MODEL ANSWER SHEET PRACTICE PAPER – (3)

KUMARBHARATI ENGLISH-First Language (HL)

Time – 3 Hours Marks – 100

SECTION I : LANGUAGE STUDY

Q.1 (A)
(A1) (1) Infinitives – to participate 01
(1 mark to the correct answer)
(2) Some animals migrate annually in search of food. 01
(1 mark to each correct answer)
(3) Hidden words – intro, duct, notion, induction 01
(1/2 mark to each correct answer)
(4) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was the past President of India. 01
(1 mark for use of appropriate punctuation mark)
(5) Assertive Sentence/Statement/Simple Sentence 01
(1 mark for correct answer)
(6) My friend and I are going for a movie. 01
(1 mark for error correction and rewriting the sentence)
(7) The judge did not accept any evidence except the last document. 01
(1/2 mark each for correct option)
(8) blogging, rubbing, planning, hitting etc. 01
(1/2 mark each for any 2 correct words)
(A2)
(1) Word chain of Verbs - Enact, teach, heal, leak, keep.
(1/2 mark for each correct word) 02
(2) He asked me whether I enjoyed the music that day. 02
(1/2 for each correct change in the sentence)
(3) (i) You need to improve your handwriting. 01
(ii) There could be about fifty chocolates in that box. 01
(1 mark for each correct answer)
(4) Word register – “Cultural Heritage’’
society, culture, tradition, ethics, biodiversity, values, philosophy,
civilisation 02
(Any 8 words related to the cultural heritage can be accepted.)

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(B)
(1) (i) There are about 30,000 species of fish in the world. (Noun) 01
(ii) The ship was not permitted to fish in Canadian waters. (verb) 01
(Any correct meaningful sentence as an answer can be accepted)
(2) Positive – No other Mathematician of the century was as great
as he was. 01
Comparative – He was the greatest mathematician of the century. 01

SECTION II : TEXTUAL PASSAGES

(Reading Skill, Vocabulary and Grammar)
Q.2 (A)
(A1) (a) Every fortnight a flower blooms.
(b) Through the day, it smiles with the sun.
(c) It starts wilting.
(d) It withers completely.
(1/2 mark for each correct order) 02

(A2) Complete the following sentences.

(1) Our problems are so colossal and we are so small. 01
(2) However impossible things may look, there is always an opening. 01
(1 mark for each correct answer)
(A3)
A B
(i) Drying and dropping (a) Wilting
(ii) Huge, massive (b) Colossal
(iii) Grandeur (c) Splendour
(iv) Firm belief (d) Conviction
(1/2 mark for each correct answer) 02
(A4) (a) After going to the rocky beach, we saw the spread of the
majestic ocean. 01
(b) Which plant do we have in our garden? 01
(1 mark for each correct answer)
(A5) There is no question that Earth has been a giving planet. Everything humans have
needed to survive and thrive, was provided by the natural world around us. Food,
water, medicine, materials for shelter and even natural cycles such as climate and
nutrients are provided by nature. It is always a part of our lives. It provides us
gifts in terms of beauty, art and spirituality. So we should protect it. 02
(Any reasonably correct answer written in 4-5 sentences will be given full credit.)

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Q.2 (B)
(B1) (1) Mother said to Anant. 01
(2) Smita said to aunt Sushila. 01
(1 mark for each correct answer)
(B2) Condition of Smita and her reactions to Anant when she came to know
about the concert-
(i) She was excited at seeing the announcement.
(ii) She was frightened to know the truth of her brother’s illness.
(iii) She pretended everything to be allright in front of Anant.
(iv) She was reluctant to go to the concert without her brother.
(1/2 mark for each correct sentence) 02
(B3) (1) indulge (2) surround (3) fulfil (4) happy
(1/2 mark for each root form of the given word) 02
(B4) (i) He could compose his own tunes. 01
(ii) Simple past tense 01
(1 mark for each correct answer)
(B5) Any reasonably correct answer written in 4-5 sentences. 02

