MP Board Class 10th English half yearly EXAM Model paper 2022-23 I

 MP Board Class 10th English half yearly Model paper  2022-23  I

            MP BOARD  half yearly  2022-23 

               MODEL QUESTION PAPER

           CLASS 10   (ENGLISH)

TIME -3.00 घण्टे MARKS-75   

1. ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY 

Q.1 READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGES AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS GIVEN BELOW:    5 MARKS 

You must have heard the name of Red Cross. The Red Cross Society is an international organization. Its aim is very noble. It helps the mankind suffering from disasters like earthquake, flood and famine. It helps the sick and the wounded during wars. It helps without any consideration of nationality, creed or colour. Sir Henri Dunant founded the Red Cross Society in 1863 in Switzerland. In 1920 the Indian Red Cross Society was formed. To inculcate the spirit of Red Cross in students, junior Red Cross was started. Students under 16 can be enrolled in junior Red Cross (J.R.C.). The motto of J.R.C. is ‘I serve’. Its main objectives are Health, service and Friendship. The teacher in charge of J.R.C. is called the Counsellor. The students as members of junior Red Cross work under the guidance if their counsellor in the service of human beings who need care and support.

Questions:

i. Red Cross Society is an---

a. National Organization b. Local Organization

c. International Organization d. State Organization

ii. Who founded the Red Cross Society?

a. Sir William Shakespeare b. Sir William Wordsworth

c. Sir Henri Dunant d. Sir Macaulay

iii. When did Red Cross Society found?

a. 1920 b.1863

c. 1947 d. 2000

iv. When did Indian Red Cross Society form?

a. 1920 b. 1863

c. 1947 d. 2000

v. The teacher in charge of J.R.C. is known as

a. Captain b. Lieutenant.

c. Counsellor d. None of these

Q.2  READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGES AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS GIVEN BELOW:-     5 MARKS

There are some benefits of switching over solar energy. First of all, using solar energy is good for our environment. Solar panels do not emit harmful greenhouse gases that cause global warming. Solar panels require very little maintenance because there are no moving parts. They are also that hard to install. They also do not lose much efficiency over the years. The Indian Government and many states offer tax benefits and other incentives to people who decide to install solar panels. Solar energy systems can be used in remote areas. Even if a diesel generator is the technology of choice, solar energy is a better option as it helps us to reduce our electricity bills.

Questions:

i Solar panels require very little maintenance because

a. They have small parts

b. They are not large

c. There are no moving parts.

d. They can be installed in open places.

ii. Solar panels

a. Emit harmful greenhouse gases.

b. Do not emit harmful greenhouse gases.

c. Don’t know.

d. Either a. or b.

iii. Give the noun form of the word ‘decide’.

a. Decided b. Decision c. Decisive d. Deceive

iv. Govt. offers to the people who install solar panels

a. Tax benefits

b. Other incentives

c. Both a. and b.

d. None a. and b.

v. Solar panels:

a. Increases electricity bills b. Reduces electricity bills

c. Generates petrol d. None of the above.

Q.3  READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGES AND MAKE NOTESS ON THEM ALSO GIVE A SUITABLE  TITLE TO THEM  4 MARKS

Man is made up of many, qualities, both good and bad, and among the latter is anger. The nature of every human being is such that anything that gives offense to his sentiments or goes against his principles, excites his anger. The evils which result from anger are many. Under its influence, a man loses his power of reasoning and judgment. Not being able to retain control over himself when angry, he does not know what he is doing or saying. Under its influence, a man puts off his balance to the extent that he forgets his duty towards his superiors and may even say things which are extremely insulting to them.

 Q.4 You are Yashasvi Shrivastava studying in Govt. C.M.Rise School, Guraiya, (M.P.). Write an application to your Principal for issuing books from Book Bank. 

4 MARKS

                         OR 

You are Deepansh. Write a letter to your friend inviting him to attend the marriage ceremony of your sister.

 Q.5 WRITE A ARTICLE ON ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS (IN ABOUT 120 WORDS) 5 MARKS

I. ONLINE EDUCATION 

II. COVID-19

III. JUNK FOOD

IV. MAN AND MOBILE 

                         OR 

WRITE AN ESSAY IN ABOUT 120 WORDS ON ANY ONE OF THE TOPICS  FOLLOWING TOPICS: 

I. IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH 

II. MY HOBBY 

III. IMPORTANCE OF TREE

IV. HEALTH IS WEALTH

Q.6 ON THE BASIS OF THE PICTURE GIVEN BELOW, WRITE A SHORT STORY IN ABOUT 75 WORDS AND ALSO GIVEN A SUITABLE TITLE TO IT. 3 MARKS

(SECTION C GRAMMAR )

Q.7 FILL IN THE BLANKS BY USING THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVES GIVEN BELOW (ANY FIVE) :- 5 MARKS

