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Sample/Pre-Board Paper 4
Class X Term 1 Exam Nov -Dec 2021
English Language and Literature (Code 184)
Time Allowed : 90 Minutes Maximum Marks : 40
General Instructions :
1. The Question Paper contains THREE sections.
2. Section A-READING has 18 questions. Attempt a total of 14 questions, as per specific instructions for each
question.
3. Section B-GRAMMAR & WRITING has 12 questions. Attempt a total of 10 questions, as per specific instructions
for each question.
4. Section C-LITERATURE has 30 questions. Attempt 26 questions, as per specific instructions for each question.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking.
READING VI. Technology also creates new ways to learn for today’s
student. There are three critical forms of intelligence
I. Read the passage given below. that we see in children today : emotional, creative, and
I. The modern classroom has taken several steps forward instructional. The traditional classroom environment,
in its evolution of the learning environment in the past which typically encourages lecture-based lessons,
25 years. Many of the benefits that we have seen in this focuses more on the latter option. Standardized tests
setting are due to the introduction of new technology and similar ranking tools do the same. When children
options for students. Instead of having a single have access to technology today, then those who excel
computer for a class to use or a laboratory environment outside of the standard learning setup can still achieve
for the entire school placed in one room, we can now their full potential.
help students learn at their table or desk with items
issued to them directly. Thus, there are quite a lot of VII.Technology allows children to embrace their curiosity
advantages of having technology in classrooms. in multiple ways. They can try new things without
II. Technology helps children to stay motivated during embarrassment because their tech access gives them
the learning process. Most students don’t like to go a level of anonymity. This process allows children to
to school if they feel like they are wasting their time. work, through trial-and error if they wish, to see if a
When there is technology allowed in the classroom, different strategy helps them to learn more effectively.
then teachers have an opportunity to let children work VIII It even encourages students to stay engaged with their
at a pace which suits them the best without disturbing learning environment. Children get bored very easily
others. They can look up additional information when they feel like they already know what is being
about a subject they are learning about that day, play taught in their classroom. Some children will transform
educational games that reinforce the lesson, or work into mentors or leaders in this situation to help
on advanced material using a program. their fellow students, but there are many more who
III. Because many of today’s technology options allow students disengage because they lack stimulation. By introducing
to see how well they are doing compared to the average technology to the classroom, there are fewer places
of all users, it gives them a chance to push harder for where repetitive learning must take place. Teachers
themselves and their education. Many of the programs that can introduce new subjects, try new techniques, or use
encourage learning also issue rewards or award certificates, different projects to encourage ongoing learning, which
which helps to make the lessons fun as well. creates more overall engagement.
IV. Technology encourages more communication between
teachers and parents. When there is technology in Based on your understanding of the passage, answer
the classroom, then there are more opportunities
any eight out of the ten questions by choosing the
for parents and teachers to connect with each other.
correct option.
Using a blog for the classroom can help parents get
to see what their children are learning each day. Apps
and software options allow teachers to instantly report
on a child’s behaviour to let parents know in real- 1. Most children don’t like to go to school if :
time what is happening throughout the day. There are (a) they don’t understand what is being taught in
options for chat boxes, instant messaging, and other class.
forms of communication as well. (b) they feel like they are wasting their time.
V. Let’s not forget about email here either. Since the 1990s
(c) they find class too boring.
when this technology option came into the classroom, it
created more reliability in messaging between teachers (d) they can get away with it.
and parents should there be a need to talk.
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2. What is the advantage of having a technology that 9. Technology helps children to see if a different strategy
allows students to see how well they are doing helps them to learn more effectively through :
compared to the average of other students ? (a) hard work and diligence.
(a) it gives an opportunity to learn from other (b) trial and error method.
students (c) advanced software programs.
(b) it tells one how much more hard work is needed to (d) strategies and lessons.
achieve a goal
(c) it motivates them to seek help where needed to 10. Choose an option that is clearly a synonym of the
reach the level of others word ‘engaged’.
