MODEL ANSWER SHEET

PRACTICE PAPER – (1)

KUMARBHARATI ENGLISH (HL)
(First Language)
Time – 3 Hours Marks – 100

SECTION I : LANGUAGE STUDY

Q.1 (A)
(A1) (1) to listen, to avoid 01
(1/2 mark to each correct answer)
(2) blackboard, dinning-table 01
(1/2 mark to each correct answer. Òther correct answer
will be accepted.)
(3) teach, cheat, meteor, hector etc. 01
(1/2 mark to each correct answer)
(4)
“I made some money yesterday” he explained. 01
(1 mark for use of appropriate punctuation marks.)
(5) Interrogative Sentence 01
(1 mark for correct answer)
(6)
After complaining several times, the Municipal authorities
promised to look into the matter seriously. 01
(Other correct answer will be accepted.)
(7) There is no greater violence than to deny the dreams of our children. 01
(1 mark for spotting the error.)
(8)
credit, dream, rainbow, soldier 01
(1 mark for correct order.)
(A2)
(1) technical, lovable, energetic, curious, sincere
(1/2 mark for each correct word. You are free to write any word.) 02
(2)
Robert asked Joan if she had ever seen English soldiers fighting. 02
(1/2 for each correct change in the sentence.)
(3) (i) You should keep your surroundings clean. 01
(ii) We must avoid unhygienic food. 01
(1 mark for each correct sentence.)
(4) Mobile, computer, machine, internet, robot, industry, operation,
research etc. (Any related 8 words will be accepted.) 02
(B)
(1) Self inspiration is a key to success.
(Any correct meaningful sentence as an answer will be accepted.) 02

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 (2) (i) Very few preserved forts in Maharashtra are as good as Daulatabad. 01
(ii) Daulatabad is better preserved fort than most other forts in
Maharashtra. 01
(1 mark for each correct answer.)

SECTION II : TEXTUAL PASSAGES

(Reading Skill, Vocabulary and Grammar)
Q.2 (A)
(A1) (a) True (b) False (c) True (d) True 02
(½ mark for each correct answer.)
(A2) (1) The narrator was thinking to catch 10.30 express to Lucknow. ½
(2) When Anil was sleeping peacefully, his face was clear and unlined. ½
(3) The narrator slid his hands under the mattress to search for the notes. ½
(4) The narrator thought that if he didn’t take money, Anil would only
waste it on his friends. ½
(½ mark for each correct answer.)
(A3) (i) blanket, magazine, maintain, mattress. ½
(ii) rob, take, time, search. ½
(iii) queer, small, greedy, pleasure ½
(iv) quickly, mostly, money, peacefully. ½
(½ mark for each correct answer.)
(A4) (i) Anil was sleeping peacefully, wasn’t he ? ½
(ii) He doesn’t even notice he’s been robbed, does he ? ½
(iii) Anil kept worrying about his next cheque, didn’t he ? ½
(iv) It’s difficult to rob a careless man, isn’t it ? ½
(½ mark for each correct question tag.)
(A5)
(Any reasonably correct answer written in 4-5 sentences
will be accepted.) 02
(B) (B1)
(i) Mary Mangte Kom ½
(ii) Manipur ½
(iii) Jhum ½
(iii) Dingko Singh ½
(½ mark for each correct answer)

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(B2) 02

Five times World Boxing The first Indian woman to win a

Champion bronze in boxing in Olympics

Achievements of Mary Kom

Victory in the Manipur State Silver medal in AIBA Womens’

Womens’ Boxing Championship in World Boxing Championship in
West Bengal United States

(½ mark for each correct answer.)
(B3) 02
(a) failure × successful (b) defeat × victory
(c) weakened × reinforced (d) wealthy × poor
(½ mark for each correct opposite word.)
(B4)
(i) She is not only a legend for sure but also an idol for all
sportswomen to look up to. 01
(ii) In the 2012 Olympics, Mary became the first Indian woman boxer
to qualify as well as win a bronze medal. 01
(B5) Reasonably correct answer written in 4-5 sentences will be accepted. 02

