
(a) on In
language.
(a) have been Uvlng (b) that would
(b) has been Uvlng (c) the a
(c) have lived
(cl) from with
(cl) Uvlng 1
1

Sample Paper 1 f?J 25

 (I) Tell the common ...aaon1 for scoring t.aer Anldto Is making a very low progreu In
than 65 in SDG states In comparison to her ctau compared to other girls. 1
scores higher than 65 SDG. 1
(J) Rewrite the following sentence replacing
the underlined phrau with the
appropriate word from paragraph 1.

SECTION - B
GRAMMAR [10 Marks]
3. Attempt Alfi..IEl!I of the following questions. He ___ in the states but he still doea
(A) Fill In the blank by choosing the correct not hove a command over the EngUlh
option to complete the sentence. language.
I ............... working all afternoon and how (a) hove been Uvlng (b) has been Uvlng
Jult finished the oulgnment.
(c) have Uved (d) living 1
(a) have been (b) had been
(G) Fill the blank by choosing the correct
(c) shall be (d) am 1 options.
(8) But I shocked him by saying that I knew When I _ .. for him, he replied that he
walking is a goad exercise and ............... wonted a happy ride on my bike.
to his office.
(a) asked him what I can do
(a) said him to walk
(b) asked him what I could do
(b) ordered him to walk
(c) aold him whot I could do
(c) advise him to walk
(d) aska him what I can do 1
(d) advised him walk 1
(H) In the following senteces, one word
(C) Select the correct option to fill in the
has been ommltted. O\oose the correct
blank for the given Une.
Hardly _ _ _ the minister finished his option for mlaalng word.
One cat waits patlently outside her door
speech when the earthquake - - - the
stadium. until she It and then pounces on her feet,
ruining her stockings.
(a) hod, shook

I'~~ :7
(b) hove, shake Bef'ore Missing
(c) hod, was shaking (a) she
(d) hove, is shaking 1 (b) she open
(0) All the blank by choosing the correct
options. (c) ruining In her
Sheena _ _ _ not _ the plants (d) ruining In her
yesterday. 1
(a) does, water (I) In the following senteces, one word
(b) did, water haa been ommltted. O\oose the correct
option for mlaalng word.
(c) does, watering
Going to the grocery store was considered
(d) did, watered 1 a major outing for me rows and rows of
(E) Fill the blank by choosing the correct food! I wished I could buy them all
options.
I _ _ _ complete this work In two hours Before Mlulng Afmr
if I get thot book.
(a) of the food
(a) can
(b) ought
(b) me those rows

(c) need (c) me then rows

(d) dare 1 (d) of some food
{F) All the blank by choosing the correct
option,. 1

Sample Paper 2 ~ 37
 (J) Tranaform the given aentence Into torture with breaking, showing a strength
superlative. and resiUence that defies a Imagination.
No other metal Is 01 expensive 01 gold.
(a) No other metal except gold is Incorrect Word CorNc:t Word I
expensive. (a) a the
(b) Gold 11 the most expensive of all the
(b) with without
metals.
(c) Isn't gold the most expensive of all (c) a or
metals? (d) and but
(d) Gold 11 the most expensive of all 1
metals. 1 (L} AU the blank. by choosing the correct
(I() In the following aentence, one word la optJons.
Incorrect. Choose the correct optJon for R.aunalc sat ............... me au night
the correct word. (a) of (b) above
I have seen men stand up to attacks and
(c) underneath (d) beside 1

CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (10 Marks]

4.. Attempt ANY ONE fi-om A and B given below. fi-om beginning to end. Explain It In 100 to
(A) Write a desaiptive paragraph on the 120 words. 5
following Inputs in 100-120 word1.
5. Attempt ANY ONE fi-om A and B given below.
FACT FILE
• Neareat airport is at Jabalpur (A) Sneha wanted to write a story but could
(1651cm) not go beyond a Une or two. Taking help
from, the Information given below along
• Nearest town and railway head is with the Unea Sneha wrote a complete
Umaria (30 1cm). The other railway story.
stations are Jabalpur (165 1cm), Katnl
Mr Aggarwal was a very wealthy
(1021cm) and Satna (120 1cm).
businessman. One day he was alone
• There are varied government and sitting at his dining table when_
private optJons for accommodation In Outline: Thief entered-. Mr Aggarwal
Tola villoge that adjoins the parlc. thanked-.. to give company__ birthday
• The parlc Is open to visitors fi-om _ gave him good food and drlnkL-
October to June. But the best season gave a purse full of silver coins..._
for viewing wildlife I• November to years passed bY--• fortunes changed_
April business was ruined-- Mr. Aggarwal
• Getting around: MarutJ Gypsys become poor- - 50th birthday,__
are used to explore the parlc. The alone__ no food_, no drinks-
reservation of theae can be done at bell rang _ a man emerged_
the Project Tiger office or the hotels recognised-- the old thief._ come
where one Is staying. The tour Is with fruits, sweets and drlnlca and a bag
conducted by a guide and In the parlc full of money.
one must adhere to the allocated OR
route.
(B} Chuck Hooper Is you. When you got the
OR promotion order, you lost control of your
(B) You recently attended the crlc:lcet World emotions and started crying. Write a
Cup match bftween South Africa and 100-120 words homage to Dulce In your
India In Nagpur. It was an Intense game Journal 5

