TS 10th Class English Model Paper Set 1 with Solutions

Students can use TS 10th Class English Model Papers Set 1 as a tool for exam preparation.

TS 10th Class English Model Paper Set 1 with Solutions

Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. Read the question paper carefully.
2. Answer the questions under Part – A in the answer booklet provided.
3. Write the answer to the questions under Part – B on the question paper itself.
4. Avoid overwriting.

Part – A (60 Marks)

(Questions 1 – 4) : Read the following passage carefully.

One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Sivasubramania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Sivasubramania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Sivasubramania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands. (My Childhood)

Answer each of the following questions in three to four sentences. 4 × 3 = 12 M
Question 1.
Why do you think Sivasubramania Iyer’s wife was horrified ?
Answer:
Siva Subraman Iyer’s wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. It tells about her conservative nature.

Question 2.
What change did Kalam observe the next weekend ? How did he feel ?
Answer:
The next weekend when Kalam had gone for dinner, Siva Subraman Iyer’s wife took him inside her kitchen and served food with her own hands. At first Kalam was surprised. Later he felt happy for the treatment.

Question 3.
“Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” Explain.
Answer:
The society has so many issues existing since ages. They have deep roots in the minds of people. They cannot be easily solved. Once we ditermine to change the society, so many problems come in our way. Unless we face them boldly we can’t change the system.

Question 4.
If you were Kalam, would you visit your teacher’s house the next week ? Justify.
Answer:
I would definitely visit my teacher’s house the next week. I would not give up so easily. I am an optimist and strongly determined to bring atleast a small change in the society from my part.

(Questions 5 – 8) : Read the following passage.

The day came. His classmates were leaving for Madras (now Chennai). The were taking a train from Mysore to Madras. They have shared good years in school and college together. He went to the station to say goodbye and good luck to them for their future life.

At the station, his friends were already there. They were excited and talking loudly. The noise was like the chirping of birds. They were all excited and discussing their new hostels, new courses etc. He was not part of it. So, he stood there silently. One of them noticed and said, ‘You should have made it’.

He did not reply. He only wished all of them. They waved at him as the train slowly left the platform. (I Will Do It)

Answer each of the following questions in three to four sentences. 4 × 3 = 12M
Question 5.
‘You should have made it.’ Who is the speaker of these words ? What does this statement convey ?
Answer:
The speaker is one of Narayana Murthy’s friends. The speaker thought that Narayana Murthy should have joined the IIT college as he was a bright student and had cleared IIT exam with a high rank. He deserved it more than others.

Question 6.
Why do you think Murthy did not reply ?
Answer:
Murthy father could not afford him to send him to IIT. Murthy thought that not the institution but the hardwork alone can change a person’s life. So he remained silent.

Question 7.
If you were Murthy, what would you do in that situation ?
Answer:
If I were Murthy, I would be sad for not joining IIT. But I would understand my father’s situa-tion and comply with him.

Question 8.
Pick Three TRUE statements according to the passage.
A) Murthy and his friends were leaving for further studies.
B) Murthy was not jealous of his friends.
C) Birds were chirping at the railway station.
D) Murthy’s friends felt that he should have made it to the IIT.
E) Murthy was on the platform when the train left.
Answer:
B) Murthy was hot jealous of his friends.
C) Murthy’s friends felt that he should have made it to the IIT.
E) Murthy was on the platform when the train left.

(Questions 9 – 12) : The Pie – Chart given below provides information about the students’ reading interest in different genres of literature. Study the Chart carefully and answer the following questions. 4 × 2 = 8 M

Now, answer the following questions. 4 × 3 = 12 M
Question 9.
What does the Pie-Chart show ? How many genres are presented in the Chart ?
Answer:
The pie chart shows students’ reading interest of different book genres. Four genres are presented in the chart.

Question 10.
Which is the least preferred genre ? Suggest two measures to develop interest amongst the students in that genre.
Answer:
Dramas (5%)
i) The characters in dramas are explained in an interesting manner.
ii) Group reading is encouraged with voice modulation.

Question 11.
What is the percentage of Dramas, Novels and Poems made altogether ?
Answer:
40% (20 + 15 + 5)

Question 12.
Which genre do you prefer? Mention your favourite work in that genre.
Answer:
I like story books. My favourite book is Gulliver’s Travels written by Jonnathan Swift.

(Question 13) : Read the passage given below focusing on the parts that are underlined. Answer any 4 of the questions as directed and write them in the answer booklet. 4 x 2 = 8 M

(i) Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, (ii) it has caffeine, it stimulates our mind, (iii) People in south India like coffee more than tea, (iv) A cup of coffee brings relief, (v) Tea much intake of coffee affects our health, (vi) Moderate intake of coffee is good. It is beneficial for healthy, people.
i) Rewrite the sentence using ‘very few’.
ii) Combine the two sentences with ‘which’.
iii) Rewrite the sentence using ‘prefer’.
iv) Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘relief’.
v) Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘taking’.
vi) Combine the two sentences using ‘not only – but also’.
Answer:
i) Very few popular drinks in the world are as popular as coffee.
ii) It has caffein which stimulates our mind.
iii) People in south India prefer coffee to tea.
iv) Relief is brought by a cup of coffee.
v) Taking too much of coffee affects our health.
vi) Moderate intake of coffee is not only good for health but also beneficial for healthy people.

