Consistent practice with AP 10th Class English Model Papers Set 9 helps in understanding the exam pattern better.
AP SSC English Model Paper Set 9 with Solutions
Time : 3 Hours, 15 Minutes.
Max. Marks : 100
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.
4. Answer all the questions of SECTION – B (Grammar & Vocabulary) in the same order at one place in your answer book.
Section – A (Reading Comprehension)
(Questions 1 – 5): Read the following passage carefully.
Coorgi homes have a tradition of hospitality, and they are more than willing to recount numerous tales of valour related to their sons and fathers. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army and the first chief of Indian army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi. Even now Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms without a Licence.
The river, Kaveri obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg. Mahaseer-a large freshwater fish – abound in these waters. Kingfishers dive for their catch, while squirrels and langurs drop partially eaten fruit for the mischief of enjoying the splash and the ripple effect in the clear water. Elephants enjoy being bathed and scrubbed in the river by their mahouts.
(Glimpses of India)
Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10M)
Question 1.
What unique tradition do Coorgi homes have?
Answer:
Coorgi homes have a tradition of hospitality.
Question 2.
Who was the first Chief of the Indian Army, and what was his connection with Coorg?
Answer:
The first chief of Indian Army was General Canappa. He was a Coorgi.
Question 3.
What type of fish is mentioned as being abundant In the waters of river Kaveri?
A) Gold fish
B) Mahaseer
C) Kingfish
Answer:
B) Mahaseer
Question 4.
What is the primary source of water for the river, Kaveri?
A) The Himalayas
B) The hills and forests of Coorg
C) Nilgiri mountains
Answer:
B) The hills and forests of Coorg
Question 5.
What activity do elephants enjoy In the river?
A) Swimming
B) Bathing and scrubbing
C) Sunbathing
Answer:
B) The hills and forests of Coorg
(Questions 6 -10): Read the following stanzas carefully.
He stalks in his vivid stripes
The few steps of his cage,
On pads of velvet quiet
In his quiet rage.
He should be lurking in shadow,
Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole
Where plump deer pass.
Now, answer the following questions.
Question 6.
Where is the tiger in the first stanza?
Answer:
in his cage / in his cage in the zoo park.
Question 7.
Why should the tiger lurk in the shadow?
Answer:
to hunt the deer. I to catch the deer.
Question 8.
What emotion does the tiger show?
A) Unexposed anger
B) Unexposed hunger
C) Unexposed happiness.
Answer:
A) unexposed anger.
Question 9.
Who passes by the water hole?
A) Fat deer.
B) Fat elephant
C) Fat hound
Answer:
A) Fat deer.
Question 10.
Where should the tiger hide himself?
A) Near the tree
B) In the long grass
C) Near the water hole
Answer:
A) Near the tree
(Questions 11 -15): Read the following passage carefully.
Fifteen years ago, Horace had served his first and only sentence in a prison library. He loved rare, expensive books. So he robbed a safe every year. Each year he planned carefully just what he would do, stole enough to last for twelve months, and secretly brought the books he loved through an agent.
Now, walking in the bright July sunshine, he felt sure that this year’s robbery was going to be as successful as all the others. For two weeks he had been studying the house at Shotover Grange, looking at its rooms, its electric wiring, its paths and its garden. This afternoon the two servants, who remained in the Grange while the family was in London, had gone to the movies.
Choose the appropriate answer from the options given :
Question 11.
What kind of books did he love?
A) Story books
B) Rare and expensive books
C) Adventurous books
Answer:
B) Rare and expensive books
Question 12.
Where did he serve his first and only sentence?
A) In a school library
B) In a college library
C) In a prison library
Answer:
C) In a prison library
Question 13.
Why did he buy the books secretly?
A) Because he bought them to donate others
B) Because he bought them with stolen money
C) Because he bought them for prize’distribution
Answer:
B) Because he bought them with stolen money
Question 14.
He was preparing himself for a robbery at :
A) Shotover Grange
B) Rocksby Grange
C) Thrushcross Grange
Answer:
A) Shotover Grange
Question 15.
Where had the two servants gone that afternoon?
A) London
B) Movies
C) Garden
Answer:
B) Movies
Question 16.
Study the following Pie-chart carefully.
Now, answer the following questions. (5 × 1 = 5M)
i) What does the Pie-chart show?
Answer:
Problems faced by people in a city.
ii) What is the percentage of water supply problem in the above Pie-chart?