(d) it gives them a chance to push harder for (a) immerse (b) surrender
themselves and their education (c) release (d) disrupt
3. Technology allows children to embrace their _____ II. Read the passage given below.
in multiple ways. I. States with higher literacy levels report more protests,
(a) intelligence (b) hard work and nearly half of these protests were led by political
parties, according to the analysis of police data over
(c) curiosity (d) passion
six years. The sharpest rise in unrest came from
4. Which of the following is not something that student-led agitations (148%) between 2009 and 2014,
technology helps a student with in education ? according to the data gleaned from the Bureau of
(a) Technology creates new ways to learn for today’s student. Police Research and Development, a national police
(b) Technology encourages more communication agency.
between parents and students. II. Karnataka reported the most student protests
(12%), despite a state-wide ban on student unions
(c) Technology helps children to stay motivated in colleges. A high literacy rate and a concentration
during the learning process. of educational institutions in the state could be the
(d) Technology encourages students to stay engaged reason, said Venkatesh Nayak, coordinator, Access
with their learning environment. to Justice Programme with Commonwealth Human
Rights Initiative, an advocacy.
5. Which of the following is not a way through which
technology helps children to stay motivated during
the learning process ?
(a) play educational games that reinforce a lesson
(b) work on advanced material using a program
(c) look up additional information about a subject
they are learning about
(d) allow them to work on a lesson beyond their
curriculum
6. The three critical forms of intelligence that we see in
children today are :
I. motivational
II. creative Figure: Protests in Karnataka
III. instructional
IV. competitive
V. emotional
(a) I, II and III (b) II, III and IV
(c) II, III and V (d) I, IV and V
7. Children can try new things with the help of
technology without embarrassment because their tech
access gives them a level of :
(a) confidence (b) anonymity
(c) superiority (d) satisfaction
8. Choose an option that makes the correct use of Figure: Protests in Tamil Nadu
‘stimulation’ as used in the passage, to fill in the space.
(a) Babies who love with their parents receive much III. Up to 75.6% of Karnataka is literate (national average
more _____ than babies who sleep in a cot. : 74%) and the state’s capital, Bengaluru, has more
(b) It was known that _____ made the heart to colleges (911) than any Indian city.
increase its oxygen consumption. IV. Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and
Maharashtra together account for more than 50% of
(c) Near the boundary, the electrical _____
all protests recorded by the police between 2009 and
spreading enough to evoke both movements.
2014. Except Madhya Pradesh, all other states have
(d) She has a low threshold of boredom and needs the literacy rates higher than national average.
constant _____ of physical activity.
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V. Between 2009 and 2014, 4,20,000 protests were held 16. In the year 2013, the lowest protest in the country
across India - an average of 200 protests every day were because of :
nationwide, and a 55% rise over five years. The increase (a) students
was mainly driven by Tamil Nadu and Punjab which, (b) political
between them, registered nearly half the increase in (c) communal
protests nationwide.
(d) labour
VI. Unrest grew across the country for varied reasons -
communal (92%), government employee grievances 17. The reasons behind Karnataka having high rate of
(71%), political (42%) and labour (38%), as shown protests are :
below: I. a concentration of education institutions in the
state
II. high rate of literacy
III. industrial hub of India
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) I, II and III
18. What was the average of protests held across India
between the years 2009 and 2014?
(a) 150 protests everyday
(b) 170 protests everyday
(c) 200 protests everyday
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer (d) 250 protests everyday
any six out of the eight questions by choosing the
correct option.
11. According to police data which states report more
protests?
GRAMMAR & WRITING
(a) states with low employment rate GRAMMAR
(b) states with higher population III. Answer any five out of six questions by selecting the
(c) states with higher literacy most appropriate option for each.
(d) states with low poverty line
19. Much _____ been said in the news reports.
12. Between the years 2009-2014, the sharpest rise in the (a) were (b) have
unrest came because of (c) has (d) was
(a) student led agitation.
20. When the third entered the house, the inmates
(b) unemployed people’s protest.
_____ in the hall.
(c) political party instigated riots. (a) were slept
(d) labour union marches against employers. (b) were sleeping
13. Which state reports the most student led protests? (c) slept
(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Tamil Nadu (d) had been sleeping
(c) Assam (d) Karnataka
21. There were _____ passengers in the second class
14. In which year did Tamil Nadu record the lowest sleeper coach.
number of protests according to data from the Bureau (a) either (b) both
of Police Research and Development? (c) twenty (d) any
(a) 2009 (b) 2011
22. You _____ keep your promise.
(c) 2013 (d) 2014
(a) can (b) ought
15. The growing unrest in India is because of the following (c) should (d) may
reasons.
