Karnataka SSLC Question Paper 2026 English SL

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I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions /

incomplete statements. Choose the correct alternative and write

the complete answer along with its letter of alphabet. 4×1=4

1. Choose the appropriate question tag for the following statement :

She was narrating a story, ..........................

(A) don’t she ? (B) was she ?

(C) doesn’t she ? (D) wasn’t she ?

2. Read the following and choose the infinitive :

They had replastered the old house, pruned the trees, patched

the fence and moved there. One day they came back to the office

to complain.

(A) to complain (B) replastered

(C) moved (D) patched

3. Read the given conversation and choose the language function

for the underlined sentence :

Harish : Good morning, Chandan.

Chandan : Very good morning. What can I do for you ?

Harish : If you don’t mind, could I use your car ?

Chandan : It’s my pleasure. You can.

(A) Giving direction (B) Offering help

(C) Seeking permission (D) Expressing agreement

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4. Read the following conversation and fill in the blank choosing

the most appropriate words :

Teacher : Hello Anand. How are you ?

Anand : I am fine. Thank you sir.

Teacher : We are going to picnic tomorrow. Will you join ?

Anand : Thanks for your invitation. If you had told me

earlier I ............ joined you.

(A) will have (B) would have

(C) wouldn’t have (D) would

II. Do as directed : 12 × 1 = 12

5. Which one of the following words has one syllable ?

over, very, road, gingerly

6. Fill in the blank using the correct article :

Who is ......................... fastest runner in the school ?

7. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word :

The bike started immediately.

8. Fill in the blank using suitable linker :

Students played well ....................... secured the first place.

9. Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition :

Anant was awake, breathing the oxygen ................ the cylinder.

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10. Fill in the blank with appropriate tense form of the verb given in

brackets :

He ................... ( be + read ) for his exams last night.

11. Fill in the blank with appropriate form of the word given in

brackets :

My grandmother told me an .................. ( interest ) story.

12. Use the word ‘search’ as verb in a sentence.

13. Change into superlative degree :

Rameshwari is wiser than any other girl in the class.

14. Change into passive voice :

She sings a song.

15. Combine the sentences using so ..... that :

Sathish was very weak. He couldn’t go to school.

16. Read the following conversation and change the underlined

sentence into reported speech :

Nirmala : Hello Rajesh. How are you ?

Rajesh : I am fine. Thank you.

Nirmala : Did you submit the project ?

Rajesh : Yes. I submitted the project yesterday.

Nirmala asked Rajesh .......................................................

........................................................................................

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III. The following sentence has two errors. Edit the sentence and

rewrite it in the answer book : 1×2=2

17. Once a poor women was walking from one village to another,

carry a bundle on her head. Unable to lift it easily, she rested

every now and then.

a) Noun number to be corrected.

b) Verbal mistake to be corrected.

IV. Answer the following questions in 2 – 3 sentences each :

7 × 2 = 14

18. What was the major influence on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar when he

was in the USA ?

19. Why does Kellis Borok feel that science is the indispensable

guardian and caretaker of humanity ?

20. “You cannot put a fence around the planet earth.” Is this tone of

weakness or self-assertion ? Give reason for your answer.

21. How do you appreciate Don Anselmo was a man of principles ?

22. What admirable qualities do you find in Pandit Ravishankar and

Ustad Allah Rakha ?

23. How was the visit of Patil, the sub-inspector, helpful to Mohan’s

family ?

OR

How did Dicky Dolma achieve the great feat even with her

hardships ?

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24. How do you say that Haneef’s life was always ‘ekdam bindas’ ?

OR

How did Wangjia react to the second monster ?

V. Answer the following questions in 5 - 6 sentences each : 2 × 3 = 6

25. A newspaper report about a boy was an unexpected event in

Swami’s life. Justify.

26. The Jazz player proved that he was highly skilled in music.

Justify.

VI. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow :

4 × 3 = 12

27. “I am new to Mumbai, but I’ve noticed that people here are

afraid.”

a) Who was new to Mumbai ?

b) Why did he come to Mumbai ?

c) What made him feel that the people of Mumbai were

afraid ?

28. “We have not all your visions, captain.”

a) Who made this statement ?

b) When did the speaker say these words ?

c) What was the vision of the captain ?

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29. “You want to do this very badly, don’t you ?”

a) Who is the speaker ?

b) What made the speaker to say this ?

c) What did he do soon after leaving the room ?

30. “Daylight will be on the switch and winter under lock.”

a) “Winter under lock”-what does this mean ?

b) Where would all the above happen ?

c) Who is the poet of this poem ?

VII. Given below is a profile of Mr. Raghavendra. Write a paragraph

using the clues given below : 1×3=3

31. Name : Mr. Raghavendra

Profession : Education officer

Education : B.Sc., M.Ed.

Age : 55 Years

Height and weight : 5 feet 4 inches, 55 kgs

Family : A son, Engineer and a daughter,

studying MBBS

Reason for his popularity : Helpful, best gardener

Hobbies : Gardening, bee-keeping and

coin collection

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VIII. Develop the story using the clues given below : 1×3=3

32. A hungry dog — stand by a meat shop — butcher offers a meat

piece — took in the mouth — ran over a bridge — looked below
— water — saw another dog — reflection — barked — meat fell
in water — disappointed.

IX. Study the picture given below : 1×3=3

33. Write a description or an account of what the picture suggests to
you in a paragraph.

Alternative question for Visually impaired candidates only.

( In lieu of Q. No. 33 )

Use the following phrasal verbs in sentences of your own :
3×1=3

a) give up

b) pick up

c) look at.

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X. Quote from memory : 1×4=4

34. It is enthroned .................................

........................................................

........................................................

................................... seasons justice.

OR

Then let not ............................................

...............................................................

...............................................................

............................................. blind boy.

XI. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :

1×4=4(2+2)

35. Newspapers sell because of news and editorial coverage but it

gets more revenue from advertisements. News costs money,

while advertisements fetch money. The economics of modern

newspapers is such that it cannot run by just selling news, it

has to depend on advertisements. The economics of newspaper

publishing requires both subscribers who can afford to buy

newspapers and businessmen who can afford to advertise in it.

The growth of the press depends on both. Therefore in

newspaper management neither aspect can be neglected.

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Co-operation among the various departments — editorial,

circulation, advertising and production is very essential for

effective and better management. The head of various

departments must be part of the management of a newspaper.

They must be aware of the goals set, policies and future plans of

the management. They cannot afford to remain cut off from the

mainstream of management function. In addition each

department should keep the other department managers

informed of those of its activities that will be useful to them. This

is a vital aspect of newspaper management.

a) What does the growth of newspaper depend on ?

b) Why should the head of various departments must be part

of the management of a newspaper ?

XII. Answer the following question in about 8 – 10 sentences :

1×4=4

36. “The poet’s grandmother had a zeal for climbing trees.”

Substantiate.

OR

Describe the vision of poet V. K. Gokak about his motherland.

OR

“The spirit of the little maiden saved the life of the sailors.”

Justify.

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XIII. Write an essay on any one of the following : 1×4=4

37. a) Ban on plastic

b) Air pollution — causes and effects

c) Global warming.

XIV. Write a letter using the information given below : 5

38. Imagine that you are Shashank / Shamitha, 10th Standard,

studying in Govt. High School, Vidyanagar, Udupi.

Write a letter to your father about your progress in studies.

OR

Write a letter to the Manager, KSRTC requesting him to provide

more buses to your village.

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