English (Lang & Lit) 2024 Compartment Exams Set-2 | Past Year Papers for Class 10 PDF Download

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Series #CDBA/S   SET-2 
 
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(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(III) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and 
will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature) 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A – Reading Skills 
 Section B – Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C – Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book. 
Series #CDBA/S   SET-2 
 
Q.P. Code 
Roll No. 
 
 
 NOTE 
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(III) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and 
will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature) 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A – Reading Skills 
 Section B – Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C – Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
* C D B A/ S *
 
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SECTION A 
 Reading Skills 20 marks 
1. Read the following passage carefully :  10 
(1) If they go unaddressed, life’s annoyances can affect your well-being. 
Scientific studies have found that people who rate high on tests for 
anger are at an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart 
disease. To process anger in a healthy way, Todd Kashdan, a 
psychology professor at George Mason University in Virginia, 
recommends you attempt to understand why you feel upset. Without 
pinpointing why you’re angry, he says, “You can’t get a foothold to 
figure out what your body is mobilizing to do.” 
(2) When harnessed properly, anger can be a motivator. Frustration can 
drive us to choose a novel path while problem-solving or to become 
focused and committed — taking up a new cause, for example. 
Frustration may also be useful in negotiations. But watch, how you 
express it : raising your voice during a debate may be helpful, but the 
same tactic could potentially undermine collaborative work. 
(3) Vexation has limits. Kashdan recommends thinking of anger as a 
speedometer, where 10 kilometres per hour is irritation and 100 
kilometres per hour is blind rage. Speed limits are a measure of 
effectiveness : momentary annoyance during a negotiation might be 
useful, but rage seldom is. If you use anger as a tool too often, people 
will learn to avoid you. While others may offer small amounts of time 
and effort to keep your temper from erupting, you’ll miss out on their 
best contributions.  
(4) If you get into a disagreement with someone, pause for a moment and 
try to understand that person’s point of view, then look for a mutually 
beneficial solution. Once you become angry, your thinking gets too 
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book. 
Series #CDBA/S   SET-2 
 
Q.P. Code 
Roll No. 
 
 
 NOTE 
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(III) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and 
will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature) 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A – Reading Skills 
 Section B – Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C – Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
* C D B A/ S *
 
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SECTION A 
 Reading Skills 20 marks 
1. Read the following passage carefully :  10 
(1) If they go unaddressed, life’s annoyances can affect your well-being. 
Scientific studies have found that people who rate high on tests for 
anger are at an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart 
disease. To process anger in a healthy way, Todd Kashdan, a 
psychology professor at George Mason University in Virginia, 
recommends you attempt to understand why you feel upset. Without 
pinpointing why you’re angry, he says, “You can’t get a foothold to 
figure out what your body is mobilizing to do.” 
(2) When harnessed properly, anger can be a motivator. Frustration can 
drive us to choose a novel path while problem-solving or to become 
focused and committed — taking up a new cause, for example. 
Frustration may also be useful in negotiations. But watch, how you 
express it : raising your voice during a debate may be helpful, but the 
same tactic could potentially undermine collaborative work. 
(3) Vexation has limits. Kashdan recommends thinking of anger as a 
speedometer, where 10 kilometres per hour is irritation and 100 
kilometres per hour is blind rage. Speed limits are a measure of 
effectiveness : momentary annoyance during a negotiation might be 
useful, but rage seldom is. If you use anger as a tool too often, people 
will learn to avoid you. While others may offer small amounts of time 
and effort to keep your temper from erupting, you’ll miss out on their 
best contributions.  
(4) If you get into a disagreement with someone, pause for a moment and 
try to understand that person’s point of view, then look for a mutually 
beneficial solution. Once you become angry, your thinking gets too 
  
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narrow. To bring anger down a notch, psychologists recommend 
practising deep breathing. Focus on inhaling and exhaling, and 
picture your breath travelling to your diaphragm. Create a playlist of 
music to help relax when you feel agitated. Different genres work for 
different people.  
(5) Keep disagreements from turning into fights by improving your 
communication skills. Avoid cutting others off or using accusatory 
adverbs like ‘always’ and ‘never’. “Unhealthy anger, the inability to 
cool down when upset, can be a symptom of mental health disorders 
such as depression,” says Darin Dougherty of the Harvard Medical 
School. Speak to your doctor if this feels familiar : medication and 
cognitive behavioural therapy help.   
(6) After anger runs its course, let go. Experts offer three steps for 
decompressing after you’ve been hurt : make sense of the wrongdoing 
with a loved one or a therapist; avoid dwelling after you’ve processed 
the issue; and, finally move on — find humour in the situation or 
leave the environment if it has become toxic.  
 
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage :    
(i) Complete the following statement :  
 According to the passage, it is important to understand the reason 
for your anger because _______________.  1 
(ii) According to the author, which of the following is an effective way 
to bring down anger ?  1  
(A) practising deep breathing  
(B) playing a musical instrument for others   
(C) travelling to different places   
(D) going for a physical workout   
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Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book. 
Series #CDBA/S   SET-2 
 
Q.P. Code 
Roll No. 
 
