TS 10th Class English Model Paper Set 2 with Solutions

Students can use TS 10th Class English Model Papers Set 2 as a tool for exam preparation.

TS 10th Class English Model Paper Set 2 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.

Bayaji had crossed sixty but was in sound health. He had a sturdy frame right from birth, and hard work had given a well formed shape to his strong body. He paid fifteen paise to the coolie, put the box, in which he had thrown pots and pans sundry other things, on his own head and began to walk in the direction of his house.

As he reached Kadam’s house, he saw Bhujaba coming towards him. Bhujaba was a knqwn rascal of the village. Bayaji balanced the burden on his head. Straightening his neck, he said, ‘Greetings to you, sir, how are things with you ?’

Bayaji was a Mahar by caste and according to age-old custom he should have greeted Bhujaba with ‘My humble salutations to you, sir, who are my father and mother.’ So, when Bayaji merely said ‘Greetings’. Bhujaba became furious and said, ‘Do you think you can become a Brahmin merely by saying “Greetings’’ ? Can you forget your position simply because you’ve turned a Buddist ?’

Bayaji was nonplussed. For a moment, he was tempted to knock him down with his box but realised that he couldn’t afford to do so. Besides, now he had come back to his village for good. He was to spend the rest of his days on this soil and would be interred in the same soil. He would not be able to return to Pune or Bombay hereafter. It was not a good policy to incur the hostility of anyone in the village, least so ofthePatil, the village headman. (The Storeyed House – I)

Answer each of the following questions in three to four sentences. 4 × 3 = 12 M
Question 1.
Do you feel there is social discrimination in the story ? Explain.
Answer:
Yes, there is social discrimination in this story. It is stated that the Mahars have to address the upper caste people like “My humble salutations to you sir, who are my father and mother.” By this we can understand that there is social discrimination in the story.

Question 2.
How was Bayaji in sound health ? What would be the.reasons for his strong body ?
Answer:
Bayaji worked hard throughout his life lifting heavy loads. So Bayaji was in sound health.

Question 3.
Why do you think Bhujaba became furious ?
Answer:
Bayaji was a Mahar by caste and according to age-old custom, he should have greeted Bhujaba with “My humble salutations to you, sir, who are my father and mother”. So, when Bayaji merely said, ‘Greetings’, Bhujaba became very angry.

Question 4.
At first Bayaji wanted to knock Bhujaba down but later he decided against it. Why ?
Answer:
Bayaji was nonplussed when Bhujaba asked him if he could forget his position simply because he had turned a Buddhist. For a moment, he was tempted to knock him down with his box but realised that he couldn’t afford to do so. He had come back to his village for good and he had to spend his rest of days there. So, he decided against it.

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

He came from a poor but educated family. His father was a high-school teacher and an avid reader of English literature. He, like all the boys in his class, was trying to get admission into some engineering college. The brighter ones wanted to study in the Indian Institutes of Technology, or the IITs. There was an entrance test for IIT. This boy, along with his friends, applied to appear for the test. They did not have any special books or coaching. All these IIT aspirants would sit below the shade of a stone mandap close to Chamundi Hills in the sleepy town of Mysore. He was the guide for the others. While the others struggled to slove the problems in the question paper, he would smile shyly and solve them in no time. He sat alone below a tree and dreamt of studying at IIT. It was the ultimate aim for any bright boy at that age, as it still is today. He was then only sixteen years old.

The D-Day came. He came to Bangalore, stayed with some relatives and appeared for the entrance test. He did very well but would only say ‘OK’ when asked. It was the opposite when it came to food. When he said ‘OK’ it implied ’bad’, when he said ’good’ it implied ’OK’ when he said ‘excellent’ it implied ‘good’. His principle was never to hurt anyone.

The IIT entrance results came. He had passed with a high rank. What a delight for any student ! He was thrilled. He went to his father who was reading a newspaper. (I Will Do It)

Answer each of the following questions in three to four sentences. 4 × 3 = 12 M
Question 5.
How can you say that Murthy was far ahead of his companions ?
Answer:
Murthy was the guide for the others. While the others struggled to solve the problems in the question paper, he would smile shyly and solve them in no time. Thus, he was far ahead of his friends.

