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General Instructions

1. This paper consists of 4 sections :

• Section A: Reading: 20 marks
• Section B: Writing: 25 marks
• Section C: Grammar: 20 marks
• Section D: Literature: 25 marks

2. Attempt all the questions.
3. All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and answered in the answer sheet.
4. Ensure that questions for each section are answered together.
5. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

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Section A (Reading)

Q1: Read the passage and answer the questions given below:    [2 × 5 = 10 Marks]
The Life and Legacy of Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, often known as the founder of modern nursing, was born in 1820 in Italy. She came from a wealthy family and had the privilege of a formal education. However, Florence chose to pursue nursing, a profession that was not highly regarded at the time. Her determination to help others led her to work in military hospitals during the Crimean War, where conditions were dire, and many soldiers were dying from preventable diseases. Nightingale used her keen observational skills to improve hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition in the hospitals. Her efforts significantly reduced the death rate, earning her recognition as a pioneering figure in healthcare. She also established the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in 1860, providing proper training to nurses. Florence Nightingale’s work in healthcare reform, sanitation, and nursing education revolutionized the profession, and her legacy continues to inspire the healthcare sector worldwide.

MCQs Based on the Passage:

(i) What is Florence Nightingale best known for?
(a) Being a teacher
(b) Founding modern nursing
(c) Writing books on healthcare
(d) Being a military leader

Ans: (b) 
Sol: Florence Nightingale is best known for founding modern nursing and revolutionizing healthcare with her efforts during the Crimean War and her establishment of the Nightingale Training School.

(ii) What was the significance of Florence Nightingale’s work during the Crimean War?
(a) She improved the hygiene and sanitation of hospitals, reducing the death rate.
(b) She trained soldiers to fight more efficiently.
(c) She created military strategies to win the war.
(d) She helped set up a new military hospital.

Ans: (a)
Sol: Florence Nightingale’s efforts to improve hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition in military hospitals significantly reduced the death rate during the Crimean War.

(iii) What does the word "keen" mean in the context of the passage?
(a) Sharp and intelligent
(b) Blunt and indifferent
(c) Weak and timid
(d) Slow and careful

Ans: (a) 
Sol: The word "keen" refers to Florence Nightingale's sharp and intelligent observational skills, which she used to make improvements in the hospital conditions.

(iv) How did Florence Nightingale contribute to improving hospital conditions during the Crimean War?
(a) By organizing military operations
(b) By providing soldiers with better medical care
(c) By focusing on hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition
(d) By treating only soldiers with severe injuries

Ans: (c)
Sol: Florence Nightingale’s main contribution during the Crimean War was improving the hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition in hospitals, which helped reduce the death rate among soldiers.

(v) Where did Florence Nightingale establish a nursing school?
(a) Paris
(b) London
(c) New York
(d) Rome

Ans: (b)
Sol: Florence Nightingale established the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in London in 1860, which was crucial in professionalizing nursing education.

Q2: Read the beautiful poem and answer the questions given below:     [2 × 5 = 10 Marks]
A butterfly fluttered by the trees,
Dancing along with the gentle breeze.
Its wings were pink, its body was light,
Gliding gracefully in the bright sunlight.
I watched it land on a flower so bright,
It rested a moment, then took its flight.
The petals swayed, the leaves did too,
As the butterfly soared, the sky so blue.
I smiled and waved, it flew away,
A perfect moment in the sunny day.
The butterfly and I, we shared a sight,
A dance in the sun, so pure and bright.

(i) The poem is talking about a
(a) butterfly
(b) bird
(c) flower
(d) tree

Ans: (a)
Sol: The poem describes a butterfly fluttering and dancing with the breeze.

(ii) Where did the butterfly land?
(a) On a tree
(b) On the ground
(c) On a flower
(d) On a leaf

Ans: (c)
Sol: The butterfly landed on a flower, as mentioned in the second stanza.

(iii) What was the color of the butterfly’s wings?
(a) Yellow
(b) Blue
(c) Pink
(d) Green

Ans:  (c)
Sol: The poem describes the butterfly’s wings as being pink.

(iv) What did the boy do when he saw the butterfly?
(a) He smiled and waved
(b) He caught it
(c) He ran away
(d) He painted it

Ans: (a) 
Sol: The boy smiled and waved at the butterfly as it flew away, as described in the last stanza.

(v) A pair of rhyming words is
(a) breeze-trees
(b) bright-sight
(c) flower-power
(d) flutter-sputter

Ans:  (a)
Sol: "Breeze" and "trees" rhyme in the poem.

