Karnataka SSLC Model Question Paper 2026 English SL

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ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಶನಲನ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಮತ್ತು ಮೌಲ್ಯನಿರ್ಾಯ ಮಂಡಲಿ

ಮಲೆಲೀಶ್ವರಂ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರತ – 560003

KARNATAKA SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT BOARD
Malleshwaram, Bengaluru – 560 003

2025-26 ರ ಎಸ್.ಎಸ್.ಎಲ್.ಸಿ. ಮನದರ ಪರಶೆೆ ಪತ್ರರಕೆ-1

S.S.L.C. MODEL QUESTION PAPER-1 – 2025-26

ವಿಷಯ : ದ್ವವತ್ರೀಯ ಭನಷೆ – ಇಂಗ್ಲಲಷ್

Subject: Second Language — ENGLISH

ವಿಷಯ ಸಂಕೆೀತ್: 31-E Subject Code: 31-E

[ಸಮಯ : 3 ಗಂಟೆ] [ Time: 3 Hours]
[ಗರಷಠ ಅಂಕಗಳು: 80] [ Max. Marks : 80]

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.

31-E

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I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions / incomplete statements.
Only one of them is correct or most appropriate. Choose the correct alternative and
write the complete answer along with its letter of alphabet. 4×1=4
1. Choose the appropriate question tag and fill in the blank:
The smartphones create a lot of health problems, ………. ?
(A) didn’t they (B) don’t they
(C) do they (D) did they

2. Read the given conversation and choose the language function for the underlined
sentence:
Baleshwar: I’m new to Mumbai, but I’ve noticed that people here are afraid.
Roma: Yes, you’re right. They fear of getting involved.
(A) Expressing agreement. (B) Giving information
(C) Accepting invitation (D) Expressing gratitude

3. Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate ‘if’ clause:
Surender : Hi, how do you feel now, Satish?
Satish : It’s been pretty bad since the last operation on my leg.
Surender : What actually happened there in Kashmir?
Satish : I met with an accident. I fell off a rickety bridge over some rapids.
Surender : Very sad. If you had been a little careful, it ………………. happened.
(A) would have (B) shall have
(C) would not have (D) will have.

4. Read the given conversation and choose the correct infinitive:
Dhanvi : I am going to the library. I need some more books for my studies.
Naina : That’s good. I too join with you. I have to refer to some books.
(A) am (B) going
(C) to refer (D) join

II. Do as directed: 12×1=12
5. Which word has two syllables?
Returning, safer, desperately, speak
6. Fill in the blank with the appropriate article:
Dev is working in …………. European country.
7. Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense form of the verbs given in brackets:
Satish …………… (be+draw) when his father observed him.

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8. Change the following sentence into positive degree:
Swami was the cleverest boy in the class.
9. Fill in the blank using the suitable linker:
Raju ……… his friend were playing chess. 31-E
10. Combine the following sentences using ‘so……..that’:
The players are very tired. They cannot play more.
11. Change the following sentence into passive voice:
Swami caught the burglar.
12. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:
Don’t laugh ……. me.
13. Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets:
They should be given good ________ (educate).
14. Identify the parts of speech of the underlined word:
Ravi won two gold medals this year.
15. Read the following conversation and change the underlined sentence into reported speech:
Neha: Hello Neeti, Will you send me today’s homework?
Neeti: Yes, I will. But why were you absent to school today?
Neha: I was a little not well, so I could not.
Neeti: Ok, take care of yourself.
Neha asked Neeti ……………………………………………..
16. Use the word ‘walk’ as a verb in your own sentence.