Question 6.
What was Narayana Murthy’s principle ?
Answer:
Narayana Murthy helped the IIT aspirants in their studies. He was the guide for them. He would solve the problems in the question paper in no time. Thus, Narayana Murthy helped the IIT aspirants in their studies.

Question 7.
What is D-Day? What happened on D-Day?
Answer:
Narayana Murthy’s principle was never to hurt anyone. It shows that Murthy was a soft-hearted person. We hardly find such persons in the society now a days.

Question 8.
Pick Three TRUE statements according to the passage.
A) His family was highly educated, rich family.
B) English literature was his father’s favourite subject.
C) The boy provided guide for the others.
D) When he didn’t like the food at all he used to say ok.
E) The boy was very happy to get a high rank.
Answer:
B) English literature was his father’s favourite subject.
C) When he didn’t like the food at all, he used to say ok.
E) They boy was very happy to  get a high rank.

(Questions 9 – 12) : Study the Pie-chart carefully and answer the following questions. 4 × 2 = 8 M

Now, answer the following questions.

Question 9.
What information do you get from the pie chart ?
Answer:
The pie chart gives the information of enrolment of students in a college.

Question 10.
Which category occupies half of the total graph ?
Answer:
MBBS occupies half of the total graph, (enrolment)

Question 11.
Which category / categories do people are least interested in ?
Answer:
People are least interested in Science (50) and Dentisting (350) categories.

Question 12.
Which professions are equally preferred by students ?
Answer:
a) Commerce and Computer Science (75)
b) Science and Dentisting (50)

(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 × 2 = 8 M

(i) Though born in Europe. Mother Teresa chose to be an Indian, (ii) “Why did you choose Calcutta” ? Someone asked her once. “I was sent here”, replied the Mother with a gentle smile. “And (iii) I love the people of Calcutta”, (iv) They have warmth which you don’t see anywhere else, (v) Mother had served the poorest of the poor, (vi) The people of Calcutta lovingly called her the “Saint of the gutters”.

i) Rewrite the sentence using ‘but’.
ii) Rewrite the sentence beginning with ‘someone asked at once why:
iii) I love the people of Calcutta, ……………….. (Add Question Tag)
iv) The poorest of the poor had ………………….
v) Begin the sentence with ‘You don’t ……………..
vi) She was lovingly called
Answer:
i) Mother Teresa was born in Europe but she chose to be an Indian.
ii) Someone asked her once why ‘she chose Calcutta. (Or) Someone asked her once why she had chosen Calcutta.
iii) …………… don’t I ? (or) …………….. do I not ?
iv) The poorest of the poor had been serve by Mother.
v) You don’t see the warmth they has anywhere else.
vi) She was lovingly called the “Saint of the gutters” by the people of Calcutta.

(Question 14) : 10 M
In the lesson ‘The Dear Departed’, Mr. Abel Merryweather made a shocking announcement at the end.
Amelia and Elizabeth were shocked at this.
Write a possible conversation between Amelia and Elizabeth highlighting the events took place in their family.
(OR)
Imagine that you are the grandfather in the play. Write a letter to your friend, Mr. Tattersall inviting him to your marriage at ‘Ring-O-Bells, with Mrs. John Shorrocks. Don’t forget to say why you are going to get married at this age.
You can include the following:
a) Time of wedding
b) Place of wedding
c) Details of the bride
d) Behaviour of the daughters
e) Reason for marrying at this age
f) Cordial invitation
Answer:
Conversation between Amelia and Elizabeth.
Amelia : How could our father do this ?
Elizabeth : I’ve never thought our father would marry another woman.
Amelia Elizabeth : What had we not do to our father. I had served him for three years.
Amelia Elizabeth : I had looked after him for five years.
Amelia : It’s not just on our father to alter his will.
Elizabeth : We are his children we have all the right on his property. It’s all because of you Amelia.
Amelia : Don’t blame me Lizzy.
Elizabeth : I think, his gone out of his senses.
Amelia : At least he could share his things between us.
Elizabeth : Now it’s all over. We should repent for our treatment towards our father and prepare ourselves to attend the marriage at St. Philips Church.
Amelia : Yes, you are right Lizzy.

