ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE

PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION
CLASS X
English Communicative
CODE : 101
SESSION: 2017-18

Maximum marks: 80 Time-3hours

The question paper is divided into THREE sections.

SECTION A Reading comprehension 20 marks

SECTION B Writing Skills / Grammar 30 marks
SECTION C Literature/Long Reading 30 marks
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General Instructinss

(i) Attempt all uuestins.

(ii) Di nit write anything in the uuestin paper.
(iii) All the answers must be cirrectly numbered as in the uuestin paper and written in the
answer sheet privided ti yiu.
(iv) Attempt all uuestins in each sectin beoire giing in ti the nett sectin.
(v) Read each uuestin careoully and oilliw the instructins.
(vi) Strictly adhere ti the wird limit given with each uuestin.

.SECTION – A (Reading) 20 Marks

Q.1. Read the passage and answer the questions as follow. 8 Marks
Computers are capable of doing extremely complicated work in all branches of learning. They can
solve the most complex mathematical problems or put thousand unrelated data in order. These
machines can be put to varied uses. For instance, they can provide information on the best way to
prevent traffic accidents. They work accurately and at high speed. They save research worker’s
years of hard work. This whole process by which machines can be used to work for us has been
called ‘Automation’. In future, automation may enable human beings to enjoy more leisure than
they do today. The coming of automation is bound to have important social consequences.
Some years ago, an expert on automation, Sir Leon Bagrit pointed out that it was a mistake to
believe that these machines could think. There is no possibility that human beings will be controlled
by machines. Though computers are capable of learning from their mistakes and improving on their
performances, they need detailed instruction from human beings to be able to operate. They can
never lead independent lives or rule the world by taking decisions of their own.
Sir Leon said that , in future, computers would be developed which would be small enough to be
carried in one’s pocket. Ordinary people would then be able to use them to obtain valuable
information. Computers could be plugged into a wireless network and can be used like radios. For
instance, people going on holiday, could be informed about weather condition. Car drivers can be

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given an alternative route, when there is a traffic jam. It will also be possible to make tiny
translating machines. This will enable people who do not share a common language to talk to each
other without any difficulty or to read foreign applications.
It is impossible to access the importance of a machine of this sort, for many international
misunderstandings are caused simply due to our failure to understand each other. Computers will
also be used in ordinary public hospitals. By providing a machine with patient’s systems, a doctor
would be able to diagnose the nature of his illness .Similarly machines could be used to keep a
check on a patient’s health record and bring it up to date. Doctors will therefore have immediate
access to great many facts which will help them in their work. Book- keepers and Accountants too
could be relieved of dull clerical work. For, the tedious task of compiling and checking lists of
figures could be done entirely by machines. Computers are the most efficient servant man has ever
had, and there is no limit to the way they can be used to improve our lives.
Questions

a) What is meant by automation?

b) How would it be possible for computer to work like radios?

c) Mention one quality in which human beings supersede computers?

d) According to Sir Leon ,how would small pocket computers help ordinary people?

e) How can one benefit by having tiny translation machines?

f) What is the only thing computers can never do?

g) Computers could relieve the ---------------------of dull clerical work.

h) Pick out the word which means the same as –

i)to detect the disease: ----------------

Q.2. Read the given passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
12 Marks

“Something is coming up the hill”, said mother wolf, twitching one ear. “Get ready”. The bushes
rustled a little in the thicket and father wolf dropped on his haunches under him, ready for his leap.
Then, if you had been watching, you would have seen the most wonderful thing in the world- the
wolf checked in mid-spring. He made his leap before he saw what he was jumping at, and then he
tried to stop himself. The result was that he had shot up straight into the air for four or five feet,
landing almost where he had left the ground. “Man!’’ he snapped. “ A man’s cub. Look!’’.
Directly in front of him, holding on a low branch, stood a naked brown baby who could just walk-
as soft and as dimpled a little atom as ever came to a wolf’s cave at night. He looked up into
Father wolf’s face and laughed.

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“Is that a man’s cub ?’’ Said mother wolf. “I have never seen one. Bring it here. How little! How
naked! How bold!” She said softly. The baby was pushing his way between the cubs to get close to
the warm hide. “ Aha! He is taking his meal with the others. And so this is a man’s cub.“Now,
was there ever a wolf that could boast of a man’s cub among her children?” “I have heard now and
again of such a thing, but never in our pack or in my time,’’ said Father wolf.” He’s altogether
without hair, and I could kill him with a touch of my foot. But see, he looks up and is not afraid.
” The moonlight was blocked out of the mouth of the cave, for Shere Khan’s great square head
and shoulders were thrust into the entrance. Tabaqui, behind him, was squeaking : “ My Lord, My
Lord, it went in here!”
“Shere Khan does us great honor,” said father wolf, but his eyes were very angry.” What does
Shere Khan need?”
“My quarry. A man’s cub went this way,’’ said Shere Khan. “Its parents have run off. Give it to
me.’’