Answer:
12%
iii) _______ percentage of crime is mentioned in the above Pie-chart.
a) 12%
b) 13%
c) 18%
Answer:
b) 13%
iv) The ieast worried problem is
a) Crime
b) Garbage
c) Corruption
Answer:
c) corruption
v) Choiose the correct statement based on the Pie-chart.
a) The burning issue in the Pie-chart is unemployment
b) Garbage problem is so heavy as road conditions
c) Road conditions and crime together constitute more than half of the total percentage of problems
Answer:
a) The burning issue in the Pie-chart is unemployment
(Question 17): .Read the following passage carefully.
It was a cyclonic season. There was flood everywhere. Many houses were drowned in the flood. There were a copper pot and earthen pot in a house. Both of them were washed away in the flood to a river. The copper pot laughed at the earthen pot and said, “My friend, you are made of mud. You are so weak. Please, come near me. I will save you”.
The earthen pot replied, “Thank you for your kindness, my friend, But let me swim to the bank myself. The earthen pot began to swim towards the bank of the river.
As the copper pot tried to swim forward, water got into the pot and the copper pot was drowned. But the earthen pot reached the bank safely.
Now, arrange the following jumbled sentences into a meaningful order. (5 × 1 = 5 M)
a) The copper pot belittled the earthen pot and advised to take its help.
b) There were two pots in a house. One is copper and the other is earthen.
c) But the earthen pot swam towards the bank of the river and reached safely.
d) Water got into the proud copper pot and so it was drowned.
e) One day, these two pots were washed away in the flood to a river.
Section -B (Grammar & Vocabular)
Note : Answer all the questions of Section – Bin the same order at one place in i your answer book.
Question 18.
Combine the following sentences using ‘which’. 2M
I often go to Mumbai. Mumbai is the commercial capital of India.
Answer:
I often go to Mumbai which is the commercial capital of India.
Question 19.
Change the following sentence into‘passive voice’. 2M
My sister has drawn this portrait.
Answer:
This portrait has been drawn by my sister.
Question 20.
Change the following into reported speech. 2M
The old woman asked valli, “why do you travel alone?”
Answer:
The old woman asked Valu why she travelled alone.
Question 21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions given in brackets.
i) Geetha jumped _______ the river to help her sister, (in/into/on)
ii) Gowtham is good ______ English, (at/in/of)
Answer:
(i) into
(ii) at
Question 22.
Edit the following passage.
Air pollution is emerging like (a) a). __________
a global problem among (b) the b) __________
world. Much (c) of our cities have c) __________
industries which is (d) responsible d)
for 20% of the pollutants. e)__________
Answer:
(a) as
(b) in/acroass/around / all over / throughout
(c) Most/Many
(d) One
Question 23.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) Can you turn off __________ light?
ii) He has taken __________ taxi to the station.
Answer:
(i) the
(ii) a
Question 24.
Change the following into repeated action in the past using ‘would/used to’. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) He played for hours with a selection of toys.
ii) When I was five years old, I followed my. brother all over the place.
Answer:
(i) He used to play for hours with a selection of toys.
(or)
He would play for hours with a selection of toys.
(ii) When/ was five years old, I would follow my brother all over the place.
(or)
When i was five years old, I used to follow my brother alt over the plece.
Question 25.
Rewrite the sentences into a single sentence using Noun-modifiers. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) The teacher used a marker. The marker is black and permanent.
ii) He bought a shirt. The shirt is white and cotton.
Answer:
The teacher used a
Question 26.
Give a suitable advice for the situation given below. 2M
Your brother rides the bike very fast. Advise him to be cautious.
Answer:
you should not rid the bike very fast.
Question 27.
Read the following paragraph and write synonyms of the underlined words, choosing the words given in the box. (4 × 1 = 4M)
| dive, gather, scold, hopeless, edge, top |
Even when each of his brothers and his little sister, whose wings were far shorter than his own, ran to the brink (a) flapped their wings, and flew away, he failed to muster up (b) courage to take, that plunge (c) which appeared to him so desperate (d).
Answer:
(a) edge
(b) gather
(c) dive
(d) hopeless
Question 28.
Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words. (4 × 1 = 4M)
Luckily (a) the seat booked (b) for me was at the extreme front (c). I covered (d) the floor around my feet with newspapers.
Answer:
(a) unluchily/ unfortunately
(b) baneclled/unbooked/unreserved/unclaimed
(c) back
(d) uncovered/exposed
Question 29.
Fill in the blanks with the right form of words given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
Kisa Gotami became weary and ________ (a) (hope, hoped, hopeless), and sat down at the wayside watching ‘the lights of the city, as they flickered up and were ________ (b) (extinguish, extinguishes, extinguished) again.
