Std 10 English Second Language 80 Mark Paper With solution

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Sample Question Paper (NCERT 2025)

Subject: English (SL) - 016 | Std: 10

Marks: 80 | Time: 3 Hours

SECTION A: Textual Prose

Read the extracts and answer the questions. (1 Mark each)

"The house — the only one in the entire valley — sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest."

1. Where was the house situated?

Ans: The house was situated on the crest (top) of a low hill.

2. What could one see from the height?

Ans: From the height, one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with flowers.

"I was safely at home. My mother and grandmother were telling me stories from the Ramayana. I felt so safe... Suddenly, strong wind began to blow and along with the rain very large hailstones began to fall."

3. What were the mother and grandmother doing?

Ans: The mother and grandmother were telling stories from the Ramayana.

4. What happened suddenly?

Ans: Suddenly, a strong wind began to blow and very large hailstones began to fall along with the rain.

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Write a Short Note focusing on the questions. (3 Marks)

5. Ram Singh - 070 : The Human Robot

• Ram Singh-070 was a metallic blue robot bought by Prem Chopra from Super Robots Plaza.
• He was designed to follow three principles: serve the master, not harm humans, and not harm himself.
• He was efficient in household work like cleaning, buying groceries, and even stealing expensive items for Prem Chopra.
• In the court, when forced to reveal the truth, his system disintegrated because of the conflict between lying to his master and harming humans.
• He chose to break apart rather than tell a lie or harm human beings.

OR: Palanpur's Light - Arun Krishnamurthy

• Arun Krishnamurthy founded the NGO 'EFI' (Environmentalist Foundation of India) at the age of 17.
• He left his high-paying job at Google to work for the environment.
• He cleans lakes, beaches, and zoos, and plants trees.
• He believes that environment and development can go hand in hand.
• He advises students to stop using plastic and start volunteering for environmental causes.

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Write whether the sentences are True or False. (4 Marks)

12. The residents of Taj Nagar pooled in twenty-one lakh rupees.

13. Kachch was Devayani's father.

14. Miss Sullivan sacrificed her eyesight for her student Helen.

15. Dr. Maccune is a well-known dentist.

SECTION B: Poetry & Comprehension

Read the stanza and answer the questions. (1 Mark each)

"This song of mine will wind its music around you,
my child, like the fond arms of love.
This song of mine will touch your forehead
like a kiss of blessing."

16. What will the song do like 'fond arms of love'?

Ans: The song will wind its music around the child like the fond arms of love.

17. How will the song touch the child's forehead?

Ans: The song will touch the child's forehead like a kiss of blessing.

18. Find the synonym of 'affectionate' from the stanza.

Ans: Fond.

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Select the correct Figures of Speech. (Interactive MCQ)

19. "My song will be like a pair of wings to your dreams."

Read the paragraph and answer the questions. (Blackbuck / Supplementary)

"The Blackbuck is famous for its spiral horns. The distinctive horns of the Blackbuck are ringed with 1 to 4 turns. They can be as long as 28 inches. In the male, the upper body is black and the belly and eye rings are white."

20. What is the Blackbuck famous for?

Ans: The Blackbuck is famous for its spiral horns.

21. Describe the horns of the Blackbuck.

Ans: The horns are ringed with 1 to 4 turns and can be as long as 28 inches.

22. Which parts of the male Blackbuck are white?

Ans: The belly and eye rings of the male Blackbuck are white.

SECTION C: Grammar

Select the correct word to complete the sentence. (Rectification of Errors / Fill in the blanks)

23. The robot ________ obey his master.

24. People _________ lived in Taj Nagar did not have a railway station.

25. He is fond _________ reading books.

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Find the nearest meaning (Synonyms). (3 Marks)

26. Fascinated

27. Slim

28. Vanished

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Convert into Indirect Speech. (3 Marks)

Direct Speech:
The King said to the Minister, "Why are you late today?"
The Minister replied, "Sir, my horse fell ill."
The King said, "Take my horse and go."

Click to see Indirect Speech Answer

The King asked the Minister why he was late that day. The Minister replied respectfully that his horse had fallen ill. The King ordered him to take his (the King's) horse and go.