23. Which option displays the correct change of the
I. government employee grievances
II. political following to reported speech?
III. unemployment My friend said, “I bought the tickets yesterday.”
IV. labour (a) My friend had bought the tickets yesterday.
V. communal (b) My friend wanted to buy the tickets yesterday.
VI. reservation of seats (c) My friend told me to buy the tickets.
(a) I, II, IV and V (b) II, III, V and VI (d) My friend said that he had bought the tickets the
(c) II, III, IV and V (d) I, II, III and V previous day.
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24. Which option displays the correct change of the 25. (a) The District Head
following to reported speech? (b) The Police Officer
He said, “Ravi, why are you sounding so dejected (c) The SHO
today ?” (d) The Officer Incharge
(a) He asked Ravi why he sounded so dejected that day ?
(b) He asked to Ravi why he was sounding so dejected 26. (a) Satya Nagar Colony
that day. (b) Jamnagar Police Station
(c) he asked Ravi why he was sounding so dejected (c) Local Police Station
today. (d) Jagannath Colony Police Station
(d) He asked Ravi why he was sounding so dejected
that day. 27. (a) who are not getting medical facilities.
WRITING (b) do not wear mask and also not maintain social
distancing.
IV. Answer any five out of the six questions given, with
(c) who are not following the quarantine rules.
reference to the context below.
You are Tanu/Tarun, a resident Jagannath colony, (d) against COVID-19 pandemic.
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. You have noticed that some
28. (a) who follow quarantine rules
residents of your colony are repeatedly flouting
(b) show casual behaviour
quarantine rules laid out during the outbreak of the
COVID-19 pandemic. (c) who do not wear mask
Here is given the letter to the SHO of the local Police (d) who are not staying indoors at all
Station, drawing attention towards the same and
29. (a) risk of infection
explaining how such acts impact the health of the
community and request immediate intervention and (b) infection through contaminated people
strict action. (c) fear of being at risk
(d) constant threat of getting infected
Jagannath Colony
Bhubaneshwar 30. (a) any step to check such behaviour
Odisha (b) any proper step
10 October, 20XX (c) any step to check such behaviour
(25) _____
(d) Legal action
(26) _____
Bhubaneshwar
Odisha
Subject : Requesting action against flouters of
quarantine rules. LITERATURE
Sir,
I am a resident of Jagannath Colony and I am This section has sub-sections - V, VI, VII, VIII & IX.
writing this letter to draw your attention towards the There are a total of 30 questions in this section. Attempt
complaint about some residents (27) _____. any 26 questions from the sub-sections V to IX.
This is really disappointing that in spite of the V. Read the given extract to attempt the questions that
constant alarming notices. the rules have fallen on follow:
deaf ears. This is the non-compliance of rules by So, in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God, the
those resident (28) _____. and are disregarding the postmaster came up with an idea: answer the letter. But
rules of social distancing. They roam about almost when he opened it, it was evident that to answer it he
everywhere without the use of masks. needed something more than goodwill, ink and paper.
They are so ignorant towards the fact that they are But he stuck to his resolution: he asked for money from
putting everyone’s life at risk through their casual his employees, he himself gave part of his salary, and
behaviour. This has aggravated mental stress and fear several friends of his were obliged to give something for
in the residents of the colony. In spite of following all ‘an act of charity’. It was impossible for him to gather
the precautionary measures at the personal level the together the hundred pesos, so he was able to send the
residents live under the (29) _____ apparently. farmer only a little more than half. He put the money
We have put our concern in front of our Resident welfare in an envelope addressed to Lencho and with it a letter
Association, however, it is not taking (30) _____. So containing only a single word as a signature: God.
we are knocking your doors for the assistance to take
the immediate action regarding our concern. (A Letter To God)
On behalf of the entire society. I request you to look
31. The narrator said that the Postmaster needed
into the matter at the earliest to prevent the hazards
of COVID-19. I hope for a prompt action. something more than goodwill, ink and paper. What
Thanking You was that?
Yours faithfully. (a) sympathy
Tanu (b) empathy
Complete the letter by choosing the most appropriate (c) money
option: (d) physical work
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32. Which resolution is being talked about in the passage? 39. Why do you think Mr Keesing chose the title - ‘An
(a) Postmaster’s resolution to not let Lencho’s faith Incorrigible Chatterbox’ - for Anne, to write on?
in God shaken. This was so because he expected
(b) Llencho’s resolution to grow his field again. (a) Anne to express her inability to elaborate on such a topic.