SECTION III : POETRY

Q.3 (A)
(A1) (a) The poet wishes he could live with animals. ½
(b) Animals do not complain about their condition. ½
(c) Animals do not merely discuss duty to God. ½
(d) Animals are not crazy about the owning things. ½
(½ mark for each correct answer.)
(A2)
(i) Animals are calm and self-contained. ½
(ii) They are happy with the resources they have, and not crazy for
owning things. ½
(iii) They do not criticize what they already have like humans. ½
(iv) They don’t idle away their time discussing their duties to
God like a human. ½
(½ mark for each correct point.)
(A3)
Repetition – word ‘long’ is repeated to give more poetic effect. 01
(½ mark for identification and ½ mark for explanation.)
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Q.3 (B)
Students should write appreciation of the given poem in Paragraph format with
the help of the points given. Marks will be given as per the points covered in
complete sentences.
You can use the following points while appreciating the given poem.
• Title 01
• Poet 01
• Theme/Central Idea (At least 3 to 4 lines) 02
• Rhyme Scheme 01
• Figures of speech 01
• Special Features
(Type of the poem, imagery, implied meaning if any etc.) 02
(At least 3 to 4 lines)
• Favorite line/lines 01
• Why I like/don’t like the poem 01

SECTION IV : NON-TEXTUAL PASSAGES

(Reading Skill, Vocabulary, Grammar and Summary)
Q.4 (A)
(A1) (a) how plants obtained essential nutrients . ½
(b) a substance derived from animals and plants. ½
(c) when the plants need a particular nutrient most. ½
(d) The time and method of application. ½
(½ mark for each correct option.)
(A2) People used to throw wood ash, fish remains and slaughterhouse waste on the
vacant land just to get rid of them. When the people noticed that the grass, bushes
and shrubs on that spot began to grow very well, they realised the growth of their
crops would also be improved. They also realised that the quality of land would
be improved by supplying organic remains to the soil. Thus they began adding
manures to the soil in their land. 02
(½ mark for each correct point.)
(A3) (i) essential (ii) consist (iii) gradually (iv) determine 02
(½ mark for each correct word.)
(A4)
(i) Extra amount of nutrients is supplied by them to the growing plants. 01
(ii) Simple present tense 01
(1 mark for each correct answer.)
(A5) Reasonably correct answer written in 4-5 sentences will be accepted. 02
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Q.4 (B) Summary Writing
Use the following points while writing the summary –
• Read the given passage carefully and underline the important points.
• Write suitable title to your summary.
• Express the theme/gist of the passage in your own words by using the
main points you underlined.
• Avoid using the exact lines from the given passage.
• Don’t express your own opinion while writing it.
Marking Scheme
• A suitable title 01
• Central idea / theme 02
• Use of appropriate language 02

SECTION V : WRITING SKILLS

Q.5 (A) Letter Writing : A1 Informal Letter or A2 Formal Letter
• Choose informal or formal letter to write.
• Write your letter in block format in which all the components
of the letter should be aligned to the left.
• Do not write your name, write the name given in the activity sheet.
• Express your emotions, messages and opinions in proper words.
• Begin and end your letter as per the type of letter you have chosen.
Marking Scheme
Formal
• Sender’s Address and Date ½
• Recipients Address ½
• Subject ½
• Main Body 02
• Subscription/Closing ½
• Grammar 01
(OR)
Informal
• Sender’s Address and Date ½
• Salutation ½
• Main Body 2 ½
• Closing ½
• Grammar 01
Q. 5 (B) (B1) Dialogue Writing
• Begin and conclude your dialogue properly.
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 • Use appropriate tense.
• Use language and style according to the context and relation of the speaker.
• Use simple and lucid language keeping in mind the flow of the conversation.
• Add minimum 5 meaningful exchanges of both the speakers excluding
beginning and conclusion.
Marking Scheme
• Proper introduction and beginning 01
• Appropriate sequence of dialogues 02
• Use of grammatical structure/construction and vocabulary 01
• Proper layout and conclusion 01
(OR)
Q. 5 (B2) : Interview Questions
• Write proper greetings and introduction before the interview questions.
• Write minimum 8 quality questions with a proper sequential flow and
inter-relation among them.
• Include all types of questions.
• It’s very essential to write proper conclusion after the questionnaire.
Marking Scheme
• Appropriate beginning / ending 01
• Use of appropriate quality questions 02
• Use of appropriate grammatical structure and tense 02
Q.6 (A) Information Transfer
(A1) Non-verbal to Verbal
• Try to understand the points given in the web.
• Write appropriate title to your write-up.
• Begin and conclude your write-up properly.
• Incorporate all the points in your paragraphs.
• Use appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures while writing it.
(See this specimen write-up. Students can use their own style to respond to this
activity.)
A Pleasure of Watching Television
Some people claim that television is the root of all evils, while others think
of television as a best friend. Some blame the television for society’s violence,
consumerism, and misinformation, while others see it as a rich resource for education
and global understanding. According to me watching television benefits a number
of ways. It helps in increasing bonding with family when we watch it together. It
keeps us updated with news. The television shows, music, video-songs, live matches,
etc. are sources of our entertainment. We can learn to make a dish or two by
watching cooking episodes. Tele shopping helps in getting deals at lower price. We
can follow latest trend by watching television. We can also learn how to manage

