AP 10th Class English Model Paper Set 6 with Solutions

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AP SSC English Model Paper Set 6 with Solutions

Time : 3.15 hours
Max. Marks : 100

Instructions:

1. The question paper has 35 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.
4. Answer all the questions of Section – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Section – A : Redding Comprehension

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

One day when I was in the fifth standard at the Rameswaram Elementary School, a new teacher came to our class. I used to wear a cap which marked me as a Muslim, and I always sat in the front row next to Ramanadha Sastry, who wore the sacred thread. The new teacher could not stomach a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy. In accordance with our social ranking as the new teacher saw it, I was asked to go and sit on the back bench. I felt very sad, and so did Ramanadha Sastry. He looked utterly downcast as I shifted to my seat in the last row. The image of him weeping when I shifted to the last row left a lasting impression on me.

After school, we went home and told our respective parents about the incident. Lakshmana Sastry summoned the teacher, and in our presence, told the teacher that he should not spread the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance in the minds of innocent children. He bluntly asked the teacher to either apologize or quit the school and the island. Not only did the teacher regret his behaviour but the strong sense of conviction Lakshmana Sastry conveyed ultimately reformed this young teacher.
(My Childhood)

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10 M)

Question 1.
Whose experiences were described in the passage above ?
Answer:
Abdul Kalam’s experiences were described in the passage.

Question 2.
Why was the speaker asked to go and sit in the back bench ?
Answer:
As the new teacher could not tolerate a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy, the speaker was asked to go and sit in the back bench.

Question 3.
This passage says that Lakshmana Sastry was – ( )
A) a good teacher
B) a supporter of Muslims
C) a supporter of social equality
Answer:
C) a supporter of social equality

Question 4.
The two close friends mentioned in this passage were ……. ( )
A) Lakshmana Sastry and the new teacher
B) Ramanadha Sastry and Lakshmana Sastry
C) The speaker and Ramanadha Sastry
Answer:
C) The speaker and Ramanadha Sastry

Question 5.
Choose the sentence that indicates the relationship between the speaker and Ramanadha Sastry.
A) The image of him weeping when I shifted to the last row left a lasting impression on me.( )
B) The new teacher could not stomach a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy.
C) I was asked to go and sit on the back bench.
Answer:
A) The image of him weeping when I shifted to the last row left a lasting impression on me.( )

(Questions 6 – 8) : Read the following stanza carefully.

But believe me, son.
I want to be what I used to be
when I was like you. I want
to unlearn all these muting things.
Most of all, I want to relearn
how to laugh, for my laugh in the mirror
shows only my teeth like a snake’s bare fangs !

(Once upon a Time)

Now, answer the following questions. (3 × 2 = 6 M)

Question 6.
This stanza is a conversation between ( )
A) a father and his son
B) a person and his neighbour
C) two childhood friends
Answer:
A) a father and his son

Question 7.
This stanza says that the speaker…. ( )
A) warns his son not to grow as an adult
B) has a deep desire to go back to the innocence of childhood.
C) asks his son to laugh only before the mirror.
Answer:
B) has a deep desire to go back to the innocence of childhood.

Question 8.
What does the speaker want to relearn ? ( )
A) How to become a child.
B) How to see a snake’s bare fangs.
C) How to behave in a natural way.
Answer:
C) How to behave in a natural way.

(Questions 9 – 10) : Read the following passage carefully.

It was dark. Thick black clouds covered the evening sky. The thunder roared and the strong wind shook the branches and leaves of the trees in the forest. Pit… pat… pit, drops of rain fell. Then the lightning flashed and split the black sky with its blinding light. Soon it was raining heavily.

An old tiger ran through the rain looking for shelter. He was wet and cold and his cave was far away. While hurrying to his shelter he saw an old hut. With a sigh of relief, the tiger crawled under the thatched roof and lay down by the door. Except for the sound of the rain all was quiet. Before he could nod off, however, he heard something heavy being dragged inside the hut. This was followed by the voice of a woman. .

‘Oh, how terrible this leak is!’ she complained. ‘How terrible! I would rather meet a tiger in the forest than have this leak in my house!’
(The Brave Potter)

Now, answer the following questions. (2 × 2 = 4 M)

Question 9.
The tiger got confused that the leak was an animal because… ( )
A) tiger was afraid of other animals.
B) the woman compared the leak with a tiger.
C) the woman was complaining about the leak.
Answer:
B) the woman compared the leak with a tiger.

Question 10.
The complaint of the woman was that… ( )
A) the leak was very terrible than a tiger.
B) the tiger was very horrible than the leak
C) a tiger may get Into the hut
Answer:
A) the leak was very terrible than a tiger.

