Goa Board Class 10 Sample Paper 2024 English FL

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Question Paper Pattern
2023
2024

GOA BOARD

STD X: ENGLISH F.L.: 2023
SYLLABUS and ASSESSMENT SCHEME
SECTION A:
1. Comprehension passage (Narrative passage/ Descriptive passage)
2. Tree diagram
SECTION B:
PROSE:
1. A Letter to God 7. Glimpses of India:
2. Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom a) Baker from Goa
3. Two Stories about Flying: b) Coorg
a) His First Flight c) Tea from Assam
b) The Black Aeroplane 8. Mijbil, the Otter
4. Hundred Dresses I 9. Madam rides the Bus
5. Hundred Dresses II 10. The Sermon at Benares
6. From the Diary of Anne Frank

POEMS:
1. Dust of Snow 6. Animals
2. Fire and Ice 7. Trees.
3. A Tiger in the Zoo 8. Fog
4. Ball Poem 9. Tale of Custard the Dragon
5. Amanda 10. For Anne Gregory

SUPPLEMENTARY READER:
1. A Triumph of Surgery 5. Footprints without Feet
2. The Thief’s Story 6.. The Necklace
3. The Midnight Visitor 7. Bholi
4. A Question of Trust 8. The Hack Driver
SECTION C:
1. Gap Filling: based on the following grammatical points:
Pronouns/ Articles/ Conjunctions/ Degrees of Comparison/ Adverbs/ Determiners / Relative
Pronouns/ Prepositions/ Compound words (anybody, somebody, everyone, etc.) excluding nouns,
verbs, interjections.

2. Modals
3. Transformation of Sentences:
a) As soon as/ No sooner-than/ Hardly- g) Degrees of Comparison
when h) Join sentences with/ without connector
b) Too/ So that i) Complete with suitable Conditional
c) Question tags Clause
d) If/ Unless j) Join sentences: nominalizing the verb/
e) Relative Pronouns using participle/ infinitive

f) In spite of / Although

4. Active/Passive Voice: Present/Past: (Simple, Continuous and Perfect)
5. Reported Speech
6. Verbs: Tenses to be tested: Present/Past: (Simple, Continuous and Perfect)

SECTION D:
1. Pie Chart 4. Report Writing
2. Picture description 5. Formal Letter (Official or Editor)
3. Notice Writing 6. Essay Writing
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FIRST FORMATIVE TEST: 20 Marks Mks SECOND FORMATIVE TEST: 20 Marks Mks
SECTION A: SECTION A:
Unseen passage (Narrative passage) (4) Unseen passage (Descriptive passage) (4)

SECTION B: SECTION B:
PROSE: (4) PROSE: (4)
1. A Letter to God 1. Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to
2. Two Stories about Flying: Freedom
a) His First Flight 2. From the Diary of Anne Frank
b) The Black Aeroplane 3. Glimpses of India:
a) Baker from Goa
POEMS: (2) (2)
1. Dust of Snow POEMS:
2. Fire and Ice 1. The Ball Poem
3. A Tiger in the Zoo 2. Amanda

SUPPLEMENTARY READER: (3) (3)
1. A Triumph of Surgery SUPPLEMENTARY READER:
2. The Thief’s Story 1. The Midnight Visitor
2. A Question of Trust

SECTION C: SECTION C:
1. Gap Filling (1) 1. Do as directed: (2)
2. Modals (2) *Too/ so-that
3. Do as directed: *Question Tags
*As soon as/ No sooner/ Hardly (1) 2. Active to Passive Voice: Present/Past: (2)
(Simple, Continuous and Perfect)

SECTION D: SECTION D:
Pie Chart (3) Notice Writing (3)

THIRD INTERNAL TEST: 20 Marks
1. Formal Letter: 6 marks
2. Summary with moral of any one lesson from the Supplementary Reader: 6 marks
3. Article Writing: 8 marks

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER
ENGLISH (F.L)
STD:X DURATION:2 ½ Hours
Marks Allotted: 80
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INSTRUCTIONS: This paper consists of four sections:
Section A: Reading 12 marks
Section B: Text and Supplementary 32 marks
Section C: Grammar 16 marks
Section D: Writing 20 marks

INSTRUCTIONS: (1) All main questions are compulsory
(2) Do not write anything on the question paper except the seat number
in the space provided.
(3) All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper.
(4) Do not exceed the word limit given in each question.

SECTION - A
Read the following passage and answer the questions set below it:
Roger was a bus driver. After finishing his morning route, he had to halt for half an hour near an open
field, until his next trip. The field was strewn with plastic and other debris. This annoyed Roger. He often
thought that someone should do something about this awful mess. Like everyone else, he grumbled and
complained but nothing changed the situation.

