MODEL PAPER - ENGLISH X-CLASS

ENGLISH
Third Language
(Model Question Paper -2) 2025
Class: 10 [Link]: 100 Time: 3:15m
Instructions :
1. The question paper has 37 questions in three sections (A, B and C)
2. Answer all the questions on a separate answer book supplied to you.
3. 15 minutes of time is allotted exclusively for reading the question paper and 3 hours for
writing the answers.

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4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar and Vocabulary) in the same order at
one place in your answer book.

SECTION A - READING COMPREHENSION

(Questions: 1-5) Read the following passage carefully.

The baker or bread-seller of those days had a peculiar dress known as the kabai. It was a
single-piece long frock reaching down to the knees. In our childhood, we saw bakers wearing a
shirt and trousers which were shorter than full-length ones and longer than half pants. Even
today, anyone who wears a half pant which reaches just below the knees invites the comment
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that he is dressed like a pader! The baker usually collected his bills at the end of the month.
Monthly accounts used to be recorded on some wall in pencil. Baking was indeed a profitable
profession in the old days. The baker and his family never starved. He, his family, and his
servants always looked happy and prosperous. Their plump physique was an open testimony
to this. Even today any person with a jackfruit-like physical appearance is easily compared to a
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baker. (A baker from Goa)

Now answer the following questions 5 X 2 = 10 M

1. What is the name of the bread seller’s dress?
2. What did the bakers use to wear during the narrator’s childhood?
3. Whom does the phrase jack-fruit physique refer to?
A) professor B) Baker C) Collector
4. How did the bakers note their bills?
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A) on walls with pen B) on paper in pencil C) on wall in pencil

5. How can we say that bakers and their families were healthy and wealthy all the time?
A) by their report
B) by their appearance
C) by their rich clothes
(Questions: 6-10): Read the following stanza carefully.
Don’t bite your nails, Amanda!
Don’t hunch your shoulders, Amanda!
Stop that slouching and sit up straight,
Amanda!
(There is a languid, emerald sea,
where the sole inhabitant is me-
a mermaid, drifting blissfully.)
(Amanda)
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Now, answer the following questions. 5x1=5M
6. Do you think Amanda is a well-disciplined girl? Justify your answer.
7. What are the instructions given to Amanda?
8. How does Amanda imagine herself?
A) Mermaid B) Emerald Sea C) Inhabitant
9. Who is addressing Amanda?
A) mother B) brother C) cousin
10. Where does a Mermaid live?
A) sea B) valley C) mountains

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(Questions 11 - 15 ) Read the following passage carefully.
Her name was Sulekha, but since her childhood, everyone had been calling her Bholi, the
simpleton. She was the fourth daughter of Numberdar Ramlal. When she was ten months old,
she had fallen off the cot on her head and perhaps it had damaged some part of her brain. That
was why she remained a backward child and came to be known as Bholi, the simpleton. At
birth, the child was very fair and pretty. But when she was two years old, she had an attack of
smallpox. Only the eyes were saved, but the entire body was permanently disfigured by deep
black pockmarks. Little Sulekha could not speak till she was five, and when at last she learned
to speak, she stammered. The other children often made fun of her and mimicked her. As a
result, she talked very little.
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Choose the appropriate answer from the options given:
(Bholi)
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11. What is the real name of the girl?
A) Sulekha B) Surekha C) Ramlal
12. Why did Bholi want to talk less?
A) because she was a simpleton
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B) because she stammered and was mimicked
C) because she does not like to talk too much
13. What happened to the girl when she fell off the cot?
A) became sick B) her brain was damaged C) attacked smallpox
14. How was Bholi when she was born?
A) very beautiful B) ugly C) very active
15. What is the meaning of the word ‘Simpleton’?
A) very clever B) immature C) very active
(Question:16): study the following Pie chart.
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Now, answer the following questions : 5x1=5M

i. What does the pie chart show?

ii. How many categories of food are given in the pie chart?

iii. What percentage of meat and fish is wasted?

iv. As per the pie chart the percentage of least wasted food is………

A) grain

B) dairy

C) fats/oils

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v. Choose the correct statement based on the pie chart

a) Dairy occupied the first place in wastage.

b) The wastage percentage of meat & fish is more than fresh fruits and vegetables

c) The percentage of wastage of grain is double that of fats/oils.

(Question 17) : Read the following passage carefully.