(c) Gods resolution to punish Lencho. (b) that this would embarrass Anne and would check
(d) Postmaster’s resolution to collect money from his her indiscipline.
friends in the name of Lencho. (c) her to apologise and not repeat her talkative behaviour.
(d) Anne to explore her creative writing skills.
33. What was the act of Charity that is referred to in the
passage? 40. How did Anne feel when she was punished the third
(a) To donate 10% of total income. time by Mr Keesing?
(b) To donate food and clothes for the homeless She
people. (a) was happy as she had to write three essays on the
(c) To pay income tax. same topic.
(d) To contribute money to help a needy farmer. (b) enjoyed making fun of Mr. Keesing in her own way.
(c) was worried as she had run out of original ideas
34. Who contributed money to help Lencho? for her essay.
(a) The postmaster (b) His employees (d) was thrilled at another opportunity to showcase
(c) Postmaster’s friends (d) All of the above her writing abilities.
35. Why did the postmaster sign the letter in the name VII.Read the given extract to attempt the questions that
of God? follow:
(a) To keep Lencho’s faith intact. An ultimate shaking grief fixes the boy
(b) To play the role of God. As he stands rigid, trembling, staring down
All his young days into the harbour where
(c) He considered himself God.
His ball went. I would not intrude on him;
(d) God had ordered him to do so. (The Ball Poem)
VI. Read the given extract to attempt the questions that 41. The poet uses the word ‘ultimate’ to describe the
follow: boy’s reaction.
“Mr Keesing had a good laugh at my arguments, but Pick the meaning that does not display what,
when I proceeded to talk my way through the next ‘ultimate’ means in the context given.
lesson, he assigned me a second essay. This time it (a) consequent (b) final
was supposed to be on ‘An Incorrigible Chatterbox’. I
(c) conclusive (d) fateful
handed it in, and Mr Keesing had nothing to complain
about for two whole lessons. However, during the third 42. The boy is very young in this poem. As a mature,
lesson, he’d finally had enough. “Anne Frank, as a balanced grown-up, he might look back and think that
punishment for talking in class, write an essay entitled his reaction of ‘ultimate shaking grief’ was
- ‘Quack, Quack, Quack, said Mistress Chatterbox’.” 1. disproportionate to the loss.
(From The Diary Of Anne Frank) 2. pretension to procure a new toy.
3. according to his exposure and experience then.
36. What convincing argument was made by Anne? 4. a reaction to the failure of retrieving the toy.
(a) She was talkative just like any other student in 5. justified and similar to what it would be currently.
the class. (a) 5 and 2 (b) 1 and 3
(b) She had the right to be talkative, as it was a (c) 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 5
classroom and not a prison.
(c) She had inherited the trait from her mother, so 43. Pick the option that lists the boy’s thoughts, matching
couldn’t stop being talkative. with the line-As he stands rigid, trembling, staring down.
(d) She found it impossible to be quiet like the others
as she couldn’t change herself.
37. What does ‘had a good laugh’ imply, in the context
of Mr. Keesing?
It means that he
(a) celebrated his ability to make Anne write the essay.
(b) ridiculed Anne in front of the whole class.
(c) pulled up Anne for her arguments in the essay.
(d) realised the humour in it and was amused.
38. Based on this extract, pick the option with the list of
words that best describe Mr Keesing.
(a) jovial and creative (b) strict and innovative
(a) Option 1 (b) Option 2
(c) tolerant and strict (d) innovative and jovial
(c) Option 3 (d) Option 4
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44. Why does the speaker choose not to intrude? 48. Given below are some well-known quotes shared by
This is so because the poet the staff to console Mrs. Pumphrey, after Tricki’s
(a) knows that it would embarrass the boy in his departure.
moment of grief. Choose the option that correctly identifies the quote
(b) feels that it’s important that the boy learn an that is not appropriate to the consolation offered.
important life lesson, undisturbed.
(c) realises that he doesn’t have sufficient funds to
purchase a new ball for the boy.
(d) Experiences a sense of distress himself, by looking
at the boy’s condition.
45. Choose the option that lists the meaning of ‘harbour’
as used in the extract.
Noun: (i) (ii)
1. a place on the coast where ships may moor in
shelter.
2. a place of refuge.
Verb:
3. keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative
one) in one’s mind, especially secretly.
4. shelter or hide (a criminal or wanted person).