III. The following sentence has two errors. Edit the sentence and rewrite it in the answer
booklet: The clues are given below. 1×2=2
17. Swami hurried got up and spread his bed under the bench, but crouched there.
a) Adverbial mistake to be corrected.
b) Conjunction to be corrected.
IV. Answer the following questions in 2 – 3 sentences each: 7×2=14
18. Don Anselmo was passionate for his land and the children of his village. Justify.
19. Ambedkar was described as the ‘symbol of revolt’. What made Nehru to describe so?
20. Smitha was successful in fulfilling her brother’s wish. Elaborate.
21. How, according to Borok, is survival of civilization threatened?
22. “You cannot put a fence around the planet Earth” Is this tone of weakness or self-
assertion? Give reason for your answer.
23. Why were Babu and Manju a bit disappointed with the way the students were marching?
OR
Taking up mountaineering was not a difficult decision for Dicky Dolma. Justify.
24. In what way did the absence of mother make Hanif and his brothers responsible?

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OR
How did the Bird of Happiness bring happiness to the Tibetan villagers?

V. Answer the following questions in 5 – 6 sentences each: 2×3=6
25. Write in your own words how Swami became a hero overnight.
26. The physical appearance of the Jazz player does not match when he plays on his
saxophone. Explain.
VI. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow: 4×3=12
27. “I think it’s astonishing that a stranger would jump off a train and risk his life for me.”
a) Who does ‘I’ refer to?
b) Who was a stranger?
c) How did the stranger help the speaker?

28. “Why should one man have the lives of fifty in his hands?”
(a) Who is the speaker here?
(b) Who does ‘one man’ refer to?
(c) What does the speaker mean by this statement?

29. "It is no career for a bright boy."
a) Who made this statement?
b) What does 'It' refer to?
d) What made the speaker think so?

30. “In solitary confinement as complete as any gaol.”
(a) Who is the speaker of the above words?
(b) What is referred to as ‘solitary confinement’?
(c) Why does the speaker say so?

VII. Given below is a profile. Write a paragraph using the clues given below: 1×3=3
31. Name : Mr. Raghavendra
Education: : B.Sc M.Ed
Profession : Education Officer
Age : 55 years
Height and weight : 5- 4’, 55 Kgs
Family : One son, Engineer and one daughter, Studying MBBS
Reason for popularity : helpful, best gardener
Hobbies : gardening, bee-keeping, coin collection

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VIII. Develop the story using the clues given below: 1×3=3
32. Tortoise and hare—argument—race—settle the argument—race started—hare ran fast—
slept—tortoise –slowly reached—won the race.
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) Pick up
b) Pick out
c) Pick on

X. Quote from memory : 1×4=4
34. The quality ..............................................
.......................................................................
......................................................................
................................................ that takes.
OR
You talk ........................................................
........................................................................
.........................................................................
..................................................... or night?

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XI. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 1×4=4 (2 × 2)
35. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines,
enabling them to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI encompasses
various technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics. AI
systems can analyze vast amounts of data, learn from it, and make predictions or decisions,
often exceeding human capabilities in specific tasks. AI is used in numerous applications,
including healthcare, finance, entertainment, and transportation, with self-driving cars
being a prominent example. AI can automate repetitive tasks, improve decision-making,
and enhance efficiency in various industries. One of the main concerns about AI is the
potential for job displacement due to automation. Ethical considerations surrounding AI,
such as data privacy and bias, are also important areas of focus. The future of AI holds
significant potential for both positive transformation and challenges, requiring careful
consideration of its societal impact.

a) How is AI useful for us?
b) What is one of the main concerns about AI?

XII. Answer the following question in about 8 – 10 sentences : 1×4=4
36. The behaviour of Ruskin Bond’s grandmother is unusual. Explain.
OR
Write the summary of the poem ‘The Song of India’.
OR
“The spirit of the little maiden saved the life of the sailors.” Justify

XIII. Write an essay on any one of the followings: 1×4=4
37. a) Air Pollution
b) Mobile Phones
c) Social Media

XIV. Write a letter using the information given below : 1×5=5
38. Imagine you are Suhas/ Saritha studying in 10th std, Government High School, Narayanapura.
Write a letter to your cousin Janaki inviting her to attend your brother’s birthday.
OR
Write a letter to the municipal officer to provide drinking water facility in your locality.

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