Model Question Paper
English (13E & 14E) — Class X
Paper Overview
Blueprint at a Glance
Weightage to Form of Question
| Form | No. of Qs | Marks | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| E/LA — Essay / Long Answer | 3 | 30 | 60 min |
| SA — Short Answer | 7 | 15 | 40 min |
| VSA — Very Short Answer | 9 | 20 | 30 min |
| O — Objective (MCQ, 1 mark) | 18 | 35 | 50 min |
| Total | 37 | 100 | 180 min |
Estimated Difficulty Distribution
Scheme of Sections
Internal choice available at Q.Nos 35, 36 & 37.
Section I — Reading Comprehension (30 Marks)
Part A · Prose / Poetry Passages
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below. (Unseen / SR lesson based)
Answer any 4 of the 5 sub-questions. Each carries 1 mark.
Read the following prose extract and answer the questions that follow.
Questions test Understanding (30%) and Knowledge of Language Elements (40%).
Read the poem given below and answer the questions.
Appreciation type — identify poetic devices, rhyme scheme, central idea.
Section II — Elements of Language (40 Marks)
Grammar & Vocabulary (Q4–Q22)
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
Simple/continuous/perfect tense — identify context and select correct form.
Choose the correct article (a / an / the / no article) to complete the sentence.
Identify the underlined phrase in the sentence and label it correctly.
- Noun phrase
- Verb phrase
- Adjective phrase
- Adverb phrase
Read the given exchange. Choose the most appropriate response for the blank.
- Yes, I would.
- No, I wouldn't.
- Yes, please.
- Never mind.
Rewrite the following sentences as directed (without changing the meaning).
Active ↔ Passive voice or Direct ↔ Indirect speech.
Combine the following pair of sentences using the connector given in brackets.
Read the following paragraph. Find the errors and rewrite with corrections.
Spelling, punctuation, subject–verb agreement or incorrect word choice.
Vocabulary — Match the words with their meanings / choose the synonym or antonym from the given options.
Based on prose lessons from prescribed textbook.
Short Answer questions on grammar rules and textual vocabulary. Answer in 2–3 sentences each.
Q.22 — reference to context (RTC) type; identify speaker and occasion.
Section III — Creative Expression & Appreciation (30 Marks)
Part A · Appreciation
Appreciate the following poem / prose extract. Your appreciation must include:
- Theme / Central idea
- Use of language / literary devices
- Your personal response
Part B · Letter / Essay
Write a formal/informal letter OR a short essay as directed. (Internal choice provided.)
Word limit: 120–150 words. Marks for content (3) + language (2).
Part C · Creative Writing (Q.35) — Internal Choice
Option A — Conversation: Write a conversation between two persons on a given topic. (8–10 exchanges)
Marks: Content (5) + Fluency & Accuracy (5)
Option B — Diary Entry: Write a diary entry based on a given situation/picture prompt. (120–150 words)
Marks: Relevance & Ideas (5) + Language & Mechanics (5)
Sample Objective Questions (MCQ — 1 Mark Each)
Questions 1–18 in the actual paper are objective type (OMR-based). A representative sample is given below.
Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:
"The scientist made a remarkable discovery."
- ordinary
- notable
- sudden
- secret
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
- She went to school because she had an exam.
- She went to school, but she forgot her bag.
- Going to school early is a good habit.
- She, who was late, ran to school.
Identify the tense used: "By the time the bus arrived, she had already left."
- Simple Past
- Past Continuous
- Past Perfect
- Present Perfect
Preparation Strategy
| Area | Key Focus | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Practice unseen passages; note-making from poetry | 30 |
| Grammar | Tenses, Voice, Narration, Articles, Phrases | 20 |
| Vocabulary | Synonyms, Antonyms, contextual meanings from textbook prose | 20 |
| Creative Writing | Practice Conversation & Diary — aim for fluency & variety | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
