HSLC sample question paper for 2021 SEBA

HSLC sample question paper for 2021 SEBA

HSLC sample question paper for 2021 SEBA: Due to Covid 19 all the schools and colleges are shut down. Students are the highly sufferer in their studies. specialy those, who are going to sit at the ensuing board final exam. Here you will get HSLC sample question paper for 2021 SEBA.

SEBA sample paper class 10 2021

Sample papers for board exam are a good source for the students inorder to get preapared for their upcoming board final exam. With the help of these papers they can prepare and have an idea about the future situation. So here, you'll get a series of SEBA sample paper for class 10 2021.

SEBA HSLC Model Question Paper 2021 Assam Board 10th 

Here in this site you'll get 5 model question papers for your upcoming board final exam, hope it will help the Students for Good Preparation.

                                                   ENGLISH

                                                Full Marks : 90
                                                Pass Marks: 27

                                             Time : Three hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions. 

                                                    SECTION - A

1.. (a) Choose the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentences from among the alternatives given in brackets : 1

              Send me the rest, since I need it very much.
                    (relax / remaining part / be buried )

(b) State whether the following are true or false: 1+1= 2

    (i) The policy of apartheid created lasting peace in Mandela's  country.
    (ii) Kuppia is worn by kadovus people.

(c) Choose the correct answer from among the alternatives given and complete the sentence : 1

       Coorg or Kodagu is the smallest district of...........
             (i) Mangakore
             (ii) Mysore
             (iii) Karnataka

2. Who was Lencho ? 1

3. Who are there to provide company to the visitors in Coorg ? 1

4. Mandela mentioned twin obligations, what are they ? 2

5. Describe the magnificient view outside of the train ? 2

6. What made Lencho angry ? 2

7. What are the animals one is likely to see in Coorg ? 2

8. Describe the legend related to the discovery of tea ? 3

                                                   SECTION - B

9. Choose from the given below the words that with the following : 1 × 2 = 2
                                                    bright,  rage
                                 right, sight, cage, rest, fresh, round

10. Choose the meaning of the underlined words from the alternatives given in the brackets: 1 × 2 = 2

(a) They are so placid and self-contained.
                             (calm and peaceful / angry / harmful )

(b) In his quiet rage .
                            (love / hatred / violent anger )

11. What is a water hole ? 1

12. What does the poet compare fog to ? 1

13. Who is speaking to Amanda ? 1

14. Describe the appearance of the dragon ? 2

                                                  SECTION - C

15. (a) Briefly describe how Ausable defeated Max's scheme to take away the report. 5
or
(b) How did the young preety lady befooled Horace Danby ?

16. (a) Briefly describe Griffin's experience in Ipping. 5
or
(b) How did the hack driver befooled the young lawyer ?

                                                SECTION - D

17. Fill in the blanks with the right determiners : ½ × 4 = 2
(a)....... Army was called to restore peace. (a / an / the )
(b) He gets........ help from his teachers ( much / many / more )
(c) Please give me....... sugar to prepare tea. ( little / a little / the little )
(d) Only....... invitees turned up. ( few / a few / the few )

18. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition from the choices given in the brackets : ½ × 4 = 2
(a) She sent the letter....... post. (by / with / to)
(b) He likes tea...... coffee. (to / than / for )
(c) He is at home.... Maths. (at / on / in)
(d) The fan is...... my head. (on / over / at )

19. Rewrite the following sentences putting the verbs in the brackets in correct tense form: 1 × 2 = 2
(a) It is time, we (go) home.
(b) The game (start) before we reached the stadium.

20. Change the form of narration of the following : 1 × 2 = 2
(a) Teacher said to me, "Do not waste your time".
(b) The players exclaimed with joy that they had won the game.

21. Change the voice of the following sentences: 1 × 2 = 2
(a) Take the medicine twice a day.
(b) Why did you refuse such a nice proposal ?

22. Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into a single sentence : 1 × 2 = 2
(a) The bird is so small that it could not fly.
(b) Only God can help us.

23. Choose the correct alternative from the choices given in the bracket and fill in the blank : 1
(a) The Brahmaputra has changed its......... (coarse / course) or
(b) I....... I had take your advice. (hope / wish)

24. Make sentences to illustrate the meaning of any two of the following : 1 × 2 = 2
           put on, make up, run over, look after, at a loss

25. Correct the error in the following sentences: (any two)
1 × 2 = 2
(a) Six miles are a long distance.
(b) I visited the zoo last year.
(c) I saw a strange dream last night.
(d) One must do his duty.


                                                 SECTION - E

26. (a) Translate into English: 1×5 = 5

(b) Give the substance of the following passage : 5

Try to be brave an firm, fearing God and fearful of none. In every action in which you take part and in all you say, let only this thought be in your mind, "Is what I am doing or saying right ? "And if your conscience answers 'yes' then do or say that thing persistently, fearless of all opposition. Some of your companions may be against you. You may sometimes lose the favours of men, but never mind, persevere and be brave, for God is on your side. You need not care what the world thinks of you so long as you know your purpose is honest, so long as you are true to your conscience. The heart that is pure may well be courageous, for it has nothing to fear. Therefore, do what is right.

27. Write in about 150 words an essay on any one of the following topics: 6
(a) Duties of a student.
(b) Covid 19 pandemic.

or

Write a story in about 150 words using the outline given below and add a title to it. 6

A school boy on his morning walk-------goes along railway line------finds a portion of rail removed-------a train comes-------the boy stands on the line------- waves his shirt------train whistles-------the boy continues his work------train stops-------accident averted-------the boy is rewarded for his bravery.

28. Answer either (a) or (b) : 5

(a) Write a letter to the Editor of a Local English Daily creating awareness among the public regarding social distancing during Covid 19 Pandemic.

(b) A newspaper reporter was sent to report on the havoc caused by flood in the district of Dhemaji. He made the following notes in his notebook. Using the information given below write a report him.
- Dhemaji
- Several embankments on the Brahmaputra breached
- 200 villages affected
- 2000 hectres of crop damaged
- 2500 person affected
- Soldiers helped the rescue operation
- Relief provide by the District administration.

29. (a) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Paper is one of the most important articles that we used in our day to day life. If there had been no paper our civilization would not have progressed so fast. Great scientist write their thoughts on paper first and then carry out their experiments. Great engineers draw their plans on paper first and then build houses, bridges dams and so on. Great thoughts are written or printed on paper for everyone to read. If there were no paper we would not have all the good books that are available in the world. Without paper it would be difficult for the people of one country to know about the people of country.

(i) Mention three uses of paper. 1
(ii) Why is paper a most essential thing for mankind ? 2
(iii) What would have happened if there were no paper ? 2

(b) Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow:

The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. As one story goes a part of Alexander's army moved south along the coast and settled here when return became impractical. These people married amongst the locals and their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. The theory of Arab origin draws support from the long, black coat with embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus, known as Kuppia, it resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.

(i) Of which descent are the people of Coorg ? 1
(ii) What is the story about the Greek origin of the people of Coorg ? 2
(iii) What is the theory in support of the Arab origin of the Coorgi people ? 2