English (Third Language) - N 383
July 2024 Solved Paper
SECTION I: Language Study (10 Marks)
Q.1.(A) Do as directed (Attempt any four)
(1) Complete the following words by using correct letters:
(i) lea_n (ii) ni_ht (iii) m_nth (iv) ha_sh
Answer:
(i) learn
(ii) night
(iii) month
(iv) harsh
(2) Put the following words in alphabetical order:
Answer:
(i) bell, good, story, wide
(ii) lack, learn, lion, look
(3) Punctuate the following:
Answer:
(i) "Is that so?" said Mrs. Srivastava.
(ii) She smiled. A beggar changed my life.
(4) Make four words (minimum of three letters each) using the letters in the word: 'INTERGENERATIONAL'
Answer (Any four):
Generate, Ration, Rate, Tent, Train, Enter, Nation, Real, Late, Net, Rat, Ten.
(5) Write the related words as shown in the example (Child - Small):
Answer (Adjectives describing Child):
Innocent, Playful, Active, Young, Sweet, Naughty.
(6) Complete the word-chain of 'Nouns':
table → ................ → ................ → ................ → ................
Answer (Example):
table → elephant → tiger → rat → tent
(B) Do as directed
(1) Attempt any one:
(a) Make a meaningful sentence by using the phrase: 'in a flash'
Answer: The magician vanished from the stage in a flash.
OR
(b) Add a clause to the following sentence to expand it meaningfully: I read stories.
Answer: I read stories that are full of mystery and adventure.
(2) Attempt any one:
(a) Add a prefix or suffix to make new words:
(i) steady → unsteady / steadily
(ii) care → careful / careless
OR
(b) Make a meaningful sentence using any one of the following words:
(i) steady → The turtle won the race with a slow and steady pace.
(ii) care → We should take care of our health.
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SECTION II: Textual Passages (20 Marks)
Q.2.(A) Read the passage and do the activities
A1. Write whether the following sentences are 'True' or 'False':
(i) The old seagull was alone on his ledge. False
(ii) The sea was very expansive. True
(iii) His father and mother had not come around him. False
(iv) He attempted to flap his wings. True
A2. Complete the following web:
The young seagull:
- slept in the little hole under the ledge.
- bent his head.
- failed to muster up courage.
- ran away back to the little hole.
A3. Match the synonyms:
(i) ledge — (b) a narrow horizontal shelf
(ii) shrilly — (c) in a loud voice
(iii) brink — (d) the edge of a steep place
(iv) upbraiding — (a) scolding
A4. Do as directed:
(i) He had taken a little run forward. (Identify the tense)
Answer: Past Perfect Tense
(ii) His father and mother had come around him. (Use 'not only ... but also')
Answer: His father and mother had not only come around him but also called to him.
A5. How do your parents help you in your study?
Answer: My parents help me by creating a quiet environment for me to study. They clarify my doubts when I am stuck, provide me with necessary books, and encourage me to do my best during exams.
(B) Read the passage and do the activities
B1. Fill in the blanks:
(i) The speaker met with a Sudanese child soldier.
(ii) Don't kill your children because of poverty.
(iii) The child labourer was very small and skinny.
(iv) All the great religions teach us to care for our children.
B2. According to the narrator, what is violence?
Answer: According to the narrator, there is no greater violence than to deny the dreams of our children.
B3. Write the describing words used for the following nouns:
(i) extremist militia (ii) great religions
(iii) first training (iv) greater violence
B4. Do as directed:
(i) The world is very poor. (Make it exclamatory)
Answer: How poor the world is!
(ii) He was kidnapped by an extremist militia. (Choose the correct 'Active Voice')
Answer: (a) An extremist militia kidnapped him.
B5. What is your opinion about child labour?
Answer: Child labour is a cruel practice that robs children of their childhood and education. It traps them in poverty and often exposes them to hazardous conditions. I strongly believe every child deserves to be in school, not at work.
SECTION III: Poetry (10 Marks)
Q.3.(A) Read the stanzas and do the activities
A1. Complete the following sentences:
(i) The ship has weather'd every rack / anchor'd safe and sound.
(ii) All the people were exulting.
(iii) The captain lies on the deck.
(iv) The captain has fallen cold and dead.
A2. Match the references with their symbols:
(i) The ship — (b) United States of America
(ii) The fearful trip — (c) The deathly civil war
(iii) The bells — (d) Celebrating victory
(iv) Captain — (a) The President of USA
A3. Write '2' pairs of rhyming words from the poem.
Answer: (1) done - won, (2) red - dead.
