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the world. Often~ these compositions centre on themes that are 'universally
faith. Being able· to [Link] what the poet is trying to say cari feel like a little victory and is a welcome
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3. Then there are poems that are emotionally ch~rged; the ones that make the reader curl up in ~ ball
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or jump up and down with J<?Y· One is left· in_ awe_ of the poet's ability to convey
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not forget the downright weird poems: These· are the ·ones that defy categorization· and leave
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own devices in. attempting to interpret. meaning~ The autho_r's' use '.of figut~tive _language and unconventi
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pursuit. Not only does reading p~~try allow one· to. appre~iate t~e artistic beauty of the written. word but also
enables one to develop crucial .critical thinking and analytical skills.;Th~ process of unlocking a poem's meaning
mastering a
can feel like cracking a code or solving a puzzle but the sense. of accomplishment derived from
challenging piece can be deeply gratifying. Finally, impressing -~n· English teacher with a well-analysed
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5. Overall, studying poetry is ,like a box of mixed chocolates, you. never know what you're going to
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 Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
(a) What do you make out about the author's attitude towards studying poetry? [Paragraph l] <2>
(b) Choose the correct option from (i) and (ii). What is the message conveyed by a reader's experience in the
following case? (1)
A reader spends hours trying to analyze a poem for her assignment and finally feels a sense of accomplishment
and pride, once she understands it. It means that ........... .
(i) only those with a natural t~lent for poetry should engage with it.
(ii) the efforts of studying poetry are directly proportional to the rewards gained. [Paragraph 4]
(c) What do you make of the tone of the writer in the given lines? - [Paragraph 1] (2)
If solving a riddle is what was intended, then playing Sudoku is a better option. One is led to ponder if obscurity
was the goal.
(d) What is the secret behind the popularity of some poets or their poetry that are considered such 'a welcome
relief' as compared to perplexing ones?. • [Paragraph 2] (1)
(e) Say whether the following statement is ·True or False:·- (l)
The author's tone becomes more neutral and objective when discussing weird poems, compared to other_ types 0/
poetry. [Paragraph 3J
. (f) ~elect the option that best reflects [Link] of 'cracking a codi in the same context as used· by the author•
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(i) The locksmith unlocked the door with a duplicate key.

(ii) The archaeologists hypothesized about the rituals from the artefacts.
(iii) Understanding the implied meaning .of th~ ~[Link] ~akes fictio~ b~autiful.
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(iv) The programmer opened the files that had a passkey to them.
(g) Based on the reading of the passage, examine how studying poetry can be like exploring a new city. Answer
in two points. [Paragraph SJ (1)
(h) Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given.. [Paragraph lJ (1)
In the expression 'This journey is punctuated,' the word 'punctuated' refers to ........... .
(i) the way a mode of transport moves on a road or elsewhere.
(ii) the peculiar way an author uses punctuation.
(iii) the itinerary of a traveller.
(iv) the interspersing of extreme experiences.
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1. Unsafe water kills more people each year than do w~r and all other forms of violen~ combined. Meanwhile,.
our drinkable water sources are finite : less than 1 per cent ?f the Earth's freshwater is actually accessible to
us. Without
. action, the challenges
. will only increase by 2050, when global demand for freshwater is expected
to be one-third greater than it is now.
2. Water is uniquely vulnerable to pollution. Known as a "universal solvent", water is able t9 dissolve more
substances than any other liqui? on Earth. Water pollution is. the release _of substances into subsurface
groundwater or into lakes, streams, rivers, estuaries, and. oceans to. the point_ where the substances interfere
with beneficial use of, the..water or wi_~h _the_ ~atural functioning ~f ecosy~tems. In addition to the release
of substances' such as chemicals,
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trash, .or microorganisms,
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pollution may also include the release of
energy, in the form of radioactivity or heat, into bodies of wat~r. The. key causatives of water pollution in
India are urbanization, deforestation, industrial effluents and agricultural run-offs with the use ~f insecticides
and pesticides. The other causes are social and religious offering~_in water bodies and the use of detergents
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• • plastic waste and water conservation. In addition to this, we must have water-efficient toilets, stormwater
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Answer the following questions, based on the passage a1:>4>v~. ·' •·:
(a) Select the correct option to complete the following sentence: (1)
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Assertion: Energy is released in the subterranean water .
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(i) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explan~tion of the 3:5sertion.
• • •1 (ii) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
• .. ,. .: • (iii) •The· asscrtion:is 'true, but the reason is false.
: : •• (iv) The assertion 1~ false, but the reason is true. • • ' • -' • • •
(c) Substitute the "words' .'~airl tontributors' with words similar 'in meaning from the passage in the following
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· · The main conhibutors to water pollution 'in India must be addressed 'and resolved. • " •
: (d) Infer one reason for the following, based· on information in the passage. ' • • (1)
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 (/) _What do these key factors like urbanisation, deforestation, industrial effluents and agricultural run-offs with
the use of insecticides and pesticides tell us about India? (1)
(g) Complete the following sentence suitably: . (1)
The author suggests water-efficient toilets and stonn-water management to ................. .
(h) Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason: (1)
By 2050, when the global demand for freshwater is expected to be on~-third greater than it is now, the world
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ecosystems? • (2)