(Questions 11 – 15) :

Read the following data given in the table carefully.

Name of the State	Total Population	Males	Females	Sex Ratio	Literacy %
Uttar Pradesh	199812341	104480510	95331831	930	67.68
Maharashtra	112374333	58243056	54131277	929	82.34
Bihar	104099452	54278157	49821295	918	61.8
West Bengal	91276115	46809027	44467088	950	76.26
Madhya Pradesh	72626809	37612306	35014503	931	69.32

Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10 M)

Question 11.
What is the data given in the table about ?
Answer:
Population Distribution in five states in India.

Question 12.
Which state has the highest total population ?
Answer:
Uttar Pradesh

Question 13.
Which state has the least sex ratio ? ( )
A) Bihar
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) West Bengal
Answer:
A) Bihar

Question 14.
The literacy rate of Maharashtra is: ( )
A) 82.34
B) 61.8
C) 69.32
Answer:
A) 82.34

Question 15.
Choose the TRUE statement among the following. ( )
A) The state that has the least literacy rate is not Bihar.
B) The state which has the highest population has the highest rate of literacy rate also.
C) Only one state has more than 80% of literacy rate.
Answer:
C) Only one state has more than 80% of literacy rate.

Section – B : Grammar & Vocabulary

Note : Answer all the questions of Section – B (Grammar and vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.

Question 16.
Combine the following sentences using ‘who’. (2 M)
Nick lives in Los Angeles. He was born in Australia.
Answer:
Nick, who lives in Los Angeles, was born in Australia.

Question 17.
Change the following sentence into passive voice. (2 M)
Riya has opposed my proposal for collaborative construction work.
Answer:
My proposal for collaborative work has been opposed by Riya.

Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using ‘such … that’. (2 M)
It is an interesting city. We are going to visit it again.
Answer:
It is such an interesting city that we are going to visit it again.

Question 19.
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2 M)

a) Anand goes to school ……… (along with / in spite of / instead of) Rambabu daily.
Answer:
along with

b) This factory belongs ……… (by / to / of) my friend’s father.
Answer:
to

Question 20.
Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verbs given in the brackets. (1 × 2 = 2 M)

After she ………….. (complete) her work, she ……… (go) to bed.
Answer:
had completed, went

Question 21.
Bhavani usually wakes up at 6 a.m. daily. It is 6.15 a.m now. Bhavani has not woken up yet. You feel it is already late. Express your idea using ‘It’s time’ …….’
Answer:
It’s time Bhavani woke up.

Question 22.
Change the following into polite request.
A student to a teacher. Allow me to come in.
Answer:
Could you please allow me to come in, Sir ?

Question 23.
What do the following sentences mean?
Choose the correct answer and write it in your answer book. –

i) You must attend the classes.
A) Offering
B) Obligation
C) Giving permission
D) Suggestion.
Answer:
B) Obligation

ii) Shall I make a cup of coffee for you ?
A) Expressing inability.
B) Offering
C) Expressing capacity
D) Expressing doubt
Answer:
B) Offering

Question 24.
Read the paragraph and write the ‘Synonyms’ of the underlined words choosing from the words given in the box. (4 × 1 = 4 M)

prolonging, wedding, traditions, community, first, moved

My parents had arranged my marriage (a) according to the customs of our society (b). Time flew, and five months into my marriage. I realized it. Initially (c) I thought of extending (d) my leave even taking unpaid leave.
(a) ………….
(b) ………….
(c) ………….
(d) ………….
Answer:
(a) wedding
(b) community
(c) first
(d) prolonging

Question 25.
Read the paragraph and match the words under ‘A’ with their antonyms under ‘B’. (4 × 1 = 4 M)

Father had provided for my education, and I had been able to realize his dreams. My parents were truly proud (a) of me. It was through me that they had earned (b) a greater degree of admiration and respect (c) from the villagers. He was stronger and more skilled (d) than I in these matters.

Answer:
(a) – 5 (humble),
(b) – 2 (lost),
(c) – 4 (contempt),
(d) – 3 (inexperienced)

Question 26.
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the words given in brackets. (4 × 1 = 4 M)

One important fallout of this ………. (a) (friendship/friendliness/friendly) was the establishment of Chitrabani a ………. (b) (communicative/communication/communicate) and film institute, the first of its ………… (c) (kindness/kind/kindly) in West Bengal, which Roberge ………. (d) (found/founded/foundation) in 1970.
Answer:
(a) friendship
(b) communication
(c) kind
(d) founded

Question 27.
Complete the following spellings with ‘ou, ee, oa, or ie’ (2 × 1 = 2 M)

