STD.

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ENGLISH (S.L.)-16 [Total Marks : 100

Weightage to Objectives :

Objectives Question Paper Question Paper Total

PART-A PART-B Marks

Knowledge 18 15 33

Understanding 20 10 30

Application 06 15 21

Skills 06 10 16

Total Marks 50 50 100

Weightage to Forms of Questions : Part - A

Forms of Number of Total Marks Total Time

Questions Questions Allotted Allotted

Objectives 50 50 75 Mins.

Weightage to Forms of Questions : Part - B

Forms of Number of Total Marks Total Time

Questions Questions Allotted Allotted

E/LA 04 21 52

SA 06 16 43

VSA 13 13 25

20 50 120 Mins.

Weightage to Contents :

Difficulty Question Paper Question Paper Total

Level Part-A Part-B

Easy 25 25 50

Average 20 15 35

Difficult 05 10 15

50 50 50

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 Annexure – 3

Standard/Subject : 10th/English (S.L.)-16 Unit : Annual

Objective : Marks : 100
Speciality : Appro. Difficulty Level : Average
Form of Que. : LA/SA/VSA/O

Annexure – 4

Method and Key of Marks

Answers : Key for Objective Questions, Answer as per marks for Short,
Very Short, Long and Discriptive Answers.

No. Main Points Allotted Marks to Total Marks

Each Section
PART – A
No. 1 to 7 Intensive Reading 07 07
No. 8 to 12 Blackbuck - I 05 05
No 13 to 17 Blackbuck - II 05 05
No. 18 to 22 Unseen Passage 05 05
No. 23 to 27 Non-verbal Comprehension 05 05
No. 28 to 30 Poetry Comprehension 03 03
No. 31 to 35 Forms of Verbs 05 05
No. 36 to 38 Word Formation 03 03
No. 39 to 41 Idioms and Phrases 03 03
No. 42 to 44 Conjunctions 03 03
No. 45 to 50 Editing 06 06
50 50
PART – B
Section – A
No. 1 to 10 Intensive Reading Extracts 10 10
No. 11 Short-note 03 03
Section – B
No. 12 to 13 Short Ans. (Reading Text) 04 04
No. 14 Cempletion of Poem 02 02
No. 15 to 17 Complete the Sentence/ 03 03
Jubmled Parts
No. 18 Change the Text 03 03
Section – C
No. 19 Report Writing 05 05
No. 20 Message/Notice 04 04
No. 21 Reported Speech 04 04
Section – D
No. 22 Paragraph Writing 06 06
No. 23 Letter Writing 06 06
50 50

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 Annexure – 5

Classification as per Questions

Subject : English (S.L.)-16 Unit : Annual

Std. : 10th Marks : 100

Obje- Speciality Sub Units Forms of Marks Time Approx.

ctive Units Questions Allotted Allotted Difficulty
(Mins.) Level
PART – A
1 to 50 - Intensive Reading 0 7 10.5 Easy
MCQ type - Blackbuck 0 5 8.5 Easy
Question - Blackbuck 0 5 8.5 Easy
- Unseen 0 5 7.5 Average
- Non-verbal 0 5 4.5 Average
- Poertry Compre. 0 5 4.5 Average
- Forms of Verbs 0 5 9.5 Difficult
- Word Formation 0 3 3 Average
- Idioms/Phrases 0 3 4.5 Average
- Conjunctions 0 3 4.5 Easy
- Editing 0 6 9.5 Average
PART – B
Section – A - Reading Extracts V.S. 10 25 Easy
- Short-note S 3 10 Average
Section – B - Short Ans. S 4 10 Average
- Completion of Poem S 2 3 Easy
- Completion of 5 3 6 Average
sentence/Jumbled
Parts
- Change the Text 5 3 6 Easy
Section – C - Report Writing L 5 10.5 Average
- Message/Notice L 4 10.5 Easy
- Reported Speech S 4 8 Difficult
Section – D - Paragraph Writing L 6 15.5 Difficult
- Letter Writing L 6 15.5 Easy

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 ENGLISH (S.L.) (016)
Time : 75 Mins.] Sample Paper-1 [Total Marks : 50

PART - A

Instructions : (1) All objective questions in this part are compulsory.

