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Attempt any one of the following:
the Cultural Secretary of Arvan Higher Secondary School, Sanguem. Writea
19. You are Deepika/ Deepak, Competition giving allthe relevant
student's participation in an Eco-friendly Rangoli
notice inviting (about 30 - 40 words)
details.
OR
started Yoga Classes. Draft a suitable advertisement
15. Youare Ranjita/Ranjit Desai. Your Health Cub has details like schedule of batches, venue, address
to be published in the columns of The Herald' Give (about 30 - 40 words)
contact number etc.
5]
Attempt any one of the following:
School, Mapusa.
16. You are Shalini/Sanjay the Secretary of the Nature Club, Janata Higher Secondary
on the need for a Greener
Last week your school organised a rally to create awareness among the people (about 70-80 words)
and Cleaner environment. Write areport about it for your school magazine.
OR

17. You are a staff reporter of "The Navhind Times".Write a report of the fire that broke out in a shipyard at
Loutolim. (about 70-80 words)

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17. Asa concerned citizen, write a letter to the Editor of "The Times of India'voicing your views on the
addiction and impact of Mobile phones on our youth. You are Mamta/Mahadev Bose, Mogre Villa,
Pajifond Margao. (Use the full block format)
OR

Senior Citizens have become easy targets tor robbers. Write a letter to the Inspector General of Police,
Panajiexpressing your concern for the safety of our senior citizens in their homes, You are Shaila/
Shailesh, Munni, 3Gulmohar Apartments, Airport Road, Vasco. (Use the fullblock format)
18. Write an essay of about 200-250words on any one of the following: [10]
Shortage of essentialcommodities - a regular scenario.
Violence and crime on the rise.
Values are not taught but caught.
An hour at an Exhibition.
IfIwere the Minister for Environment in Goa.
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SECTION-C (Grammar)
Rewrite the sentence by selecting the correct alternative from the options given below each sentence
according to the instructions given in brackets:
19. Last month we
(go) on a vacation toThailand and (bring) back a lot of
souvenirs. (to fill in the blanks select the correct set of alternatives from those provided below) [1]
were going, bought
went, brought
will go, bring
went, willbring
20. The young boy painted a beautiful picture of Mother Teresa. (Change the voice to Passive) [1]
Abeautiful picture is being painted by the young boy.
Abeautiful picture of Mother Teresa was painted by the young boy.
Beautiful picture of Mother Teresa is painted by the young boy.
A beautiful picture of Mother Teresa will be painted by the young boy.
21. Students [1]
read the newspapers daily. (Use a modal auxiliary of 'obligation')
will
should
may
could
22. If you are not careful about your diet you will fall sick. (Use "unless") [1]
Unless you are not careful about your diet you will not fall sick.
Unless you are careful about your diet you will fall sick.
Unless you are careful about your diet you will not fall sick.
Unless you are not careful about your diet you will not fall sick.
23. The tea in the cup is too hot for me to drink. (use 'so....that') (1]
The tea for me is so hot to drink.
The tea in the cup is so hot that Icannot drink it.
Drinking of so hot tea is not possible.
Hot tea drinking is not so good.
24. The schoolmaster said to Reena, "Please give me your book."(Change to indirect speech).
The schoolmaster ordered Reena to give her book.
The schoolmaster told to give the book to Reena.
The schoolmaster requested Reena to give her book to him.
The schoolmaster asked to give Reena her book.
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each sentence according to the instructions
Choose the correct alternative fromthe options given below (6)
given in brackets: who
(cross) the road.
19. Yesterday, a Blue Line bus (run) over a school boy
alternatives from those provided below)
(to fillin the blanksselect the correct set of
ran, was crossing
was running, crossed
runs, will cross
will run, crossed
space. (Use amodal auxiliary of
20. You have been an astronaut if you wanted to go to
'possibility')
must
should
could
may
21. The hurricane demolished the house last night. (Change the voice to Passive)
The house is demolished by the hurricane last night.
The house was demolished by the hurricane the previous night.
The house was being demolished by the hurricane last night.
The house has been demolished by the hurricane last night.
22. Jason said tohis teacher, We will do our best in the examination tomorrow.
(Change to indirect speech)
Jason promised his teacher that they would do their best in the examination the next (or following)
day.
Jason told his teacher that they willbe doing their best in the examination the next day.
Jason informed his teacher that they would do their best in the examination tomorrow.
Jason asked his teacher if they can do their best in the examination the next day.
23. Very few books in the world are as popular as "The Alchemist." (Change to the superlative degree of
comparison)
The Alchemist is the most popular book in the world.
The Alchemist is more popular than any other book in the world.
The Alchemist is oneof the most popular books in the world.
No other book is more popular than the Alchemist in the world.
24. If themonsoons are not normal, there will be a rise in food prices. (Use "unless")
Unless the monsoons are not normal, there will be a rise in food prices
Unless the monsoonsare normal, there willbe a rise in food prices.
There will be arise in prices if the monsoons are not normal.
There will be a rise in food prices unless the monsoons are normal.