(a) Option 1 (b) Option 2
(c) Option 3 (d) Option 4 (iii) (iv)
VIII.Read the given extract to attempt the questions that (a) Option (i)
follow: (b) Option (ii)
The entire staff was roused and maids rushed in and (c) Option (iii)
out bringing his day bed, his night bed, favourite
(d) Option (iv)
cushions, toys and rubber rings, breakfast bowl, lunch
bowl, supper bowl. Realising that my car would never 49. As the extract indicates, Mrs. Pumphrey indulged
hold all the stuff, I started to drive away. As I moved Tricki and bought him many things.
off, Mrs Pumphrey, with a despairing cry, threw an Choose the option that best describes the kinds of
armful of the little coats through the window. I looked advertisement/s that seem likely to persuade Mrs.
in the mirror before I turned the corner of the drive; Pumphrey to buy something for Tricki.
everybody was in tears. Out on the road, I glanced
down at the pathetic little animal gasping on the seat (i) Statistics Appeal – Such advertisements use facts
by my side. I patted the head and Tricki made a brave and data to convince consumers to buy products.
effort to wag his tail. “Poor old lad,” I said. “You (ii) Scarcity Appeal – Such advertisements create
haven’t a kick in you but I think I know a cure for you.” a feeling of exclusivity and are often used to
(A Triumph Of Surgery) convince people to take advantage of a sale or
limited period offer.
46. What might the atmosphere of the household in the (iii) Personal Appeal – Such advertisements focus
above extract signify? on evoking emotions to convince consumers and
(a) Mrs Pumphrey’s status in society reflected in often relate to family or other inter-personal
Tricki’s lifestyle. interactions.
(b) The staff’s love for Tricki, which matched that of (iv) Fear Appeal – Such advertisements focus on
Mrs. Pumphrey inspiring some kind of fear to convince consumers
(c) The grand life of comforts and luxuries that Tricki to take action in order to avoid certain negative or
enjoyed. undesirable consequences.
(d) Mrs. Pumphrey’s indulgence and anxiety acted (a) Options (i), (ii) and (iv)
upon by the staff. (b) Options (iii) and (iv)
(c) Options (i), (iii) and (iv)
47. Given below are emoticons reflecting various
(d) Option (ii) only
expressions and reactions.
Choose the option that correctly describes the
narrator’s mindset in the given extract. 50. The narrator describes Tricki as a “pathetic little
animal”. The use of the word ‘pathetic’ indicates that
the narrator
(a) was very fond of Tricki.
(b) thought Tricki was contemptible.
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
(c) pitied Tricki’s condition.
(a) Options (i) and (iii) (b) Options (ii) and (iv)
(d) believed Tricki’s health was deteriorating.
(c) Options (iii) and (v) (d) Options (ii) and (v)
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IX. Attempt the following. 59. Who is the author of the story “Footprints without
feet”?
51. What realisations did Mandela have of his boyhood
(a) HG Wells
freedom?
(b) James Herriot
(a) it is just an illusion
(c) John Keats
(b) he was born free
(d) WB Butler
(c) freedom was meant for kids
(d) he had no realisations 60. What does the narrator refer to Tricki as, in the group
of other dogs?
52. Why does Maddie stand by and not do anything? (a) silky little object
(a) Because she was herself victim (b) shaggy little object
(b) Because she doesn’t have courage (c) he didn’t say anything
(c) Because she doesn’t want to (d) none of the above
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53. Who wrote the letter received by Miss Mason?
(a) Wanda
(b) Wanda’s mother
(c) Wanda’s father
(d) Wanda’s brother
54. What did the seagull pretend was happening to him
so that he could take his first flight?
(a) he was unconscious
(b) he was falling down the cliff
(c) he was falling asleep
(d) He lost his balance
55. At night the tiger imprisoned could only do of
(a) moving inside the cage
(b) grambling
(c) eating his stored food
(d) staring the stars
56. What happened when the dust of snow fell on the
poet?
(a) The poet became angry
(b) The poet’s mood changed
(c) The poet’s coat got wet.
(d) The poet moved away from the tree.
57. In the poem “Fire and Ice”, what does the poet
compare fire with?
(a) hatred
(b) desire
(c) hot
(d) both a and c
58. What was the name of the shop above which Anil
lived?
(a) Laddu Sweet Shop
(b) Rasgulla Sweet Shop
(c) Jamun Sweet Shop
(d) Jumna Sweet Shop
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