(2) All objective questions carry equal marks.
(3) Before each question in your OMR Sheet, option A O, B O, C O and D O have
been given. Choose the right option by making the circle dark.

• Read the following extracts and answer the questions selecting the
most appropriate options : [07]
Hi ! I'm Jenna from Canada, the second largest country, in area, in the world.
I'm interested in classical music of India so I have come here. Friends, Canada
became independent in 1867. The name 'Canada' comes from the word 'Kanata'
which means 'village' or 'community', Most of us are immigrants from Britain and
France. Our official languages are English and French. Our Emblem includes
three red maple leaves. A red, eleven pointed maple leaf is included in our flag
also.
1. Jenna is interested in…..
(A) classical dance. (B) classical instrument.
(C) classical music (D) classical songs.
2. An immigrant is a person……
(A) Who is invited to a country.
(B) Who has come from another country.
(C) Who has been granted his wish.
(D) Who is an inhabitant of his country.
Some French scientists did an experiment with squirrels. They put sugar water
in a naturally lighted room everyday at 10.00 a.m. The squirrels came to drink
the water exactly at the right time. Then the scientists started putting the sugar
water in a room that was artificially lighted for 24 hours. They put the water
at 8.00 p.m. It took the squirrels one week to find out the sweet water. But then
they started coming in the evening instead of in the morning.
3. The scientists who did an experiment were from the following country.
(A) America (B) Germany
(C) France (D) India.
4. The squirrels took _________ days to find out the sweet water.
(A) three (B) four
(C) seven (D) five

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 The diamond is nothing but a stone. It is dug out from mines. Chemically it is
Carbon (C) in an exceptionally pure form. The only foreign element commonly
present in it is Nitrogen (N).
The diamond has always attracted people because of its sparkling beauty. Unlike
other gems, it never gets worn out. So it is said: Diamonds are forever.
5. Chemically, the diamond is _________ in an exceptionally pure form.
(A) Coal (B) Nitrogen.
(C) Carbon (D) Oxygen.
6. The special aspect of diamond mentioned here is……
(A) It always gives light.
(B) It never gets old.
(C) It always tempts to steal it.
(D) Diamond is always white.
On the third day, I heard the noise of an air-craft. I yelled. 'Help ..... Help .... !'
over and over again, but in vain. I felt lonely but not disheartened. Though my
foot was injured, I could walk.
On the fourth day, I finished the sweets. I was worried but continued walking.
7. Juliane was worried because…….
(A) She was injured.
(B) She saw an aeroplane.
(C) The sweets were over.
(D) She was lonely.
• Read the following passage and answer the questions selecting the
most appropriate options : [05]
Bhavnagar airport is connected with the international airports of Mumbai and
Ahmedabad with daily flight frequency. The closest railway is at the town of Dhasa.
which is about 50 km from the park. The historical town of Vallabhipur is about
30 km away.
The blackback is also known as Krishna Jinka in Telugu language. It has been
declared the state animal of Andhra Pradesh. Other local names for the species
include Kala hiran, Sasin, Iralai Maan, Krishna Mriga in Kannada and Kalveet
in Marathi.
8. How many different names of blackbuck are used in this passage?
(A) Five (B) Six
(C) Four (D) Three
9. Which is the state animal of Andhra Pradesh?
(A) Deer (B) Rhino
(C) Flamingo (D) Blackbuck
10. How far is Dhasa from the blackbuck National park?
(A) 40 km (B) 60km
(C) 50km (D) 70 km