Q3: Read the passage and answer the questions given below:    [2 × 5 = 10 Marks]
In a small village by the sea, there lived a fisherman named Arun. He had been fishing for most of his life, and the sea was his constant companion. Arun's boat was small but sturdy, and he knew the sea like the back of his hand. Every morning before sunrise, he would set out to fish, his boat rocking gently in the waves. He enjoyed the quiet moments on the water, the sound of the waves lapping against the boat, and the cool breeze that filled the air.
One day, while out at sea, Arun spotted something unusual. A large, shadowy figure was moving beneath the water's surface. Curiosity got the best of him, and he decided to follow the figure. After a while, the shadow surfaced, revealing itself to be a giant whale. Arun was amazed by the size and beauty of the creature. The whale swam gracefully beside his boat, and Arun felt a deep sense of awe and wonder. For a moment, he forgot about fishing and simply watched the whale glide through the water.
After a while, the whale dived back beneath the waves, disappearing into the depths of the ocean. Arun sat in his boat, stunned by the experience. He returned home that evening with no fish, but with a story that would stay with him forever. He realized that sometimes, the most extraordinary moments come when you least expect them.

(i) What was Arun’s occupation?

Ans:  Arun was a fisherman.

(ii) What did Arun spot while he was out at sea?

Ans:  Arun spotted a large, shadowy figure beneath the water's surface, which turned out to be a giant whale.

(iii) How did Arun feel when he saw the whale?

Ans:  Arun felt a deep sense of awe and wonder when he saw the whale.

(iv) Write whether the statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’.

(a) Arun fished every day in the morning. True
(b) Arun caught a lot of fish that day. False (He returned home with no fish.)
(c) Arun had never seen a whale before. True (It was his first time seeing a whale.)
(d) The whale was frightened of Arun’s boat. False (The whale swam gracefully beside the boat.)

(v) What did Arun learn from his encounter with the whale?

Ans:  Arun learned that sometimes the most extraordinary moments come when you least expect them, and they are more valuable than material things like fish.

(vi) Why did Arun forget about fishing during his time with the whale?

Ans:  Arun forgot about fishing because he was so mesmerized by the size and beauty of the whale, and he felt a deep sense of awe.

(vii) Write the opposites of:

(a) small _______ (Ans:  large)
(b) ordinary _______ (Ans:  extraordinary)

(viii) Summarize the key message of the passage.

Ans:  The key message of the passage is that some of the most meaningful experiences in life happen unexpectedly and are often more valuable than material gains.

Section B (Writing)

Q4: Your Uncle has presented a book to you on your birthday. It is related with the art of living. Pointing out the usefulness of the book in life, write a letter in about 100 words thanking your uncle for sending this valuable gift. You are Navin/Nalini living at 250, Rajdhani Enclave Baroda.     [10 marks]

250 Rajdhani Enclave
Baroda
2 March, 2007
My dear Uncle

I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. I am truly delighted to write to you today. Last Friday, I celebrated my 11th birthday, and I received your thoughtful gift of a book on the art of living.
I want to sincerely thank you for this valuable present. Though I have not yet finished reading the entire book, the parts I have read so far have been extremely insightful and thought-provoking. I believe the wisdom shared in the book will guide me throughout my life.
Once again, I express my gratitude for your generous gift.

Yours affectionately
Navin

Q5: Read the outlines given here and write an interesting story.
​King Solomon, well known for his wisdom, his fame reached the Queen of Sheba. She wanted to test his power of judgement. She paid a visit and presented two identical garlands of roses — one was artificial while the other was real — and asked him to identify the garland with real flowers. King Solomon immediately ordered his attendants to open all the windows of the courtroom. Bees swarmed in from the garden and sat on the real flowers. The Queen was impressed with his presence of mind.    [15 marks]