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15. Attempt any one of the following: [3]
You are Meena/Manish Malhotra,the Cultural Secretary of St. George's Higher Secondary School,
Chorao. Draft anotice for the school notice board inviting students to participate in a Script writing
competition for a one act play. (about 30 -40 words)
OR

Delilah/Derrick D'Souza, proprieter of Sunshine Library, Panjim. You are planning to sel
some books at very low prices. Draft a suitable advertisement to be published in the classified columns
of The Navhind Times' with the necessary details. (about 30 -40 words)

16. Attempt any one of thefollowing: (3)

You are Prateik/PranaliNaik, the Secretary of the Students' Councilof Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary
School, Vasco. Your school organised an inter-higher secondary quiz on The History of Goa'. Write
report of the event for your school magazine. (about 70-80 words)
OR

16. You are a staff reporter of "The Navhind Times". Writea report of agas cylinder blast in an industrial
shedthat led to a fire, causing death and destruction of property in the Corlim Industrial Estate.
(about 70-80 words)

17. Attempt any one of the following :

Write aletter to the Editor of "The Times of India' expressing your concern about the contamination of
drinking water at Selaulim dam due to seepages from mines. You are Nalini/Nitin Sardessai, residing
at H. No. 24,Hill View Colony, Sanvordem, Goa. (Use the full block format)
OR

17. Writea letter to the Controller of Weights and Measures, Department of Weights and Measures, Panjim,
complaining about how college canteens charge more than what is printed on packed goods. You are
Alda/Aaron D'Sa, residing at Bay View Colony, Dona Paula, Panjim -Goa.(Use the full block format)
18. Write an essay of about 200-250 words on any one of the following: (10)
If youwere allowed to be someone else
Incentives for sportsmen - Do they actually reach the deserving?

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15. Attempt any one of the following: (3]
The Red Ribbon Club will be installed in your school shortly. Draft anotice inviting students for this
function and give information about the [Link] are Andrew/AnitaDias, General Secretary of St.
Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Bicholim Goa. (about 30 -40 words)
OR
15. You are Mohan/ Mohini Gaonkar, President of aSports Club. You need a football coach. Draft a
suitable advertisement to be published in the classified columns of a local newspaper, giving the
necessary details. (about 30 - 40 words)
Attempt any one of the following:
16. You are Belvin / Belinda Vaz, NSS volunteer of Navadurga Higher Secondary School, Quepem. Recently
your school organised a Traffic Safety Week for the NSS volunteers. Write a report of the activities
undertaken, for your school magazine. (about 70- 80 words)
OR
16. You are astaff reporter of "The Times of India". Write areport on aPlant Festival held in acity school, by
the Botanical Society of Goa. (about 70 - 80words)

Attempt any one of the following:

