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PART : A (50)
- Select the title of the read related with the sentence. (4)
(1) Be heroes in an army of construction.
(a) Strike against war. (b) Unforgettable Walt Disney
(c) Stress control exereises (d) Ants
(2) Nana was suffering from a sort of dissociative personality disorder.
(a) Ants (b) The adjustment
(c) Can you install love (d) Unforgettable Walt Disney
(3) You have to ‘Love’ your own machine.
(a) Manage your stress (b) Strike aginst war
(c) Can you install love (d) The adjustment
(4) Disneyland should look like nothing else on this earth.
(a) Manage your stress (b) Ants
(c) Unforgettable Walt Disney (d) Stress Control Exercises
- Select the most appropriate answers : (4)
(5) The customer should delete ________ from all directories.
(a) SELFCRITIC.EXE (b) SMILE.MPG
(c) GOODNESS.DOC (d) RESENTMENT.COM
(6) Helen could read newspapers from ________ contries.
(a) two (b) four (c) six (d) five
(7) Which ants are the most ferocious kind of ants ?
(a) Umbrella ants (b) slave ants (c) driver ants (d) farming ants
(8) Walt started an animated cartoon company in ________
(a) Chicago (b) Los Angeles (c) Kansas (d) New York

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- Read the stanza and answer the questions selecting the most appropriate
option : (3)
In
a dark cave
flows
a dark river
And on
its stony bank
there sits
a man
old
as the sun
(9) Where does the river flow ?
(a) in a cave (b) in a dark cave
(c) on hill (d) near city
(10) How are the banks of the river ?
(a) strony (b) dark
(c) old (d) clean
(11) Who is sitting on the bank of the river ?
(a) a young man (b) a young woman
(c) sun (d) an old man
Buy now that I am kneeling
At the feet of the Supreme
I have ceased to be the dreamer
And have learned to be the dream
(12) Who is referred as supreme ? (2)
(a) God (b) poet (c) Dreamer (d) none
(13) Find out the word which means - stop
(a) kneel (b) cease (c) learn (d) dream
- Read the passage and answer the questions seleting proper options : (3)
The three were the residents of the town, but had been locked out as they
were late in returning from some pleasure-trip. One of them, who was drunk,
proposed that they should storm the gate and march into the town over the

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smashed metal plated doors. “Heroes that we are, this will be the right thing for
us to do,” he exclaimed.
The second man, who was under the influence of opium, said that they should
jump over the wall.
(14) Why were the three men locked out ?
(a) they were drunk (b) they were late
(c) they forgot path (d) they did not want to come
(15) What did the first man propose ?
(a) to jump over the wall (b) to storm the gate and march into the town
(c) to stay outside (d) to go back
(16) The second man was under the influence of ________
(a) wine (b) ganja (c) opium (d) drug
- Read the passage and answer the questions selecting proper option. (2)
Before the final game, life was ordinary, daily rountine. Each day I awakened
with a mental list of tasks I had to complete before the end of the day. My life
wasn’t too complicated : class, soccer, practice, studying and sleep. Often I
returned home from soccer field after heavy practice to study until the early hours
of the morning.
(17) Which game is mentioned here ?
(a) cricket (b) soccer (c) football (d) chess
(18) Find out the words which means got up ?
(a) complicated (b) awakened
(c) accepted (d) entered
- Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blanks. (4)
(19) The writer was ________ to see Nana sleeping in Nani’s clothes.
(a) Worried (b) amazed (c) frightened (d) stunned
(20) Disneyland opened in ________
(a) 1955 (b) 1855 (c) 1945 (d) 1960
(21) Love will automatically ________ PASTHURT.EXE
(a) erase (b) install (c) disrupt (d) turn
(22) You can use slef-hypnosis to ________ mental stress
(a) create (b) delete (c) invoke (d) relieve

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- Select the most apprepriate word having the nearest meaning :

(23) prolong :
(a) decrease (b) extend (c) improve (d) length
(24) acknoweldged
(a) well known (b) known (c) unknown (d) thanked
(25) explore
(a) explain (b) imagine (c) travel around (d) destroy
- Idfentify the function used in the sentence : (6)
(26) Pranav used to say, “I will earn a fame.”
(a) Habitual past (b) contrast
(c) showing choice (d) making supposition
(27) Tired as Pahom was, he continued to run.
(a) showing purpose (b) showing condition
(c) comparison (d) showing contrast
(28) Had Purnima run fast, she would have caught the bus.
(a) showing reason (b) showing condition
(c) showing result (d) condition on the past
- Choose the correct option to complete the sentences : (5)
(29) Though he tried hard, _________
(a) he won the match (b) he did not win the match
(c) he got a medal (d) he will win
(30) I was absent yesterday ________
(a) although I was sick (b) so that I was sick
(c) because I was sick (d) I had gone out
(31) Rudra behaves ________
(a) as a leader (b) as if he were a leader
(c) as he were a leader (d) as if he was a leader
(32) Very few boys ________
(a) are clever as Pravin (b) are so clever as Pravin
(c) are cleverer than Pravin (d) is as clever as Pravin
(33) Unless Uday completes his work ________
(a) his fatgher won’t be angry (b) his father will be happy
(c) his father is angry (d) his father will be angry