From that time, they were in touch with each other to share their ideas on giving hope to the n_ _dy and they became close fr_ _nds.
Answer:
needy, friends

Question 28.
Complete the words with correct suffixes given in brackets. (2 × 1 = 2 M)

(a) Nick put the engage ………… (mant/ment) ring on Kanae’s finger with his mouth.
Answer:
engagement

(b) The image him of weeping when I shifted to the last row left a lasting impre ……… (sion/ssioti) on me.
Answer:
impression

Question 29.
Find the wrongly spelt word and write the correct spelling. (2 × 1 = 2 M)

a) bureu; appealed, shabby, pinch Ans: …………
Answer:
bureau

b) except, caught, arranged, certainity Ans: ………….
Answer:
certainty

Question 30.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word ‘annoy’ given below. (2 × 1 = 2 M)

Now answer the following questions using the information above.

a) What are the two synonyms of the word ‘annoy’ as mentioned in the above entry ?
Answer:
Irritate, bother

b) What is the part of speech of the word ‘annoy’ ?
Answer:
verb

Question 31.
Arrange the following words under the correct heading.
bye bye, dilly dally, chit chat, tata, papa, ha ha, ping pong, tict tock

Duplicative Expressions
1. ………………..
2. ……………….
3. ………………
4. ………………
Answer:
1. bye bye
2. tata
3. papa
4. ha ha

Alliterative Expressions

1. ……………..
2 ……………..
3 ……………..
4 ……………..
Answer:
1. dilly dally
2. chit chat
3. ping pong
4. tick tock

Question 32.
Match the following one-word substitutes in Part-A with their meanings in Part-B. (Write only the numbers and their corresponding letters in your answer book.) (4 × 1/2 = 2 M)

Answer:
1 – F (a hand written document)
2- E (a person who brings out books)
3- C (a life history written by oneself)
4 – B (a life history written by somebody else)

Section – C : Creative Expression

Question 33.
In the lesson, ‘Attitude Is Altitude’ you read that Nick was interested to learn surfing and met Bethany Hamilton, a surfing master who had her arm bitten off by a shark when he was 12. Now, write a possible conversation between Nick and Bethany Hamilton in this context. (10 M)
(OR)
b) In the lesson, ‘The Journey, the narrator’s father asked him for an old pair of shoes. Then the narrator looked at his father’s bare feet. Never having worn shoes, his feet had developed cracks and somehow resembled those of an elephant. The narrator noticed this for the first time. He felt sorry for his father and regretted and ashamed of making his father carry his trunk.
Now, imagine yourself to be the narrator and write a diary entry about his false prestige.
Answer:
(a) Nick : Good morning, ma’am! I’m Nick Vujicic.
Bethany : Nice meeting you. How may I help you?
Nick : I’ve heard that you are an expert surfer. I wish to learn surfing from you.
Bethany : Amazing! Do you think you are able to surf without arms and legs?
Nick : You have lost one arm. However, you can surf with the single existing arm. You’re my source of inspiration. So, J firmly hope my disability cannot prevent me from learning surfing.
Bethany : Admiring! I do appreciate your spirit. But can you balance your body?
Nick : Yes, ma’am. I can.
Bethany : That’s nice. Surfing is not as easy as you think.
Nick : I’m prepared to take pains. No pains, no gains.
Bethany : Nick, sometimes a small mistake may lead to death as surfing is a water sport.
Nick : I’ll risk my life, ma’am.
Bethany : Just for surfing!
Nick : Surfing is my passion. I am positive and moreover have confidence in your training.
Bethany : I hope your attitude will enable you to learn surfing. Well, I’ll definitely teach you surfing. Shall we start from tomorrow onwards?
Nick : Yes, ma’am. We shall.
Bethany : Wish you all the best!
Nick : Thank you, ma’am!

(Or)

(b) Dear Diary,
I think it is time for my introspection over the incident of my father carrying my luggage. I am young and strong enough to carry my luggage. I think it is not good to allow my father carry my luggage. I might have carried my luggage. I don’t understand why I could not take such a good decision that time. Moreover his feet developed cracks walking on this pebble strewn road. He asked me for my old shoes. My father provided everything for my education. So I have to respect him. Instead I made him carry my luggage. It is my mistake not to protest him from doing that. I should have known the value of my father. I should realize that my education should not shun the physical labour. I should follow the dignity of labour as my father did. I strongly feel that it is a mistake on my part. I hope this will never happen again in my life.
– The Narrator