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Once upon a time, a farmer had a goose that laid a golden egg every day. The farmer used to
sell that egg and earn enough money to meet their family’s day-to-day needs. One day, the
farmer thought that if he could get more such eggs and make a lot of money and become a
wealthy person. The farmer decided to cut the goose and remove all the golden eggs from its
stomach. As soon as they killed the bird and opened the goose’s stomach, they found no eggs.
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The foolish farmer realized they had destroyed their last resource out of greed.

Now, arrange the following sentences into a meaningful order. 5x1=5M

a) The farmer did not find any eggs in its stomach when he killed it.

b) The farmer wants to get all the eggs at once to become rich.

c) The farmer understood that he spoiled his source of life due to his greed.
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d) The farmer had a goose that laid a golden egg every day.

e) Every day the farmer sells an egg and fulfills his family’s needs.

SECTION B

GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

Note: answer all the questions in Section B in the same order in one place in your answer
book.

18. Combine the following sentences using ‘which’ 2M

I read a book yesterday. It is very informative.

19. Change the following sentence into ‘passive voice’. 2M

The teacher appreciated my success.

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20. Change the following into Reported speech. 2M

Gowtham Budha said, “I want a handful of mustard seeds.”

21. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in brackets. 2 x 1= 2 M

i) My sister is suffering …………… headache. (with, from, in)
ii) This book consist …………forty pages. (off, of, with)

22. Edit the following passage. 4 x 1 =4 M

I don’t mean that some peoples (a) are born clear-headed a)…………...............……
are naturally fuzzy and will never wrote (b) well. b)…………..............……
Thinking clearly is a conscious act that writers

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must forced (c) on themselves, as if they were working c)……….............……....
on any other project that requires logic: making
a shopping list or doing an algebra problems (d). d)……......….........……..
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23. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. 2x1=2M
1. Students need to fill out ……… application form to join the course.
2. He goes to the theatre once ………… month.

24. Change the following into Repeated action in the past using ‘would/ used to.’
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i) When we were young, we believed there were ghosts.
2x1=2M

ii) My uncle spent his holidays by the sea.

25. Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun–modifiers.

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2x1=2M
i) Suresh went to a house. It was decorated beautifully.
ii) He made a short speech. The speech was interesting.

26. Give suitable advice for the situation given below. 2M

Your brother is always biting nails. Advise him not to do it.
27. Read the following passage carefully and write the synonyms of the underlined words
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choosing the words given in the box. 4x1=4M

sharply, inviting, infront of, come down

His parents and his brothers and sister had landed (a) on this green flooring ahead of (b)
him. They were beckoning (c) to him, calling shrilly.(d) He dropped his legs to stand on the
green sea. His legs sank into it.

28. Read the following paragraph and write antonyms of the underlined words.
4x1=4M
Kisa Gotami became weary and hopeless (a) and sat down at the wayside watching the
lights of the city, as they flickered up and were extinguished again. At last, the darkness of the
night reigned everywhere. (b) And she considered the fate of men, that their lives flicker up
and are extinguished again. And she thought to herself, “How selfish am I in my grief! Death
( c) is common to all; yet in this valley of desolation, there is a path that leads him to immortality
who has surrendered all selfishness. (d )”
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29. Fill in the blanks with the right forms of words given in the brackets. 2x1 = 2 M

The fiercely ………. (independence, independent, independently) people of Coorg

are……….(possibly, possible, possibility) of Greek or Arabic descent. As one
story………(go, goes, went) a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and
settled when return became …………(impractically, impractice, impractical).

30. Complete the words with prefixes and suffixes given in the brackets. 2x1 = 2 M

1. Freedom is .......... divisible (un/in).

2. I finished my poem, and it was beauti………(ful/full).

31. Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling. 2x1 = 2 M

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1. ingenuity, prosperus , emperor, accustomed. ………

2. conductor, supper, accompanied, prejudise ………

32. Read the following dictionary entry of the word given below. 2x1 = 2 M

humanity/hju.’[Link]( noun) the quality of being humane SYN; kindness;

OPP ; inhumanity, cruelty. We praised him for his humanity.

i) What is the part of speech of the word ‘humanity’?

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ii) What is the synonym of humanity?

33. Use the following expressions in sentences of your own. 2x1 = 2 M

i) phrasal verb: move up

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Ans.……………………………………..

ii) idiomatic expression: caught my eye

Ans ……………………………………..