SECTION III : POETRY

Q.3 (A)
(A1) (1) The first gift that God gave man is strength. 01
(2) The poem displays origin of spirituality as the main theme. 01
(1 mark for each correct answer)
(A2) Rest is withheld from man by God so that man is forced to turn the Him for
help in times when he is restless and does not have peace. God receives man’s
devotion and gratitude.
(1 mark for each correct response) 02
(A3) The rhyme scheme of the first stanza is – ababa 01
(1 mark for correct answer)
Q.3 (B) Appreciation of the poem - A Thing of Beauty is a Joy For Ever. 10
‘A Thing of Beauty is a Joy For Ever’ is a beautiful poem with a
beautiful message written by John Keats. This poem is an excellent example
of true poetry. The poet feels that the presence of beautiful things in our life
is a source of perennial joy for us. The joy they give us keeps increasing. It
always remains in our hearts and will never leaves us. Beautiful things inspire
and motivate us to live through the sorrows, sadness, and loneliness of life.
The poet has used aa, bb, cc, dd, ee ……… rhyming scheme to give more
poetic effect in the poem. The opening line that begins the poem, A thing of
beauty is a joy for ever : Its loveliness increases; is my favourite line as
the line implies that, as we know that our lives are full of tests and trials and
we often find ourselves in the midst of despair, nevertheless, beautiful objects
can help us forget our disappointments, hatred and despair.
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 The poet has used metaphor, alliteration and imagery to increase the beauty
of the poem. Flowery bands, shady boon, daffodils in green world, clear rills,
cooling covert, grandeur of dooms, endless fountain of eternal drink – where
imagery is used. The poem is taken from the poem titled – Endymion – a
poetic romance. The poem gives a positive message like beautiful things gives
us with pleasant dreams, sound sleep, peaceful and healthful breathing. Hence,
beauty cannot lead to inertia, but to a continuous battle to protect our earth and
nature. The beauty has an ability to transform life. I like this poem because the
poem conveys the optimistic message that the beautiful things in our life keeps
us hopeful and optimistic. Though there is lack of noble souls around us, we
still continue to live optimistically for better days ahead.
• Title 01
• Poet 01
• Theme/Central Idea (At least 2 to 3 lines) 02
• Rhyme Scheme 01
• Figures of Speech 01
• Special Features 02
(Type of the poem, imagery, implied meaning if any etc.)
(At least 3 to 4 lines)
• Favourite line/lines 01
• Why I like/don’t like the poem 01

SECTION IV : NON-TEXTUAL PASSAGES

(Reading Skill, Vocabulary, Grammar and Summary)
Q.4 (A)
(A1) (a) False
(b) True
(c) False
(d) True
(1/2 mark for each correct answer) 02

Big Bang explosion

(A2) about 15,000 million
years ago

Formation of Galaxy

Things in the universe Lump of matter formed

flew out in different galaxies and till it is
directions. moving away from each
other.

(2 marks for 3 correct points) 02

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(A3) (a) (i) lump (ii) phenomenon 01
(b) (i) classify (ii) direct 01
(1/2 mark for each correct answer)
(A4) Main clause – Scientist believe.
Subordinate clause – that the galaxies were formed from the lumps of matter.
(1 mark for each correct answer) 02
(A5) Any reasonably correct answer written in 4-5 sentences. 02
Q.4 (B) Galaxies 05
Galaxies are stars, planets, gases and dust held together by gravity. There are
over 1000 million galaxies in the universe, and there is a vast distance between
them. Galaxies were formed when the Big Bang explosion took place 15,000
million years ago. Things in the universe flew out in different directions, forming
lumps of matter or galaxies. The process is still on and the universe continues to
expand. Galaxies can be classified into spiral, barred spiral and elliptical. Spiral
galaxies have spiral arms from the nucleus. The nucleus has a large cluster of
stars. Barred spiral galaxies have arms from the opposite ends of a bar across
the nucleus and contain a large amount of gas, dust and stars. Elliptical galaxies
are made up of mostly stars, and have very little gas or dust.

SECTION V : WRITING SKILLS

Q.5 (A) Letter Writing : A1 Informal Letter or A2 Formal Letter 05
• Choose informal or formal letter to write.
• Write your letter in Block Format in which all the components of the letter
should be aligned to the left.
• Write the name given in the Activity Sheet. Do not write your name.
• Express your emotions, messages and opinions in proper words.
• Begin and conclude your letter as per the type of the letter you have chosen.

Marking Scheme:
(A1) Formal Letter : (A2) Informal Letter :
• Sender’s Address and Date ½ • Sender’s Address and Date ½
• Recipients Address ½ • Salutation ½
(OR)
• Subject ½ • Main Body 2 ½
• Main Body 2 • Closing ½
• Subscription/Closing ½ • Grammar 1
• Grammar 1

Q. 5 (B) B1 Dialogue Writing or B2 Interview Questions. 05

(B1) Dialogue Writing :
• Begin and conclude your dialogue properly as per the subject given.
• Use appropriate tense.