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- Select the most appropriate responses : (4)

(34) Parul : why did you go to Agra ?
Lata : ________(showing purpose)
(a) I went to Agra with a view to seeing the Taj Mahal.
(b) I went to Agra because I want to see the Taj Mahal
(c) I want to see the Taj Mahal so I went too Agra.
(d) I went to Agra in order to seeing the Taj Mahal.
(35) Krishna : Madam, I can not understand this topic.
Teacher : ________ ( giving advice)
(a) If you read twice, you can understand.
(b) Read twice so you can understand
(c) You should read twice the topic
(d) You need to read twice in order to understand
(36) Mr. Doshi : I went to buy a car.
Mrs. Doshi : ________ (showing result)
(a) Unless you have money, you can’t buy a car.
(b) It is too costly to buy.
(c) You can’t buy because it is very costly.
(d) You should not buy this car.
(37) Son : I am hungry, what’s there for dinner ?
Mother : ________ (alternative choice)
(a) You can eat both pizza and sandwich.
(b) You can eat not only pizza but also sandwich.
(c) If you are hungry, you can eat both.
(d) You can eat either pizza or sandwich.
- Choose the correct connector : (3)
I went to Ramnagar (38) I wanted to meet my friend (39) exclassmate (40)
lived in that area.
(38) (a) so (b) because (c) for (d) but
(39) (a) and (b) or (c) but (d) since
(40) (a) when (b) why (c) which (d) who

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- Select the correct arrangement to make meaningful sentence : (3)
(41) had already caused(1) Morris warned (2) the paw (3) Mr. White taht (4)
enough trouble (5)
(a) 1,2,3,4,5 (b) 1,4,5,2,3
(c) 3,2,1,5,4 (d) 2,4,3,1,5
(42) Tilak was sent (1) in Burma (2) for six years (3) into prison (4)
(a) 4,2,1,3 (b) 1,4,2,3
(c) 1,2,3,4 (d) 1,2,4,3
(43) In the academic life (1) standard 12 (2) of a student (3) is a very unique year (4)
(a) 2,4,1,3 (b) 1,4,2,3
(c) 2,4,3,1 (d) 4,2,1,3
- Select the correct questions to get the underlined work / phrase as answer.(3)
(44) She was auctioned off to an English man at the age of ?
(a) At which age was she auctioned off to an English man ?
(b) To whom was she auctioned off at the age of 9 ?
(c) What happened at the age of 9 ?
(d) Why was she auctioned off ?
(45) They were expecting a guest named sergent Morris.
(a) What were they expecting ? (b) Whom were they expecting ?
(c) Who was the guest ? (d) Who was expecting ?
(46) They visited Kasmir in 2019.
(a) Who visited Kashmir ?
(b) When did they visit Kashmir ?
(c) When do they visit Kashmir ?
(d) When did they visited Kashmir ?
- Select the correct sentence :
(47) (a) Hardly had the teacher came, the students stood up.
(b) Hardly had the teacher came, when the students stood up.
(c) Hardly had the teacher come, when the students stood up.
(d) Hardly had the teacher come, then the students stood up.
(48) (a) I am strong enough to face any problem.
(b) I am enough strong to face any problem.
(c) I am to strong too face any problem.
(d) I am strong to facing any problem.
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(49) (a) I am tired so I will play.

(b) Inspite of being tired, I will not play.
(c) Though I am tired, I will not play.
(d) However I am tired, I will play.
(50) (a) I bought same pen as my friend had.
(b) I bought the same pen as my friend had.
(c) I bought the same pen like my friend.
(d) I bought the such pen as my friend had.

PART - B
SECTION : A
- Read the paragraph and answer the questions : (6)
He must have been what, about eighty-five, and yet he would find something
to grumble at everything Nani did. He would keep quibbing with her, as if they
were two people who had just morried in the first flush of love and were still
discovering each other. At times a petty quarrel would push them into a long
silence. They would stop talking to each other for days together.
(1) How old was Nana ?
(2) Why would Nana and Nani stop talking to each other ?
- Customer Service Representative : Can you install love ?
Customer : I can do that, I’m not very technical but I think I’m ready to install it
now. What do I do first ?
Customer service Representative : The first step is to open your heart.
(3) What is this text about ?
(4) Who is non techincal here ?
- All the machinery of the system has been set in motion. Above the complaint and
din of the protest from the workers is heard the voice of authority. “Friends,” it
says, “fellow workmen, patriots : your country is in danger : There are foes on all
sides of us. There is nothing between us and our enemies except the Pacific
Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.
(5) Which words have been used to address the workers ?
(6) Why does the authority say that their country is in danger ?