38 ~ Edu ~ art English Language & Literature Class IX

 (b) The methodologi, for fftlmatlon was (a) Elactoral bonds system brought In
based on a PPE approach of enquirwr. the BJP government.
(c) Nearly 100 crore per Raji,a Sabha (b) Oppotlng parties abusing each other.
constituency was spent In these (c) Money distributed to the vote.
elections.
(cf) Election commlulon. 1
(cf) CMS found that the leader• of the
(H) Al per the report, 3,000 - 6,000 crore wa•
opposing portlu were accusing each
other of receiving anonymous grantl
1penton___ 1
which were 1pent In the elections. 1 (I) Find the antonym of 'lncrea1lng' from
(G) What has been referred at 'unmitigated paragraph 2. 1
disaster'? (J) ldentlfv the word that is similar to
'abtolute' from the possage. 1

SECTION - B
GRAMMAR [10 Marks]
3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following (a) can (b) could
ciuestions. (c ) will (d) may 1
(A) Read the conversation between Ganga (G) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct
and Gautham. Complate the tentence by option.
reporting Gautham's reply correctly. The teacher ............... completed this
Ganga: How did you spend your haUdayt? chapter.
Gautham: I went for crick.et coaching. (a) have (b) has
What did you do? (c) is (cf) are 1
Ganga asked Gautham how he had spent (H) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct
his holidays. Gautham said that ............... option.
during the hoUdays. 1 She _ _ _ visit her grandparentt' house
(B) Transform the following Into Interrogative during holidays.
sentences. (a) dare to (b) ought to
He has been Uving in Agra since 2020.
(a) Has he been Uving In Agra for 2020?
(c ) can (d) might 1
(I) Fill in the blank with the correct form of
(b) Has he been Uving in Agra since 2020?
the verb.
(c) Has he Uved In Agra since 2020?
I ............... (come) to the porty tonight.
(cf) Ha• he been Uvfng in Agra from 2020?
(a) had come (b) am coming
1
(C) Report the following question. (c) coming (cf) will came 1
The teacher asked Arjun, "Why are you (J) Fill in the blank by choo1ln9 the correct
taUdng?" 1 option.
(0) Transform Into a simple sentence. Ram and Shi,am ............... buslneu
If you work hard, you will succeed. partners.
(a) By working hard you will succeed. (a) have (b) hos

(b) You will succHd If you work hard. (c) are (d) hod 1
(c) You will suc:ceed If you keep working (IC) RU In the blank by choosing the correct
hard. option.
(cf) You may succeed if you work hard. 1
When Juan was two, he ___ already
(E) Our doctor In the neighbourhood .......- speak very well.
(make) a lot of money. (a) might (b) could
(a) make (b) makes (c) can (d) should 1
(c) have made (cf) am make 1 (L) Report the dlalague.
(F) RU In the blank by choosing the col'NCt
option. Granny said to me, "May God bleu you."
This dreu suits her style. She - - - 1
definitely Uke itJ

