Karnataka SSLC Mid Term Question Paper 2025 English Second Language

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Subject : Second Language — ENGLISH

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©®ÝíPÜ : 15. 09. 2025 ] [ Date : 15. 09. 2025
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General Instructions to the Candidate :
1. This Question Paper consists of 38 questions.
2. Follow the instructions given against the questions.
3. Figures in the right hand margin indicate maximum marks for the questions.
4. The maximum time to answer the paper is given at the top of the question paper.
It includes 15 minutes for reading the question paper.

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 :
You have done nothing, ..................
(A) haven’t you ? (B) have you ?
(C) had you ? (D) hadn’t you ?
2. Read the following and choose the infinitive :
It took a week to arrange another meeting. When Anselmo arrived, he
repeated his previous preliminary performance.
(A) arrived (B) took
(C) to arrange (D) repeated
3. Read the given conversation and choose the language function for the
underlined sentence :
Laxmi : I’ve been suffering from fever since last night.
Vijaya : Don’t worry. You will be alright.
Better, consult a good doctor.
(A) Seeking permission (B) Seeking help
(C) Expressing sympathy (D) Giving suggestion
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4. Read the following conversation and fill in the blank choosing the most
appropriate words :
Pratiksha : Hi Laxmi, where is your old camera ?
Laxmi : Hi Pratiksha, I sold it last week.
Pratiksha : If you had informed me, I ................. bought it.
(A) wouldn’t have (B) would have
(C) shall have (D) will have
II. Do as directed : 12 × 1 = 12
5. Which one of the following words has one syllable ?
apart, age, admin, able
6. Fill in the blank using the correct article :
I have .................. one rupee coin.
7. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word :
It is a lovely flower.
8. Combine the sentences using ‘so ... that’ :
Araman is very poor. He cannot pay his school fees.
9. Fill in the blank using suitable linker :
..................... we practise well, we won’t win the trophy.
10. Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition :
Can you write ..................... an ink pen nowadays ?
11. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense form of the verb given in
brackets :
Swami ................. ( be + sleep ) when his father came home.
12. Change into superlative degree :
Anant was faster than any other runner.
13. Use the word ‘call’ as a noun in your own sentence.
14. Change into passive voice :
We did not eat cut fruits.
15. Write the correct form of the word given in brackets :
Swami moved to the edge of the bench and stared into the ..................
( dark ).
16. Read the following conversation and change the underlined sentence into
reported speech :
Teacher : Students, how can you solve this sum ?
Students : Madam, we can solve it easily.
The teacher asked the students ....................................
......................................................................................
III. The following sentence has two errors. Edit the sentence and rewrite it in
the answer book : 1×2=2
17. Swami, following the hole conversation from under the blanket, felt
tremendous relieved to hear that his father was giving him up.
a) Spelling mistake to be corrected.
b) Adverbial mistake to be corrected.
IV. Answer the following questions in 2 – 3 sentences each : 7 × 2 = 14
18. How did the tempo truck driver help Roma ?
19. What makes you think that Don Anselmo was a man of generosity ?
20. ‘Ambedkar had a great thirst for books.’ Justify the statement.
21. How did the 14th amendment of the Constitution of USA and Mahatma
Phule influence on Ambedkar ?
22. How does the poet, V. K. Gokak describe the development achieved in our
country ?
23. Describe the march led by the students.
OR
How had Dolma described her preparedness for the task of scaling Mount
Everest ?
24. Why did Patil, the sub-inspector come to Mohan’s house ?
OR
Write hardships and challenges faced by Dicky Dolma.
V. Answer the following questions in 5 - 6 sentences each : 2×3=6
25. How did Swami try to escape from sleeping alone in the office room ?
26. Write a brief summary of the poem ‘I am the Land’.
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VI. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow :
4 × 3 = 12
27. “He didn’t have a wink of sleep the whole of last night.”
a) Who is the speaker ?
b) When was it said ?
c) Why do you think he didn’t have a wink of sleep the previous night ?
28. “There is a closer place I know of.”
a) Who is the speaker ?
b) Whom was it said to ?
c) Why did the speaker choose a closer place ?
29. “The trees in that orchard are not mine.”
a) Who was the speaker ?
b) According to the speaker, who did the trees belong to ?
c) When did the speaker make this statement ?
30. “Shall I sing of your rock cut temple epics in stone ?”
a) Who is the ‘I’ here ?
b) Who is the speaker asking this question to ?
c) Why does the speaker call the temples ‘epics in stone’ ?’
VII. Given below is a profile of R. K. Narayan. Write a paragraph using the clues
given below : 1×3=3
31. Name : R. K. Narayan
Birth : 10th October 1906, Madras
Education : Graduation from Maharaja College, Mysore
Spouse : Rajam
Brought up by : Grandmother in Madras
Father : R. V. Krishnaswami Iyer
Profession : English Novelist
Hobbies and : Music, long walk, passion for
interests writing, interest in English literature
His important works : Malgudi Days, Tiger of Malgudi,
The Guide, Swami and His Friends, The English
Teacher, The Bachelor of Arts.
VIII. Develop the story using the clues given below : 1×3=3
32. A poor wood cutter — cutting wood — tree — on a river bank — axe
slipped and fell into the river — sad — prayed to Goddess — Goddess
appeared with golden axe — refused — silver axe — refused — finally
appeared with wooden axe — happily accepted — Goddess gave — three
axes for his honesty.
IX. Study the picture given below :
33. Write a description or an account of what the picture suggests to you in a
paragraph. 1×3=3

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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) look after b) give up c) put on.
X. Quote from memory : 1×4=4
34. The throned monarch .......................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...................................... fear of kings.
OR
It is enthroned ......................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
.................................................. justice.
XI. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :
1×4=4(2+2)
35. Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate, interact, and
share information. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have
become an integral part of our daily lives, influencing how we perceive the
world and ourselves. While social media has many benefits, such as
connecting people across geographical distances and providing a platform
for self expression, it has also its downsides. Cyber bullying, online
harassment, and the spread of misinformation are just a few of the
negative consequences of social media. Morever, excessive social media
use has been linked to mental health issues, such as anxiety depression,
and loneliness. As social media continues to evolve, its essential to
consider its impact on society and to develop strategies for mitigating its
negative effects.
Ultimately, the impact of social media on society will depend on how we
choose to use it. By being aware of its potential risks and benefits, we can
harness the power of social media to build stronger, more compassionate
communities.
a) ‘Social media has many benefits.’ Name them.
b) Name just a few negative consequences of social media.
XII. Answer the following question in about 8 – 10 sentences :
1×4=4
36. “Ruskin Bond’s grandmother was unique.” Justify.
OR
How does the poet, V. K. Gokak praise ‘Mother India’ ?
XIII. Write an essay on any one of the following : 1×4=4
37. a) Ways to reduce Air Pollution
b) Flood and its disasters
c) National Festivals.
XIV. Write a letter using the information given below : 1×5=5
38. Imagine that you are Vilas / Vani, a student of Xth Standard, Govt. High
School, Belagavi.
Write a letter to your mother telling her about your performance in F. A.
and Unit Tests.
OR
Write a letter to the Panchayat Development Officer requesting him / her
to provide books to your school library.

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