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MOCK TEST PAPER (2023-24 DECEMBER)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (184)
CLASS-X
Time allowed: 90 MINUTES Maximum Marks: 40

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General Instructions:
1. 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.
2. The Question Paper contains THREE sections-READING, WRITING and
LITERATURE.
3. Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part. Write the correct
question number in your answer sheet to indicate the option/s being attempted.

Section A: READING SKILLS (8 MARKS)

1. Read the passage & on the basis of your understanding of the passage answer the ques ons
below: (8 MARKS)
1.Have you ever failed at something so miserably that the thought of a emp ng to do it again was the last
thing you wanted to do?

2. If your answer is yes, then you are “not a robot.” Unlike robots, we human beings have
feelings, emo ons, and dreams. We are all meant to grow and stretch despite our circumstances and our
limita ons. Flourishing and trying to make our dreams come true is great when life is going our way. But
what happens when it‟s not? What happens when you fail despite all of your hard work? Do you stay down
and accept the defeat or do you get up again and again un l you are sa sfied? If you have a tendency to
persevere and keep going then you have what experts call, grit.

3. Falling down or failing is one of the most agonizing, embarrassing, and scariest human experiences. But it
is also one of the most educa onal, empowering, and essen al parts of living a successful and fulfilling life.
Did you know that perseverance (grit) is one of the seven quali es that have been described as the keys to
personal success and be erment in society? The other six are: curiosity, gra tude, op mism, self-control,
social intelligence, and zest. Thomas Edison is a model for grit for trying 1,000 plus mes to invent the light
bulb. If you are reading this with the lights on in your room, you know well he succeeded. When asked
why he kept going despite his hundreds of failures, he merely stated that what he had been not
failures. They were hundreds of ways not to create a light bulb. This statement not only revealed his grit but
also his op mism for looking at the bright side .

4.Grit can be learned to help you become more successful. One of the techniques that help is
mindfulness. Mindfulness is a prac ce that helps the individual stay in the moment by
bringing awareness of his or her experience without judgment. This prac ce has been used to
quiet the noise of their fears and doubts. Through this simple prac ce of mindfulness,
individuals have the ability to stop the self-sabotaging downward spiral of hopelessness, despair, and
frustra on.
5. What did you do to overcome the nega ve and self-sabotaging feelings of failure? Reflect on
what you did, and try to use those same powerful resources to help you today. (396 words)
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Sample Ques on Paper 2018-19
2.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following ques ons in about 30-
40 words each. 5 MARKS
i. According to the passage, what are the a ributes of a human?
ii. What is perceived as grit?
iii. How is „failing‟ an educa onal and empowering part of human life?
iv. In what ways can grit be developed?
v. How does mindfulness help?
2.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following: 3 MARKS
i. In paragraph 2, means con nue.
a. robots b. sa sfied c. persevere d. flourishing
ii. In paragraph 3, the synonym of distressing is _ .
a. embarrassing b. scariest c. agonizing d. failing
iii. helps in preven ng individuals from going down the lines of despair.
a. success b. fear c. doubt d. mindfulness

SECTION: B (ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS AND GRAMMAR ) 14 MARKS

2. A empt ANY ONE from A and B given below. (4 MARKS)
A) India is a highly populated country. People lack in maintaining proper sanita on and hygiene as a result
they suffer from various diseases. India has a serious sanita on challenge; around 60 per cent of the
world‟s open defeca on takes place in India. Poor sanita on causes health hazards including diarrhea,
par cularly in children under 5 years of age, malnutri on and deficiencies in physical development and
cogni ve ability. You are Ni sh /Nikita, head boy/girl of Anand Public School, Jaipur. Write a le er to the
editor of a na onal daily, highligh ng the problem and sugges ng prac cal ways to ensure public
sanita on and the right to dignity and privacy. (100-120 words) CBSE2018
OR
B) As Vaishali Nathani of 214, Indrayani Apartments, Vaishali Street, Daipur, you believe that forming Ecology clubs
and appoin ng Eco-minders in your city can aid in the preserva on and conserva on of nature. Write a le er to the
MLA of your city area, in about 120 words, sugges ng the need to form such clubs. Share their importance and
implica ons. Recommend the involvement of resident volunteers for implementa on of eco-club ac vi es that
nurture and protect the local ecosystem Sample Ques on Paper 2023-24

3. A empt ANY ONE from A and B given below. (4 MARKS)

A) Gurmeet Kaur is an aspiring candidate for a public-funded engineering college in the suburbs. She
belongs to a nearby village, has minimal technological skills and exposure, has the required cut-off
percentage and is looking for a complete or par al scholarship. Write a paragraph in about 100-120 words,
analysing her SWOT notes to support your stand on whether she should join/not join the college.