50 ~ Edu~ art English Language & Literature Class IX

 (C) Multilateral or;anlmtlons and world "The onUne market of learning la
bodies are - - - to teach healthcare auppoHd to be maximized by 2026!
prof'eulonals. 1 (a) Nearly all adulta In the age group of
(D) Select the option that Usu the INCORRECT 10 to 44 years In the LK were recent
1tatement from the ones given below. lnterMt users (99%) In 2018.
(I) E-learning 11 the process of acquiring (b) A virtual claaaroom Is a sophisticated
knowledge through electronic environment that enables Uve
technologlH and re10Urces. lnteroc:tlon.
(II) All adultl In the age group of 10 to 44 (c) The E-learning market size la e,cpected
years in the UK were recent Internet to ,.ach $357 bllUon by 2026.
users (99%) In 2019. (d) Video conferencing and onUne
(Ill) A rise In the number of internet users whiteboard are the most common
has lncrea1ed the market share tools uMd in the World Economic
physical claaaroom. Forum. 1
(IV) Content providers segment account.d (G} Identify the a,mmon tool uMd In a digital
for around 60% e-learnlng share In teaching apace.
2010. (a) OnUne whiteboard
Options: (b) Physical classrooms
(a) Only (Ill) (b) (JV) and (II) (c) Audio classes
(c) (II) and (I) (d) Only (I) 1 (d) Offline classes 1
(E) What percentage of the e-leamlng (H) ___""...... Is the proc:eaa of acquiring
market la expected to grow for virtual knowledge, through electronic:
c:lauroom technology? 1 technologies and resources. 1
(F) Pldc the option that gives the correct (I) Find a word similar in meaning to the
meaning of the following statement from word 'expand'. 1
the options given below. (J) Find a word that the antonym of
'resistance'. 1

SECTION - B
GRAMMAR [10 Marks]
3. AttemptAN)"_TEN of the following questions. (c) The sunset is very gorgeous.
(A) Transform the given sentence Into (d) How gorgeous the sunset Isl 1
superlative. (D) Choose the correct answer to edit the
No other metal is as expensive oa gold. underlined error.
(a) No other metal except gold la I have just lost five hundred rupees and I
expensive. felt very upset.
(b) Gold is expensive of all the metals. (a) was feeUng (b) am feeUng
(c} Isn't gold the most expensive of all (c) were f'eeUng (d) are feeUng 1
metals? (E) I came acrou Ajay walking on the
pavement of slow-moving traffic and
(d) Gold 11 the most expensive of all wished him 'hello'. He _ near New
metals. 1 Delhi Railway Station.
(B) Rll In the blank by choosing the correct (a) says that my office was
option.
(b) clarified that his office was
You will - - - wortc very hard to stand
first. (c) sold that his office was
(a) has to (b) have to (d) told that his office was 1
(c) could (d) must 1 (F) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct
(C) Transform the given sentence Into option.
auertlve.
You should ............... ca,. of your pets as
How gor;eoua la the sunset! they are your responsibility.
(a) How la the sunset so gorgeous?
(a) take (b) taking
(b) The sunset is gorgeous, Isn't It?
(c) has talcan (d) took 1

62 t?) Edu i;::-'o rt English Language & Literature Class IX

 (G) Identify the error In the given sentence (J) Select the correct option to complete the
and auppl1,1 the correction. blank.
A baboon troop comprise about forty I shocked him b1,1 saying that I knew
adult members. walking la a good exercise and - - - to
his office.
Error Comctlon
(a) sold him to walk
(b) ordered him to walk
1
(c) advise him to walk
(H) Compleu the dialogue by choosing the
correct option. (d) advised him walk 1
When I __ for him, he replied that he (K) Identify the error and supply the
wanted 0 happy ride on my bike. correction.
(a) aalc.ed him what I can do At the centre of the troop is the dominant
(b) asked him what I could do males.
(c) said him what I could do Error Correction
(d) asks him what I can do 1
(I) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct 1
option. (L) Fill In the blank by choosing the correct
You - look after your old parents. option,
(a) should (b) can Proehl _ ......... work hard as one weak la
(c) would (d) may 1 left for her CA final examination.
(a) should (b) will
(c) has to (d) may 1

CREATIVE WRITINO SKILLS (10 Marks]

4. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. diagnosed with ALS-contrlbutlon to
(A) Write a desaiptive paragraph on 'My Best cosmology-Quantum gravity and black
Friend' In about 100-120 words based on holes-Died on 14 March 2018. 5
the follDwing cues.
5. Attempt ANY ONE from A and 8 given below.
Input : name-where he lives-parents/
(A) You recently attended a wedding. The
family-nature-qualities-hablta-
ostentatious display of wealth mode you
behavlour towards others - your feeling
reflect on the disparity existing in society.
about lim.
Make a diary entry In 100-120 words
OR expreulng your feelings.