One day, unable to bear the sight any longer, Roger began picking up some of the cans, boxes and
plastic bags lying around. His friends didn’t help but mocked him saying it was a waste of time. Slowly
but surely, things began to improve so much that he was eager to complete his morning route every day
and spend a few moments cleaning the area. After several weeks, the field was cleared of all the garbage
and Roger was pleased with himself.
Roger was so enthusiastic about his project that he then decided to sow some flower seeds there. The
field now looks amazing with all its flowers. People are grateful to Roger for his selfless service.
With reference to the passage, do as directed: (2)
1. Write a word from paragraph 1 opposite in meaning to ‘pleasant’.
2. Write a phrase from paragraph 2 similar in meaning to ‘gradually’.

With reference to the passage, choose and write the correct alternative to complete each of the
following statements:(Do not copy the stem.) (4)
3. Roger would grumble and complain because _________________.
• He had to work alone
• He had to wait for half an hour
• No one did anything to clean the field
• Other people also did so

4. Roger’s friends teased him when he ______________.
• Began wasting his time
• Started picking up the garbage
• Parked his bus near the garbage dump
• Sowed flower seeds
5. Roger was eager to complete his morning route so that he could ________-.
• Clear some more garbage
• Take a break in the field
• Enjoy the sight of flowers
• Meet his friends
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6. People appreciated Roger for __________________.
• Being a good driver
• Sowing flower seeds
• Working selflessly
• Being very enthusiastic

Read the following passage and complete the tree diagram given below (Do not draw the diagram): (6)

One of the most unique features of the World’s Natural Environment is its forest. Two of the most
fascinated forest regions are Equatorial Forests and Taiga Forests.

The Equatorial evergreen forests are thicker or denser than the Taiga forests. Year long rains and
abundance of sunshine have helped these forests to be virtually impassable with thick undergrowth
occupying every inch of space between the trees, which is one of the reasons why they have
remained unexploited. Ebony and Mahogany form the chief tree species which provide some of the
hardest timber. The nations of Central Africa and South America would have had a different economy
story to tell had their Equatorial forests been easy to exploit.

Taiga forests are relatively less dense and the tree growth is slow because of the scarcity of moisture
and less sunshine. Seventy-five percent of the world’s timber supply comes from these forests; hence
they are commercially very important. The trees are soft wooded and the chief species that grow are
pine, spruce and fir. The countries of Norway, Sweden and Canada earn the major portion of their
export income from these forests.

TYPES OF FORESTS

7 Taiga

Central Africa 8 9 10 11

12 Less dense

13 Mahogany Pine 14 15

Hardwood 16

Long rains 17 Less sunshine 18

SECTION - B
With reference to the text complete the following in about 10 words each: (Do not copy the stem) (4)
19. The young seagull felt the heat of the rising sun because ___________.
20. The children waited for the ‘pader’ in order to _______________.

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21. On the topic of promotion to the next class Anne felt that ___________.
22. Valli did not want to look out of the window on her return journey because ______.

Answer any four of the following questions in about 20 words each. (8)
23. What is the glorious human achievement Mandela refers to?
24. How did Anne get the better of Mr. Keesing when he punished her the third time?
25. Why did Lencho turn to God for help?
26. What shows us that the Coorgis are proud of their menfolk?
27. How did the parents try to make the young seagull fly?
28. According to a legend, how did Chinese Emperor discover tea?

Read the following extract and answer the question that follows in about 30 words: (2)
29. “I wish I had the faith of the man who wrote this letter”.
How did the postmaster help to keep the writer’s faith?
Choose the correct alternative similar in meaning to the underlined words/ phrases in the given
sentences and rewrite: (2)
30. Raju’s amiable nature helped him to become the headboy of his school.
(a) overpowering (b) friendly (c) aggressive
31. The sudden entry of the headmaster in the classroom made the students quake in their boots.
(a) shake with fear (b) jump with joy (c) shiver with anger

Read the following extracts from the poems and answer the questions that follow:
“He stalks in his vivid stripes
The few steps of his cage”
32. Why does the tiger walk only a few steps? (1)
33. Where would the tiger like to be? (1)

“Don’t bite your nails, Amanda!
Don’t hunch your shoulders, Amanda!
Stop that slouching and sit up straight Amanda!”
34. Name the figure of speech underlined in the extract. (1)
35. What does Amanda wish to be to avoid the above instructions? (1)

Answer the following questions in about 30 words each: (any THREE) (6)
36. Why did John Berryman leave the boy alone to deal with the loss of his ball?
37. What brought about a change of mood in Robert Frost?
38. What message does the poet convey to us in his poem ‘For Anne Gregory’?
39. According to the poet what does ‘Fire and Ice’ symbolise?

Answer any TWO of the following in about 50 words each: (6)

40. What compelled Hari Singh to return to Anil?
41. How does education have an effect on Bholi’s character during her marriage episode?
42. Why was it a temptation to Mr. Herriot to keep Tricki as a permanent guest?
43. How does Ausable manage to make Max believe that there is a balcony attached to his room?
44. What do the Loisels do to replace the lost necklace?