Answer:
(a) hopeless
(b) extinguished
Question 30.
Complete the words with correct prefixes and suffixes given in the brackets. (2 × 1 = 2 M)
i) He gave the editor a ________ honest (dis / miss) account of events.
ii) I was not mind ________ (ful/full) of the fact that not so many years before they would not have saluted but arrested me.
Answer:
(i) dishonest
(ii) mindfull
Question 31.
Find the wrongly spelt word and write correct spelling. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) Palpitation, tracking, beetels, interfere
ii) Tempre, partridge, squeezer, remember
Answer:
(i) beettes
(ii) temper
Question 32.
Read the following dictionary entry of the word given below.
| denyo (🔑) verb(denies, denying, denied, denied) 1 (🔑) to say that sth is not true: — sth to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. (that). She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. • There’s no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. • it is denied that… It that….. be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.• ∼ doing sth He denies attempting to murder his wife. 2(🔑) sth to refuse to admit or accept sth: She denied all knowledge of the incident. The department denies responsibility for what occurred. 3 (formal) to rfuse to allow sb to have sth that they want or ask for: ∼ sb sth They were ce flied access to the information. • ∼ sth to Sb Access to the information as denied tohem. 4 ∼ yourself (sth) (formal) to refuse to let yourself have sth that you would like to have, especially for moral or religious reasons |
Now, answer the following questions using the information above.
i) What is the part of speech of the word deny?
Answer:
verb
ii) What is the noun form of deny?
Answer:
denial
Question 33.
Use the following expressions in sentences of your own. (2 × 1 = 2M)
i) Phrasal verb : Plunge in
Answer:
As soon as the bell ring the students Plunged in to start theri lunch.
ii) Idiomatic expression : Caught my eye.
Answer:
The bright red car oaught my eye as I walked past showrootn.
Question 34.
Match the following :
| Part – A | Part – B |
| i) heartbreaking | a) obeying and respecting the law |
| ii) homesick | b) producing great sadness |
| iii) blockhead | c) missing home and family very much |
| iv) law-abiding | d) an informal word which means a very |
Answer:
| Part – A | Part – B |
| i) heartbreaking | b) producing great sadness |
| ii) homesick | c) missing home and family very much |
| iii) blockhead | d) an informal word which means a very |
| iv) law-abiding | a) obeying and respecting the law |
Section – C (Reative Expression)
Question 35.
In the lesson ‘A letter to God’ Lencho wrote a letter to God to send him 100 pesos to sow his field again and to live until the crop comes. He addressed the letter to ‘God’. On seeing the letter addressed to God, the Postman was astonished. He showed the letter to the Postmaster. He broke out laughing.
Now, write a possible conversation be tween Postman and the Postmaster. 10M
Answer:
A) Conversation:
Postmaster : Helld! Postie sir! What makes you so much astonished?
postman : Sir how oan you understand i’m astounded.
Postmaster : Not me, even a little baby can say you’re very much amazed by looking at your gaze with gaped mouth.
postman : This letter made me confounded, sir.
Postmaster : What is about the letter that made you startled?
postman : I don’t understand how to deliver the letter.
Postmaster : You know everyone on this earth. Why don’t you understand how to deliver it? You’re master in delivering letters.
postman : This letter is addressed to God. Never in my career had I seen a letter ad¬dressed to God.
Postmaster : To God. Now it’s my turn to be stunned. Read what is written to God
postman : The writer appears to be an ignorant. But his faith in God is relentless. He requested God to send him one hundred pesos
Postmaster : Why did he need such a large amount of money?
postman : Yesterday’s hailstorm destroyed all his crop. He is left with nothing. So he needed 100 pesos to sow the crop again and to live until the next crop Gomes.
Postmaster : What a faith! I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter.
postman : What shall we do now, sir?
Postmaster : Start correspondence with God.
postman : Why sir?
Postmaster : don’t want to shake the writer’s faith in God.
postman : What to write sir!
Postmaster : To answer the letter, I think, we need not only ink and paper, but goodwill and charity.
postman : I don’t understand what you say, sir.
Postmaster : An act of charity. I’ll give a part of my salary. Ask every staff member to donate at their will and I collect some from my friends.
postman : You’re magnanimous. We’ll do the same.
Postmaster : Thank you for your compliments! We’ll just do it in order not to shake the writer’s faith in God.
postman : Helping a devout person is godliness.
(OR)
B) In the lesson Madam Rides the Bus’ Valli was able to fulfill her strong desire to travel to the town by bus. It was a great experience for her. She was overwhelmed with joy but she was unable to share her. experiences with anybody since it was done incognito. She wished to share the feelings of her wonderful journey to the town with her diary.