(B) Write a paragraph on 'the Science Hero- OR

Stephen Hawking' in about 100-120 words
(8) You are Naresh. You happened to go to
based on the given cueL
Agra on a crowded bus on a hot summer
Born on 8th January 1942-graduated day. Record your experience In 100-120
from Oxford In 1962-got sick-
words In your diary. 5

SECTION - C
LITERATURE [40 Marks]
6. Attempt ANY ONE of two extracts given. Actually, the overall pattern of her progress
(Sx1: 5] Is quite satisfactory." And he potted Margie's
The Inspector hod smiled ofter he was finished head again. Margie was disappointed. She hod
and patted Margie's head. He said to her been hoping they wauld toke the teacher away
mother, "It's not the Uttle girl's fault. Mrs Jones altogether. They had once token Tommy's
I think the geography sector was geared a Uttie teacher away for nearly a month because the
too quickly. Those things happen sometimes. history sector hod blanked out completely.
I've slowed it up to on average ten-year level

Sample Paper 4 rv>J 63

 (F) Californian squirrels are
rattt.eanalca poison.
·-··-
1
{I) The synonym of the word 'agility'
11-...- ...
(G) While hunting animals try their worst to (a) lethargy (b) awiftneaa
kill ....- ····- (c) drowalneu (d) lntelllgence 1
(a) effidently (b) easily (J) The synonym of the word 'deadly'
(c) portlculaf'iw (d) feotleaaly 1 11.-....-
(H) Snakes also struggle to avoid becoming (a) lethal (b) cruel
.....- .... themHlvea. 1 (c) violent (d) brutal 1

SECTION B
GRAMMAR (10 Marks]
3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions. (G) Identify the error In the given sentence
(A) Transform the following sentence into and supply the correction.
affirmative. Around them cluster a females and the
He la 10 weak that he cannot lift the toad. young.
1
Error Correction
(B) Fill In the blank by choosing the comtct
option to complete an onUne update.
Public speaking --····- a skill 1
(a) are (b) hove (H) Report the following dialogue.
(c) has (d) is 1 Emily said to Richard, "You are raising
(C) Transform the following sentence into your voice." 1
assertive. {I) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct
What a beautiful store it isl 1 option.
(D) Select the option that identifies the - - - I talk to the manager?
error and supplies the correction for the (a) Might (b) May
following line.
(c) Could (d) Shall 1
Could you did something for me?
(J) Report the dialogue.
Error Corractlon The poUce officer aald, "We are
investigating the matter." 1
(IC) Identify the error on a shop's hoarding
1
and supply the correction, for the
(E) Report the dialogue by completing the following soles offer.
sentence. Around these central cores are the cadets.
Naomi aald, "Waa Farmno preaent
yesterday?" 1 Error Correction
(F) Fill In the blank by choosing the correct
option. 1
During peak hours, It _ _ _,... take {L) Report the following dialogue.
more than two hours. You - - - - not worry. Your money Is
(a) can (b) should aafe.
(c) shall (d) will 1 (a) would (b) need
(c) haa to (d) may 1

CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (10 Marks]

4. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. • Ganeshan - a retired soldier-working
(A) Use the following cues to write a as security guard
paragraph describing one of the security • Age-around SO
guards posted at the main gate of your • Build-tall and robuat
apartments, in about 100-120 words.
• Big mouatache, Intimidating looks

Sample Paper 5 ~ 73
 (G) lct.ntify the common tool uMd In a digital (H) _ _ _ Is the proceu of acquiring
teaching spa~. 1 knowledge, through electronic
technologies and resources. 1

SECTION - B
GRAMMAR (10 Marks]
3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following (G) ldentffy the error in the given sentence
questions. and suppl11 the correction.
(A) Report Madhav'a dialogue. Their famoua rivers are Sutlej, Ganga,
Madhav said, "The crick.et team did their Yamuna but Narmada.
best." 1
(B) Transform the foll.owing sentence Into Error
exclamatory.
It waa a spectacular show. 1 1
(C) Transform the following sentence Into
(H) Report the statement.
negatlve.
My parents said, "We loved the paulon
R.enu Is as active as Kanchan. 1 fruit dessert." 1
(D) Select the option that identifies the (l) Fill In the blank by choosing the correct
error and suppUes the correction for the option.
following Une. We - - - touch the antique pieces.
This is the story at twins, separated and
(a) should not (b) dare not
reunited
(c) need not (d) cannot 1
Error Correction (J) Report the following dialogue.
Danny said, "I am stortlng work from
1 tomorrow." 1
(IC) Identify the error and supply the
(E) Report the dialogue by completing the
correction, for the following statement.
sentence.
lndla ls very fortl.lnate that it have many
Dhonl said, "Can you help me with the
rivers.
luggage?"
Dhoni - -- 1 Error Comlctlon
(F) RU in the blank.
There's not much time left. I - -- start
pocking for the tour. 1
(L) Report the question.
(a) need to (b) might
"Where do you Uve?" the old man aslc.ed
(c) can (d) Could 1 Timothy. 1

CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (10 Marks]

4. Attempt AMLONE from A and B given below.
(A) Childhood is the time when adequate
nutrition Is very euentlal for healthy
growth. Improper diet In this age
may result In heart disease, cancer,
osteoporosis and diabetes.

