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SECONDARY SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION, 2017

ENGLISH

Time: 3¼ Hours    Maximum Marks: 80

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINEES:

  1. Candidates must first write their Roll Nos. on the question paper.
  2. All the questions are compulsory.
  3. Write the answer to each question in the given answer-book only.
  4. For questions having more than one part, the answers to those parts are to be written together in continuity.
  5. Write the correct serial number of each question as mentioned in the question paper.

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Section - A

(Reading)

1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :

Education in our country today has become entirely meaningless. During all these years of our independence, we have been planning only. These plans are borrowed from the west. We have not been able to bring a proper reform in the sphere of education. A lifeless mechanical system of teaching in overcrowded schools and colleges is imposed by far from competent teachers on students whose only interest is to get through examinations. We have completely forgotten the truth that the aim of education is to build up character in the widest sense and then to impart knowledge.

  1. How has education in our country become today ?

    Education in our country today has become entirely meaningless.

  2. Where have we borrowed our education system from ?

    We have borrowed our education system from the west.

  3. What is the main interest of students in getting education ?

    The main interest of students in getting education is to get through examinations.

  4. What have we been doing for education since independence ?

    Since independence, we have been only planning for education.

  5. What is the real aim of education ?

    The real aim of education is to build up character in the widest sense and then to impart knowledge.

  6. Write the word from the passage which means ‘freedom’.

    Independence

  7. Write the word from the passage which means ‘properly qualified’.

    Competent

2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :

Ashoka was a great emperor. He thought that the duty of a great king was to protect the people and safeguard their rights. He gave protection to the public and made arrangement for justice. He instructed his officials to behave properly with the public. He engraved the message of justice and non-violence on pillars and installed them at different places. Some of the pillars still tell us about his greatness. He opened hospitals for the infirm and the old where good treatment was given to the patients. He also opened hospitals for animals. He was really great as he advocated pity and mercy for all living creatures.

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Section – A (Reading)

  1. (i) How can Ashoka be called a great ruler?

    Ashoka is called a great ruler because he focused on the welfare of his people, promoted peace, and followed the principles of Dhamma.

  2. (ii) What did he think about the duty of a king?

    He believed that the duty of a king was to serve his subjects and ensure their happiness and well-being.

  3. (iii) What message did he engrave on pillars?

    He engraved messages of moral conduct, non-violence, and respect for all living beings on pillars.

  4. (iv) What did he do for the old and infirm?

    He made arrangements for their care and treatment, ensuring they received proper attention and support.

  5. (v) What did he instruct his officials?

    He instructed his officials to be just, kind, and to work for the welfare of the people.

  6. (vi) Write the word from the passage which means ‘treat’.

    The word is ‘treat’ (or as per passage: ‘care’ / ‘attend’ – context dependent).

  7. (vii) Write the word from the passage which means ‘of course’.

    The word is ‘certainly’ (or ‘indeed’ – as per passage context).

Section – B (Writing)

3. You are Mayank / Meenakshi living in Indore. Your friend is in Gwalior. Write a letter congratulating him / her on his / her success in the Secondary School Examination.

Touch upon the following points:

  • (a) Day and date of the declaration of result.
  • (b) Happy to see the roll no. in the Dainik Bhaskar.
  • (c) Parents proud of your achievement.
  • (d) Congratulations on success.
  • (e) Future plan to pursue courses.
  • (f) A hopeful and bright future.

Indore
15th March, 2017

Dear [Friend's Name],

I hope this letter finds you in great spirits. I was overjoyed to see your roll number in the Dainik Bhaskar on 10th March, 2017, the day the Secondary School Examination results were declared. Your success has made your parents very proud, and I am sure they are celebrating your hard work.

My heartfelt congratulations to you on this wonderful achievement! Your dedication and effort have truly paid off. I am confident that you will continue to excel in your future studies. As you plan to pursue higher courses, I wish you all the best for a bright and successful future ahead.

Looking forward to meeting you soon.

Yours sincerely,
Mayank / Meenakshi

OR

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Question: Suppose you are Kapil / Kavita, studying in Govt. Secondary School, Ujjain. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school complaining about the poor condition of your classroom.

Answer:

Date: ________

To,
The Headmaster,
Govt. Secondary School,
Ujjain

Subject: Complaint regarding poor condition of classroom

Respected Sir,

I am Kapil/Kavita, a student of Class X in your school. I wish to draw your kind attention towards the poor condition of our classroom. The walls are cracked, the benches are broken, and the ceiling leaks during rains. The fans and lights are not working properly. This is affecting our studies badly. Kindly take necessary action at the earliest.

Thanking you,

Yours obediently,
Kapil/Kavita
Class X

Question 4. Write a paragraph in about 60 words with the help of the outlines given below:

Class X — cannot forget — Class X examination — very ill — did not expect — stood first in the district — very happy — grand success.

OR

Write a paragraph in about 60 words on the topic, “A Marriage Ceremony”.

Answer (Option 1):

I can never forget my Class X examination. I was very ill during that time and did not expect good results. But to my surprise, I stood first in the district. My parents and teachers were very happy. It was a grand success and a memorable moment of my life.

Answer (Option 2):

A marriage ceremony is a joyful occasion. It is a celebration of love and togetherness. The bride and groom wear beautiful clothes. Relatives and friends gather to bless them. There is music, dance, and delicious food. The rituals are performed with great enthusiasm. Everyone enjoys the event and wishes the couple a happy life.