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SECTION - C
Choose the correct word from those given in the brackets and write your answer against the number of
the blank: (3)

The children carried on playing even __45__ (before/after/during) sunset. Their mother called out
___46___(for/by/to) them ___47___ (but/so/as) they continued playing. Their play stopped ___48___
(when/then/than) their ball fell ___49___ (in/into/on) a nearby well ___50___(because/and/as) there was
nothing they could do about it.

What would you say if you were the speaker in each of the following situations. Write each sentence using
the correct modal given in the brackets: (3)

51. You have just painted your gate. Warn your brother not to touch it. (could/ can/ mustn’t)
52. You have sprained your ankle. Tell your teacher that you are unable to attend the football practice.
(may not/ cannot/ can)
53. You are the Head of the school. Inform the students of the possibility of a surprise inspection during
the week. (must / might/ should)

Do as directed without changing the meaning of the sentences given below: (4)
54. If you don’t clean your room, you cannot go out to play. (Rewrite using ‘unless.......’)
55. The food at the party was delicious. Everybody liked it. (Combine without connector)
56. He won’t listen to anyone. (Rewrite using question tag)
57. My mother is too old to bend. (Rewrite using ‘so – that’)

Change the voice of the following sentences and rewrite: (2)
58. The children sang patriotic songs.
59. The villagers have solved the garbage problem.

Report the following, using appropriate reporting verbs: (2)
60. Teacher to Mohan: “You will have to pay a fine if you come late again”
61. Seema to Satish: “Don’t worry, I will help you to complete your assignment”.

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct verb form, from the alternatives given below each sentence.
Write your answers against the serial number of the sentence: (2)
62. If it _______ the harvest would have been good.
a. will rain b. had rained c. rains
63. He ______ television when I came home.
a. watched b. was watching c. is watching

64. Everyday my dog ________ for me to return home.
a. will wait b. has waited c. waits
65. When I was young I _______ things with ease.
a. could do b. can do c. will do

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SECTION - D
66. Look at the given picture which illustrates water scarcity faced by the people and write a description in
two paragraphs. You must add your own ideas /comments: (about 80 words) (3)

* NOTE: Picture Description OR Pie Chart (Paper Setter’s choice)
67. You are Riva Dias, Secretary of the Cultural Club of Sriniketan High School, Fatorda. Write a notice
informing students about the class-wise Street Play Competition which will be held in your school on the
occasion of Independence Day. (about 50 words): (3)
* NOTE: Notice Writing OR Report Writing (Paper Setter’s choice)

68.You are Aarav Borkar, residing at HNO:99, Sadolxem, Canacona , Goa. The drains in your village are
open and overflowing causing many problems. Write a letter to the Sarpanch drawing his attention to this
health hazard and give your suggestions. (about 100 words): (6)

69. Write an essay of about 200 words on any ONE of the following topics: (8)
* A Memorable Day of My Childhood
OR
* Garbage Management – need of the hour
OR
* A Walk in the Park

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FORMATS FOR NOTICE, REPORT AND FORMAL LETTER
NOTE: The formats of ‘Notice’ and ‘Report’ have to be changed with effect from June 2020, to keep in
par with those followed by the Higher Secondary Schools.
NOTICE WRITING: Student writes a notice in a prescribed format containing necessary details
relating to the given topic.
FORMAT

NAME OF THE SCHOOL, PLACE
(IN CAPITAL AND ON ONE LINE)

_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
NOTICE (in capital)
______ LEAVE A LINE_______
Title of the Notice
(first letter of each word in capital)
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________

----------------------------------------------CONTENT-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Name
Designation Head of the school
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Date:
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________

NOTE: *The date must be written thus: Date:12 April 2023
*The words ‘Name and Designation’ not to be written
*Notice to be written in a box.
*CRITERIA FOR MARKING:
Format:1 ½ mark
Content:1 ½ mark

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REPORT WRITING
School Magazine Report
Objectives: Student organizes and presents ideas coherently using an appropriate format.

FORMAT

Title
(must be centred on the page, with first letter of each word in capitals)
____________LEAVE A LINE______________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENT--------------------------------------------------
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_______________LEAVE A LINE_________________
Name
Designation
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Date:

NOTE: * The words ‘Name and Designation’ not to be written
*Assessment Criteria:
Format: 1 ½ mks
Content: 1 ½ mks

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LETTER WRITING
*OBJECTVE: Student plans, organises and presents ideas coherently in a prescribed format.
Assessment Criteria:
*Formal language to be used
*Full Block Format to be used
FORMAT
*Sender’s Name
Address
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
*D M Y
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
*Receiver’s Designation
Address
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________

Subject: (The subject topic is to be written briefly.)
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Salutation
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Paragraph-1: Introduction
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Paragraph 2: Main body
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Pragraph 3: Conclusion
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Thank You (Note: not ‘Thanking you’)
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Yours sincerely
Signature
Name and surname
NOTE:
*Signature should be written thus: R.Dias for Rooney Dias
*Name to be written below signature in brackets.
*Punctuation marks only within address and content.

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