MODEL PAPER – 1
Subject: English
Class: X
Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes
Maximum Marks: 70
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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First 15 minutes are allotted for reading the question paper.
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All questions are compulsory.
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The question paper is divided into two parts – Part A and Part B.
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Part A consists of 20 Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each).
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Part B consists of Descriptive Type Questions (50 marks).
PART – A
Q. Nos. 1–3
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Robert Bruce was the king of Scotland. He fought hard to free his country from the English, but was badly defeated. He hid himself in the mountains. One day, when hiding in a cave, he felt very downhearted. He made up his mind to give up the struggle. Then he saw a spider trying to swing itself upon a long thread to the roof of the cave. It tried and tried, but always fell short. Bruce watched the little insect’s effort. At the ninth attempt it succeeded.
“Bravo!” cried Bruce. “Surely I can go on trying like the spider. I will try again. I will try again.” And he did succeed and made his country free.
Q1. King Bruce had to hide himself …………
(a) in the jungles
(b) in schools
(c) in the mountains ✔
(d) in factories
Q2. He felt very downhearted. It means he was …………
(a) happy
(b) sad and without hope ✔
(c) a heart patient
(d) strong
Q3. Which word in the passage is opposite of the word ‘failed’?
(a) watched
(b) defeated
(c) succeeded ✔
(d) tried
Q. Nos. 4–8
Choose the correct option:
Q4. behaviour/got/I/his/at/angry
(a) I got angry at his behaviour. ✔
(b) I angry got his at behaviour.
(c) Angry got I his behaviour at.
(d) His behaviour angry got I at.
Q5. ………… lion is ………… king of ………… jungle.
(a) The, a, an
(b) A, the, the
(c) The, a, the ✔
(d) The, the, the
Q6. Select misspelt word:
(a) family
(b) adress ✔
(c) employee
(d) charity
Q7. The boys have been playing football ……… two hours.
(a) since
(b) for ✔
(c) from
(d) by
Q8. My friend ………… in Delhi for the last five years.
(a) is living
(b) lives
(c) has been living ✔
(d) lived
Q. Nos. 9–10
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:
This way she picked up various small details about the bus journey. The town was six miles from her village. The fare was thirty paise one way, “which is almost nothing at all,” she heard one well-dressed man say, but to Valli, who scarcely saw that much money from one month to the next, it seemed a fortune.
Q9. The town was ………… from Valli’s village.
(a) ten miles
(b) five miles
(c) six miles ✔
(d) very near
Q10. The fare of the bus was ………… one way.
(a) thirty paise ✔
(b) fifty paise
(c) twenty paise
(d) forty paise
Q11. The postmaster decided to reply the letter because:
(a) he usually did so
(b) he found it interesting
(c) he didn’t want to shake the writer’s faith ✔
(d) he wanted to have some fun
Q12. Lomov has inherited his land from his:
(a) uncle and aunt ✔
(b) father
(c) grandmother
(d) brother
Q13. Children in Goa longed for:
(a) bread
(b) sweet
(c) salted bread
(d) bread bangles ✔
Q14. Name the poem from which the stanza has been taken:
“Did you finish your homework, Amanda?”
(a) Amanda! ✔
(b) For Anne Gregory
(c) Fog
(d) The Ball Poem
Q15. What is the first question to the listener?
(a) To clean her shoes
(b) To finish her homework ✔
(c) To cut her nails
(d) To wash her hair
Q16. What was Horace allergic to?
(a) Dust
(b) Smell of flowers ✔
(c) Pollen
(d) Milk
Q17. Tricky’s actual problem was:
(a) Malaria
(b) Malnutrition ✔
(c) Fever
(d) Vomiting because of excess of food
Q18. Max was a:
(a) writer
(b) secret agent ✔
(c) waiter
(d) policeman
Q19. Mme. Loisel went to Mme Forestier to borrow:
(a) a beautiful dress
(b) a necklace ✔
(c) a bracelet
(d) All of these
Q20. Ebright lost in a county science fair when he was in:
(a) first grade
(b) third grade
(c) seventh grade ✔
(d) fourth grade
PART – B
Q21. Read the passage and answer the questions:
Passage :
Just as it is vital for parents to live their own lives as fully as possible and to deepen their understanding to themselves to the utmost, so it is important for teachers and educators to do the same. When children go to school their teachers become, during school hours, substitutes for their parents. The children transfer to the teacher some of the feelings they have for their parents and are influenced in their turn by the personalities of the teachers. This mutual relationship is of more importance than any teaching method, and a child’s ability to learn is continually hampered if the relationship is unsatisfactory. Again, if teachers really want to be educators, to help children to develop into satisfactory men and women, and not simply to stuff them with knowledge, they will only be really successful if they themselves have sound personalities. No amount of preaching, however well done, no principles however sound, no clever technique of mechanical aids can replace the influence of a well-developed personality.
(a) What is important for teachers and educators?
Answer:
It is important for teachers and educators to live meaningful lives, understand themselves deeply, and develop strong personalities.
(b) What happens if the relationship between teacher and child is unsatisfactory?
Answer:
The child’s ability to learn is hampered and learning becomes ineffective.
(c) What does the statement about teachers becoming substitutes for parents suggest?
Answer:
It suggests that teachers influence children emotionally and morally like parents during school hours.
(d) Which word in the passage means ‘Reciprocal’?
Answer:
Mutual
Q22. Write a letter to your friend asking him to spend summer vacation with you.