(B) Appreciation of the poem
Poem: You Start Dying Slowly...
Title: You Start Dying Slowly...
Name of the poet: Pablo Neruda
Rhyme Scheme: Free verse (No rhyme scheme).
Figure of speech: Repetition ("You start dying slowly..." is repeated for emphasis).
Theme/Central Idea: The poem emphasizes living life to the fullest. It suggests that if we don't travel, read, express emotions, or chase our dreams, we lose the essence of life and start "dying slowly" inside.
SECTION IV: Non-Textual Passage (15 Marks)
Q.4. (A) Read the passage and do the activities
A1. Fill in the blanks:
(i) Over 60 students selected from across the country.
(ii) The ISRO Chief's announcement plunged the whole country.
(iii) There was a celebratory mood all over the ISRO complex.
(iv) K. Sivan is the name of ISRO Chief.
A2. Complete the table with describing events:
at 1.38 am: Announcement of the start of final descent.
at 1.51 am: The green line stopped moving (loss of contact).
at 2.16 am: ISRO Chief broke the bad news.
PM's entry: Consoled the scientists.
A3. Find antonyms:
(i) Ended × Start
(ii) Rejected × Selected
(iii) Last × First
(iv) Began × Stopped
A4. Do as directed:
(i) The lander raced down the trajectory. (Add a question tag)
Answer: The lander raced down the trajectory, didn't it?
(ii) The PM started clapping. (Simple future tense)
Answer: The PM will start clapping.
A5. As a student what do you feel about the Mission Chandrayaan-2?
Answer: I feel immense pride in the scientists of ISRO. Despite the lander not landing as planned, the mission itself was a massive technological achievement. It taught us that failures are pillars of success.
(B) Summary Writing
A Night of Hope and Heartbreak
The passage describes the tense moments at the ISRO complex during Chandrayaan-2's landing. Initially, at 1.38 am, there was a celebratory mood as the lander descended, with students and the PM clapping. However, at 1.51 am, the lander deviated from its path and lost contact. The celebration turned to gloom when ISRO Chief K. Sivan announced the bad news at 2.16 am, after which the PM consoled the dedicated scientists.
SECTION V: Writing Skill (20 Marks)
Q.5. (A) Letter Writing
A1. Informal Letter
Room No. 12, Sai Apartments,
Nanded - 431605
25th October 2022
Dear Rohan,
How are you? I hope you are doing fine. I am writing this to tell you about an exciting "Winter Camp" organized by Mr. R.R. Mangole in our colony.
It is a 10-day camp starting from 21st Nov. They have planned amazing activities like Karate, Yoga, Art and Craft, and even a Tree Plantation drive. It is a great opportunity to learn new things and develop our personalities. The fee is only ₹1500.
I really want you to join me. It will be so much fun to participate together. Please ask your parents and let me know soon.
Your loving friend,
Pandurang
A2. Formal Letter
Room No. 12, Sai Apartments,
Nanded - 431605
25th October 2022
To,
The Organizer,
Mr. R.R. Mangole,
Purva Colony, Nanded.
Subject: Application for joining the Winter Camp.
Respected Sir,
I, Anjali Chavan, am a student of Class 10th. I recently read your advertisement regarding the "Winter Camp" being organized in Purva Colony.
I am very interested in participating in this camp. The activities mentioned, especially Karate and Personality Development, are exactly what I have been looking for. I believe this camp will help increase my confidence.
I would like to register my name for the same. Could you please let me know if there are any specific things or materials we need to carry with us daily? Also, please confirm the mode of payment for the fees.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Anjali Chavan
Q.5. (B) B1 or B2. Do any one of the following
B1. Dialogue Writing
(a) Jumbled Sentences:
1. What did you learn during summer vacation?
2. Swimming.
3. Why did you learn it?
4. Because it is a very good exercise.
(b) Complete the dialogue:
A: Where did you go for picnic?
B: I went to Mahabaleshwar.
A: What did you see there?
B: I saw the Venna Lake and Pratapgad Fort.
(c) Dialogue between you and your friend on 'send-off function':
Friend: Yes, I am really excited but also a bit sad that our school days are ending.
Me: Same here. I have prepared a short speech for our teachers.
Friend: That’s great! I am participating in the group song. What are you wearing?
Me: I bought a new formal shirt. We must take lots of photos to remember this day.
Friend: Definitely! Let's make it a memorable day for everyone.
B2. Drafting a Speech
Topic: The Need of Tree Plantation
Today, I stand before you to speak on a very critical topic: "The Need of Tree Plantation."