(Question 14) : 10 M
The concluding scene of the one-actplay “The Dear Departed” depicts Abel Merry weather being disgusted with the behaviour of his daughters and deciding to leave the house to get married.

Now, imagine Abel Merry weather’s daughters regret mistreating him after he left the house. Write a possible conversation between them.
(OR)
Recently, Delhi government had to declare holidays to schools due to the hazardous levels of air pollution. Despite the preventive measures taken by government, air pollution remains a major threat in many cities and towns.
Now write an essay on the topic ‘Air Pollution’ expressing your concerns. You may use the following ideas.
• Causes of air pollution
• Effects
• Measures to reduce the air pollution
• Roles and responsibilities of authorities and citizens
Answer:

CONVERSATION

Elizabeth : He is very selfish to take such a decision. How can he leave us forgetting all the love and concern we had showed on him.
Amelia : He had not been with you as long as he was with us. I was taking care of him.
Elizabeth : I don’t think so ! You did not take enough care of him. That’s why he took such a decision. If he were with me I would have taken better care.
Amelia : How dare you to say so ? I have not done anything wrong. It’s you…
Elizabeth : You tried to pinch everything from him. What about that bureau and..
Amelia : I didn’t take anything. When did you visit him last ? It has been ages that he returned from your home. You never came to enquire his well-being.
Elizabeth : Don’t bluff. How long has it been that you spoke to him ?
Amelia : Don’t tell me now. As if you do it. It’s been ages that he returned from your home. How many times did you call him up to enquire of his health ?
Elizabeth : I’d never call on your number.
Amelia : It’s been many years after mom passed away. Never did I hear him speak of marriage.
Elizabeth : May be we are to be blamed for it; We were busy all the time taking care of our family.
Amelia : Well, he too is a human being and needs love and affection. We never showed that care for him. It’s truly our fault.
Elizabeth : You are right! Let’s promise him that we will take care of him. So that he need not think of getting married now.
Amelia : Come let’s go and apologise him.
Elizabeth : OK. We should try our best.

(OR)

AIR POLLUTION

Pollution is the release of harmful substances into environment. Our environment is polluted by the pollutants released from vehicles, factories and so on. Traffic related air pollution is one of the major causes of environmental or air pollution. The other cause contributing to air pollution is the release of harmful gases from industries.

Vehicles and certain industries release harmful substances like carbon monoxide, sulphur, oxides of nitrogen, hydrogen sulphide etc when fuel is ignited or reactions take place. These have a damaging effects on health. Many diseases like asthma, eye irritation, pneumonia, weakened body’s immune system, blockage of vital organs are caused due to breathing of air mixed with these harmful substances. Apart from these, the pollution released from vehicles and industries leads to depletion of ozone layer. Depletion of ozone layer increases global warming rising temperatures all over the world leading to various disturbances in natural cycle. Some of the adverse effects of global warming are reduction of air quality, acid rains etc.

There are a few alternative methods to reduce this air pollution. Minimised use of vehicles, regular checkups of vehicles, maintenance of vehicles in good condition, minimising fuel combustion by minimising unnecessary trips, using bicycles for short distances or walking, using public transport to reduce fuel usage and pollution in case of vehicles. As regards factories, turning off air conditioners when not in use, minimising the use of fossil fuels and replacing them with alternatives like solar, wind, using filters are a few among the ways to prevent air pollution.

It is everybody’s responsibility to support healthy life on earth. Every one of us must ’ consider it a responsibility to ensure our earth is protected and safe. We need fresh air to breathe and sustain. Our indiscriminate use of fuels is doing a lot of damage to our environment. Giving a better future for our later generations is our responsibility.

(Questions 15) : 5M
In the lesson “The Storeyed House”, we have come to know about the death of Bayaji in the fire accident.
Imagine you are the eye witness of the accident and write a diary entry.
Answer:

DIARY ENTRY Dt. xx.xx.xxxx Dear Diary, Finally Bayaji realised his dream. He constructed a storeyed house. All the villagers were invited. As we were all enjoying there an undreamt of incident took place. Bayaji’s new house caught fire from all sides and it suddenly flared up. The compound was full of chaos. Every one was running helterskelter. Bayaji became frantic. He entered the burning house crying. As he was about to come down, the staircase crumbled down in flames. We tried to put out the fire but could not. Yet Bayaji was crying and screaming. Then the upper storey came down with a crash along, with Bayaji. We all pulled him out. He was burnt all over and still wailing. We could not save him. He left all leaving his family in grief. Bepin

(Question 16) : 5 M
Silver Jubilee celebrations of your school are to be held on 25th of January 2023.
Imagine you are the organizer and design an invitation.
Answer:

Part – B (20 marks)

Instructions :

1. Answer the questions on the question paper itself and attach it to the answer booklet of Part – A.
2. Avoiding overwriting.