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 time in our life by watching number of things on TV. We gain so much knowledge
from channels like Discovery, National Geo, science channels etc.
Children can learn moral lessons in a fun way by watching special episodes
meant for children. It also helps to keep us fit and healthy as we can watch some
programmes based on fitness and we can also get some fitness tips from it. We can
build our character by watching spiritual shows. We become aware of the present
socio-economic condition of our country and of our world. Television also helps us
develop our languages especially English language by watching news items and
any other English programmes. So it is not good to say it an idiot box whereas it
is a box full of knowledge, entertainment and information. So we should watch it
whenever we get time and we should not be an addict of it.
Marking Scheme
• Title 01
• Use of given points 02
• Grammar 01
• Appropriate language and conclusion 01
(OR)
(A2) Verbal to Non-verbal
• Read the paragraph carefully and sort out the important points.
• Incorporate the points in the given format.
• Use a pen/pencil to draw but write answers using a pen only.
• Do not add your own points in the information given.
Use the following table for your answer.

Pollution Caused by Solution

Air Industrial pollutants Tree plantation, citizens and
Level of RSPM NGO’s taking up green causes with
civic authorities, protecting forest,
conserving mangroves.
Water Industrial effluents, Effective waste management,
POP idols eco-friendly idols.
Sound Loudspeakers, increased Awareness by the general populace,
volume of traffic strict enforcement of decibel levels
by the police.
Marking Scheme
• Title 01
• Covering all points 02
• Appropriate graphic/layout 01
• Overall presentation 01
Q.6 (B) Views/Counterviews
• Read the views given.
• Think logically and write your counterviews considering them.

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 • Express it politely, firmly and convincingly.
Marking Scheme
• Proper beginning and conclusion 01
• Appropriate vocabulary and grammar 01
• Expressing your opinion in good and lucid language with logical order 02
• Appealing and convincing thoughts 01
(OR)
Q. 6 (B2) Drafting a Speech
• Determine your speech to meet the needs of your delivery.
• Write in such a way to communicate effectively and impress your audience.
• Begin and end properly.
Marking Scheme
• Appropriate beginning/conclusion 01
• Body – use of given points and additional points
and appropriate use of language 02
• Appropriate sequence and flow of language 01
• Use of appropriate grammatical structures 01

SECTION VI : CREATIVE WRITING

Q.7 Expand the Theme
(A1) Expansion based on proverb / Maxim / Quotation / Slogan :
While writing expansion use the following points.
• Understand the symbol of the words in the proverbs.
• Substitute the meaning in the idea or the proverb.
• Look for a short story or an anecdote or an example or illustration.
• Look for similar proverbs or ideas
• Sum up the paragraph.
Marking Scheme
• Title and Beginning 01
• Vocabulary and Grammar 01
• Appropriate points 01
• Logical Order 01
• Conclusion 01
(OR)
Q.7 (A2) News Report based on the given headline
Write your news report based on the following points -
• Give a suitable title to your report–The headline given to you will be a title.
• By Line – Reported by whom.
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 • Lead Line – Based on the given headline – what happened, when
and where and its outcome.
• Body of the Report – Describe the situation by using Third person.
Use passive constructions.
• Conclusion – remark given by any important personality.
Marking Scheme
• Title / Headline / Dateline 01
• Logical sequence of events 02
• Use of appropriate grammar and vocabulary 01
• Conclusion and layout 01
Q. 7 (B1) and (B2) Story or Narrating an experience
Write a story (or) a narration as per your choice. Write your story/narration
by using the points given below –
• Write a suitable title to your story/narration.
• Write story / narration in such a way to draw listeners’ attention.
• Write your story / narration based on creativity and imagination.
• Try to convey a positive message through your story.
• If the beginning is given, begin your story/narration with the given beginning
and write proper conclusion.
• If the end is given, begin your story/ narration in such a way to get the end
given.
Marking Scheme
• Title and Beginning 01
• Vocabulary and Grammar 01
• Use of appropriate points 01
• Logical order 01
• Conclusion 01

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