 
 NOTE 
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(III) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and 
will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature) 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A – Reading Skills 
 Section B – Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C – Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
* C D B A/ S *
 
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SECTION A 
 Reading Skills 20 marks 
1. Read the following passage carefully :  10 
(1) If they go unaddressed, life’s annoyances can affect your well-being. 
Scientific studies have found that people who rate high on tests for 
anger are at an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart 
disease. To process anger in a healthy way, Todd Kashdan, a 
psychology professor at George Mason University in Virginia, 
recommends you attempt to understand why you feel upset. Without 
pinpointing why you’re angry, he says, “You can’t get a foothold to 
figure out what your body is mobilizing to do.” 
(2) When harnessed properly, anger can be a motivator. Frustration can 
drive us to choose a novel path while problem-solving or to become 
focused and committed — taking up a new cause, for example. 
Frustration may also be useful in negotiations. But watch, how you 
express it : raising your voice during a debate may be helpful, but the 
same tactic could potentially undermine collaborative work. 
(3) Vexation has limits. Kashdan recommends thinking of anger as a 
speedometer, where 10 kilometres per hour is irritation and 100 
kilometres per hour is blind rage. Speed limits are a measure of 
effectiveness : momentary annoyance during a negotiation might be 
useful, but rage seldom is. If you use anger as a tool too often, people 
will learn to avoid you. While others may offer small amounts of time 
and effort to keep your temper from erupting, you’ll miss out on their 
best contributions.  
(4) If you get into a disagreement with someone, pause for a moment and 
try to understand that person’s point of view, then look for a mutually 
beneficial solution. Once you become angry, your thinking gets too 
  
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narrow. To bring anger down a notch, psychologists recommend 
practising deep breathing. Focus on inhaling and exhaling, and 
picture your breath travelling to your diaphragm. Create a playlist of 
music to help relax when you feel agitated. Different genres work for 
different people.  
(5) Keep disagreements from turning into fights by improving your 
communication skills. Avoid cutting others off or using accusatory 
adverbs like ‘always’ and ‘never’. “Unhealthy anger, the inability to 
cool down when upset, can be a symptom of mental health disorders 
such as depression,” says Darin Dougherty of the Harvard Medical 
School. Speak to your doctor if this feels familiar : medication and 
cognitive behavioural therapy help.   
(6) After anger runs its course, let go. Experts offer three steps for 
decompressing after you’ve been hurt : make sense of the wrongdoing 
with a loved one or a therapist; avoid dwelling after you’ve processed 
the issue; and, finally move on — find humour in the situation or 
leave the environment if it has become toxic.  
 
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage :    
(i) Complete the following statement :  
 According to the passage, it is important to understand the reason 
for your anger because _______________.  1 
(ii) According to the author, which of the following is an effective way 
to bring down anger ?  1  
(A) practising deep breathing  
(B) playing a musical instrument for others   
(C) travelling to different places   
(D) going for a physical workout   
  
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(iii) Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with 
reference to the following :   1 
 If you get into a disagreement with someone, pause for a moment 
and try to understand that person’s point of view. (Paragraph 4)   
(A) denial   
(B) conviction    
(C) reflection    
(D) compassion    
 
(iv) Select the option which is closest in meaning to ‘undermine’. 
(Paragraph 2)  1 
(A) collective    
(B) emphasize     
(C) unilateral  
(D) weaken   
 
(v) Explain this statement from Paragraph 2 – “Frustration can drive 
us to choose a novel path while problem-solving.” 2 
(vi) How can communication skills help in anger management ?  1 
(vii) Complete the sentence appropriately :  
If your anger remains uncontrolled,  1  
(A) decisions will get delayed resulting in losses.  
(B) you will not receive the best contributions.  
(C) there can be momentary annoyance during a negotiation.   
(D) people will respond equally aggressively.   
(viii) How can you unwind after letting go of your anger ? Give two 
suggestions from the text. 2 
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2/S/2 1 P.T.O. 
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code 
on the title page of the answer-book. 
Series #CDBA/S   SET-2 
 
Q.P. Code 
Roll No. 
 
 
 NOTE 
(I) Please check that this question paper contains 19 printed pages. 
(II) Please check that this question paper contains 11 questions. 
(III) Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be 
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate. 
(IV) Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book 
before attempting it. 
(V) 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The 
question paper  will  be  distributed  at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 
10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and 
will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period. 
ENGLISH 
(Language and Literature) 
 
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80 
 
General Instructions :  
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :  
(i) This question paper comprises 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.   
(ii) The question paper contains three sections : 
 Section A – Reading Skills 
 Section B – Grammar and Creative Writing Skills  
 Section C – Literature  
(iii) Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.  
* C D B A/ S *
 