Answer :
From,
Raman Kumar
Village Rampur
District Sitapur
Date: 10 May 2026
To,
Dear Amit,
I hope you are fine. I am also well here. Our summer vacation will start soon. I invite you to spend your summer vacation with me at my village.
Here you will enjoy fresh air, green fields and peaceful surroundings. We will play outdoor games, go for morning walks and visit nearby places together. My parents are also eager to see you.
Please take permission from your parents and inform me soon. I am waiting for your reply.
Yours lovingly,
X Y Z
Q23. Write a report on ‘Independence Day Celebration’ in your school (80–100 words).
Independence Day Celebration
Our school celebrated Independence Day on 15th August with great joy and enthusiasm. The school building was beautifully decorated with flags and balloons. The Principal hoisted the national flag and we sang the National Anthem. Students presented patriotic songs, dances and speeches. The Principal delivered an inspiring speech highlighting the importance of freedom. Sweets were distributed among the students at the end of the programme. The celebration filled us with patriotism and respect for our nation.
Q24. Grammar
(a) Change into Indirect Speech:
“Did you lock the front door?” my mother asked me.
Answer:
My mother asked me if I had locked the front door.
(b) Change into Passive Voice:
We should admire the freedom fighters.
Answer:
The freedom fighters should be admired by us.
(c) Punctuate:
the master said to the servant what do you say
Answer:
The master said to the servant, “What do you say?”
(d) Translate into English:
Hindi:
नई दिल्ली भारत की राजधानी है। भारत के राष्ट्रपति और प्रधानमंत्री नई दिल्ली में रहते हैं। नई दिल्ली में लाल किला और कुतुबमीनार प्रसिद्ध ऐतिहासिक इमारतें हैं। प्रगति मैदान और अप्पू घर यहाँ के आकर्षण हैं।
English Translation:
New Delhi is the capital of India. The President and the Prime Minister of India live in New Delhi. The Red Fort and the Qutub Minar are famous historical buildings in New Delhi. Pragati Maidan and Appu Ghar are important attractions here.
Q.25. Answer the following questions in about 30–40 words each:
(a) What was Valli’s favourite pastime?
Answer:
Valli’s favourite pastime was standing in the front doorway of her house and watching what was happening in the street. She enjoyed observing people, carts, and vehicles passing by. This simple activity gave her great pleasure and satisfaction.
(b) Why was Kisa Gotami sad?
Answer:
Kisa Gotami was sad because her only son had died. She loved him deeply and could not accept his death. In her grief, she went from home to home begging for medicine to bring her child back to life.
Q.26. Answer any one of the following in about 60 words:
(a) How did the mother ‘trick’ the young seagull into flying?
Answer:
The mother seagull tricked the young seagull into flying by tempting him with food. She flew near him with a piece of fish in her beak and stopped just out of his reach. Maddened by hunger, the young seagull dived at the fish. While doing so, he discovered that he could fly and soon began to enjoy flying.
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(b) Flying things does Mij do which tell you that he is an intelligent, friendly and fun-loving animal who needs love?
Answer:
Mijbil the otter showed intelligence by opening doors and learning household habits. He was friendly and playful, enjoying games like rolling balls and sliding on surfaces. He loved companionship and became depressed when left alone, which showed that he needed affection and care.
Q.27. How is the poet hopeful that a barren forest will again full of trees by the next spring?
Answer:
The poet believes that nature has the power to heal itself. Though humans have destroyed forests, trees can grow again if people stop harming nature. By protecting the earth and allowing time for recovery, the barren land can become green and full of life once more.
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The fog comes
On little cat feet.
It sits looking
Over harbour and city
Q.28. Write the central idea of any one of the following poems in about 40–50 words:
(a) The Tale of Custard the Dragon
Answer:
The poem teaches that true bravery is shown in action, not words. Though Custard the dragon was considered cowardly, he proved his courage by bravely fighting the pirate and saving his friends when real danger came.
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(b) For Anne Gregory
Answer:
The poem conveys that external beauty is temporary, while inner beauty is permanent and valuable. True love should be based on a person’s inner qualities rather than physical appearance such as hair colour or looks.
Q.29. Answer any one of the following in about 30–40 words:
(a) Why did Bishamber’s marriage with Bholi not take place?
Answer:
Bishamber’s marriage with Bholi did not take place because he demanded a dowry after seeing her pockmarked face. Bholi refused to accept this insult and rejected the marriage, showing courage and self-respect.
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(b) What did Loisel do to replace the necklace?
Answer:
Loisel and her husband borrowed money and bought a new diamond necklace to replace the lost one. They spent ten years repaying the debt by living a life of extreme hardship and poverty.
Q.30. Answer any one of the following in about 60 words:
(a) Why did Hari Singh decide to return the stolen money? What light does it throw on his character?
Answer:
Hari Singh decided to return the stolen money because Anil trusted him and treated him kindly. He realized that education and honesty were more valuable than money. This decision shows that Hari Singh was not a hardened criminal and had a good heart capable of change.
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(b) Mr. Herriot, the veterinary surgeon, is tactful as well as full of common sense. Justify this statement with instances from the story ‘A Triumph of Surgery’.
Answer:
Mr. Herriot showed tact and common sense by understanding Tricky’s real problem—overfeeding. Instead of medicine, he controlled Tricky’s diet and gave him exercise. He also avoided hurting Mrs. Pumphrey’s feelings. His practical approach cured Tricky successfully.
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