17. Write aletter to the Editor of alocal newspaper about the increasing cases of road rage and overspeeding
on our roads and suggest ways and means to reduce road accidents. You are Bosco/ Beena Gonsalves,
Villa Blue Lagoon, Marcela, Goa. (Use the fullblock format)
OR
Wite aletter of complaint to the Chief Municipal Officer about the non-collection ofwet-garbage in your
city. You are Deepak/Dipika Naik, F2, Silver Sands Colony, Margao, Goa. (Use the full block format)
18. Write an essay of about 200 -250 words on any one of the following : [10]
Laptops to students : beneficial or just a distraction?
Hobbies are necessary to keep oneself happy, creative and away from vices.
Narrate an important festival or event that happens in your city, town or village every year.
If it were possible to travel either into the past or the future, then you would
India is getting better at the Olympics.

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SECTION -C(Grammar)
Kewrite the sentence by selecting the correct alternative from the options given below each sentençe
according tothe instructionsgiven in brackets: (6)
19. As the goalkeeper (rush) forward to catch the ball,a bottle (hurl) at him. (to fl|
in the blanks select the correct set of
alternatives from those provided below)
was rushing, hurl
rushed, was hurled
will rush, hurled
rushes, hurls
20. Human existence on the earth is not possible without water. (Change to
the affirmative)
Human existence on the earth without water is not possible.
Human existence on the earth is impossible without water.
It is not possible for human existence to survive without
Water is essential for human existence on earth. water.

21. The man said, "Ishall go as soon as it is possible."

The man told that he would go as soon as (Change to indirect speech)
poSsible.
The man said that he would go as soon as it was
The man said that as soon as possible he will go. possible.
The man said that he will go as soon as
possible.
22. It is too early to predict the results.(Remove 'too")
Results are too early for prediction
Results cannot be predicted early
The results are early to be predicted
It is so early that the results cannot be predicted

23. Safety helmets be worn by two wheeler riders. (use a

can suitable modal auxiliary of compulsion)
will
must
could

24. They threw away the old newspapers. (Change the voice to Passive)
The old newspapers are being thrown away.
The old newspapers were thrown away by them.
The old newspapers will be thrown by them.
The old newspapers are thrown away by them.
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15. Attempt any ONE of the following : (3]
Your school is holding a summer camp to train students in football and basketball. You are Hector/
Helen Colaco, the Sports Secretary of St. Ignatius Higher Secondary School, Raia. Draft anotice for he
school notice board inviting students to participate in the said camp. (about 30 - 40 words)
OR
15. You are Rajeev/Renu Naik, a leading travel agent. You are planning to organize tours to Greece and
Turkey at minimal rates. Draft an advertisement to be published in the classified columns of a local
daily giving all the relevant information. (about 30 - 40 words)
Attempt any ONE of the following: [5)
You are Asif/Zarina Sheikh studying in Shantadurga Hligher Secondary School,
vour school celebrates Republic Day' with great Pomp. Write a report for your school Ponda. Every year
magazinedescribing
how the day was celebrated. (about 70 - 80words)

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16. You are a staff reporter of "Gomantak Times".You have been asked to cover a meeting that was organized
by concerned citizens regarding theincreasing crime rate in [Link] a report to be published in the
newspaper. (about 70 - 80 words)

17. Attempt any one of the following : [8]

Discipline is the need of the [Link] a letter to the Editor of The Times of India expressing your views
about the importance of introducing NCCtraining right from middle school as a part of the students'
curriculum. You are Daniel/ Daisy OBrien, residing at Flat No C-3, Green View Apartments, Vasco da
Gama, Goa. (Use the full block format)
OR

17. You have placed an order for afew books with'Oxford Book Store' Margao, Goa. You have not received
the books so far. Write aletter to the proprietor complaining about the non-compliance of your order.
(Use the full block format)

18. Write an essay of about 200-250 words on any One of the following : (10]
Mega projects and other developmental works have destroyed Goa's once pristine Green heritage.
Express your views either for or against this statement.
Imagine yourself trapped in a flash flood. Narrate your experience.
Time management - A stepping stone to success.
Acelebrity I would love to invite
IfIhad a business, what would I do to make it prosper?
SECTION-C(Grammar)
Rewrite the sentence by selecting the correct alternative from the options given below each sentence
according to the instructions given in brackets: (6]