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- Write any two short notes focusing on the questions : (Que. 7 and 8) (6)
Journey of Walt’s success.
- Describe Walt’s figure
- Where did he study;
- What did he start ?
- Which was first series ?
- Which series was a grest success ?
- Describe Disneyland.
How the workers are trapped ?
- Who are enemies ?
- What is more important for workers ?
- What are the duties and responsibilities of the workers ?
- What should the workers be ready for ?
- How are the workers befooled again and again ?
Adjustment - Explain the title
- About whom was the story ?
- What did they do with each other ?
- Who died first ?
- How did Nana adjust without Nani ?
- From what did Nana suffer ?
- Is the title appropriate ? How ?
Coustomer Service Representative’s help to install ‘love’
- first step
- programmes running
- erasing current programmes
- turning off intermpting programmes
- installing starts
SECTION : B
(9) Read the passage and write its summary. Also suggest a suitable title to
it. (5)
Once I discovered the techniques that worked for me, my confidence
grew and I began to see challenges as opportunities to move forward and succeed.
Now I enjoy meeting people and my relationships are much better. I have
more friends and can rely on them when I feel myself slipping back to where I
was before.
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I am achieving my goals with ease because I have developed my self

confidence. I no longer miss the opportunities that life offers. I am more optimistic
and my mind to no longer limits and life is finally good.
- Read the news clipping and answer the questions : (4)
Dowary demand kills woman.
A joint team of Rajasthan and Gujarat police force on Tuesday arresed
the husband of the woman who had ended her life by jumping into the Sabarmati
river in Ahmedabad over alleged doway harassment. He was arrested from Pali,
Rajasthan, where he had gone to attend a wedding. After shooting a three-minute
video-reportedly on her husband’s demand-Aisha Makrani, 23, a resident of
Ahmedabad’s industrial area Vatva, jumped into the river. She was rescued and
taken to a hospital on February 24, but she succumbed.
In an FIR, her father Liyakat Ali said Aisha had got married to Arif Khan
Gafurji, a youth from Rajasthan’s Jhalor in July 2018. Unfortunately the marriage
never brought a happy moment for the girl with stars in her eyes. Arif’s family
allegedly started demanding dowry soon after the wedding that forced her to
return to Ahmedabad.
After getting Rs. 1.5 lakh, Aisha was taken back by Arif, but again, abandoned
her in March 2020. Her family filed a complaint of domestic violence and dowry
demand.
(10) With whom did Aisha get married ? when ?
(11) Who ended her life ? How ?
(12) For what did Liyakat Ali file a complaint ?
(13) Findout similar words from the passage :
(i) persecution (ii) saved
- Do as directed : (4)
(14) I give up a career of painter. I choose another job and I learn to pilot aeroplanes.
I fly more or less all over the world. I am able to distinguish at a glance.
Start this way : I gave up .....
(15) We celebrated the annual day. The management had invited parents. We performed
different acts.
Start this way : The annual day was ......

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SECTION : C
- Render the following dialogue into Indirect speech : (4)
(16) Kavita : Where are you going ?
Sanjana : I am going to the post office.
Kavita : If you don’t mind, can I come with you ?
Sanjana : Oh ! Sure. You can.
(17) Study the data and write a paragraph on it about eighty words : (4)
Gujarat Budget - 2021
education : Rs. 32.719 Cr.
bullet train : Rs. 1,500 Cr.
health : Rs. 11323 Cr.
Urban development : Rs. 13,493 Cr.
Transport : Rs. 1,478 Cr.
Water supply : Rs. 3,974 Cr.
Krishi Yojana : Rs. 7,232 Cr.
(18) You are going to deliver a speech on ‘Save Water’ in your assembly. Draft a
speech using the given points in about 100 words. (5)
(Points - scarcity - wastage - ways - responsibility - future.
OR
(18) Devi Engineering, Baroda needs a chemist. Umang Pandya from Vadaj, Ahmedabad
writes an application. Draft an application on behalf of him.
SECTION : D
(19) Write a paragraph in about 150 words using the key words. (Any One)(7)
Wonders of Science :
(Points - modern life - age of science - dfferent inventions - medical treatment -
advantages - disadvantages - revolution.
OR
- My ambition in life :
(Point - ambition - your try - serve - people - nation - purpose satisfaction.
OR
- The problem of noise pollution :
(Point - day by day increase - serious matter - unwanted sound - effect - ailments
- suggestions - actions - responsibilities.
(20) Write an E-mail to your younger brother telling him to take precautions for
prevention of Covid-19 infection. (5)
OR
(20) Write a report on ‘The Science Fair’ held in your school in about 100 words.

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