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SECTION A 
 Reading Skills 20 marks 
1. Read the following passage carefully :  10 
(1) If they go unaddressed, life’s annoyances can affect your well-being. 
Scientific studies have found that people who rate high on tests for 
anger are at an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart 
disease. To process anger in a healthy way, Todd Kashdan, a 
psychology professor at George Mason University in Virginia, 
recommends you attempt to understand why you feel upset. Without 
pinpointing why you’re angry, he says, “You can’t get a foothold to 
figure out what your body is mobilizing to do.” 
(2) When harnessed properly, anger can be a motivator. Frustration can 
drive us to choose a novel path while problem-solving or to become 
focused and committed — taking up a new cause, for example. 
Frustration may also be useful in negotiations. But watch, how you 
express it : raising your voice during a debate may be helpful, but the 
same tactic could potentially undermine collaborative work. 
(3) Vexation has limits. Kashdan recommends thinking of anger as a 
speedometer, where 10 kilometres per hour is irritation and 100 
kilometres per hour is blind rage. Speed limits are a measure of 
effectiveness : momentary annoyance during a negotiation might be 
useful, but rage seldom is. If you use anger as a tool too often, people 
will learn to avoid you. While others may offer small amounts of time 
and effort to keep your temper from erupting, you’ll miss out on their 
best contributions.  
(4) If you get into a disagreement with someone, pause for a moment and 
try to understand that person’s point of view, then look for a mutually 
beneficial solution. Once you become angry, your thinking gets too 
  
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narrow. To bring anger down a notch, psychologists recommend 
practising deep breathing. Focus on inhaling and exhaling, and 
picture your breath travelling to your diaphragm. Create a playlist of 
music to help relax when you feel agitated. Different genres work for 
different people.  
(5) Keep disagreements from turning into fights by improving your 
communication skills. Avoid cutting others off or using accusatory 
adverbs like ‘always’ and ‘never’. “Unhealthy anger, the inability to 
cool down when upset, can be a symptom of mental health disorders 
such as depression,” says Darin Dougherty of the Harvard Medical 
School. Speak to your doctor if this feels familiar : medication and 
cognitive behavioural therapy help.   
(6) After anger runs its course, let go. Experts offer three steps for 
decompressing after you’ve been hurt : make sense of the wrongdoing 
with a loved one or a therapist; avoid dwelling after you’ve processed 
the issue; and, finally move on — find humour in the situation or 
leave the environment if it has become toxic.  
 
Answer the following questions, based on the above passage :    
(i) Complete the following statement :  
 According to the passage, it is important to understand the reason 
for your anger because _______________.  1 
(ii) According to the author, which of the following is an effective way 
to bring down anger ?  1  
(A) practising deep breathing  
(B) playing a musical instrument for others   
(C) travelling to different places   
(D) going for a physical workout   
  
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(iii) Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with 
reference to the following :   1 
 If you get into a disagreement with someone, pause for a moment 
and try to understand that person’s point of view. (Paragraph 4)   
(A) denial   
(B) conviction    
(C) reflection    
(D) compassion    
 
(iv) Select the option which is closest in meaning to ‘undermine’. 
(Paragraph 2)  1 
(A) collective    
(B) emphasize     
(C) unilateral  
(D) weaken   
 
(v) Explain this statement from Paragraph 2 – “Frustration can drive 
us to choose a novel path while problem-solving.” 2 
(vi) How can communication skills help in anger management ?  1 
(vii) Complete the sentence appropriately :  
If your anger remains uncontrolled,  1  
(A) decisions will get delayed resulting in losses.  
(B) you will not receive the best contributions.  
(C) there can be momentary annoyance during a negotiation.   
(D) people will respond equally aggressively.   
(viii) How can you unwind after letting go of your anger ? Give two 
suggestions from the text. 2 
  
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2. Read the following passage carefully : 10 
(1) Monsoon is the most delightful season : dark clouds adding drama to 
the skies, air fragrant with the unmatched scent of wet earth getting 
drenched in the rains.  
(2) This one is for nostalgia. Though recently a neighbouring small town 
called Mawsynram has overtaken it, Cherrapunji is forever etched in 
our memories as the wettest place on earth. It may be officially the 
second wettest place, but that’s still a lot of rain to revel in ! The best 
part about Sohra, as it is locally called, is that unlike other hill 
stations in the northeast, the roads are in good condition and driving 
in the rain is not a hazard. There are several waterfalls and  
viewpoints, including the milky white Nohkalikai Falls, which at 340 
metres, is among the tallest waterfalls in the country.    
(3) Kochi in Kerala is the city that welcomes the monsoon into the 
country and is at its greenest this time of the year. A nice breeze 
makes the walk around the old Fort Kochi area more enjoyable. Slow 
boat rides on the backwaters become more magical when rain starts 
to fall on the placid waters.    
(4) Gopalpur-on-Sea in Odisha, boasts of miles and miles of picturesque 
and unexplored beaches. One may sit on the golden sand and watch 
the casuarinas sway in the cool monsoon breeze.     
Places in India with Highest Annual Rainfall 
(calculated in approximation) 
S. No. Place State 
Rainfall 
in mm in inches 
1 
Mawsynram Meghalaya  11,871 467·4 
2 
Cherrapunji Meghalaya 11,777 463·7 
3 
Agumbe Karnataka  7,083 278·5 
4 
Mahe   Puducherry  6,990 275·2 
5 
Tuticorin  Tamil Nadu 6,492 255 
6 
Amboli  Maharashtra  6,250 246 
7 
Mahabaleshwar Maharashtra 6,117 240·9