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 11. We find the different names of Blackbuck in __________ languages.
(A) two (B) three
(C) four (D) five
12. What is Blackbuck called in Marathi language ?
(A) Kala hiran (B) Mriga
(C) Krishna jinka (D) Kalveet.
• Read the following passage and answer the questions selecting the
most appropriate options : [05]
In 1936 Olympic at Berlin, everyone was expecting the previous year winner Stella
Walls of Poland to retain the gold medal in 100 metre race. Much to their
disappointment, at the last moment, Helen Steftens of America won the race.
The angry Polish accused Helen of being a fraud (dishonest). They accused her
of being a man disguised as woman. To resolve the controversy, the judges
decided to have her physically examined by lady officers.
13. Stella Walls belonged to __________ .
(A) England (B) Berlin
(C) America (D) Poland
14. Who won the race?
(A) Stella Walls (B) Stephen Hawkin
(C) Helen Stephens (D) Staffi Graff.
15. Here the word - ‘a fraud’ means ____________ .
(A) Honest (B) dishonest
(C) illegal (D) to resolve
16. What did the angry Polish accuse Helen ?
(A) of being disguised as a man.
(B) of being disguised as a woman
(C) of being disguised as a clown.
(D) of being always late.
17. Helen Stephen won the race in ____________ metre.
(A) 200 (B) 100
(C) 150 (D) 1000
• Read the following passage and answer the questions selecting the
most appropriate options : [05]
Microbes are very powerful, yet the living body has its own defenses to fight
them. The skin is our first line of defense. The microbe has to get through the
skin both into flesh and blood, before they can do any mischief. Again the body
has its warning signals. Special cells in the blood called leucocytes are the home
guards of the body. When the body is attacked by disease bacteria, these home
guards get ready to fight them. The body has not only leucocytes but also anti-
bodies to fight the microbes. When bacteria enters the body, the blood produces
chemicals called antibodies, which kill disease bacteria.
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 18. Our body can fight against microbes because
(A) it is weak.
(B) it is strong
(C) it has a defense system of its own.
(D) Microbes are weak
19. leucocytes are…
(A) worms (B) microbes
(C) cells in our body (D) parasites
20. Our body can fight against the microbes with the help of….
(A) microbes. (B) soldiers inside the body.
(C) leucocytes and anti-bodies. (D) hands and feet.
21. anti-bodies. are…
(A) worms (B) special cells in the body.
(C) chemicals in our body. (D) medicines.
22. A suitable title of this passage can be….
(A) Our body
(B) Microbes and antibodies.
(C) Defense system of our body.
(D) Microbes are powerful.
• Study the following table and answer the questions selecting the most
appropriate ontions : [05]

Invention Inventor year country

Aeroplane Orville and Wilbur Wright 1903 USA
Bicycle K. Macmillan 1839 UK
Motor-cycle G. Daimler 1885 Germany
Sewing machine B. Thimminier 1829 France
Telephone Alexander Bell 1876 UK

23. When did Macmillan invent bicycle?

(A) 1990 (B) 1839
(C) 1850 (D) 1939
24. Which of the following was invented in Germany?
(A) bicycle (B) telephone
(C) motorcycle (D) sewing machine

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 25. Which of the following sentence based on the table is correct?
(A) aeroplane was invented in UK
(B) K. Macmillan invented Sewing machine
(C) Alexander Bell invented telephone.
(D) Motorcycle was invented in USA.
26. B. Thimminier belonged to……
(A) UK (B) USA
(C) France (D) Germany.
27. The machine invented in the twentieth century was……
(A) telephone (B) aeroplane
(C) sewing machine (D) bicycle
• Read the following stanza and answer the questions selecting the most
appropriate options : [03]
My little horse must think it queer,
To stop without a farm house near,
Between the woods and frozen lake,
The darkest evening of the year.
28. The word 'queer' means……
(A) uneven (B) unusual.
(C) unlikely (D) unable
29. The poet stops…….
(A) near his hut. (B) near a farmhouse
(C) near the lake. (D) near a tree.
30. The season indicated in this stanza is…
(A) summer (B) spring
(C) autumn (D) winter.
• Fill in the blanks in the following passage selecting the most
appropriate forms of verbs given against number 31 to 35 [05]
It was raining last night. I _______(31)_______TV. I _________(32)________ a
little restless. I ______(33)_______ to the window and was looking out when
I _______(34)________ that Mr. Sharma, my neighbour was near the door. I
thought he ___(35)________ to shut it. I also saw Mrs. Sharma walking up and
down in the garden.
31. (A) watched (B) watching (C) was watching (D) were watching
32. (A) feel (B) feeling (C) felt (D) was feeling.
33. (A) go (B) was going (C) went (D) gone
34. (A) see (B) saw (C) have seen (D) seen
35. (A) went (B) has gone (C) had gone (D) did not go.