34. Match the following. 4 x ½ = 4M

Part – A Part – B
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1. look for ( ) a) go straight to the topic

2. break down ( ) b) stay indoors

3. plunge in ( ) c) search

4. kept back ( ) d) fail to function

SECTION - C : CREATIVE EXPRESSION

35. (A) In the lesson, ‘Madam Rides the Bus’ Valli has a strong desire to travel on a bus to the
town. One day she ran after the bus and got on the bus with the help of the conductor. She
bought a ticket also. While journey she talks to the conductor like a mature person. The
conductor also makes fun of her behaviour.

Now, write a possible conversation between Valli and the conductor. 10M

(OR)
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B) In the lesson “The Black Aeroplane” the narrator started his journey in his old Dakota over
France back to England. He wanted to have breakfast in England. Suddenly the storm clouds
covered the sky. But he continued his journey without any equipment like a radio, compass,
etc., It was such a terrible experience for the narrator.
Now, imagine that you are the narrator and write a diary entry about this terrible
experience.

36. A) The people of the A.P have witnessed how the incessant rains that lasted for many days
caused the over flow of Budameru rivulet in and around the city of Vijayawada. Imagine you
are one of the victims of this unexpected catastrophe, and write a letter to your friend about the
untold woes it inflicted on the citizens of Vijayawada. 10 M

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B) You read the story ‘Bholi’. In this story, you come to know that her father ignores his daughters’
education. But with the encouragement of her teacher, she proved herself. After reading this
story we realized the importance of girl education.
Now prepare a script for a speech on the importance of ‘girl education, and also include the
details like eradication of the dowry system and child marriages.
37. A) Read the following passage carefully focusing on the underlined parts.
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Brilliant scientist though he was Griffin was rather a lawless person.(A) His landlord disliked
him and tried to eject him. In revenge, Griffin set fire to the house. (B)To get away without being
seen he had to remove his clothes (C). Thus it was that he became a homeless wanderer, (D)
without clothes, without money, and quite invisible — until he happened to step in some mud,
and left footprints (E) as he walked!
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Now, frame ‘wh’ questions to get the underlined parts as answers. 5 x 2=10 M
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B) Study the following table and write a paragraph based on the information given in it.
Internet Activities by Age Group
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Activity Age Group

% 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s

Get News 76 73 76 75 71 74 70

Online games 81 54 37 29 25 25 32

Downloads 52 46 27 15 13 8 6

Product research 0 79 80 83 79 74 70

Buying a product 43 68 69 68 67 65 41

Searching for people 5 31 23 23 24 29 27

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 Answers Model paper 2 SSC 2025. SCERT
Section A - Reading Comprehension

(Questions 1-5): Passage: A Baker from Goa

1. Kabai
2. A shirt and trousers shorter than full-length ones and longer than half pants
3. B) Baker
4. C) on wall in pencil
5. B) by their appearance

(Questions 6-10): Stanza: Amanda

6. No, Amanda is corrected for her behavior, showing lack of discipline.
7. Don't bite your nails, don't hunch your shoulders, stop slouching, and sit up straight.
8. A) Mermaid
9. A) mother
10. A) sea

(Questions 11-15): Passage: Bholi

11. A) Sulekha
12. B) because she stammered and was mimicked
13. B) her brain was damaged
14. A) very beautiful
15. B) immature

(Question 16): Pie Chart

i. The percentage of food wastage by category
ii. Eight categories
iii. 18%
iv. Eggs 2% (option not given)
v. C) The percentage of wastage of grain is double that of fats/oils

(Question 17): Arranged Sentences : d e b a c

1. d) The farmer had a goose that laid a golden egg every day.
2. e) Every day the farmer sells an egg and fulfills his family’s needs.
3. b) The farmer wants to get all the eggs at once to become rich.
4. a) The farmer did not find any eggs in its stomach when he killed it.
5. c) The farmer understood that he spoiled his source of life due to his greed.

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 SECTION — B : GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

18. I read a book yesterday, which is very 27. a) landed = come down
informative. b) ahead of = in front of
19. My success was appreciated by the c) beckoning = inviting
teacher. d) shrilly = sharply
20. Gautam Buddha said that he wanted a 28. a) hopeless × hopeful
handful of mustard seeds. b) everywhere × nowhere
21. i) from. ii) of c) death × life
22. a) people d) selflessness × selflessness
b) write 29. independent, possibly, goes, impractical
c) force 30. 1. indivisible 2. beautiful
d) problem 31. i) prosperous. ii) prejudice
23. i) an. ii) a 32. i) noun. ii) kindness
24. i) When we were young , we used to 33. i) When I studied hard, I was able to
believe there were ghosts. move up to the next grade in school.
ii) My uncle would spend his holidays by ii) The vibrant painting in the gallery
the sea. caught my eye.
25. i) Suresh went to a beautifully decorated 34. 1 – c
house 2–d
ii) He made an interesting short speech. 3–a
26. You should stop biting your nails; 4–b
It is not a good habit.
35 (A) Possible Conversation Between Valli and the Conductor:
Conductor: Hey, little madam! What brings you to the bus all alone? Where are you headed?
Valli: I’m going to the town. I’ve saved up for this trip and planned it all by myself.