Question 5. Write a paragraph in about 75 words using the visual aid shown in the picture below:

(Picture not available in text)

OR

Write a paragraph in about 75 words on the topic, “Good Health Habits”.

Answer (Option 2):

Good health habits are essential for a happy life. We should wake up early and do exercise daily. Eating a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables keeps us fit. Drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep is important. We must avoid junk food and keep ourselves clean. Regular health check-ups and a positive attitude also help in maintaining good health.

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Section - C

(Grammar)

6. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets :

(8 × ½ = 4 marks)

  1. The earth moves (move) round the sun.
  2. Are you not going (go) to America today?
  3. Reena gave (give) me a novel yesterday.
  4. Has Mohan sold (sell) his car?
  5. The train had left before my mother reached (reach) the station.
  6. How many boys were playing (play) in the ground?
  7. I finished (finish) my work yesterday.
  8. The students have just gone (go) out.

Solution:

  1. moves – The earth is a singular subject and the action is a universal truth, so simple present tense is used.
  2. going – The sentence is in present continuous tense (Are you not going...).
  3. gave – The word "yesterday" indicates past tense, so simple past is used.
  4. sold – The sentence uses present perfect tense (Has + subject + past participle).
  5. reached – The past perfect tense (had left) requires the second action in simple past.
  6. playing – The sentence is in past continuous tense (were + verb-ing).
  7. finished – The word "yesterday" indicates simple past tense.
  8. gone – The sentence uses present perfect tense (have + past participle).

7. Rearrange the following words/phrases to make meaningful sentences :

(2 × 1 = 2 marks)

  1. Reena / a letter / to Akash / will / write.
    Answer: Reena will write a letter to Akash.
  2. be / cultivated / must / habits / good.
    Answer: Good habits must be cultivated.

Solution:

  1. The correct order is subject (Reena) + auxiliary verb (will) + main verb (write) + object (a letter) + prepositional phrase (to Akash).
  2. The correct order is adjective (Good) + subject (habits) + modal verb (must) + auxiliary verb (be) + past participle (cultivated).

8. Join the following sentences using the relative pronouns given in brackets :

(2 × 1 = 2 marks)

  1. I saw Mohini. She was a lecturer. (who)
    Answer: I saw Mohini, who was a lecturer.
  2. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan. It is very beautiful. (which)
    Answer: The Taj Mahal, which was built by Shah Jahan, is very beautiful.

Solution:

  1. The relative pronoun "who" is used for people. The second sentence describes Mohini, so it becomes a non-defining relative clause: "I saw Mohini, who was a lecturer."
  2. The relative pronoun "which" is used for things. The second sentence describes the Taj Mahal, so it becomes a non-defining relative clause: "The Taj Mahal, which was built by Shah Jahan, is very beautiful."

9. Rewrite the following sentences by changing them from direct to indirect speech :

(4 × 1 = 4)

  1. Direct: The teacher said to Hari, “You are a good player.”
    Indirect: The teacher told Hari that he was a good player.

    Explanation: The reporting verb "said to" changes to "told". The pronoun "you" changes to "he" (referring to Hari). The present tense "are" changes to past tense "was". The conjunction "that" is used.

  2. Direct: Seema said to Geeta, “Do you play football?”
    Indirect: Seema asked Geeta if she played football.

    Explanation: For a yes/no question, "said to" becomes "asked", and "if" or "whether" is used. The pronoun "you" changes to "she". The present tense "play" changes to past tense "played".

  3. Direct: The doctor said to the patient, “How are you now?”
    Indirect: The doctor asked the patient how he was then.

    Explanation: For a wh-question, the question word "how" is retained. "Said to" becomes "asked". "You" changes to "he", "are" changes to "was", and "now" changes to "then".

  4. Direct: The captain said to the soldiers, “March forward.”
    Indirect: The captain ordered the soldiers to march forward.

    Explanation: For an imperative sentence (command), "said to" changes to "ordered" (or "commanded"). The verb in the reported speech becomes "to + base form" (infinitive).

10. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct passive forms :

(2 × 1 = 2)

  1. (i) A lesson has been taught by the teacher.

    Options:

    • (a) will taught
    • (b) are taught
    • (c) have taught
    • (d) has been taught ✓

    Explanation: The subject "A lesson" is singular, so the correct passive form uses "has been taught" (present perfect passive). Options (a), (b), and (c) are grammatically incorrect for this singular subject.

  2. (ii) New seeds are bought from the market by farmers.

    Options:

    • (a) is bought
    • (b) are bought ✓
    • (c) has bought
    • (d) had bought

    Explanation: The subject "New seeds" is plural, so the correct passive form is "are bought" (simple present passive). Options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect because they use singular verbs or active voice.

Section – D (Text Books)

12. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :

The Buddha preached his first sermon at the city of Benares, most holy of the dipping places on the River Ganges ; that sermon has been preserved and is given here. It reflects the Buddha’s wisdom about one inscrutable kind of suffering. Kisa Gotami had only son, and he died. In her grief, she carried the dead child to all her neighbours, asking them for medicine, and the people said, “She has lost her senses. The boy is dead.”

  1. (i) Where did Gautama preach his first sermon ?

Answer: Gautama Buddha preached his first sermon at the city of Benares (Varanasi), on the banks of the River Ganges.

  1. (ii) What does the sermon of Buddha reflect ?

Answer: The sermon of Buddha reflects his wisdom about one inscrutable kind of suffering, as seen in the story of Kisa Gotami who lost her son.