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• Fill in the blanks in the following passage selecting the most
appropriate forms of the words given against no 36 to 38 [03]
Election ______36_____ conducts elections in India. It is a very ______37______
organization. Its officers can handle any situation, anywhere. From the
______38____ of Kutch to the mountains of Kashmir, the officers go to do the
work which they are assigned. They play a great role in keeping our democracy
alive.
36. (A) commission (B) commissioner (C) commissioned (D) commissioning
37. (A) efficient. (B) inefficient (C) efficiency (D) efficiently
38. (A) dessert (B) desert (C) deserted (D) desertness.
• Replace the underlined words/phrases selecting the most appropriate
options given against number 39 to 41 [03]
We obtain medicines from trees. We grind the leaves of different trees. This is
(39) (40)
done manually.
(41)
39. (A) receive (B) give (C) get (D) avoid
40. (A) cut (B) crush (C) pick up (D) put away
41. (A) with feet (B) with the hands (C) hardworkingly (D) with eyes.
• Fill in the blanks in the following passage selecting the most
appropriate conjunctions given against number 42 to 44 [03]
Gopal knew _____(42)_____ he had much work________(43)_____ he wanted
to watch the cricket match_____(44)____he had much interest in it.
42. (A) why (B) when (C) if (D) that
43. (A) though (B) but (C) however (D) as
44. (A) so (B) that (C) because (D) why.
• Fill in the blanks in the following passage selecting the most
appropriate options given against number 45 to 50 [06]
Bunty's uncle had come from Mumbai _______(45)______ the new motorbike.
He was staying ___(46)______three weeks, Three glorious weeks! Every
afternoon, ______(47)_________Bunty's uncle slept, we could eye at the blue
wonder. Sometimes, Bunty managed to take____(48) __ his uncle's red helmet.
We would wear it in turn _______(49)________ sit on the bike, hands itching
to turn on the ignition and zoom.... In the evenings, we watched Bunty go out
for a ride with his uncle and our hearts were filled with __________(50)________.
45. (A) ride (B) to ride (C) riding (D) rode
46. (A) with (B) for (C) within (D) since
47. (A) when (B) while (C) after (D) before.
48. (A) away (B) out (C) of (D) off.
49. (A) but (B) so (C) and (D) as
50. (A) envy (B) envious (C) zealous (D) zeal.

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 PART - B

Time : 2 Hours] [Total Marks : 50

Instructions : (1) There are four Sections in this Part.

(2) All questions are compulsory. Options are internal.
(3) Figures to the right indicate marks.

SECTION - A

• Read the following extracts and answer the questions given below
them : [10]
I ran across the road to catch a bus. As soon as I saw it coming, I jumped
into it. When the conductor stared at me, only then I realized I had no money
in my pocket. The conductor was angry. So I was asked to get down.
1. Why did the conductor ask Montu to get down the bus?
2. The word in the text "to stare means"………..
(A) to work at (B) to look at (C) to yell at
Miss Sullivan used to take me to long walks, every morning. I had lot of questions
to ask. I would write something on her palm and in tern she would talk into
my palm as people talk into a baby's ears. My teacher satisfied my curiosity.
3. Who is the narrator of this passage?
4. How did Miss Sullivan teach new words to Helen?
Ranjan : (Furiously, throws down the books on to the floor.) I am not going
in such a bad mood. I am going to my room. Don't disturb me. I'm
not going to eat anything this evening. I can't tolerate your inquiries:
That's all. ... [Goes into the room, bangs the door.]
5. Why does Ranjan throw the books on to the floor?
6. Which word in the text is used for 'to bear'?
The human body never gets used to noise. It causes illness and deafness. After
hearing loud noise a person may suffer from high blood pressure, annoyance,
anxiety and heart disease. Sometimes sudden and unexpected noise may cause
indigestion and gastric problems.
7. A person may suffer from high blood pressure because of ________________
(complete the sentence)
8. From which diseases may a person suffer due to loud noise?
There is a special section for models, charts and experiments. I, along with my
friends, Vinay, Joseph, Bipin and Janaki visited different sections and had a talk
with the participants.
9. With whom did the narrator visit the science fair?
10. Which is the special section in the science fair?