Imagine you are Valli and write a diary entry n the above context.
Answer:
17 August, 20xx,
Friday, 9.00 p.m.
Dear Diary.
Today I am very much delighted. My lone and adventurous odessey to the town was complet¬ed smoothly, safely and successfully. I was able to make my favourite excursion to the town within the nap of my mother. I was anxious, embarrassed and frightened how I could make it successful. Actually it was a dangerous thing to go to the town alone for an eight-year-old girl. But I had to do it because enthusiam and excitement of knowing how the countryside looked like grew day by day and made me exasperated. Finally after I have completed that excursion, I am excul- tant and exuberant.
At first meticulously collected information about the bus journey – How much money is need- eel? How much time I have to spend? Later 1 made painstaking elaborate plans for the successful execution. First I saved money by resisting every temptation to buy peppermints, tdys and bal- ; loons etc. I had thriftily saved whatever stray coins came my way. Very difficultly I was.able to save SC. paise heeded for my journey. Then I chose the time of my mother’s seista i.e., between ! ana 4 p.m i caught 1 p.m. bus at the corner of my street.
The conductor of the bus was jolly and ioviaJ. live bus ran along the bank of a canal. It was a very narrow road. The trees, grasslands, mountains and the green – unending green fields formed a wonderful scene of the beautiful and magnificent countryside and made me exultant. But an indelible painful and grief-stricken incident occurred. A tall young and pretty cow was run over by a speeding.vehicle. The memory of the dead cow haunted me and dampened my enthusiasm.
I was still haunted by the sorrow of its -depth/-! thought it was a symbolic incident that taught me children like me should not travel atohe without the knowledge of our parents. Though I completed my journey to the town accordingly and reached safely and soundly, I was terrified when I thought if anything dangerous had hap- owc during the course of the journey what repercussions would have to be faced! This idea made me quivered and made me take an oath never should I make any dangerous ventures ‘ without the knowledge of my parents!
Vall
Question 36.
A) You are a stuclent of ciass X, Bright Public School, Amaravathi. The road leading to your school has become notorious for fast running vehicles:,Students coming to the schooi in the morning and leaving in the evening are put to a great difficulty. School buses and parents who come to leave and take their children from school are put to inconvenience. Write a letter to the Deputy Commissioner, Amaravathi police to post traffic constables on duty infront of the school in the morning as well as in the evening. 10M
Answer:
From
Richard G,
Class X,
Bright Public School,
Amaravathi
To
Deputy Commissioner of Police
Amaravathi
Respected sir,
I am a student of Class X at Bright Public School, Amaravathi. l am writing this letter to bring, td yci : Kind nbtioe the traffic problem we are facing in front of our school. The road leading to our school has become very dangerous due to the fast-moving vehicles. Every day, students face great difficulty while crossing the road in the momihg ahd evening. There X is no one to control the traffic, and many vehicles do not stow down-even when they see school, children. This creates a lot of fear and confusion among students and parents.
School buses and private vehicles that come to drop and pick up students are also affected. Sometimes; small accidents and near-miss incidents happen, which could lead toserious injuries. I kindly request you to arrange for traffic constables to be posted in front of our school during the open ?ng and closing hours. This will help in controlling the traffic and ensuring the safety of all students.
At first I meticulously collected information about the bus journey – How much money is needed? How much time I have to spend? Later I made painstaking elaborate plana for the successful execution. First I saved money by resisting every temptetion to buy peppermints, toys and bailoons etc. I had thriftily Saved whatever stray coins came my way.
Very diffiCultlg l able to save 60 paise heeded for my journey. Then I chose the time of my motheris seista i.e., between 1 and 4 p.m. l caught i p.m. bus at the comer of my street. The conductor of the bus was jovial. The bus ran along the bank of a canal. It was a very harrow road. The’trees, grasste, mountains and the green – unending green fields formed a wonderful scene of the beautiful and magnificent countryside and made me exultant. But an indelible painful and grief-stricken incident occurred. A tall young and pretty cow was run over by a speeding vehicle.
The memory of the dead cow haunted me and dampened my enthusiasm. I. was still haunted by the sorrow of Its death/1 thought it was a symbolic incident that taught me children like me should not travel alone without, the knowledge of our parents. Though completed my joumey to the town accordingly and reached safely and soundly, I was terrified when I thought if anything dangerous had happened during the course of the journey what repercussions would have to be faced? This idea made me quivered and made me take an oath never should I make any dangerous ventures without the knowledge Of my parents!