Ans: King Solomon was known far and wide for his wisdom. People from different parts of the world came to him for advice, and his name was famous in many kingdoms. One day, the Queen of Sheba, who had heard about King Solomon’s great wisdom, decided to visit him. She wanted to test how clever and wise he really was.
When the Queen arrived at King Solomon’s palace, she greeted him warmly, saying, "Hail, King Solomon! I bring greetings from the people of my kingdom. I have heard much about your wisdom, and I would like to see it for myself."
The Queen then presented him with two garlands of roses. Both garlands looked identical at first glance, but the Queen explained, "One of these garlands is made of real roses, and the other is made of artificial flowers. I would like you to identify which one is made with real roses."
King Solomon listened carefully and smiled. Without wasting any time, he calmly gave orders to his attendants. He asked them to open all the windows of the courtroom. The Queen was curious about what King Solomon was doing, but she waited quietly.
Soon, something magical happened. As the windows opened, bees from the royal garden flew into the courtroom. They buzzed around and quickly landed on the garland with the real roses. The bees were attracted to the sweet scent of the real flowers and gathered around them.
King Solomon then turned to the Queen and said, "As you can see, the bees have chosen the garland with the real roses. They are drawn to the scent of the natural flowers, just as we are drawn to what is real and pure."
The Queen watched in awe, impressed by the King’s cleverness and calm thinking. She had been testing his judgment, but she was amazed at how he had solved the problem so easily. She praised King Solomon for his wisdom and said, "You truly are a wise and just king. Your judgment is remarkable, and your presence of mind is extraordinary."
King Solomon smiled and thanked the Queen for her visit. He was glad to have been able to prove his wisdom, not through words, but through his actions and understanding of nature. The Queen left the palace with great respect for the wise king and his ability to see the truth in any situation

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Section C (Grammar)

Q6: In the following passage, one word has been omitted in each line. A slash '/' has been inserted where the word is missing. Write the missing word.       [½ × 8 = 4 Marks]

Ans: 

Q7: The following lines has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write incorrect word and correction along with:   [1 × 5 = 5 Marks]

Ans: 

Q8: Rearrange the jumbled words into a meaningful sentence.   [½ × 2 = 1 Mark]
(a) time / I / my / spend / to / listening / music / love.
(b) from / I / book / a / read / will / tomorrow.

Ans:  
(a) I love to spend my time listening to music.
(b) I will read a book from tomorrow.

Q9:  Change the voice of the following sentences:     [½ × 2 = 1 Mark]
(i) The teacher explains the lesson.
(ii) The cat chased the mouse.

Ans:
(i) The lesson is explained by the teacher.
(ii) The mouse was chased by the cat.

Q10: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets:    [½ × 2 = 1 Mark]
(i) When I __________ (arrive) home yesterday, I __________ (fin(d) a letter on the table.
(ii) He __________ (play) football every Sunday. Last Sunday, he __________ (win) the match.

Ans:
(i) arrived, found
(ii) plays, won

Q11:  Do as directed.    [8 Marks]

(a) Choose the correct verb and rewrite the sentences.
(i) My brother (go/goes) to school by bus every day.

Ans:  My brother goes to school by bus every day.

(ii) The team (win/wins) the match if they play well.

Ans:  The team wins the match if they play well.

(b) Complete these questions using Have you ever... or Did you ever...?
(i) __________ traveled to another country?

Ans:  Have you ever traveled to another country?

(ii) __________ been to the museum recently?

Ans:  Have you ever been to the museum recently?

(c) Complete these words with ‘ei’ or ‘ie’.
(i) rec___ve

Ans:  receive

(ii) f___ld

Ans:  field

(iii) ach___ve

Ans:  achieve

(iv) bel___ve

Ans:  Believe

(d) Form complex sentences by joining the two sentences with the help of conjunctions.
(i) She missed the bus. She was late for school. (because)

Ans:  She missed the bus because she was late for school.

(ii) He read the book. He understood the story. (so)

Ans:  He read the book so he understood the story.

(e) Complete these sentences with correct collocations.
(i) Please __________ a seat at the back. (reserve / take)

Ans:  Please reserve a seat at the back.

(ii) Ravi __________ a wonderful speech at the event yesterday. (gave / made)

Ans:  Ravi gave a wonderful speech at the event yesterday.

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Section D (Literature)

Q12: Read the extract and choose the correct answer from the following: [1 x 3 = 3 marks] 
This was because he had a funny idea – he believed there was a magic potion that could turn any object into gold. He spent all his time to learn more about this potion. People cheated him often, promising to tell him about it, but he did not give up. His wife, Madhumati, was tired of this and also worried because she saw how much money Rama Natha was spending. She was sure that soon they would be without money.
Answer the following questions:
(i) On what did Rama Natha spend time? 
(a) On the magic potion
(b) Planting bananas in the field
(c) In talking to people about the magic potion
(d) He spent time to know more about the magic potion

Ans:  ((d) He spent time to know more about the magic potion

(ii) Madhumati worried on
(a) Rama Natha’s funny idea
(b) Rama Natha’s not giving up his idea
(c) Rama Natha’s meeting the people
(d) Cheating Rama Natha

Ans:  ((b) Rama Natha’s not giving up his idea

(iii) As per Rama Natha, What could Magic Potion do?
(a) Could make people healthy
(b) Could change water in soil
(c) Could convert any object into Gold
(d) Can change soil into silver

Ans:  ((c) Could convert any object into Gold

Q13: Read the extract and answer the following:   [1 x 3 = 3 marks] 

Up in the air
See the kites fly,
Like colored birds
In the wind-whipped sky.