84 ~ Edu~ art English Language & Literature Class IX

 photographs, and congratulatory messages (a) taunted her and beat her up
from her husband's Facebook account to the (b) boycotted her
court The court accepted these as evidence
that the union took place when both the (c) were angry with her
bride and groom were 12-yeors-old ond (d) were sympathetic and understanding
declared the mo"ioge Invalid.
1
(6) Seema Boirwol (name changed) was 15
(0) Roahnl moved out of the village In order
when she was mo"ied to a man a few years
to ............... .
older. Loter when she started attending 'bot
somooh' meetings with NGO Shiv Shik.sho (a) seek a Job
Somitl and Save the Children, it downed on (b) escape the villagers
her that she hod a choice. ·1 Learnt that my
(c) attend college
life Is mine. I have the power to say no to
ma"loge. (d) marry a boy of her choice 1
Baaed on your understanding of the passage, (E) 'Give up' In para 3 means - - - •
anawer the queltlons given below. (a) atop attending classes
(A) The brides mentioned In the passage are
(b) atop doing something
rebel& against - - -
(a) the dowry system (c) very eager
(b) child marriage (d) voluntary help 1
(c) purdah system (F) 'Annulled' In para 5 means - - - 1
(G) The children, all aged between eight
(d) arranged manages 1
and 16, trapped ta - - - and urged
(B) When Roshni was twelve years old, she her grandparents to stop the impending
succeeded in her mission with the help of
wedding. 1
(H) Roshnl lost her father when she was only
(a) 20 children aged between eight and
sixteen -·---· years old. 1
(1) Education and independence made
(b) her grandparents
Roshnl confident. [True/false) 1
(c) 20 children, her grandparents, village (J) 'Bal Somooh' meetings with NGO Shiv
elders and teachers Sh/Iesha Somiti and 'Save the Children'
(d) children and an NGO 1 encouraged child marriage. [TNe/Falae]
(C) When she Was sixteen the people of the 1
village _ __

SECTION - B
CRAMMAR [10 Marks]
3. Attempt~ NY TEN of the following questions. Summer always spelled magic. 1
(A) Report the following dialogue. Error Correction
O1.ena aold to Andrew, "Bring me my
rifle." 1
(B) Fill In the blank by choosing the eon-ect (E) Report the dialogue by completing the
option. sentence.
My mom sold, "Everything Is going to be
" - I call the wltneu?
fine."
(a) Could (b) Can Mymom- - - - 1
(c) Should (d) May 1 (F) Transform the sentence Into superlative.
(C) Select the correct option to fill In the Shlvanl is fatter that au the girls In her
blank for the given Une. class. 1
(G) Identify the error In the given sentence,
Some of the rice - - - still left. from a school magazine report and
(a) 11 (b) are supply the correction.
(c) has (d) have 1 Young neem leaves were under grNn. 1
(0) Select the option that Identifies the Error Conwctlon
error and supplies the correction for the
following Une, from a news report,O

94 ~ Edu r;:'a rt English Language & Literature Class IX

 (1H) Report Rlahav'a question. These are eaten In New Year'• day to
Rlahav aald to Roshni, "Have you ever ward off alckneaa. 1
been to the Taj Mahal?" 1 Error Correction
(Ii) Tranaform the sentence Into poaltlve.
They did not dlaagree with each other. 1
(J) Complete the narration of the dialogue. (L) Report the following dialogue
Lakahml aald, "I am a tailor." 1 The manager said, "All the rooms have
(I!() Identify the error on a shop's hoarding
been allocated according to your choices."
and aupply th• correction, for the 1
following 1ales offer.

CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS [10 Marks]

4. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. • Kashmir-heaven on earth c,.ated
by God.
(A) Romesh, a at:udent of ABC PubUc School,
went on trek.king d uring his NCC camp • People-helpful-enjoy deUcious
food. 5
in Himachal Pradesh. Using these notea,
together with your own in the unit 5. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below.
Adventure, write a brief description for (A) You recently visited the 24th Crafts Mela
Romeah obout his trek.king experience In at Suraj Kund, Forldabad. It was Mini
about 100-120 words. India assembled ot one place. Ulsing the
hints, make a diary entry of what you
Base camp at Rolson In Manllcaran hot saw and experienced there.
wot.er springs-trekkJng from Raison Hints:
to Jana-virgin greenery, Beas river
bank-walk thrllUng-reached Pinni • More than 20 states of India
via Bringta bridge-water tumultuous
represented
and horrifying-crossed dense foreau • Rojasthan-the theme state
and hllll-a ghost like place-nquired • Participation of foreign countries
a rare courage to cross-saw rare birds- • Cultural programmes, dances at
nature In full glory-fascinating-reached 'Chaupal' and 'Rongmanch'
Manilcaran Hot Springs-rare scenes still
fresh. • Food courts catering all ldnds of foods
OR
• Arts and handicrafts from the
awarded artisans.
(B) You have been aerved with the following
OR
notes on 'Kaahmlr'. Develop a paragraph
on Kaahmlr : The Paradise of India ualng (B) You poid a visit ta an 'Old Home' with
all theae notes. other N.S.S. Volunteers. Using the hints
given below together with your own
Kashmir
Ideas, make a diary entry of what you
• Surrounded by mountains, snow saw and experienced there.
covered peaks, beautiful lakes and Hints:
gardens.
• Old home
• l<Rsar (saffron) grown on hilly terruln.
• Mostly senior citizens above 60
Visited by tourista throughout the
• Peaceful surrounding•
year.
• Spacious
• Kaahmlri people keep Kangri to warm
themselves. • Clean room, and boths
• Wicker work, Kashmir! embroidery, • Regular Medical check-ups
walnut work-the chief handicrafts • A good Ubrary
of Kashmir! people. • Meana of recreation
• Dal Lake-the fomoua one-House • A home away ft-am home. s
boats.

Sample Paper 7 ~ 95
 (a) They are the only atatH to have Less (b) The numbers are falling at a fast pace
than 1,000 people infected with novel at rates equal than the national level
coronavlrua. (c) The numbers are rising at a fast pace
(b) They are three of the five atatet to at rates higher than the national level
have Leu than 1,000 people infected (d) None of the above 1
with novel coronavlrua.
(D) Which word from the pauage means
(c) They are the only states to have leu 'hard to find'? 1
than 2,000 people Infected with novel (E) Which date in the graph shows the
coronavirus. highest jump of detected case• In a day?
(d) None of the above 1 (a) July 30 (b) July 31
(B) - - - is the only region In Indio which
is entirely free of the epidemic. (c) August 1 (d) Augult 2 1
(F) Of the 19 Laich infected case,, how many
(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
have recovered? 1
(b) Maharashtra (G) More than 51,700 people were declared
(c) Lokshadweep to have been recovered an ............... • 1
(d) Trlpura 1 (H) When had the number of recoveriea
(C) What is common among Goa, Tripuni, crossed 50,000 far the first time? 1
Manipur, Nagaland, PuduchelT\I and (I) Which word in the pauage means the
Daman 8t Diu? same as 'quiddy'? 1
(a) The numbers are rising at a fast pace (J) Which word in the passage is opposite in
at rates lower than the national level meaning to 'Indigenous'? 1

SECTION B
GRAMMAR [10 Marks]
3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions. Daughter: I have not eaten anything
(A) Transform the sentence into assertive. since morning as I lost my bag.
Wha con beat him in the race? 1 The mother asked her daughter why she
(B) Rll in the blank by choosing the correct was looking so pale and whether she
option. was alright. The daughter repUed that
- - - as she had lost bag. 1
You - ····..- pay attention in the class. (F) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct
(a) can (b) should option.
(c) may (d) might 1 The board of directors - anxious.
(C) Select the correct option to fill In the (a) are (b) have been
blank for the given Une.
(c) has been (d) were 1
Few appUcants - ... backed out. (G) Identify the error in the given sentence,
(a) have (b) has from a school magazine report and
supply the correction.
(c) were (d) are 1
(D) Select the option that identifies the The early rise did a lot of wortc before
error and suppUes the correction for the other men were awake.
following Une, from a news report
Error Col'Nctlon
The great advantage In early rising Is tti.
good start that it gives.
1
Error Comctlon
(H) Report the teacher's question.
The teacher asked Arjun, •Why are you
talking?• 1
1 (I) Fill In the blank by choosing the correct
(E) Report the dialogue between a mother option.
and a daughter, by completing the Measles _ .._ a common disease
sentence. among children.
Mother: Why are you loolclng so pale? (a) are (b) is
Are you all alright? (c) were (d) has 1

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 (J) Report the dialogue. Error Cornction
"PleaM call the ambulance," aald the
wam~ 1
(I() Identify the error on o ahop's hoarding 1
and aupply the correction, for tht (L) Report the dialogue.
following aales offer. The coach aald to David, "Bravol You hove
In the momlng, our mind waa f'Nah. played well" 1