I. He knows the boy _____is wearing a blue shirt. (which/who/where)

II. His brother is _____ R.J. in a local radio channel. (a/an/the)

III. We …….. to follow traffic rules. (ought/should/must)

IV. How _____ students are present today? (many/much)

V. They have been playing here _____ morning. (since/for)

VI. We went to Kashmir ______ April. (in/on/at)

VII. ______ you work hard, you will pass (if/unless)

VIII. He has…….many plays. (write/wrote/written)

Q.8 DO AS DIRECTED ( ANY FIVE ) 5 MARKS

I. He did his work well. (Change into negative)

II. They are selling their house. (Change into present perfect

III. He teaches Hindi. (Change the sentence into Passive Voice)

IV. The tea is too hot to drink. (rewrite the sentence using ‘so………that’)

V. We shall go for picnic this year. (Rewrite the sentence in ‘future continuous’)

VI. Birds migrate in winter. (Rewrite the sentence in ‘past continuous’ )

VII. They played will. They could not win the match. (Combine the sentences using ‘though’)

VIII. Hindi is not so difficult as English. (Rewrite the sentence using ‘comparative degree’)

SECTION D

Q.9 ANSWER THE QUESTIONS GIVEN BELOW IT:- 4 MARKS

I. Who read the letters sent by Lencho? (a) His wife (b) The postmaster (c) The God (d) His son

II. Who is the poet of the poem ‘Dust of Snow’? (a) Robert Frost (b)Ogden Nash (c)Walt Whitman (d) W.B. Yeats

III. According to Nelson Mandela, what is courage?

(a) triumph over love (b) triumph over fear (c) triumph over poverty (d) triumph over selfishness

IV. Who has written the poem ‘ A Tiger in the Zoo’? (a) Leslie Norris (b) Robert Frost (c) W.B. Yeats (d) John Keats

Q.10 A. READ THE FOLLOWING EXTRACTS FROM PROSE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS GIVEN BELOW:- 3 MARKS

The house – the only one in the entire valley - sat on the crest of a low hill. From this height one could see the river and the field of ripe corn dotted with the flowers that always promised a good harvest. The only thing that the earth needed was a downpour or at least a shower. Throughout the morning Lencho Who knew his fields intimately - had done nothing else but see the sky towards the north- east. Questions:

1. from which lesson has this text been taken?

(a) A letter to God (b) His first Flight (c) Black Aeroplane

2. Where was Lencho’s house situated?

(a) At the foot of a hill (b) In the village (c) On the crest of a low hill

3. From the above passage, which word is similar to the word ‘closely’?

(a) valley (b) harvest (c)intimately

Q.10 B. READ THE FOLLOWING EXTRACTS FROM POEMS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS GIVEN BELOW:- 3 MARKS

The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart A change of mood And saved some part Of a day I had rued. Questions: 1. Who is the poet of the above poem? (a)Carolyn Wells (b) Robin Klein (c) Robert Frost 2. Where was the crow? (a) on hemlock tree (b) on banyan tree (c) on peepal tree 3. The poet’s mood got changed, when_____ (a) he falls asleep (b) dust of snow falls on him (c) he starts talking

Q.11 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ABOUT 30 WORDS (ANY SIX) 12

I. What did Lencho hope for?

II. Where did the ceremonies take place? Name any public buildings in India that are

made of sandstone

III. Why was the young seagull afraid to fly ?

IV. "I'll take the risk". What is the risk ? Why does the narrator take it?

V. Who was Anne Frank?

VI. What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about?

VII. Why is Coorg compared to heaven?

VIII. Who was Gautam Buddha?

Q.12 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ABOUT 30 WORDS (ANY TWO) 4

I. What is a 'dust of snow'?

II. What does ‘fire’ stand for in the poem?

III. How does the tiger terrify the villagers?

IV. How does the fog come?

Q.13 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ABOUT 30 WORDS (ANY TWO) 4

I. How did Mr. Pumphrey and her servant behave when Tricki was being sent to the

Surgery?

II. Who does 'I' refer to in the story ‘A Thief’s Story’?

III. Why had Fowler wanted to meet Ausable?

IV. Why were the two boys in London surprised and fascinated?

Q.14 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ABOUT 75 WORDS (ANY ONE) 3

I. How did Mandela's 'hunger for freedom' change his life?

II. What is the central idea of the poem, ‘The Trees’?

Q.15 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ABOUT 75 WORDS (ANY ONE) 3

I. What is the central idea of the poem ‘Fire and Ice’?

II. What is theme of the poem ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’?

Q.16 ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ABOUT 75 WORDS (ANY ONE) 3

I. How did Bholi’s teacher play an important role in changing the course of her life?

II. Why the twentieth century was called the ‘Era of the Book’?

NOTE- In the above question paper, the syllabus till November 2022 has been taken, as well as it has not included the removed syllabus for this year, but by mistake, if any subject matter point or question is included in it, please do not take it otherwise. Because in the upcoming session 2023-24 you have to study from the complete syllabus and questions will be asked from that only.

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