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 • Use language and style according to the context and relation of the speaker.
• Use simple and lucid language keeping in mind the flow of the conversation.
• Add minimum 5 meaningful exchanges of both the speakers excluding beginning
and conclusion.
Marking Scheme :
* Proper introduction and beginning. 01
* Appropriate sequence of dialogues. 02
* Use of grammatical structures and vocabulary. 01
* Proper lay out and conclusion. 01
(OR)
(B2) Interview Questions :
Good Morning Nitish. First hearty congratulations for your success. You really
made your school and family proud. Welcome to this occasion, I am really
grateful to be here with you to know more about you. Are you ready for the
same ?
1. How do you feel on receiving such an honour?
2. How long had you been preparing for the same ?
3. Who do you attribute your success to?
4. Was it your passion from the beginning of the academic?
5. What is the role of your parents in your success ?
6. What difficulties and problems did you face to achieve your dream?
7. How did you study to get to achieve your aim?
8. Did you spare some time for games and watching TV?
9. What is your plan for the future?
10. What message would you like to give to the students who are going to appear
SSC examination?
Thank you very much for being with us and sparing a lot of time for our
school and students. Wish you all the best for your future endeavours.
Marking Scheme :
* Appropriate beginning and ending. 01
* Use of appropriate quality questions. 02
* Use of appropriate grammatical structure and tense. 02
Q.6 (A) Information Transfer : 05
(A1) Non-verbal to Verbal :
• Try to understand the points given in the tree diagram.
• Write appropriate title to your write-up.
• Begin and conclude your write-up properly.
• Incorporate all the points in your paragraphs.
• Use appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures while writing it.
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Marking Scheme :
* Title 01
* Use of given points 02
* Grammar 01
* Appropriate language and conclusion 01

(OR)
(A2) Verbal to Non-verbal :
• Read the paragraph carefully and sort out the important points.
• Incorporate the points in the given format.
• Use pen/pencil to draw but write answers using a pen.
• Do not add your own points in the information given.
Marking Scheme :
* Title 01
* Covering all points 02
* Appropriate graphic/layout 01
* Overall presentation 01
Q.6 (B) B1 Views/ Counterviews (or) B2 Drafting a Speech. 05
(B1) Views/Counterviews :
• Read the views given carefully.
• Think logically and write your counterviews considering them.
• Express it politely, firmly and convincingly.
Marking Scheme :
* Proper beginning and conclusion. 01
* Appropriate vocabulary and grammar 01
* Expressing your opinion in good and lucid language with logical order 02
* Appealing and convincing thoughts. 01
(OR)
(B2) Drafting a Speech :
• Determine your speech to the needs of your delivery.
• Write such a way to communicate effectively and impress your audience.
• Begin and end properly.
Marking Scheme :
* Appropriate beginning and conclusion 01
* Body – Use of given points and additional points and appropriate use
of language 02
* Appropriate sequence and flow of language 01
* Use of appropriate grammatical structures 01

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 SECTION VI : CREATIVE WRITING
Q.7 (A1) and (A2) Expand the Theme. 05
(A1) Expansion based on Proverb/Maxim/Quotation/Slogan
• Understand the symbol of the words in the proverbs.
• Substitute the meaning in the idea or the proverb.
• Look for a short story or an anecdote or an example or illustration.
• Look for a similar proverbs or ideas.
• Sum up the paragraph.
Marking Scheme :
* Title and beginning 01
* Vocabulary and grammar 01
* Appropriate points 01
* Logical order 01
* Conclusion 01
(OR)
(A2) News Report based on the given headline :
• Give the title to your report – The headline given to you will be a title.
• By Line – Reported by whom
• Lead Line – Based on the given headline – what happened, when and where
and its outcome.
• Body of the Report – Describe the situation by using Third Person. Use passive
constructions.
• Conclusion – Remark given by any important personality.
Marking Scheme :
• Title / Headline / Dateline 01
• Logical sequence of events 02
• Use of appropriate grammar and vocabulary 01
• Conclusion and layout 01
Q.7 (B1) and (B2) : Develop a story (OR) Narrating an experience : 05
Write a story or a narration as per your choice. Write your
Story/Narration by using the points given below.
• Write a suitable title to your Story/Narration.
• Write a Story/Narration such a way to draw listeners’ attention.
• Use your own imagination and creativity while writing it.
• Try to convey a positive message through your story/narration.
• If the beginning is given, begin your Story/Narration with the given beginning
and write proper conclusion.

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 • If the end is given, begin your Story/Narration such a way to get the end
given.
Marking Scheme :
• Title and beginning. 01
• Vocabulary and grammar 01
• Use of appropriate points 01
• Logical order 01
• Conclusion 01

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