CREATIVE WRITINCi SKILLS [10 Marks]

4. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. e-khaa, Hamams, Rang Mahal other
(A) Write a deacrlptlve paragraph on 'A Vlalt parts-reflect Mughal art, culture etc.
to a Hlatorlcal Monument/A Vlalt to the OR
Red Fort', In about 100-120 worda based
on the following cues: (B) Recently you visited the Taj Mahal in
Input P.M. hoists flag-addre.u es nation Agra. Write a descriptive paragraph on
from Red Fort-its location-trench this fomous monument In about 100-120
around-only, one gate for pubUc- words based on the following visual cue.
Meena Bozar-Diwan-e-aam, Diwan- s

5. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. OR

(A) You spent a week with your friend In hi•
(B) Taking help from the information given
village 'Kovlom', near the fomous beach
below make o diary entry describing the
of the same name. Taking help from the
decency and humane side displayed by o
information given below and Inventing
conductor in a C1TC bus recently.
your own details, make a diary entry of
what you saw and experienced in 'God's Hints:
Own Country'. • Bus conductors
Hints: • not particularly lc.nown for decency and
decorum
Kerala
• Molt of them foul mouthed and arrogant
• God's Own Country
• I was traveWng from Old Deihl to
• Invited by my friend to spend o week in
Pltampura
Kerala
• Conductor came
• Olrlatmaa holidays
• I hod my tick.et but my purM was not In
• Kovt.am village my podcet
• Near the famous beach • Forgotten at home
• Seo and surf • Conductor
• Lush green surroundings • Simply smiled and paid from hla own
• Coconuu and palms pock.et-I thanked him
• SprawUng paddy flelds-flshlng-a • Never seen auch a fine apeclmen of
memorable atay. humanity. S

Sample Paper 8 ~ 103

 (G) Choose the option that Uata the CORRECT (cf) Paacal ~uzzl 11 the Director of
statement. UNEP's Global Re1ource Information
(a) Pascal Peduzzi 11 the Director Database. 1
of UNEP'a Global Renaluanc:. (H) How con you soy that the UN Is concerned
Information Database. about the rising numbers of coal plants?
(b) Pascal Peduzzi 11 the DINctor of 1
UNO'• Global Resource Information (I) UNEP's World Environment Situation
Database. Room has been tracking the world
temperature• llnce ___,. 1
(c) Pascal Peduzzi 11 the Manager of
UNEP'a Global Resource Information (J) The graph compiled with data from four
Database. different sourcea shows that the global
surface temperatures hove been ....- •
1

SECTION - B
GRAMMAR [10 Marks]
3. Attempt AM_'i..Qm; of the following queatlons. (G) Identify the error In the given sentence
(A) Transform the sentence Into ouertlve. and supply the correction.
Who con beUeve his story? 1 He did not knew about his aelectJon until
(B) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct early morning on April 12.
option.
They - - - decided by now. Error Correction
(a) should hove (b) could have
(c) will have (cf) ought to hove 1 1
(C) Select the correct option to fill in the (H) Report Miu Davis' question.
blank for the given line. Miu Davia sold to the student, ..Did you
His works ____ appreciable. listen to me?" 1
(o) are (b) is (I) Fill in the blank by c:hoo1ln9 the correct
(c) has (cf) have 1 option.
We _ _ _ toke o detour before we reach
(D) Identify the error and supply the
correction: the destination.
Thanks to the current intereat of fitness (a) would (b) should
and health that people are t.oldng. (c:) might (d) will 1
(J) Report the following dialogue.
Error Correction
The doctor sold to me, "The c:Umate of
this cit\,t won't suit you." 1
1 (I() Identify the error on o shop's hoarding
(E) Report the dialogue.
and supply the correction.
On April 12, 1961, Major Yuri Gagarin
My friend sold, "Hove you ever been to
became the first man ever to venture
London?" 1 upon spooe.
(F) RU in the blank by choosing the correct
option. Error Correc::tlon

Many a man - - - suffered during

partition. 1
(o) have (b) has
(L) R..port the following dialogue.
(c) were (cf) Is 1 Manlaha sold, "I think I will have a shot Qt
It next year." 1