OR
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B)

(Sample Paper 2019-20)

4. A empt ANY 6/7 from the following ques ons given below. (6 MARKS)

i). Read the given sentence from a recipe review ar cle. Iden fy the error and supply the
correc on in the sentence.
This deligh ul recipe must keep your hunger pangs at bay with its balanced spices and
oriental flavour.
ii). Abhilash and Neha had a conversa on about the inaugura on of Neha’s Dance Academy.
Report Abhilash’s ques on.
Is your best friend helping you in this venture?
iii). Iden fy the error and supply correc on for the given sentence from a commercial company’s
current marke ng strategy.
The company aimed at increasing authority in areas frequently visited by the clients.
iv) Complete the given narra ve, by filling the blank with the correct op on.
The experience of nursing an injured bird le me _____________ grateful for knowing the
importance of being kind and compassionate to all creatures.
A. feeling B. having felt C. felt D. feels
V)Select the correct op on to fill in the blank for the given line, from a health magazine.
The adver sement read, ‘If you smoke, sta s cally your story____________ end 15% before it should’.
A. must B. should C. will D. ought to
VI) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct op on to complete an online update.
The climate control comment by an ac vist___________ on social media yesterday.
A. blow up B. blew up C. is blown D. will be blown
VII) Complete the given narra ve, by filling in the blank with the correct op on:
As I was standing on the dock, looking out at the lake for the last me, a feeling of emp ness over me like
darkness.
A. will wash B. had washed C. will have washed D. washed

SECTION C : LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY (18 marks)

5. Read the following extract and answer the following ques ons briefly: (1X4=4MARKS)

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 He should be lurking in the shadow,
Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole Where plump deer pass. (CBSE Ques on Bank)
(a) According to the extract, the poet wishes for the ger to be ‘sliding’ through the foliage as this would:
(b) Which fact connect with the significance of the water hole for the ger?
(c) Pick the op on that DOES NOT use ‘lurking’ correctly to fill in the blank.
(i) The thug was _________ in the alley late evening, for unsuspec ng passers-by.
(ii) The hyena was ____________ in its den a er a good meal.
(iii) The detec ve cau oned her team about the ___________ danger likely to impact the case.
(iv) The prejudices _____________ beneath the surface create misunderstandings.
(d) ‘Shadow’ here, refers to the shadow of:
OR
The fog comes on li le cat feet.
It sits looking over harbour and city
on silent haunches and then moves on. (Fog)
i In what way does the language used in this poem challenge tradi onal ideas of what poetryshould be?
ii What is the significance of the use of the word "li le" to describe the fog in the poem and
how does this word choice contribute to the overall mood and tone of the poem? Answer in about 40 words.
iii The lines from the poem tell us that the city is ______.
A. hilly B. coastal C. industrial D. under-developed
iv Iden fy the type of THEME used in the lines of the poem. SAMPLE PAPER 2023-24

6. Answer any THREE the following ques ons in 40-50 words: (3X2=6MARKS)
(i) Validate the given statement with reference to baby seagull’s fear. ‘Fear doesn’t exist anywhere else other than
one’s mind.’ SP 23-24
(ii) Explain how the descrip on of the devasta on caused by the hailstorm reflects the sadness within Lencho, in A
Le er to God? Refer to the given lines, from the text - Not a leaf remained on the trees. The corn was totally
destroyed. The flowers were gone from the plants. Lencho’s soul was filled with sadness SAMPLE PAPER 2021-22
(iii) Why did Mr.Keesing call Anne ‘an incorrigible cha erbox’? CBSE 2017
(iv) The use of symbolism in the poem ‘Fire and Ice’ conveys the poet’s message effec vely. Expand with reference to
the poem. SP 20-21

7. Answer any ONE of the following ques ons in about 120-150 words: 4 MARKS
(i) Suddenly I came out of the clouds and saw two straight lines of lights in front of me. It was a runway! An airport! I
was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black aeroplane but the sky was empty. [The Black Aeroplane]
OR
(ii) You have been chosen to address a student gathering from the neighbourhood schools, to speak on the resilience
of human spirit required to transcend discrimina on. Prepare the speech dra in not more than 120 words, with
reference to the commonality of themes in Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and The Trees by Adrienne Rich.
You may begin this way:
Good morning, everyone. Today, I'd like to discuss two pieces of literature that offer a powerful insight into the
resilience of the human spirit required to transcend discrimina on.

8. Answer any ONE of the following ques ons in about 120-150 words: 4 MARKS
i) Readers believe that Griffin was a man without conscience. You have a class discussion on why our conscience plays
a vital role in shaping our character. Present a summary of your views on this.
OR
Ii) Your teacher organised a mini-debate compe on in class on the topic: Courage, Wisdom and Generosity are the
ONLY a ributes of a remarkable leader. Write the debate script with two points to supplement your stand, either as a
proposi on speaker or as an opposi on one.

IX/X/XI/XII ENGLISH LITERATURE BY – VIKRANT SIR

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