Question 34.
a) Write a letter to your friend detailing him/her about AP Governments new scheme ‘Jagananna Aanimutyalu’, a financial award to scholar students from tenth class. (10 M)
(OR)
b) You know that Dr. B.R Ambedkar was a social reformer and a politician. He was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution. Now write a brief biographical sketch using the facts given below.
Birth : 14 April, 1891
Place of Birth : Mhow in Central Provinces (currently Madhya Pradesh)
Parents : Ramji Maloji Sakpal (father) and Bhimabai Murbadkar Sakpal (mother)
Wife : Ramabai Ambedkar
Education : Elphinstone High School, University of Bombay, Columbia University, London School of Economics.
Associations : Samata Sainik Dal, Independent Labour Party, Scheduled Castes Federation.
Political Ideology : Right winged; Equalism
Religious Beliefs: A Hindu by birth; a Buddhist 1956 onwards
Books written : Essays on Untouchables and Untouchability, The Annihilation of Caste, Waiting for a Visa
Death : 6 December, 1956
Answer:
(a)

45, 5^th street,
NDR Puram,
Vizag.
7^th Dec, 20xx.

Dear Vaishnavi, ,

I hope you are doing well.

In this letter, I want to write you about the ‘Jagananna Animutyalu’ programme being organized by our government. The Andhra Pradesh government is organizing a grand event to celebrate the success of students who have performed outstandingly in this academic year. The state government will provide cash prizes to students who secure the top three ranks at the constituency, district, and state levels in the 10th class and Intermediate examinations. This program has been named after our Chief Minister, Sri Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.

The cash prizes are as follows:

Level	State	District	Constituency
First rank	₹1,00,000	₹ 50,000	₹ 15,000
Second rank	₹ 75,000	₹ 30,000	₹ 10,000
Third rank	₹ 50,000	₹ 15,000	₹ 5,000

We can use this opportunity by performing our best in our studies. I want us to also win this prize and reach a great level.

I hope you will work hard to achieve your goals and become successful in life.

Yours friend,
Bhargavi.

Address on the envelope :
Vaishnavi T,
D.no. 58-142,
Tulasi Nagar,
Vijayawada.

b) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was born on 14th April, 1891 in Mhow in Central Provinces (currently Madhya Pradesh). His parents were Ramji Maloji Sakpal (father) and Bhimabai Murbadkar Sakpal(mother). He was married to Ramabai Ambedkar. His schooling was from Elphinstone High school. He had his University education from University of Bombay, Columbia University and London School of Economics. He was associated with organisations like Samata Sainik Dal, Independent Labour Party and Scheduled Castes Federation. His political ideology was Right Winged and he fought for equal rights for all people. He was a Hindu by birth and turned a Buddhist 1956 onwards. He wrote books like ‘Essays on Untouchables and Untouchability’, ‘The Annihilation of Caste’, ‘Waiting for a Visa’. He was a social reformer and a politician. He was also the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.
He breathed his last on 6th December, 1956.

Question 35.
a) Read the following passage carefully focusing on the underlined parts.

Telugu audiences are proud of many great producers, directors and artistes. Savitri is one such prestigious artiste. Ever since she was eight, she evinced interest in learning dance (A). Later she associated herself with the theatre. She formed a theatre organization as well. She had little difficulty in entering the film field. When Savitri was twelve, she was offered a role in the film, Agnipareeksha, but was finally dropped as she looked too young for the role.(B)

She was given a song sequence – Ranante raneranu – in ‘Pathala Bhairavi’. Savitri’s part in it was brief, but the effect of her performance was considerable. Her expressions were beautiful (C). A lot of film makers recognized ‘a potential artiste’ (D) in her.

As a result, she was elevated to the role of a heroine by the noted director.

L.V. Prasad in the film, ‘Samsaaram’ (1950). On the sets, she was nervous; she had to repeat many takes (E) and this proved a setback for her. The role was given to someone else and she was given a small role of less import.

Now, frame ‘WH’ questions to get the underlined parts in the passage as answers: (10 M)
A. …………………….
B. …………………….
C. …………………….
D. ……………………
E. ……………………

(OR)

b) Study the following pie diagram.
Budget Estimated by a Family for their Monthly Expenses

Now, write a paragraph describing the information depicted in the diagram given.
Answer:
a) A) In which area did she evince interest ?
B) Why was she dropped from the film ‘Agnipareeksha’ ?
C) How were her expressions ?
D) What did a lot of film makers recognise in her ?
E) What proved a setback for her ?

b) The pie chart represents the budget estimated by a family for their monthly expenses. They spend 25% of their total income on education. 20% of income is spent for groceries. The electricity bill accounts to 19% of total budget and 15% of the budget is spent on investment. Clothing accounts to 8% and cell bill 6%. The remaining 7% is spent on miscellaneous items.