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KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 10TH ENGLISH 2024-3

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
My father is ........................ honourable man, so he is bestowed with .................. most prestigious award in the country. The appropriate articles to be filled in the blanks are
a.
a, the
b.
an, a
c.
an, the Correct Answer
d.
the, an
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The correct choice is (C). 'Honourable' starts with a silent 'h' (vowel sound), so it takes 'an'. 'Most' is a superlative adjective, which requires the definite article 'the'.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
The lady will come to the door, ..................... . The appropriate question tag to be added is
a.
will she ?
b.
won’t she ? Correct Answer
c.
wouldn’t she ?
d.
would she ?
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The correct choice is (B). When the main clause is affirmative ('The lady will come'), the question tag must be negative ('won't she').
Q3 mcq 1 mark
He ............. the hazardous task and won the appreciation of all. The correct phrasal verb to be used here is
a.
carried out Correct Answer
b.
carried away
c.
carried with
d.
carried in
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The correct choice is (A). 'Carried out' means to perform or complete a task or duty, which fits the context of finishing a hazardous task.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
The man began elbowing his way through the crowd. The parts of speech of the underlined word is a/an
a.
noun
b.
adverb
c.
adjective
d.
verb Correct Answer
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The correct choice is (D). In this sentence, 'elbowing' describes the action being performed by the subject, acting as the verb.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
The wounded tiger attacked the hunter and he was unable to ...... himself. The suitable antonym of the underlined word to be filled here is
a.
defeat
b.
damage
c.
defend Correct Answer
d.
destroy
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The correct choice is (C). To 'defend' is the antonym of 'attack' in the sense of protecting oneself from an offensive act.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
Inquisitive wisps peeped often over her forehead. The figure of speech used here is
a.
Personification Correct Answer
b.
Metaphor
c.
Simile
d.
Alliteration
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The correct choice is (A). Personification is used because the 'wisps' (inanimate objects) are given the human quality of 'peeping'.
Q7 short answer 1 mark
Burn : Burnt :: Spend : ........................ .
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Spent
Q8 short answer 1 mark
Potent : Powerful :: Stupefied : ...................... .
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Astonished (or Amazed)
Q9 short answer 1 mark
Pray : Prey :: Gate : ..................... .
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Gait. (The word 'Pray' and 'Prey' are homophones; 'Gate' and 'Gait' are also homophones, meaning they sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.)
Q10 short answer 1 mark
Youth : Young :: Agility : ......................... .
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Agile. (The relationship is between a noun and its corresponding adjective form.)
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Q11 short answer 1 mark
Change the voice of the sentence : Some students have helped the wounded men.
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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Transform the following into an exclamatory sentence : It is an extremely happy reunion.
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Q13 short answer 1 mark
Rewrite the sentence using the punctuations : are there no volunteers she asked
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Q14 short answer 1 mark
Why was the girl happy that it was a short journey ?
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Q15 short answer 1 mark
Who opens the door of the cake shop when Pierre knocks on it for the first time ?
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Q16 short answer 1 mark
Why was Boone angry after catching the ball ?
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Q17 short answer 1 mark
What does β€˜thy science’ refer to in the poem Buttoo ?
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Q18 short answer 2 marks
How did the narrator assume that the couple who saw the girl off were her parents ?
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Q19 short answer 2 marks
Interpret the vision of free market economy by the enthusiasts.
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Q20 short answer 2 marks
β€œThis thou perceivest which makes thy love more strong.” Explain.
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
How is the end of the female crane suggested by Manmohan Singh ?
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Why did Drona demand β€˜sad recompense’ from Buttoo ?
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
How was Ben left marooned in the island ?
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Give any two examples to prove that the Cyclops were not civilized in their habitation.
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Q25 short answer 2 marks
Combine the following sentences using : a) too ............ to. b) so ................ that .............. not. He is good. He does not deceive anyone.
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Q26 short answer 2 marks
Change the following sentence to reported speech : Pierre said, β€œI know because I counted them this morning.”
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Q27 short answer 2 marks
Change the following sentence to the other degrees of comparison : Hema is more scholarly than most other candidates.
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Q28 long answer 3 marks
Why did Mr. Frank take much time to publish Anne’s diary ?
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Q29 long answer 3 marks
How does Basavanna illustrate that God is present within ourselves ?
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Q30 long answer 3 marks
The stolen boat experience creates lasting memory on the poet. Justify.
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Q31 long answer 3 marks
Cite examples to show how the nature and the hunters disturb stones on the wall.
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Q32 long answer 3 marks
Explain the ways in which Duryodhana restored Karna’s honour.
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Q33 long answer 3 marks
How did Louis Pasteur help the brewers in Lille ?
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Q34 long answer 3 marks
Describe the attitude of men and women towards work in the Workers’ Paradise.
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Q34 short answer 3 marks
Explain with reference to the context: β€œYou want to draw water from the torrent ?”
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Q35 short answer 3 marks
Explain with reference to the context: β€œMay be the hair on my head were numbered,”
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Q36 short answer 3 marks
Explain with reference to the context: β€œMy husband is out and I have nothing for you.”
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Q37 short answer 3 marks
Explain with reference to the context: β€œShe looked down to blush and she looked up to sigh.”
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Q38 short answer 3 marks
Explain with reference to the context: β€œFor all my mouthless body leeched.”
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Q39 short answer 4 marks
Quote from memory: And it .............................................. ........................................................ ........................................................ ......................................... was mine.
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Q40 long answer 4 marks
Contrast the harsh lessons and the truth about the world the poet-father wants his son to learn. ( Any eight points )
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Q41 long answer 4 marks
Explain how C.V. Raman describes the beauty of the water in the countryside.
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Q42 long answer 4 marks
Write about Gandhiji’s comments on action prompted by motive of happiness in another world.
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Q43 long answer 4 marks
How did Pasteur discover a cure to Anthrax ?
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Q44 long answer 5 marks
Write an essay of about 18-20 sentences on any one of the following topics : a) Forests provide lung space to the people. b) Adverse effects of social media on youngsters.
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Q45 long answer 4 marks
Describe the uncertainty and disorganization among the players of the village cricket match.
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Q45 long answer 5 marks
Imagine you are Mithali / Mithun of Government High School, Belagavi. Write a letter to your friend guiding her / him on how to score the best marks in the examination. OR Imagine you are Renuka / Rajith of Government High School, Gadag. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper regarding the pathetic conditions of the streets and lanes in your area.
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Q45 long answer 5 marks
Imagine you are Mithali / Mithun of Government High School, Belagavi. Write a letter to your friend guiding her / him on how to score the best marks in the examination.
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Q45 long answer 5 marks
Imagine you are Renuka / Rajith of Government High School, Gadag. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper regarding the pathetic conditions of the streets and lanes in your area.
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Q46 short answer 2 marks
What does the success of a major operation depend on ?
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Q47 short answer 2 marks
How do the nurses and doctors ensure best post-operative care ?
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Q50 long answer 5 marks
Forests provide lung space to the people.
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Q51 long answer 5 marks
Adverse effects of social media on youngsters.
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