2.1) Answer the following questions : 4x2=8 Marks

a) Why did father wolf drop on his haunches?

b) Why did he stop in the middle of his jump?
c) What did a man’s cub look like?
d) What did it do to keep itself warm?
2.2) Do as directed : 4 Marks

a) What is meant by the word bold? ( para3)

i) brave ii) bright
iii) smart iv) thrust

b) What is meant by the word ‘spring’ ?( para1)

i) coil ii) jump
iii) cushion iv) bed

c) What is meant by the word ‘altogether’? ( para4)

i) combined ii) cleverly
iii) completely iv) quiet

d) What is the opposite of ‘uphill’ ?

i) bottom ii) plain
iii) valley iv) downhill

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 SECTION- B ( Writing & Grammar ) 30 Marks

Q.3 It has been rightly said “United we stand, divided we fall. “A nation which is not united falls
like a house of cards. Write a letter to the editor of a National Daily in about 100-120 words,
emphasizing on the significance of national integration.
8 Marks
OR
Write a letter of complaint to M/S Rupashree Electronic ,20 Industrial Area, Faridabad complaining
about the washing machine you purchased recently. It is giving you a lot of trouble now .Ask for its
replacement immediately .Invent all necessary details. You are Anil of 258/C, Silver City, New
Delhi .Write a letter in about 100-120 words

Given below is the beginning of a story. Complete the story in about (150-200 words):
10 Marks
As the ticket inspector asked for the ticket, I dug my hand into my pocket only to discover that the
purse along with the ticket had disappeared………..
OR
Anil was a clerk in an office. His boss was very annoyed with him because he often came late to
office. Complete the story in 150-200 words. Use the following points to develop your story.
Clues: Anil…… Absent for a week…… His boss angry…… His colleagues visit his home……
They found him caring for HIV positive children…… One in a critical condition… Everyone
moved……
Q.5. Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks with the help of given options:
4 Marks
There is a general belief (a) ____________________ students that (b) ______________who write
long sentences get (c) ___________ marks, Short answers get (d) _______ marks.
i) (a) in (b) of (c) among (d) between
ii (a) they (b) those (c) all (d) them
iii (a) more (b) many (c) most (d) much
iv ( a ) least (b) less (c) few (d) small.
Q.6. In the passage given below one word has been omitted in each line . Write the missing
word along with the word that comes before and after it. 8x1/2 = 4 Marks
Before Missing word after
Decision making is very important/our e.g. important because our
future depends the decision we take today a)________ ____________ ____________
Therefore it necessary that we take correct b)________ ___________ ___________
decision.. No decision should taken without c)________ ___________ ___________
looking the issue from all angles. Objectivity d) ________ ____________ ____________
allows us to view matters impartially without e) ________ ___________ ___________
prejudice. Delaying important decision be the f)________ ___________ ___________
the worst thing we do. Remember, procrastination g) _______ __________ __________
is the curse of the human race. h) _______ __________ __________
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Q.7. Read the dialogue given below and then complete the report that follows . Write the
answers in your answers sheet against the correct blank numbers.
4 Marks
Anne: I want to order a big chocolate cake for my birthday.
Baker: when is your birthday?
Anne: It is tomorrow.
Baker: you can collect it by 5 O’ clock in the evening.
Anne: Fine, I’ ll be here by 5O’clock sharp.
Anne told a baker (a)______________ a big chocolate cake for her birthday. The baker
(b)_______________.Anne replied it was the following day. The baker told her
(c)_________________by 5O” clock in the evening. Anne said that she (d)__________ by 5 O’
clock sharp.
SECTION-C
(Literature: Textbook & Long Reading Text) 30 Marks
Q.8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow 4 Marks
And immediately I regretted it
I thought how paltry, how vulgar, what a mean act!
I despised myself and the voices of my accursed human education.
Q1. What action did the poet regret?
Q2.Why does the poet say ‘how paltry, how vulgar, what a mean act’?
Q3.Why did the poet despise his education?
Q4. Name the poem and the poet.
OR
“Caesar shall forth.
The things that threatened me
Ne’er looked but on my back.
When they shall see the face of Caesar, they are vanished.”
Q1.Who is Caesar speaking to?
Q2.What does the Caesar mean by “things that threatened me”?
Q3.Where dose Caesar want to go when he says “Caesar shall forth”?
Q4.Who vanished on seeing Caesar’s face?

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Q.9. Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words: 4 x 2 = 8 Marks

a)What impression do you form of Grandfather when he comes down the stairs into the living
room?
b) How did the frog regain his lost status of King of Bingle Bog?
c) What feelings does the fiction “The Letter” arouse in you?
d) Mrs Packletide carried two things on her hunt. What are they? What is the humor in this?
e) What were the writer’s feelings as he returned from Poleta?

Q.10. Answer any one of the following question in 100-120 words 8 Marks
After the Ouija Board party, John was very disturbed and decides to write a letter to his friend
informing him about the incident and his feelings.
OR
If you don’t respect the creation of God you have no right to be loved and respected justify your
answer on the basis of the poem the Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Q.11. How did Helen enjoy during her stay at Wrentham? 10 Marks
OR

Draw a pen-portrait of Arthur H. Keller.

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