Goa Board Class 10 Sample Paper English FL

2025

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ENGLISH F.L.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT SCHEME 2024-2025
STD X
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. A list of activities and assessment criteria for Internal Assessment of 20 marks are listed below under the four Language
Skills.
2. Student may choose any two activities: one from the Reading Skill or Speaking Skill. The other from the Listening Skill or
Writing Skill.
NOTE: Both activities cannot be based on only one language skill.
3. Each activity is allotted maximum 10 marks. Grade points for the activities are given below.
4. Record of every activity of the student has to be maintained for the scrutiny of the Board.
Record of activity (Reading and Speaking Skill) of the student has to be maintained in Video format.
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1. READING SKILLS
ACTIVITIES: 1. Newspaper reading 2. Story reading (short with moral/ values) 3. Poem reading

Name/ Activity Grade points: Total 10 marks TOTAL
Roll No.
Fluency Posture Voice Pronunciation Expression
modulation/
Intonation
(1) (1) (3) (3) (2) 10

2. WRITING SKILLS
ACTIVITIES: 1. Diary Entry 2. Story completion 3. Story from headlines 4. Report writing (school activity)
5. Essay 6. Article 7. Letter to Editor

Name/ Activity Grade points: Total 10 marks TOTAL
Roll No.
Original/ Appropriate Meaningful Organization Spellings Punctuation Grammar
interesting vocabulary sentences of ideas/
ideas paragraphs
(3) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) 10

3. SPEAKING SKILLS
Activities: 1. Interview 2. Elocution 3. Monologue 4. Speech (National Days)
5. Recipe/Experiment/ Procedure (craft) 6. Narrate an incident/ event
7. Describe a picture and give opinion/suggestion 8. If I were…….. 9. Story telling
Name/ Activity Grade points: (Total 10 marks)
Roll
No.
Eye Post Voice mod Pronun Content Subject Approp Creative TOTAL
cont ure ulation/ ciation Organi Know riate vo language
act intonation zation ledge cabulary (phrases,
idioms)
(1) (1) (2) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) 10

4. LISTENING SKILLS
Activities: 1. Listen to directions and draw a road map 2. Listen to a story and answer the questionnaire
3. Listen to the instructions to perform a given task (craft, recipe, etc.)
4. Listen to a story and draw (sketches/ cartoons, etc.)
Name/ Roll Activity Grade points: (10 marks TOTAL
No.
Ability to focus General Listening to Accuracy in
understanding details responses
(2) (2) (3) (3) 10

EXAMPLE OF Writing Skill activity: ‘Story from given Headlines’
Read the Headlines given below and write three paragraphs in about 150 words. (Give a suitable title):

GOLDEN GOA, GEM OF THE EAST

MISUSE OF PLASTICS
GOANS FOR GARBAGE FREE GOA

‘WATCHFUL EYES’

CAMPAIGN AGAINST ROADSIDE DUMPING

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STD X: ENGLISH F.L. S1111
SYLLABUS and ASSESSMENT 2024-2025
SECTION A:
1. Comprehension passage (Narrative passage/ Descriptive passage)
2. Tree diagram
SECTION B:
PROSE:
1. A Letter to God
2. Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom
3. Two Stories about Flying:
a) His First Flight
b) The Black Aeroplane
4. Hundred Dresses I
5. Hundred Dresses II
6. From the Diary of Anne Frank
7. Glimpses of India:
a) Baker from Goa
b) Coorg
c) Tea from Assam
8. Mijbil, the Otter
9. Madam rides the Bus
10. The Sermon at Benares
****(Item 4 and 5 not for testing. May be used for internal assessment)

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

****(Item 7 and 9 not for testing. May be used for internal assessment)

SUPPLEMENTARY READER:
1. A Triumph of Surgery
2. The Thief’s Story
3. The Midnight Visitor
4. A Question of Trust
5. Footprints without Feet
6.. The Necklace
7. Bholi
8. The Hack Driver
****(Item 5 and 8 not for testing. May be used for internal assessment)

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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-when
b) Too/ So that
c) Question tags
d) Relative Pronouns
e) In spite of / Although
f) Degrees of Comparison
g) Complete with suitable Conditional Clause
h) Join sentences: nominalizing the verb

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
2. Picture description
3. Notice Writing
4. Report Writing
5. Formal Letter (Official and Editor)
6. Essay Writing
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FIRST TEST: 20 Marks Marks

SECTION A:
Unseen passage (Narrative passage) 4
SECTION B:
PROSE: 4
1. A Letter to God
2. Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom
3. Two Stories about Flying:
a) His First Flight
b) The Black Aeroplane
POEMS: 2
1. Dust of Snow
2. Fire and Ice
3. A Tiger in the Zoo
SUPPLEMENTARY READER: 3
1. A Triumph of Surgery
2. The Thief’s Story

SECTION C:
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1. Gap Filling 1
2. Modals 2
3. Do as directed:
1
*As soon as/ No sooner/ Hardly
SECTION D:
Picture description 3

FIRST EXAM: 80 Marks Marks
(pattern of paper is same as the Final Exam paper)

SECTION A: (12)
1. Unseen passage (Descriptive passage) 6
2. Tree diagram 6

SECTION B: (32)
PROSE: 16
1. A Letter to God
2. Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom
3. Two Stories about Flying:
a) His First Flight
b) The Black Aeroplane
4. From the Diary of Anne Frank
5. Glimpses of India: a) Baker from Goa

POEMS:
1. Dust of Snow 10
2. Fire and Ice
3. A Tiger in the Zoo
4. The Ball Poem
5. Amanda
6
SUPPLEMENTARY READER:
1. A Triumph of Surgery
2. The Thief’s Story
3. The Midnight Visitor
4. A Question of Trust
SECTION C: (16)
1. Gap Filling 4
2. Modals 4
3. Do as directed:
a) As soon as/ No sooner/ Hardly 1
b) Too/ So- that 1
c) Question tags 1
d) Relative Pronouns 1
2. Active/ Passive Voice 4

SECTION D: (20)
1. Picture description 3
3. Notice Writing 3
5. Formal Letter (Official) 6
6. Essay Writing 8

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER
ENGLISH (F.L)
STD: X DURATION: 3 Hours
SUBJECT CODE: S 1111 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

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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
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

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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 _______________.
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 since ______.

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 the 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 teacher in the room 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?

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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?
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 deep
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, _______________. (Complete with a Conditional Clause)
55. As soon as the party was over, everyone left. (Begin with ‘No sooner’)
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 shows how people ignore traffic rules. 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.
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 marks
Content: 1 ½ marks

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FORMAL 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: (Sir/Madam)
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Paragraph-1: Introduction
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Paragraph 2: Main body
_____________LEAVE A LINE______________
Paragraph 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 Rasesh Dias
*Name and surname to be written below signature
*Punctuation marks only within address and content.

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