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3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. (1X10=10)

(a) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
Dear Sir
This is with reference· to committee's letter of recommendation that ..................................- (highlight) the
nominations for 'Safe Residential Area' award for this current year.··
(b) Read the given sentence from a recipe review article. Identify the error and supply the correction in the
sentence.
This delightful recipe must keep your hunger pangs at bay with its balanced spices and oriental flavour.
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(c) Abhilash and Neha had a conversation about the inauguration qf Neha's Dance Academy. Report Abhilash's
qu_estion.
Is your best friend helping you in this venture?
(d) Read the dialogue between Shabnam and her mentor, Sara, regarding her summer internship programme.
Sara: Why did you choose to participate in this internship programme?
Shabnam: Ah! I am convinced this programme has the potential to enhance my abilities.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.
Sara asked Shabnam .................................. in that internship programme. Shabnam sighed and exclaimed that
she was convinced that programme had the potential to enhance her abilities.
(i) why to choose to participate (ii) to choose participation
(iii) about her choice to participate (iv) with her choice in participating
(e) Fill the blank by choosing the correct option, to complet~ the concluding line of an issued circular by an
organisation, to its managers.
A copy of the plan is enclosed and ............... ............ ....... (that/ then/ this) may be communicated to all team
leaders for compliance.
(f) Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a commercial company's current marketing
strategy.
The company aimed at increasing authority in areas frequently visited by the clients.
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(h) Complete the given narrative, by filling the blank with the correct, option.
Tlie experience of nursing 'aii· injured bird left me .........~ ........................•grateful for knowing the importance
of being kind and compassionate to all creatures: .. •
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(i) Report the dialogue betwe~11 a _vendor and his customer, by completing the sentence: .. , .
Vendor: It is nice to see you, Sir!
.. Customer: Yes, indeed! Unlike last month, I have been away for quite some time this month. _
The vendor greeted his customer respectfully and mentioned that he was pleased to see him. The customer
answered in the affirmative and explained .that ................................... -.. /
(J1 Fill the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a school news channel.
Congratulations Change Makers! . _ · .. : . ., .. ,
The regional competition awards have been announced and our school music club .................................. the
first prize.
(i) had been won (ii) will win
(iii) was winning (iv) has won - · -- -
(k) Complete the line froni-·a self-awareriess song,' by filling the blank with the correct option·.
The river runs through your veins ,. : ' .. \•

The trees and mountains .................................. your name

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(l) Identify the error and supply correction for the following note in a passengers' flight instruction manual:
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4. (A) You are Reema/Rajesh living at Mayur Colony, Mumbai. Write ~ _letter of enquiry in about 120 words 0 !
the Director of National Science Centre, Mumbai, to gather relevant information as you are interested in
joining their Astronomy Club. Inquire about eligibility, activities, frequency of meetings and other details,
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