19. I my work when the door bell (finish, ring). (Select the correct set of alternatives)
will finish, ring
had finished, ringing
was finishing, rang
finished, ring
20. Ishall never forget your kindness. (Change into the affirmative form)
I cannot forget your kindness
Iwill remember your kindness
Ishall always remember your kindness
I canremember your kindness

21. If he does not get the message, he will not come. (Use "unless")
Unless he gets the message, he will not come.
Unless he got the message, he will not come.
Unless he does not get the message, he will not come.
Unless he gets the message, he will come.
22. The incident surprised all of us. (Change the voice to Passive)
Allof us were not surprised by the incident.

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Allof us are surprised by the incident.
All of us were surprised by the incident.
All of us will be surprised by the incident.
23. She is too proud to apologize. (Remove (too')
She is so proud to apologize.
She is so proud that she cannot apologize.
She is so proud that she will not apologize.
She is proud to not apologize.
24. You
to pay your debts. (Use a modal auxiliary of 'compulsion')
have
should
can

could
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15. Attempt any one of the following: (3)
Mapusa
You are Naveen/Nimisha Keni, the Sports Secretary of Holy Angels Higher Secondary School, toha
their names for various events
Drarta notice for the school notice board inviting students to give
organised on the Annual Sports Day of vour school. (about 30 -40 words)
OR
15. You are Ankur / AakritiDesai of Flat C-23, Mayur Apartments, Caranzalem, P'anaji Goa. You have
recently constructed a house with all the facilities inaposh area. Youhave decided to give it out on rent.
Draft a suitable advertisement for the classified columns of a local daily. Invent the necessary details.
(about 30 - 40 words)

16. Attempt any one of the following:

You are Savio/Sarah Fernandes, the Secretary of the Cultural Club of St. Joseph's Higher Secondary
School, Navelim. Yourclub had organised various cultural activities to collect funds for the victims of
the Uttarakhand calamity. Write a report for your school magazine about these activities and how you
utilised the funds collected. (about 70 - 80 words)
OR
16. You are a staff reporter of "The Times of India". You have just seen an autorickshaw full of school
children overturn after being hit by a speeding car. Write a report including details of the number of
people injured and the extent of the damage caused. (about 70 -80 words)
17. Attempt any one of the following:
Newspapers today carry numerous advertisements concerning educational courses abroad. Write a
letter to the Chief Minister complaining about these unscrupulous vendors of education. You are
Clarence/Catherine Vaz, residing at Skylark Arcade, Porvorim, Goa. (Use the full block format
OR

17. Various state governments

a letter to the
have suggested that midday meals should be tasted first by teachers. Write
Editor The Times of india expresSing your opinion about it. You are Meena/ Mano
of
Kamat, residing at A-4, Sea Side Colony, Colva, Goa. (Use the full block tormat
18. Write an essay of about 200 - 250 words on any one of the following : [10)
Massiclvrics should be censored. EXpress yOur Views tor or against
the statement.
Recollections of early childhood.
Importance of being up-to-date with technology
My next door neighbour.
Imagine youare agust of Wind. Narrate a day in your life
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SECTION -C(Grammar)
Rewrite the sentence by selecting the correct alternative from the
according to the instructions given in brackets: options given below each sentence
19. After he (6]
the prize, he to aim higher. (receive, begin)
(to fill in the blanks select the correct set of
alternatives from those provided below)
receive, begin
received,begins
was receiving, began
received, began
20. He is amazing, he
can
speak five languages. (Use a modal auxiliary of ability')
may
should
would