(Questions 17 – 21) : Read the following poem. 10 M
Who has seen the wind ?
Neither I nor you :
But when the leaves hang trembling,
The wind is passing through.

Who has seen the wind ?
Neither you nor I :
But when the trees bow their heads,
The wind is passing by.

Now answer the questions. Each question has four choices. Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in the brackets given. 5 × 1 = 5 M

Question 17.
Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: ……………. it means
A) The poet has seen the wind
B) The poet and the reader have seen the wind.
C) No one can see the wind
D) Anyone can see the wind
Answer:
C) No one can see the wind

Question 18.
But when the leaves hand trembling the literary device used here is
A) simile
B) personification
C) metaphor
D) hyperbole
Answer:
B) personification

Question 19.
The tone the poet is
A) pleasing
B) serious
C) assertive
D) authoritative
Answer:
B) serious

Question 20.
But when the trees bow down their heads – The wind is passing by. this tells about
A) The softness of the wind
B) The strength of the wind
C) The speed of the wind
D) The gentleness of the wind
Answer:
B) The strength of the wind

Question 21.
The word ’tremble’ in the poem means
A) movement
B) falling
C) sudden rise
D) making sound
Answer:
A) movement

(Questions 22 – 26) : In the following passage, five sentences are numbered and each of them has an error. Correct them and rewrite them in the given space. 5 × 1 = 5 M

I gave him the can of wine. (22) He poured himself mug and handed me the can. He drank all of it at one go. (23) He then arranged the belt who was attached to the trunk carefully on his forehead. So, this was the picture: my father carrying my luggage on his back and me following him with a tiny bag in my hand. (24) We were walking up a narrow road hilly, and neither of us uttered a word as if we were strangers who spoke different languages. (25) I did not know what was going in his mind. (26) From time to time it crossed my mind that it was improper for me to let father carry the luggage. I wanted to tell him that I would like to carry the trunk myself, but my. guilt and shame did not allow me to do so.
22) …………… 23) ………………. 24) ……………….. 25) ……………….. 26) ……………..
Answer:
22. He poured himself a mug and handed me the can.
23. He then arranged the belt that was attached to the trunk carefully on his forehead.
24. We were walking up a narrow hilly road.
25. I did not know what was going on in his mind.
26. From time to time it crossed my mind that it was improper for me to let father carry the luggage.

(Questions 27 – 31): Complete the passage choosing the right words from those given below. Each blank is numbered and has four choices (A), (B), (C) and (D). Choose the correct answer and write (A), (B), (C) or (D) in the brackets given. 5 × 1 = 5 M

An aeroplane is just like a metal bird. It has a huge body (27) …………….. large wings. Flight journey
is the fastest mode (28) ……………. travel. Some planes (29) ……………. even faster than sound. There are two
kinds of planes; passenger planes carry people (30) ……………… cargo planes carry goods. Apart from this,
there are fighter planes (31) ………………. are used by the army in war.

Question 27.
A) so
B) and
C) yet
D) but
Answer:
B) and

Question 28.
A) of
B) for
C) on
D) at
Answer:
A) of

Question 29.
A) travels
B) travel
C) travelling
D) travelled
Answer:
B) travel

Question 30.
A) wherever
B) where
C) whereas
D) wherein
Answer:
C) whereas

Question 31.
A) who
B) which
C) what
D) where
Answer:
B) which

(Questions 32 – 36) : Read the following passage with focus on the underlined parts. Answer them as directed in the space given. 5 × 1 = 5M

I was (32) amazed. Here before my eyes, a white baby, for they were little more than babies, was imposing his will upon a little black boy. And the little black boy submitted. I puzzled within myself as I went down the road. Could it be that the little dark boy was the (33) sun of a (34) servant in the home and therefore had to do the white boy’s bidding ? No. They were obviously dressed alike, the little dark boy was of equal class with his playmate. No. They were (35) playmate; the little dark boy was a neighbour’s child. I was sure of that. Then how was it that he obeyed so faithfully the white boy’s (36) comments ?

Question 32.
Write the meaning of the underlined word.
Answer:
surprised

Question 33.
Replace the underlined word with the correct one which is pronounced similarly.
Answer:
son

Question 34.
Write the word which is opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
Answer:
Master

Question 35.
Replace the underlined word with its correct form.
Answer:
playmates

Question 36.
Replace the underlined word with the suitable word.
Answer:
commands