SSC English (Third Language) Question Paper Solution - March 2025
(i) br_ve (ii) t_ach (iii) box_r (iv) fa_th
(i) brave
(ii) teach
(iii) boxer
(iv) faith
(i) optimistic, bonfire, rumour, attractive
(ii) potter, patter, pocket, people
(i) attractive, bonfire, optimistic, rumour
(ii) patter, people, pocket, potter
(i) the bird replied i am going to extinguish the fire
(ii) hows that said nathu
(i) The bird replied, "I am going to extinguish the fire."
(ii) "How's that?" said Nathu.
Rain, Water, Train, Tear, Rat, Net, Ten, War, Raw. (Any four)
Center: Garden -> Example: Beautiful
Big, Green, Clean, Flowering, Public, Lovely.
tiger → ................. → ................. → ................. → .................
tiger → rat → table → elephant → tent
(a) Make a meaningful sentence by using the phrase: 'instead of'
I decided to drink tea instead of coffee.
OR
(b) Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully: My uncle found a baby.
My uncle found a baby who was crying loudly near the gate.
(a) Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
(i) possible (ii) appoint
(i) Impossible / Possibility
(ii) Appointment / Disappoint
OR
(b) Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words: (i) possible (ii) appoint
(i) It is possible to achieve success with hard work.
(ii) The manager decided to appoint a new assistant.
(i) Ramlal had four sons and three daughters.
(ii) The meaning of Bholi is simpleton.
(iii) Bholi had an attack of smallpox.
(iv) Bholi had fallen off the cot on her head.
(i) False
(ii) True
(iii) True
(iv) True
(i) Bholi had an attack of smallpox.
(ii) Some part of Bholi's brain was damaged.
(iii) Bholi's entire body was permanently disfigured by deep black pockmarks.
(iv) Bholi had fallen off the cot on her head.
1. (iv) Bholi had fallen off the cot on her head.
2. (ii) Some part of Bholi's brain was damaged.
3. (i) Bholi had an attack of smallpox.
4. (iii) Bholi's entire body was permanently disfigured by deep black pockmarks.
(1) Backward (child)
(2) Fair (and pretty)
(3) Deep black (pockmarks)
(4) Prosperous (farmer)
(Other options: Little, Healthy, Strong, Beautiful)
(i) At birth the child was fair and pretty. (Rewrite the sentence using "not only ... but also")
(ii) Little Sulekha could not speak till she was five. (Rewrite the sentence using "unable to")
Smallpox is a disease. Write any other names of four diseases. Write two symptoms of any one of it.
Names of diseases: Malaria, Dengue, Typhoid, Covid-19.
Symptoms of Malaria: High fever, shivering, headache, and vomiting.
(i) The book, 'Swami and Friends' is a good read for children of all ages / kids.
(ii) The use of simple and short sentences adds to the simplicity of the book.
(iii) It is also a known fact that mischievous kids are the most sensitive and loving people of all.
(iv) R.K. Narayan is a literary genius.
Swami
| Column 'A' | Column 'B' (Answer) |
|---|---|
| (i) Mischievous | (b) Naughty |
| (ii) Encompasses | (c) Circles around (Includes) |
| (iii) Concerned | (d) Worried |
| (iv) Kids | (a) Children |
(i) It is hard to imagine. (Make it negative without changing the meaning)
(ii) R.K. Narayan does a great job conveying that to all of us. (Choose the correct question tag)
Do you like reading books? Why?
(i) The poet's father goes back early in the ............... (morning/evening)
(ii) The poet asks for seeds of ............... (sunlight/moonlight)
(iii) The whole village goes ............... to work. (daily/weekly)
(iv) The poet wants to sow seeds on the sides of the ............... (road/path)
(ii) plies — flies, cries, tries
Read the poem 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening' and write an appreciation.
Title: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Name of the poet: Robert Frost
Rhyme Scheme: The rhyme scheme of the first stanza is 'aaba' (know, though, here, snow).
Figure of speech: Inversion / Alliteration / Personification.
Example: "Whose woods these are I think I know" (Inversion - the word order is changed).
Theme/Central idea: The poem describes a traveler who stops to admire the beautiful, dark, and deep woods filled with snow. However, he reminds himself that he cannot stay because he has responsibilities and promises to keep before he can rest (sleep/die). It highlights the conflict between the desire for rest and the call of duty.
(ii) Bharata Natyam was danced as a solo performance by devadasis.
(iii) Tandava is associated with Shiva.