(i) How is the sky described in the lines? 
(a) windy
(b) funny
(c) cloudy
(d) bright

Ans:  ((a) windy.

(ii) What does the child compare the kites to?

Ans:  The child compares the kites to the coloured birds.

(iii) Complete the sentence with a word.
In the windy sky, the kites appear _____________.

Ans:  very beautiful.

Q14: Answer the following questions:    [2 x 5 marks = 10 marks]

(i) What is the moral of the story?

​Ans:  The moral of the story is crystal clear. There is no such potion that could convert things into gold. It is simply the hard work. If one worked hard one could earn lots of money.

(ii) How did Ila Sachani's talent in embroidery gain recognition? 

Ans:  Initially creating designs for family and friends, Ila’s talent soon spread through her village and beyond. The government in Surat noticed her work and displayed it at a state exhibition, leading to national acclaim.

(iii)  What is special about the toys made in Kondapalli?

Ans:  The toys made in Kondapalli are crafted from softwood from nearby hills, joined with a paste of tamarind seed powder and sawdust, detailed and finished, then painted with oil and watercolors or vegetable dyes and enamel paints.

(iv) Explain how the speaker plans to approach her friendships according to the poem 'A Friend's Prayer'.

Ans: The speaker plans to approach her friendships with genuine care and understanding. She aims to use her heart to see and realize the potential of her friends. Importantly, the speaker commits to loving her friends unconditionally, accepting them as they are without passing judgment from a distance. This approach underscores her sincere devotion to her friends' well-being and happiness.

(v) What message did grandmother convey through her letter?

Ans: Grandmother conveyed home remedies for certain cures which are available in our kitchen. These remedies have no side effects and can give us some relief before we move to consult a doctor.

Q15: Answer the following:  [3 Marks]
The Raven and the fox named Reynard were different from each other. In your own words in the form of a paragraph, describe the difference between the two. What would you advise the two so that they become better living beings.

Ans:  The fox was sly and crafty. He tricked the gullible and naive Raven. The sly fox said untrue good things to the Raven because he wanted the morsel that he was holding in his beak.
The Raven felt very proud and pleased and became vain. He believed what the fox had told him. He was easily manipulated by the fox. The fox praised the Raven excessively and grabbed his food.
The fox and Raven, both of them should change their habits to become better living beings. The Raven should understand that flattery is a form of manipulation and one can easily be deceived. Under confident people fall to flattery.
Flattery distracts us. The Raven gets distracted and forgets that he just croaks. The fox should stop being cunning and stop deceiving others. He should look for food himself and must stop eyeing the food of others.

Q16:  Imagine you are the farmer in the story ‘The Unlikely Best Friends’. Now, write a letter to your friend Pawan, telling him about the ‘Unlikely Best Friends’.     [6 Marks]

Ans: House Number 9
Park Lane
Village Mansa
28 August

Dear Pawan,

I have an interesting story to share with you. I think you will find it quite touching as I did. It’s about an unlikely friendship between my pet and the Royal elephant.

A few days ago, my dog Buntee, who had gone missing, was found in the royal stables. I was surprised when I saw him perched happily on the back of the king’s elephant, Gajaraj! The mahout, the elephant’s caretaker, told me how Buntee had wandered into the stables one evening, looking tired and hungry. Gajaraj shared his food with Buntee. This simple act of kindness developed a deep friendship between the two. 

Buntee had been enjoying the company of Gajaraj so much that when I found him, he was unwilling to leave his new friend yet I brought him back.

Once home, Buntee refused to eat, he was missing Gajaraj. I, too, was deeply worried to see him so sad. I removed the rope and told Buntee he could return to his friend. Despite being weak, Buntee sprang up and ran back to the stables, where he was greeted with equal joy by Gajaraj.

It wasn't just Gajaraj who had found a friend; I, too, had found a new friend in the mahout.

I wanted to share this story with you because it shows how unlikely friendships can bring so much joy.

Warm regards.
Yours sincerely,
Rishi farmer