(OR)
B) “Anger Management is more important thing in humans”. Based on the topic, prepare a script for speech using’thajollowing hints/clues given below.
- As humans, one important thing to learn is how to mariage their temper.
- Some people tend to get angry quickly, while others rempin calm.
- III effects that result from anger.
- Suggest ways to avoid losing temper in such situations.
Answer:
Script for Speech :
Managing Our Temper : “Anger Management is more important thing in humans”
Good morning everyone.
As adults, one important thing to learn is how to manage our temper. Some of us tend to get angry quickly, while others remain calm. Today, I want to talk about the ill effects of anger, ways to avoid losing our temper, the benefits of anger, and conclude with some final thoughts.
lll Effects of Anger
First, let’s discuss the ill effects of anger. When we lose our temper, it can have numerous negative consequences. Anger can lead to strained relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. It can cause us to say things we don’t mean, damaging our connections and trust with others. Furthermore, chronic anger can have serious health implications. It increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and can weaken the immune system. Anger also impairs our judgment, leading to poor decision-making and regrettable actions.
Ways to Avoid Losing Temper
Now that we understand the ill effects, let’s explore ways to avoid losing our temper. One effective strategy is to practice deep breathing exercises. When we feel anger rising, taking slow, deep breaths can help calm our mind and body. Another useful technique is to count to ten before reacting. This pause allows us to think more clearly and respond more thoughtfully. Additionally, regular physical activity can reduce stress and improve our mood, making us less prone to anger. It’s also helpful to identify and address the triggers of our anger. Understanding what makes us angry can help us develop strategies to cope with those situations more effectively.
Benefits of Anger
Interestingly, while anger is often seen as a negative emotion, it can also have some benefits when managed properly. Constructive anger can motivate us to address injustices and take action to improve our circumstances. It can also serve as a signal that something is wrong, prompting us to make necessary changes in our lives. Furthermore, expressing anger in a healthy way can help release pent-up emotions and reduce stress. The key is to channel our anger into positive actions rather than letting it control us.
Conclusion
In conclusion, managing our temper is a crucial skill for leading a healthier, more fulfilling life. By recognizing the ill effects of uncontrolled anger, adopting strategies to avoid losing our temper, and understanding the potential benefits of anger, we can transform this powerful emotion into a force for good. Let us strive to remain calm, composed, and thoughtful in the face of challenges, improving our relationships and well-being in the process. ,
Thank you for your attention.
Question 37.
A) Read the following passage carefully focussing on the underlied parts.
Bholi was seven years (A) old when Mangla was married. The same year a primary school for giris (8) was opened in their village. The Tehsiidar Sahib came to perform its opening ceremony (C). He said to Ramlal, “As a revenue official you are the representative of the government in the village and so you must set an example to the villagers” (D). You must send your daughters to school (E).
Now frame ‘WH‘ questions to get the underlined parts as answers. 10M
Answer:
(A) What was the age of Bholi when Mangala was married?
(OR)
How old was Bholi when Mangla was married?
(B) What was opened in their village, the same year?
(C) Why did the Tehsildar Sahib come?
(D) What did he/the Tehsildar say to Ramlal?
(E) Where must you send your daughters?
(OR)
Where must he send his daughters?
(OR)
B) Study the following table and write a paragraph based on the informa bon given in it. Percentage of social media users by age in India in 2024. (Internet activities by age group)
| Activity% | Age group | ||||||
| Teens | 20s | 30s | 40s | 50s | 60s | 70+ | |
| Get News | 76 | 73 | 76 | 75 | 71 | 74 | 70 |
| Online games | 8 | 54 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 32 |
| Downloads | 52 | 46 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| Product research | 0 | 79 | 80 | 83 | 79 | 79 | 70 |
| Buying a Product | 43 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 41 |
| Searching for people | 5 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 |
Answer:
B)The given table shows the internet activities done by certain age groups. The first age group in teens who do not do any product research. Instead, the teens indluge themselves in other activities more 1 like online games, searching for hews, doing online shopping etc. An average teen tends to look for entertainment on the internet more than something knowledgeable. Then come the people in their 20s.
Their internet activity is drastically different from the teens, and they can be seen being indulged in more product research, news, shopping, searching for people etc. it can be seen through the given statistics that a person’s mentality towards internet changes as they grow, and they fend to go for productive things to do there. The people in their 30s have a similar activity status to the 20s people except for a decrease in downloads, searching for people and online games. The given data reflects that the usage of internet is the need of? he hour. It Is not only bound to the age group be it a 10-year-old or an above seventy. Internet is a part and parcel of everyone’s life.