(OR)

7-99, 9^th Avenue,
Nobel Street,
20^th March, 20XX.
Dear Tattersall,

I cordially invite you to my marriage with Mrs. John Shorrocks at 9 P.M. on 27^th of this month. Mrs. John Shorrocks is none other than who keeps the Ring-O-Bells at St. Philip’s Church.

You may be surprised on seeing this letter of invitation. But things made me do this. I want to share my feeling with you.

Yesterday I fell asleep in the morning. My daughter, Amelia though I was dead. She and her husband Henry sent a telegram to the Jordans. They came to the house of the Slaters without delay. The Slaters could not even send for a doctor! Without seeing my dead body, they were planning how to share my assets. Meanwhile I woke and went to the room where they were discussing. By that time the Slaters robbed my new slippers, bureau and clock. Finally I understood what happened when I fell asleep.

I feel that my daughters are not interested in my welfare. They are interested in my assets. After seeing their greedy behaviour, I strongly decided to marry Shorrocks. I think there is no other alternative before me. I hope you will understand.
Hoping your presence at the Ring-O-Bells on 27^th March.

Yours sincerely,
Mr. Abel Merryweather.

To
Mr. John Tattersall,
Snow White Street,
6-43,7^th Avenue, London.

(Question 15) : 5M
Given below is some information regarding ‘Haryana Hurricane’ Kapil Dev, one of the greatest all-rounders of Indian cricket. Taking help from the notes, write a brief profile of the famous cricketer.
Answer:
Name : Kapil Dev Nikhanj, former cricket player
Birth : January 6,1959′, Chandigarh
Batting style : Right-hand bat
Bowling style : Right-arm fast-medium
Present Status : ♦ Organiser of Indian Cricket League
♦ Famous cricket reviewer and writer

Achievements :

• Highest wicket taker (above 431) as a pace bowler in India in Tests
• 176 not out in an ODI against Zimbabwe in the World Cup
• the captain of the one-day cricket team that won the first World Cup for India in cricket
• more than 5000 runs in the test cricket.
• elected India’s Best Cricketer of the Century in 2002
• named the Wisden International Cricketer of the Year in 1983 Other Important Points: Called Haryana Hurricane.

(Question 16) : Study the Pie-chart carefully and answer the following questions. 5 M
Look at the picture given below. Prepare a poster on making people awareness the pollution caused by plastic.
Answer:

POSTER
AVOID PLASTIC AND LEAD A HEALTHY LIFE

The Ill – effects of Plastic :

• Plastic garbage is unhygienic.
• Plastic affects the human skin.
• Soil fertility is effected.
• Degrades the water quality.
• Causes choking up of drains and overflowing.
• Becomes a threat to animals and creatures.

Solutions and Preventive Measures :

• Use paper or cloth bags.
• Don’t dump plastic in water or on land.
• Promote plastic recycling.
• Avoid using plastic plates, cups, etc.
• Use biodegradable products.
• A ban should be imposed on making, selling and purchasing plastic material. – World Health Organization

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 passage.

Garbage is a great environment hazard. It comes from various sources-used paper, tiffin pack-ings, plastic bags, ice-cream wrappers, bottle caps, fallen leaves from trees and many more. Garbage makes the premises ugly, unkempt and breeds diseases.

A lot of trash that is thrown away contains material that can be recycled and reused such as paper, metals and glass which can be sent to the nearest recycling centre or disposed of to the junk dealer. It also contains organic matter such as leaves which can enrich soil fertility. A compost pit can be made at a convenient location where the refuse can be placed with layers of soil and an occasional sprinkling of water. This would help decomposition to make valuable fertilizer. This would also prevent pollution that is usually caused by burning such organic waste.

