Block Education Office, Bangalore South 2

Taluk Level Preparatory Examination 2024-25

Second Language English
Class : X std Max Marks : 80
Subject: 31 E Timing: 3 Hrs
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I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions / incomplete
statements only one of them is correct or most appropriate. Choose the correct
alternative and write the complete answer along with letter of alphabet. 4×1= 4
1. Choose the appropriate question tag and fill in the blank
Shilpa drinks milk every day.
a) Is she? b) Isn’t she? c) Does she? d) Doesn’t she?
2. Read the conversation given below and fill in the blank with appropriate ‘If clause’
choosing from the given alternatives.
Ramesh : We had a great time at Arun’s house last week. Why didn’t you come?
Pradeep : I had to study for exams
Ramesh : If you had come with us, you _________ seen my dance.
a) would have b) will have c) shall have d) should have
3. Read the conversation and choose the correct infinitive
Malathi : I am not coming to class today.
Prema : Why? Where are you going?
Malathi : I am going to market to check if I can find some fresh fruits.
a) coming b) to market c) to check d) going
4. Read the conversation and choose the appropriate language function for the
underlined sentence
Teacher : Why didn’t you get your class work today?
Ramya : Mam I was completing my class work and forgot to keep it in my bag.
Teacher : Have you completed it?
Ramya : Yes mam, I have, Can I get it tomorrow.
a) Making a request b) giving suggestion
c) giving advice d) giving excuse

II Do as directed: 12x1=12
5. Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate word given in the brackets.
I went to see the village____(fare/fair) that was ____(far/ for) away from the town.
6.Combine the word in column ‘A’ with its collocative word in column ‘B’
‘A’ ‘B’
Property [land, tax, cover, money]
7.Which one of the following word has one syllable.
repeat, allow, raise, offer
8.Read the following conversation, give the passive voice of the underlined sentence.
PT Master : Where are Sandeep and his friends doing?
Sanjay : They are doing homework.

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9.Change the following sentence into positive degree.
Ravi is more intelligent than any other boy in the class.
10. Use the word ‘present’ as verb in a sentence of your own
11. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
I need some water to drink as I am thirsty.
12. Fill in the blank using suitable conjunction / linker:
Strike the iron______it is hot.
13. Fill in the blanks with appropriate tense form of the verb given in bracket.
The boys__________ (is + play) in the ground when I saw them.
14. Fill in the blank using the correct article
Raveesh is ........................ famous doctor.
15. Frame question to get the underlined phrase as answer.
The farmer is ploughing in the field.
16. Read the following conversation, write the reported form of the underlined.
Akash : Hey Hari shall we go to the garden?
Hari : Fine let us go.
Akash : Look Hari, see the pink flower.
Hari : “Wah! What a beautiful flower it is!’’

III The following paragraph has two errors. Edit the paragraph using the clues
given and rewrite it in the answer booklet. 1x2=2
17. The old folk used to said that happyness was a beautiful bird living on a snowy
mountain.
Clues:
a) Verbal mistake to be corrected. b) spelling mistake to be corrected

IV Answer the following questions in two or three sentences each. 7x2=14

18. What were the excuses given by Swami to escape from his father’s challenge?
19. Nehru choose Dr. Ambedkar as the law minister. What prompted him to do so?
20. As Smitha sat listening to the music she was spellbound, but all the while her mind
was echoing something else. What was that?
21. What are the two factors that cause Earth tremors?
22. Describe the feelings of the Jazz player when he plays the music?
23 What had the police expected about the protest? How did the student leaders
manage the protest? (OR)
What factors encouraged Dolma to take up basic mountaineering course?
24 Life for Hanif in the beginning was never a smooth sail. Why was it so?
(OR)
How was the last journey of Wangjia different from the previous one?

V. Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each. 2x3=6

25. Give a brief account of how Baleshwar helped the girl who was lying by the track.
26 “YOU CANNOT PUT A FENCE AROUND THE PLANET EARTH” Is this a tone

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 of weakness or self-assertion? Discuss.

VI. Read the extracts and answer the questions that follow: 4x3=12
27. “I argued with him but it was useless. Finally, he signed the deed.
a) What was the argument about?
b) Why was the argument useless?
c) Why did he finally sign the deed?

28. “He is under treatment and soon will be fine!”

a) Who is ‘he’ referred here?
b) Who made this statement to whom?
c) Why was he under treatment?

29 “Mystery? would God implant the desire to solve mysteries.

a) Who is the speaker here?
b) What is the mystery referred to here?
c) What does the statement mean?

30. “With tea cups circling round me like the planets round the sun”.
a) Who is the speaker here?
b) Where does the speaker experience this?
c) Why do the tea cups circle round the person?

VII Given below is a profile. Write a paragraph using the clues given. 1x3=3
31.Name : Sharad Kumar
Place and date of birth : 1 March, 1992, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
Education : Graduate in Political Science, International Relations
Sports ; High Jump
Occupation : Athlete / Coach
Disability : Impaired muscle power
Achievements : 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, won bronze medal
2020 Paris Paralympics, won silver medal

VIII. Develop a story using the clues given below. 1x3=3

32. There was a dog — hungry — search — juicy piece of bone. He thought — his
place and enjoy it — cross a bridge — the dog saw his own reflection — another dog
— in his mouth — greedy — piece of bone — his mouth — reflection — As soon as
— into the river — river — home hungry. Moral of the story : ……

33. Read the picture given below. Write a paragraph of bout 8-10 lines based on
what you see. 1x3=3

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X Quote from memory: 1x4=4
34 It is enthroned__________ You talk of wondrous__________
________________________ (OR) __________________________
________________________ ___________________________
________________season justice. ______________day or night?

XI Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 2x2=4
35. Computer is a remarkable invention of modern science 21st century is
called ‘The age of Computers’ Computers was invented by Charles Babbage. It
calculates, stores, edits and preserves the data for long periods. Computer is an
electronic device which calculates stores and performs logical functions. Computers
are used in many fields, 21st century is witnessing a computer Revolution”. You can
contact and set information through internet from any part of the world within no
time. Computer is popular for its speeds, accuracy and storage capacity. Today
computers are being used in all fields. They are part and parcel of our living.
Questions:
a) Today everyone is addicted to computer. Why?
b) Why are computers popular?

XII Answer the following in about 8-10 sentences each: 1x4=4

36 Ruskin Bond calls his grandmother a ‘genius’. Substantiate.
(OR)
Summarize the emotions displayed in the poem ‘Ballad of the Tempest’.
(OR)
The poet V.K. Gokak sings praise of Mother India. Discuss.

XIII Write an essay on any one of the following: 1x4=4

37. a) Importance of games
b) Uses of internet.
c) Environmental Pollution

XIV 38. Imagine you are Rekha/Rakesh, X Std., GHS Mandya. 1x5=5
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to join you for combined study to prepare
for your examination.
(OR)
Write a letter to the Editor. Deccan Herald requesting him / her to bring awareness to
the public regarding the ban in use of plastic.