Karnataka SSLC Model Question Paper 2027 for English Third Language (Paper 3)

FOR KARNATAKA CLASS 10 PREPARATION

Karnataka SSLC Model
Question Paper 2027 for
English Third Language
(Paper 3)
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT
Karnataka Class 10 2027 Sample Paper English

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KARNATAKA SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT BOARD,
MALLESHWARAM, BENGALURU – 560 003

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S.S.L.C. MODEL QUESTION PAPER -03 - 2026-27

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Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 80

General Instructions to the Candidate:

1. This question paper consists of 38 questions.
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minutes for reading the question paper.

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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 ‘a place where bees are kept’ is,

(A) apiary (B) aquarium

(C) garden (D) aviary

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

(A) il (B) non

(C) dis (D) im

3. The baby cried with fear.

The underlined word in the above sentence is,

(A) Proper Noun (B) Abstract Noun

(C) Collective Noun (D) Common Noun

4. The dog hides ______ the door.

The correct preposition to be filled in the blank is,

(A) in (B) from

(C) behind (D) to

5. The children coloured the wall with their tiny hands.

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

(A) Who coloured the wall with their tiny hands?

(B) Where did the children colour with their tiny hands?

(C) What did the children do with their tiny hands?

(D) How did the children colour the wall?

6. What a pretty smile it is!
The above sentence can be changed into an assertive sentence as,
(A) It is a very pretty smile.

(B) It is a pretty smile.

(C) It was a very pretty smile.

(D) It was a pretty smile.

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This can be written by removing ‘too … to’ and using ‘so … that … not’ as,

(A) The bag was so big that it could not be carried.

(B) The bag was big to carry.

(C) The bag is so big that it cannot be carried.
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(C) A car is being driven by him.

(D) A car was being driven by him.

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11. How far is the nearest petty shop at Banjarumale?

12. Who can be your faithful friend?

13. Where did fisherman live?

14. How does the poet compare the deer in the poem ‘The Tiger and the Deer’?

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18. Describe the activities of cranes and storks.

19. Describe the achievement of M.S. Subbulakshmi.

20. How did fisherman get the ring?

21. How do we feel in the period of youth as per the poem ‘It Never Comes Again’?
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22. How is the person who plants a tree rewarded?

23. What is the opinion of Minoo Masani about the young people of our country?

OR

What made Roger to steal a rusty bicycle?

24. Tansukh Vora is an honest driver. Explain.

OR

What were Tupe’s contributions to the upliftment of women?

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

25. Write the gist of the poem, ‘Autumn Song’.

OR

According to the poet G.E. Goodrich why should we pray for dumb creatures?

26. Sketch the characteristics of a faithful friend.

27. Explain the varieties of flowers of Kashmir.

28. How did Simpleton solve all the three tasks?

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

29. “For God’s sake, spare Chandan Das!”

a) Who said this?

b) Who was Chandan Das?

c) Where was it said?

30. “The Music world and Tamil Nadu have been honoured”

a) Who said this?

b) Who does this statement refer to?

c) When was it said?

31. “Look at the seal on my right arm”

a) Who said this?

b) Who was it said to?

c) Where was it said?

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b) Who does ‘I’ refer to?

c) Which lesson is this extract taken from?

33. “Come come leave off play, and let us away
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c) Why was it said so?

VI. Quote from memory: 1x4=4

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35. The flowers of Kashmir pass in a procession of beauty. Explain

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How did Rustum come to know that Sohrab was his son?

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VII. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: 1x4=4

36. Trees are one of the greatest gifts of nature. They provide us with oxygen, which is essential for
life. Trees also give us fruits, flowers, wood, and shade. Birds and animals depend on trees for
shelter and food. Trees prevent soil erosion and keep the environment cool. They help reduce
air pollution. Many medicines are made from parts of trees. Forests play an important role in
maintaining the balance of nature. Without trees, the earth would become barren and lifeless.
Planting more trees is necessary for a healthy future. Every person should plant and protect
trees. Caring for nature is our responsibility.

a) What do trees provide us?

b) What do trees prevent?

c) Why are forests important?

d) What should every person do?

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

a) Artificial intelligence

b) Computer and its uses

c) Water pollution

X. 38. Imagine that you are Vivek / Vandana of Standard X, Government High School, Tiptur:

1x5=5

Write a letter to your father to send Rs.1500 for Educational trip.

OR

Write a letter to your class teacher requesting to grant two days leave by giving reason.

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