Sample Paper 9 ~ 109

 informed about weather conditions. Car drivers (b) Computers can't solve any
con be given on alternative route, when mathematical problems.
there Is o traffic Jorn. It will olso be possible (c) Computers can solve the moat
to moke tiny tronsloting machines. This will complex mathematical problems.
enable people, who do not shore a common
language, to talk to eoch other without any (d) Computers can solve only simple
difficulty or to read foreign publications. mathematical problems. 1
It Is impossible to assess the Importance of a (C) Computera can be uaed ..._ _ •
machine of this sort, for many international (o) to find treatment for the patient's
misunderstandings ore caused simply due to illness
our failure to understand each other. Computers
(b) to preacrlbe a medldne for the patient
will also be used in ordinary public hospitals. By
providing o machine with o patient's system, o (c) to diagnose the nature of patient's
doctor will be able to diagnose the natu re of illneaa
his illness. Similarly, machines could be used to (d) to keep the patient in good mood 1
keep a check on o patient's health record and
(D) Many lntemotlonol misunderstandings
bring it up-to-dote. Doctors will. therefore, hove
ore caused due to our foilure to
Immediate access to great many facts which understand ............._ •
will help them In their work. Book-keepers
and accountants too could be reUeved of dull (o) ourselves (b) other notions
clerical work. For the tedious task of compiUng (c) our friends (d) each other 1
and checking lists or figures could be done (E) The antonym of the word 'complicated' is
entirely by machines. Computers ore the
most efficient servant man hos ever hod and
there is no limit to the way they con be used (a) difficult (b) simple
to improve our lives. (c) easy (d) strange 1
Based on your understanding of the passage, (F) The verb form of the word 'altemotlve' la
answer the queatlons given below.
{A) Choose the correct statement.
(o) oltemote (b) alter
(a) There is no possibility that human
beings can be on their own with no (c) late (d) Elate 1
need of machines. (G) Computers ore capable ofdoing extremely
complicated work in all branches of
(b) Human beings are Likely to be
controlled by machines one day.
(H) This whole process by wihich machines
(c) There is no possibility that human can be used to work for us hos been
beings will ever be controlled by
called-.......... 1
machines.
0) Computers can be plugged into - ...,.,_ .
(d) Mochines con replace humans. 1
1
(B) Choose the correct statement.
(J) Computers will also be used in ..- -
(o) Computers can solve only certain pubUc hospitals. 1
mathematical problems.

SECTION - B
GRAMMAR [10 Marks]
3. Attempt ANY TEN of the following questions. Deepok with his friends _ _ _ signed
(A) Transform the sentence into exclamatory. the petition.
It's o marvellous piece of art. 1 (a) has (b) hove
(B) RU In the blank by choosing the correct (c) are (d) Is 1
option to complete an onUne updou.
(D) Identify the error and supply the
She ........_ depoait the cheque on time correction.
to get It cleared.
The Jewellery designs in Indio la versatile.
(a) dare to
(c) might
(b) must
(d) could 1 Error J Correction I
(C) Select the correct option to fill In the
blank for the given Une.
1

Sample Paper 10 fv>J 115

 (E) Report the dialogue. W e - - - disturb the committee for
The poUceman said to us, ~Where are 11ou such a trivial matter.
going?" 1 (a) do,.. not (b) can not
(F) Fill In the blank..
(c) should not (d) will not 1
He ................ In the ra01 to represent his
college. (J) Report the dialogue.
(a) runs (b) run
He sold, "Alas! I perish b11 the people I
made. 1
(c) running (d) have run 1
(K) Identify the error on a shop's hoarding
(G) Identify the error In the given sentence,
and supply the correction, for the
from a school magazine report and
supply the correction. following sales offer.
All Ufe on earth can ultimately been "I found this outside his gentleman's
traced back to the sea. room," ahe said.

Error ~ "9Cdon

1
-· --t eon.don
~
1
(H) Report the question. (L) Leap 11ear falls - - · · · fourth 1,1ear.
My friend said to me, "Can you solve the (a) every (b) next
problem?"
(I) Fill In the blank by choosing the correct (c) all (d) many 1
option.

CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS [10 Marks]

4. Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. I can clearly recount the day, when the
(A) Given below is a picture showing a school had to close far summer vacation.
quarrel between two boys In your school During the recess _ _ _ . S
Narrate the inddent in not more than 120
words describing how the quarrel began, OR
what happened and how It was brought
to an end. (B) Watch the picture given below carefully
and minutely. Write a short description
of the festival shown in the picture on the
basis of your understanding. Also, cover
the details of the picture. The description
should be about 100-120 wordL
Hints: Dussehra Festival - effigies of
Kumbhakama, Ravana, Meghnath -
Rama (with bow and arrow)- Lakshmana
(with bow and arrow) - Spectators. S

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