21. Sarah is writing the letter. (Change thevoice to Passive)

Writing of the letter was done by Sarah
Sarah has been writing a letter
The letter was written by Sarah
Sarah wrote the letter
22. He said, "I amn looking for my keys." (Change to indirect speech)
He requested that he was looking for the keys
Hetold that he was looking for his keys
He informed that he was looking for his keys
He asked if he was looking for keys
23. The best vacation was the Kulu Manali trip. (Change to positive degree of comparison )
No other vacation was as good as the Kulu Manali trip
Kulu Manali trip was better than any other vacation
Kulu Manalitrip was one of the best vacations
Kulu Manali trip was better than most other vacations
24. Iwill not drive a new car, if it is not easy to drive. (Use ´unless')
I willnot drive a new car unless it is not easy to drive.
Unless it is not easy to drive a car, I will drive a car.
Unless it is easy to drive, I will not drive anew car.
Driving of car is not easy unless we know how to.
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15. Attempt any one of the following: [3]
You are Manohar/Manolini Kamat, the General Secretary of Nirmala Bhavan Higher Secondary School,
Canacona. Write a notice for the school notice board inviting students to participate in the 'Career
Guidance and Counselling' programme to be conducted in the school. (about 30 -40 words)
OR
15. You are Melvin/Marcia D'Costa. You want to sell your villa. Draft a suitable advertisement to be
published in the classified columns of a local daily with the necessary details. (about 30 - 40 words)

16. Attempt any one of the following: (3]

You are Salim/SarinaAhmed, the Sports Secretary of Providence Higher Secondary School, Mapusa.
Your school had organised arn Inter-Higher Secondary Kabaddi Tournament recently. Write a report of
the event for your school magazine. (about 70 - 80 words)
OR
16. You are a staff reporter ofa local daily. Write a report about the inauguration of a National Oil Painting
Exhibition held in Shenoy Hall, Calangute, Goa. (about 70 - 80 words)

17. Attempt any one of the following:

Write a letter to the Proprietor of Higgins Publishing Firm, Mumbai requesting them to send you a book
by [Link] are Rodney/Rhona Dias, residing at House No 197 Monte Hill, Old Goa, Goa. (Use the
full block format)
OR

17. Write a letter to the Editor of a local daily expressing your concern about how tourism has destroved the
pristine beauty of Goa. You are Kunal/Kamala Naik residing at Block 3A, Govt Quarters, Altinho,
Panaji, Goa. (Use the full block tormat)
18. Write an essay of about 200-250 words on any one of the following: (10]
Importance of a healthy breakfast.
Electronic gadgets - part and parcel of the human body.
Narrate a festival you celebrated.
If Iwere an active angel.
Acceleration of crime in our state.

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SECTION -C (Grammar)

correct alternative from the options given below each sentenes

Kewrite the sentence by selecting the
according to the instructions given in brackets : alternatives)
(rain,end). (Select the correct set of
19. Yesterday it when the match
rained, ended
was raining, ended
rains, was ending
has rained, ends
auxiliary of compulsion)
20. Soldiers obey orders without question. (Use a modal
would
must
can
could

21. No other driver at the race course drove as fast as he. (Change to the comparative degree of comparison)
He drove the fastest at the race course.
Few other drivers drive faster than him at the race course
He drove faster than any other driver at the race course
He was one of the fastest drivers at the race cOurse

22. The father said to the Principal, "Please pardon my son this time." (Change to indirect speech)
The father said please pardon my son.
The father requested the Principal to pardon his son that time.
Father told the Principal to pardon his son that time.
Principal was requested by father to pardon his
23. If you donot consult the dictionary, you will not krnow the exact meaning of this
Unless you do not consult the dictionary, you will not know the exact word., (Use 'unless')
Unless you will not know the exact meaning of this word, you don't meaning of this word.
Unless youconsult the dictionary, you will not know the exact consult the dictionary.
Consulting the meaning of this word.
dictionary is not possible unless you know the exact meaning.
24. His parents brought him up. (Change the voice to Passive)
His parents will bring him up
Upbringing of himn was done by hisparents
Parents were thinking of bringing him up
He was brought up by his parents
SECTION -D(Textual)