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Join the sentences using proper conjunctions. (3 Marks)

29. Riya worked hard. She failed in the exam. (but / so / because)

See Answer

Ans: Riya worked hard but she failed in the exam.

30. This is the boy. He won the prize. (who / which / whom)

See Answer

Ans: This is the boy who won the prize.

31. Run fast. You will lose the race. (otherwise / and / so)

See Answer

Ans: Run fast otherwise you will lose the race.

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Do as Directed (Change the text). (2 Marks)

32. Change into Passive Voice:
Rohan plays cricket daily. He likes this game very much.

See Answer

Cricket is played by Rohan daily. This game is liked by him very much.

SECTION D: Writing Skills

Complete the dialogue using the options given in the brackets. (3 Marks)
(Options: How much / I want to buy / Here it is)

Shopkeeper: What can I do for you?
Customer: ___________ a pair of shoes.
Shopkeeper: Sure. Look at this pair. It is very trendy.
Customer: Nice! ___________ is it for?
Shopkeeper: It is for Rs. 1200 only.
Customer: Okay, pack it please.
Shopkeeper: ___________, Sir. Thank you.

Click to see Completed Dialogue

Shopkeeper: What can I do for you?
Customer: I want to buy a pair of shoes.
Shopkeeper: Sure. Look at this pair. It is very trendy.
Customer: Nice! How much is it for?
Shopkeeper: It is for Rs. 1200 only.
Customer: Okay, pack it please.
Shopkeeper: Here it is, Sir. Thank you.

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Write a Report on the following topic (About 60 words). (3 Marks)

Topic: "Celebration of Independence Day in your School."
(Points: 15th August - decorations - flag hoisting - National Anthem - speech by principal - cultural program - sweet distribution)

See Model Report

Independence Day Celebration

August 16, Jamnagar:

Yesterday, our school celebrated Independence Day with great zeal. The school building was decorated with tricolor balloons and ribbons. The function started at 8:00 AM.

Our Principal hoisted the National Flag. We all sang the National Anthem with pride. The Principal gave an inspiring speech about the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. Students performed patriotic dances and songs. Finally, sweets were distributed to all students. It was a memorable day.

Describe the picture in about 8-10 sentences. (4 Marks)

See Picture Description (Garden)

• This is a beautiful picture of a garden.
• There are many big trees and colorful flowers in the garden.
• Children are playing happily.
• Some children are playing on the slides and swings.
• Two women are sitting on a bench and talking.
• An old man is reading a newspaper under a tree.
• A boy is running with his dog.
• The garden looks very clean and green.
• Everyone is enjoying their time in the garden.

SECTION E: Long Writing

Write a paragraph in about 125 words on the following. (6 Marks)

My Favourite Festival (Diwali)
(Points: festival of lights - decoration - crackers - new clothes - sweets - worship of Goddess Laxmi - New Year)

See Essay: My Favourite Festival

India is a land of festivals. Among them, Diwali is my favourite festival. It is known as the 'Festival of Lights'. It usually falls in October or November. People clean and decorate their houses before Diwali. They make colorful Rangolis and light earthen lamps (diyas).

On the day of Diwali, businessmen worship their account books. People wear new clothes and visit their relatives. Children are very happy because they get to burst firecrackers. We eat lots of sweets.

The next day is celebrated as the Hindu New Year. People wish "Sal Mubarak" or "Happy New Year" to each other. Diwali brings joy and happiness to everyone. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.

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Draft an Email in about 30 words. (5 Marks)

Question: Draft an email to your friend Rahul (rahul123@gmail.com) inviting him to your birthday party.

See Email Draft

To: rahul123@gmail.com
Subject: Invitation for Birthday Party

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Dear Rahul,

How are you? I am writing this email to invite you to my birthday party.
My birthday is on next Sunday, 25th March. I have organized a small party at my home at 7:00 PM. We will cut the cake, play games, and have dinner together.

Please do come. I will wait for you.

Your loving friend,
Nitesh

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Created for Students of Std 10