(iv) Bharata Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
classical dance
(ii) Group × Solo
(iii) Poor × Rich
(iv) Narrow × Broad
(i) Bharata Natyam is the most popular dance-form of India. (Change into positive degree)
(ii) Later, kings and rich people lent their patronage to it. (Rewrite using "as well as")
Write any four benefits of dancing.
2. It helps to reduce stress.
3. It improves flexibility and balance.
4. It is a great way to express emotions and happiness.
Read the passage given in Q. 4(A) and write a summary of it. Suggest a suitable title.
Classical dance is based on the tenets of the Natya Shastra. Its two broad aspects are Tandava (power/force associated with Shiva) and Lasya (grace/delicacy associated with Parvati). The dance can be pure movement (nritta) or interpretative (nritya). The main schools of Indian classical dance include Bharata Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, and Kathak. Bharata Natyam, the oldest form, originated in Tamil Nadu and was initially a solo temple dance performed by devadasis, later gaining patronage from kings and the wealthy.
Imagine you are Deepak/Deepika Pawar; residing at Gandhi Nagar, Beed. Read the advertisement... "Summer Camp for Teenagers".
Gandhi Nagar,
Beed.
Date: 12th March 2025
To,
The Manager,
Youth Club,
110, M.G. Road,
Pune.
Subject: Enquiry regarding the 'Summer Camp for Teenagers'.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I read your advertisement regarding the Summer Camp displayed on our school notice board. I am writing this letter to enquire about the details of the camp as I am very interested in joining it.
I am a student of Class 10 and wish to utilize my vacation productively. The activities mentioned like swimming, horse riding, and trekking sound very exciting. However, the advertisement does not mention the exact fee structure for individuals. Are there any hidden charges for equipment?
Also, could you please provide details about the accommodation and food facilities? Since I am from Beed, I would need to know about the stay arrangements. Kindly let me know if there are any specific medical requirements or things to carry.
I look forward to your prompt response so that I can register before the deadline.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Deepak Pawar
(a) Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences:
2. I wake up at 5 a.m. in the morning and study.
3. Do you study everyday?
4. Yes; of course.
(b) Complete the dialogue:
Mahesh: Yes, I like them very much.
Aniket: Why do you like pet animals?
Mahesh: Because they are loyal, loving, and good companions.
(c) Write a dialogue between Ram and Shyam on "The importance of tree plantation".
Shyam: Hi Ram. I am going to the park to plant this Neem sapling. It's World Environment Day today.
Ram: That's a great initiative. Tree plantation is really important these days.
Shyam: Absolutely. Trees provide us with oxygen and help in reducing pollution.
Ram: Yes, and they also bring rain and keep the temperature cool.
Shyam: We should encourage more people to plant trees for a better future.
Ram: I agree. I will join you too. Let's go!
Transportation is an essential part of modern life. There are three main modes of transportation: Land, Water, and Air.
Land transport includes road and rail. Road transport is easily available and connects to remote areas using vehicles like buses, cars, trucks, and carts. Rail transport is cheap and best for long distances, primarily using trains.
Water transport is a cheap mode of transport but is slow. It is suitable for heavy goods. Ships and boats act as the main carriers. Air transport is the costliest and fastest mode. It is used for long-distance travel and transportation of expensive articles via aeroplanes.
| Points | Ramesh | Radha |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 16 years | 13 years |
| Class | Class 10 | Class 7 |
| Favourite subject | Maths | Science |
| Hobbies | Watching movies, reading books | Gardening, swimming |
| Likes | Fast food | Homemade food |
| Goal in life | Engineer | Doctor |
Pune, March 14: In a horrific incident yesterday, five people lost their lives in a severe road accident on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway near Lonavala.
The accident occurred around 11:00 PM when a speeding car lost control and collided with a heavy truck parked on the roadside. According to eye-witnesses, the car was moving at a very high speed and the driver failed to notice the truck in the dark.
The local police arrived at the spot immediately. The victims were rushed to the nearby municipal hospital, but they were declared dead on arrival. The deceased belonged to the same family and were returning to Pune after attending a wedding. The police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the matter further. This incident once again highlights the need for strict adherence to speed limits on highways.
(2) Arrival : आगमन (Aagaman)
(3) Beggar : भिकारी (Bhikari)
(4) Honour : सन्मान (Sanman)
(5) Paradise : नंदनवन / स्वर्ग (Nandanvan / Swarga)
(6) Movement : हालचाल / चळवळ (Halchal / Chalval)
(2) Everyone should take care of trees. : प्रत्येकाने झाडांची काळजी घेतली पाहिजे.
(3) Don't pluck the flowers. : फुले तोडू नका.
(4) Save trees, save life. : झाडे वाचवा, जीवन वाचवा.
(2) Might is right. : बळी तो कान पिळी.