Conductor: Oh! A little girl with a big plan. Impressive! But tell me, do your parents know?
Valli: No, they don’t. But I’m very smart, you see. I don’t need anyone to guide me.

Conductor: (chuckles) Alright, madam. Here’s your ticket. How do you like the view outside?
Valli: It’s amazing! I love the fields and the cows grazing. It’s like a dream.

Conductor: (pointing outside) Look over there! Isn’t that a canal? Such a peaceful spot.
Valli: Oh yes! It’s beautiful. I wish I could stop and play near it for a while.

Conductor: (playfully) You speak like a grown-up. Are you sure you aren’t an old soul in a small
body?
Valli: (laughs) Stop teasing me! I’m enjoying my trip. Don’t spoil the fun now.
Conductor: Alright, alright. Enjoy your adventure, little madam. But remember, safety first!

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Valli: Don’t worry. I’ll be back home before anyone notices. I’m quite responsible, you know!

35 (B) Diary Entry as the Narrator in "The Black Aeroplane":

Date:
Time:

Dear Diary,

Today was the most terrifying yet miraculous experience of my life. As I flew my old Dakota
across France, the sky suddenly darkened with storm clouds. I couldn’t see a thing, and to
make matters worse, I had no radio, compass, or guiding equipment. Despite the odds, I
decided to keep flying, hoping for a miracle. Suddenly, a black aeroplane appeared beside
me. Its pilot gestured for me to follow, and I did so, relying on his guidance through the storm.
Eventually, I landed safely, but when I looked around for the mysterious plane, it had
vanished!

To this day, I wonder who that pilot was. Was it luck, fate, or something divine?

36 (A) Letter to a Friend About Floods in Vijayawada:

Rohit Sri Sai

APMS
Pathapatnam.

Date:

Dear Preetham ,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to share the horrific experience of the recent floods
in Vijayawada caused by the overflowing Budameru rivulet. The incessant rains turned the city
into a nightmare. Streets were submerged, houses were destroyed, and people lost their
belongings and loved ones.

The government and volunteers worked tirelessly, but the devastation was immense. Families
are still struggling to rebuild their lives. It was a heartbreaking sight to see children crying and
elderly people stranded.

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This catastrophe taught us the importance of disaster preparedness. I hope no one ever has to
face such a calamity again.
Take care and write back soon.

Yours truly,
Rohit Sri Sai

36 (B) Speech on Girl Education:

Respected Teachers and Friends,

Today, I want to talk about the importance of girl education. In our society, girls often face
discrimination and are denied the basic right to education. This is due to outdated practices like
child marriages and the dowry system.

Education empowers girls, makes them independent, and enables them to contribute to society.
When girls are educated, they can make informed decisions, uplift their families, and drive
societal progress.

We must eradicate child marriages and dowry practices to ensure every girl gets an education
and an equal opportunity to succeed. Remember, educating a girl means educating a
generation. Let us pledge to support and promote girl education.

Thank you very much one and all for giving me this wonderful opportunity .
37 (A) Framing 'Wh' Questions:
1. What was Griffin rather (Brilliant scientist though he was) ?
2. What did Griffin do in revenge?
3. What did he have to do to get away without being seen ?
4. What did he become ?
5. What did he leave as he walked ?

37 (B) Paragraph Based on the Table:

The table shows internet activities by age group. Getting news is consistently popular across all
age groups, with percentages ranging from 70% to 76%. Online gaming is most favored by
teenagers (81%), but its popularity decreases with age, dropping to 25% in the 50s and 32% in
the 70s. Downloading content is also more common among younger groups, with 52% of
teenagers downloading compared to only 6% of people in their 70s. Product research remains
popular from the 20s to the 70s, with over 70% engaging in it. Buying a product online is fairly
consistent across all age groups, peaking in the 30s and 40s. Searching for people is least
popular but sees slight growth in older age groups, ranging from 5% in teenagers to 27% in the
70s.

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