We all know that pollution is becoming a massive problem in our world today. The air we breathe is no longer pure, and the temperatures are rising. What is the cause? The rapid cutting down of trees.
Trees are the lungs of our planet. They play a vital role in the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing fresh oxygen. Without them, survival is impossible. Besides giving us life-saving oxygen, trees provide us with shade on hot days, delicious fruits, vegetables, and medicines.
Friends, it is high time we act. "Save trees, save lives" should not just be a slogan but our motto. If each one of us plants just one tree and takes care of it, we can make our earth green and healthy again.
Let us pledge today to plant more trees for a better tomorrow. Thank you.
Q.6. (A) Information Transfer
A1. Non-verbal to verbal
City Life vs Village Life
There is a stark contrast between city life and village life. City surroundings are dominated by factories and vehicles, resulting in thick traffic and polluted, impure air. In contrast, villages offer clean, open fields with thin traffic and fresh, healthy air. Housing in cities consists of big, tall buildings, whereas villages have smaller houses. The people in cities are generally educated and work in service sectors. On the other hand, in villages, fewer people are educated, and their main profession is agriculture.
A2. Verbal to Non-verbal (Corrected Tree Diagram)
Title: Structure of Indian Judiciary System
(Question: The Indian judiciary is made up of Courts at three levels. The Supreme Court is the apex court of India. It is for the whole Union of India. There are High Courts for each state. In each state, at the district level, there are Session Courts. The Session Court Judges has under his jurisdiction either the Assistant session judges, the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or the Chief Judicial Magistrate. The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate has under his jurisdiction the Metropolitan Magistrate and the Special Metropolitan Magistrate.)
(B) Expand the theme
B1. News Report
10 Passengers Killed In Tragic Bus Accident
Pune, January 17: In a horrific incident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, ten passengers lost their lives early this morning when a private travel bus collided with a stationary container truck.
The accident took place near the Lonavala exit around 4:00 AM. According to police reports, the bus was speeding and the driver failed to notice the parked truck due to low visibility. The impact was devastating, killing 10 people on the spot and injuring 15 others.
Local authorities rushed the injured to nearby hospitals. The highway police cleared the traffic jam caused by the accident. An investigation has been ordered into the matter.
B2. Story Writing
United We Stand
Once, in a small village, lived two friends—Ramu and Somu. Ramu was a polio victim and could not walk without support, while Somu was a strong man but had lost his eyesight in an accident. Despite their disabilities, they were the best of friends.
One day, a grand fair was organized at a famous temple on a hill near their village. Both wished to go to pay homage at the place of worship, but neither could go alone. Ramu couldn't climb the hill, and Somu couldn't see the path.
They came up with a brilliant idea. Somu said, "Ramu, I am strong. I will carry you on my back." Ramu replied, "And I will be your eyes. I will guide you on the path."
And so, the strong blind man carried the lame man, and the lame man guided him left and right. Together, they climbed the hill, offered their prayers, and returned home safely. The villagers were amazed at their unity. They proved that unity is strength.
SECTION VI: Skill Development (5 Marks)
Q.7. Translation
(a) Translate into medium of instruction (Marathi):
(1) Decision: เคจिเคฐ्เคฃเคฏ
(2) Area: เค्เคทेเคค्เคฐ / เคญाเค
(3) Intention: เคเคฆ्เคฆेเคถ
(4) Village: เคाเคต
(5) Complaint: เคคเค्เคฐाเคฐ
(6) Leg: เคชाเคฏ
(b) Translate sentences:
(1) I like to read books. → เคฎเคฒा เคชुเคธ्เคคเคे เคตाเคाเคฏเคฒा เคเคตเคกเคคाเคค.
(2) Swimming is a good exercise. → เคชोเคนเคฃे เคนा เคांเคเคฒा เคต्เคฏाเคฏाเคฎ เคเคนे.
(3) Get up early in the morning. → เคธเคाเคณी เคฒเคตเคเคฐ เคเค ा.
(4) Cricket is an international game. → เค्เคฐिเคेเค เคนा เคंเคคเคฐเคฐाเคท्เค्เคฐीเคฏ เคेเคณ เคเคนे.
(c) Translate proverbs:
(1) Cleanliness is next to Godliness. → เคธ्เคตเค्เคเคคा เคคिเคฅे เคฆेเคต (เคिंเคตा เคธ्เคตเค्เคเคคा เคนीเค เคเคถ्เคตเคฐเคธेเคตा).
(2) Save trees, save lives. → เคाเคกे เคตाเคเคตा, เคीเคตเคจ เคตाเคเคตा.