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11. Write a short note on any one of following using the clues given below
in about five to six sentences : [03]
How the shepherd saved the Abbot.
(got the Abbot's robe- answered the questions intelligently- satisfied the king's
desire- asked for his master's forgiveness)
OR
The Indian Flag and National Anthem.
(Known as 'tri colour'- three colours suggest different things- our motto - the
meaning of our national anthem)

SECTION - B

• Answer the following questions in 2 or 3 sentences. [04]

12. How did the boatmen help Juliane?
13. What are the insulting words used for both the dogs?
14. Complete the following lines : [02]
And when a moon _____________________
_____________________ things I know
• Complete the following sentences with the help of the words given
in the brackets : [03]
15. While Shulin was crossing the bridge, _________________________.
(hat, blow off)
16. If it rains, ________________________________________
(we, not, go out)
17. Look there. The players _____________________________.
(go, on to the field)
18. Change the following text as shown below : [03]
My father is very strict. He sets his own rules. He always tells me to follow
the rules. I like to follow his rules.
Start this way…..
My parents are very strict. ……

SECTION - C

19. The eco - club of Sardar Vallabhbhai Vidyalaya organized a

campaign on 'Say no to Polythene(Plastic) bags.' Write a report
in about 80 words on it. [05]
Point : date - time - people involved - rally taken out- banners and posters)

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 20. Read the following telephonic Conversation and prepare a message
for Rutvi in about 30 words : [04]
Vinodbhai : Hello! Can I talk to Rutvi ?
Ragini : Sorry. Rutvi has gone to attend a meeting in her eco-club.
She may come at about 5 PM. Any message ?
Vinodbhai : I'm her principal. Please, tell her that our school has
arranged a music competition and she has been selected.
Tell her to be present for the practice session, tomorrow.
21. Turn the following conversation into indirect speech : [04]
Priyakantbhai : Why were you absent in the school yesterday?
Rohan : I was not well, sir. I had a headache.
Priyakantbhai : What a smart boy you are! You were enjoying
Sachin's batting. Am I right?
Rohan : Oh! Yes, sir.

SECTION - D

22. Write a paragraph on any one of the following in about 100

words : [06]
My Favourite Sports Person
(Points : Name - Age - education - his performance - qualities - contribution
to the game- records - achievements- over all personality - your expectations.)
Visit To A Public Library
(Points : time - place - facilities - sections - librarian - books - magazines
- new papers- readers - your activity in the library - your view about the
visit)
23. Write any one of the following letters with the help of the clues
given : [06]
(a) Miss Shuchi Trivedi, D-20, Marutidham Duplex, Airport Harni Road,
Vadadora writes a letter to her cousin Kshipra asking about the
preparations for her first examination.
(Clues : greeting - school time - reading hours - spare time for playing -
parents’ role - subjects she likes - subjects she finds difficult- final
salutation)
(b) Maya patel from 20, Samabha Seciety, Ambavadi, Ahmedabad writes
a letter to her friend Meeta Congratulating her on her bright seccess
in the S.S.C. Examination.
(Clues : new paper - photograph - high percentage - hard work -
rewarded - Congratulating)

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 SAMPLE PAPER - I
BLUEPRINT [Total Marks : 100
Knowledge Comprehension Application Skill
No. Objectives / Form of
Questions / Units /
E/LA SA VSA O E/LA SA VSA O E/LA SA VSA O E/LA SA VSA O
Sub Units

1. PART – A – – – 18 (18) – – – 20 (20) – – – 6 (6) – – – 6(6)

2.. PART – B

Section - A – 3(1) – – – – 10(10) – – – – – – – – –

Section - B – 9(4) 3(3) – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Section - C – – – – – – – – 9(2) – – – – 4(1) – –

Section - D – – – – – – – – 6(1) – – – 6(1) – – –

Sub. Total – 12(5) 3(3) 18(18) – – 10(10) 20(20) 15(3) – – 6(6) 6(1) 4(1) – 6(6)
Total 33(26) 30(30) 21(09) 16(8)

* Figures within brackets indicate No. of Questions. The figures outside the brackets indicate marks.

Classification : No. of Questions :

Essay/Long Answers No. 04 Marks 21 Scheme of Options : (A) (B)

Short Answers No. 06 Marks 16 Scheme of Sections : (A) (B) (C) (D)
Very Short Answers No. 13 Marks 13 PART - A PART - B (Descriptive)
Objective Answers No. 50 Marks 50 Objective Section - A
100 MCQ Type Section - B
Questions Section - C
50 Questions Section - D
23 Questions

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