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.
Garbage originates from
A) used paper, tiffing packings, plastic bags and fallen leaves from trees
B) leftovers of food
C) fallen branches from trees
D) organic matter
Answer:
A) used paper, tiffing packings, plastic bags and fallen leaves from trees

Question 18.
Garbage can create havoc to the mankind by
A) spreading foul smell
B) slowing our vehicles on the road
C) spreading several diseases
D) sprinkling water
Answer:
C) spreading several diseases

Question 19.
What happens to the disposed material at the recycling centre ?
A) It is thrown away
B) It is recycled for reuse
C) It is sold to the rag pickers
D) It is distributed to houses
Answer:
B) It is recycled for reuse

Question 20.
Fallen leaves from trees are useful because they
A) solve the problem of fuel wood in village households
B) enrich water quality
C) enrich soil fertility
D) are profitable
Answer:
C) enrich soil fertility

Question 21.
……………… helps in making valuable fertiliser from refuse.
A) Disposition
B) Decomposition
C) Fertilization
D) Pollution
Answer:
B) Decomposition

(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

(22) In my way home from the bus stop, my trunk had been carried by a porter. (23) The problem now was we couldn’t found anyone who could help me carry the trunk to the bus stop. At another time of the year, we would have easily found someone to help me, but now most of the villagers were busy in the fields. (24) Nobody had time to spare to me. In fact, carrying the trunk should not have been such a worry for me except that my education had made me shun physical labour. After all, (25) I was a government officer and the idea of people seeing me carry my own luggage is not at all amusing. (26) Otherwise, for an young man like me it should not have been an issue to carry a 20-kilo chest on my back.
22) ………………. 23) …………….. 24) …………….. 25) ……………. 26)
Answer:
22. On my way home from the bus stop, my trunk had been carried by a porter.
23. The problem now was we couldn’t find anyone who could help me carry the trunk to the bus stop.
24. Nobody had time to spare for me.
25. I was a government officer and the idea of people seeing me carry my own luggage was not at
all amusing.
26. Otherwise, for a young man like me it should not have been an issue to carry a 20 kilo-chest on my back.

(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 = 5M

The solar system is the gravitationally bound system. It ………………. (27) of the sun, the eight planets and other objects. The sun is the most important part ………………. (28) our solar system. It is the ………………. (29) object and does have about 98% of the whole mass of the solar system. The sun moves ………………. (30) the galaxy together with planets ………………. (31) other objects.

Question 27.
A) consisting
B) consisted
C) consists
D) will consist
Answer:
C) consists

Question 28.
A) into
B) of
C) for
D) with
Answer:
B) of

Question 29.
A) big
B) bigger
C) biggest
D) more big
Answer:
C) biggest

Question 30.
A) around
B) rounded
C) from
D) beside
Answer:
A) around

Question 31.
A) but
B) and
C) though
D) so
Answer:
B) and

(Questions 32 – 36) : Read the following passage with focus on the underlined parts. 5 × 1 = 5 M

On my way home from the bus stop, my trunk had been carried with (32) a porter. The problem now was we couldn’t found (33) anyone who could help me carry the trunk to the bus stop. At another time of the year, we would have easy (34) found someone to help me, but now most of the villagers were busy in the fields. Nobody had time to spare for me. In fact, carrying the trunk should not have been such a worry forme except that my education had made me shun (35) physical labour. After all, I was a government officer and the idea of people seeing me carry my own luggage was not at all amusing. Otherwise, for a young (36) man like me it should not have been an issue to carry a 20-kilo chest on my back.

Questions :
32. Replace the underlined word with a correct one.
Answer:
by

33. Replace the underlined word with a correct one.
Answer:
find

34. Write the correct form of the word to be used in the underlined context.
Answer:
easily

35. Write the word that gives similar meaning of the underlined word.
Answer:
aviod

36. Write the word that is opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
Answer:
old