Karnataka SSLC Model Question Paper 2027 for English Third Language (Paper 2)

FOR KARNATAKA CLASS 10 PREPARATION

Karnataka SSLC Model
Question Paper 2027 for
English Third Language
(Paper 2)
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT
Karnataka Class 10 2027 Sample Paper English

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KARNATAKA SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT BOARD,
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S.S.L.C. MODEL QUESTION PAPER -02 - 2026-27

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General Instructions to the Candidate:

1. This question paper consists of 38 questions.

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I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions /incomplete statements. Only
one of them is correct or more appropriate. Choose the correct alternative and write the complete
answer along with its letter of alphabet. 8x1=8

1. The one word for ‘reflection of sound repetition’ is,

(A) noise (B) hush

(C) quiet (D) echo

2. The word ‘violence’ can be written in its opposite form by using the prefix,

(A) un (B) non

(C) dis (D) il

3. Ramesh bought a car last week.

The underlined word in the above sentence is,

(A) Proper Noun (B) Abstract Noun

(C) Collective Noun (D) Common Noun

4. Rustum lived _______ Persia.

The correct preposition to be filled in the blank is,

(A) on (B) from

(C) in (D) to

5. People gathered in the field for the programme on Republic Day .

The question that can be framed to get the underlined word as answer is,

(A) Who gathered in the field for the programme on Republic Day?

(B) Where did the people gather for the programme on Republic Day?

(C) Why did the people gather in the field on Republic Day?

(D) When did the people gather for the programme?

6. How cute the doll is!
The above sentence can be changed into an assertive sentence as,

(A) The doll is cute.

(B) The doll is very cute.

(C) The doll was cute.

(D) The doll was very cute.

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a 7. Shankar is too slow to win the race.
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This can be written by removing ‘too … to’ and using ‘so … that … not’ as,

(A) Shankar is so slow to win the race.

(B) Shankar is so slow that he cannot win the race.

(C) Shankar was so slow to win the race.
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(B) A new pen is bought by Aliya.

(C) A new pen was been bought by Aliya.

(D) A new pen is been bought by Aliya.

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9. Who was Rakshasa?
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11. What is the reason behind the clean

12. When will everyone be your friend?

13. Whom did fisherman owe his life?

14. What did the deer remember at the time of its death?

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15. Who is calling children to home?
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16. When do we feel stronger and better?
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18. What did Gopi say about Giraffe in the lesson ‘At The Zoo’?

19. Describe the achievements of Lata Mangeshkar.

20. How did the chief confirm that the gem was in carp’s belly?

21. How do you feel when the youth departs?
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OR

Why did the stealing a bicycle continue to nag him?

24. How did M.G Menon get back his pouch?

OR

Write the themes of Tupe’s novels.

IV. Answer the following questions in four or five sentences each: 4x3=12

25. Write the substance of the poem, ‘Autumn song’

OR

How did the poet pray for the voiceless creatures in the poem ‘Prayer for Dumb Creatures’?

26. List out the characteristics of a faithful friend?

27. The houses of Srinagar are picturesque all through the summer months. Elucidate.

28. How did the ant king and the queen bee help Simpleton to solve the tasks?

V. Read the following extracts and answer the question that follow: 5x3=15

29. “Here I am”!

a) Who is the speaker here?

b) Who was it said to?

c) When was it said?

30. “She was in fact the first musician to be awarded this distinction”

a) Who does ‘she’ refer here?

b) Who is the first musician to be awarded?

c) Which is the distinction mentioned here?

31. “If you beget a son, bind this seal to his arm and send him to me”

a) Who said these lines?

b) Who was it said to?

c) Why did he say so?
32. “I live on the Ganges at the spot where Indira came down”

a) Who is the speaker?

b) Who does ‘I’ refer to?

c) Where did he live?
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1. Who is the speaker here?

2. Who are these lines said to?

3. Why did the speaker say so?
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34. A lily ……………………………………………………………….
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Although ………………………………………………………………………

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We behold ………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………….. the air,

VII. Answer the following questions in five or six sentences: 1x4=4
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VII. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: 1x4=4

36. The annual science exhibition at Green Valley School was held last Friday. Students from all
classes participated eagerly. The school hall was decorated with charts, models, and posters.

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A panel of judges evaluated the projects carefully. Anitha’s team won the first prize. The
exhibition inspired students to learn more about science. Everyone enjoyed the event and
looked forward to next year’s exhibition.

a) When was the science exhibition held?

b) What did Anitha and her team present?

c) Who evaluated the projects?

d) What did the exhibition inspire the students to do?

IX. 37. Write an essay on any one of the following topics in to 8 to10 sentences: 1x4=4

a) Importance of forest.

b) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

c) Uses of Internet

X. 38. Imagine that you are Reehan / Rabiya of Standard X, Government High School,

Channapatna:

1x5=5

Write a letter to your father about your preparation for the Annual examination.

OR

Write a letter to your Headmaster/ Headmistress requesting to issue character certificate.

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