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Students can Download Karnataka SSLC English Previous year Question Paper March 2019 (2nd Language), Karnataka SSLC English Model Question Papers with Answers<\/a> helps you to revise the complete Karnataka State Board Syllabus and score more marks in your examinations.<\/p>\n

Karnataka State Syllabus SSLC English Previous year Question Paper March 2019 (2nd Language)<\/h2>\n

Time: 2 Hrs. 30 min
\nMax Marks: 80<\/p>\n

Section-A<\/span>
\nPROSE<\/span><\/p>\n

I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions \/ incomplete \u2022 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. (3 \u00d7 1 = 3)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 1.
\nWhen Americans and Don Anselmo met at the day of the sale, there was a great deal of conversation about
\n(A) mountains
\n(B) rain and his family
\n(C) children
\n(D) trees.
\nAnswer:
\n(B) rain and his family<\/p>\n

Question 2.
\nA daring thought that Smita had, when she was sitting in the park was
\n(A) to take Anant to the concert.
\n(B) to attend the concert and enjoy the programme.
\n(C) to invite Pandit Ravishankar to her house.
\n(D) to speak with doctors about taking Anant to the concert.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) to invite Pandit Ravishankar to her house.<\/p>\n

Question 3.
\nKeilis Borok was doing research in the area of
\n(A) seismic waves – tremors.
\n(B) ocean currents.
\n(C) explosives.
\n(D) floods.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) seismic waves – tremors.<\/p>\n

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II. Answer the following questions in 2 – 3 sentences mch : (4 \u00d7 2 = 8)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4.
\n\u201cDon Anselmo was passionate about his land and the children of Rio-en-Medio\u201d. Justify this statement.
\nAnswer:
\nDon Anselmo was very much passionate about his land and the children. His land had come from his ancestors. He lived in that land from his birth. He took possession of his house from his mother. Everyone in the village were his relatives and the children are his nieces, nephews and grand children. Every time a child has been born in Rio en Medio, a tree was planted in its name.<\/p>\n

Question 5.
\n\u201cPepe was the only person who was loyal to Columbus till the end of his voyage\u201d. Justify your answer.
\nAnswer:
\nPepe was a young page boy. He was an honest and humble in nature. He liked Columbus and prefered to accompany him though he was off duty. The seamen were very much angry and disobeyed Columbus\u2019s order so Pepe didn\u2019t speak to them and hated them. Among them Don Pedro was the best.<\/p>\n

Pepe talked to Columbus so he said that the seamen were horrible and drank too much to forget themselves. Pepe came nearer to Columbus and said that, \u201cCaptain, you should be careful, sometimes they are dangerous\u2019. This shows that Pepe had concern about his captain.<\/p>\n

Columbus asked him to go, but Pepe didn\u2019t go. When Columbus forced Pepe to say the words about the mischief or trouble maker, he hesitated to say the truth to prevent terrible consequence. At the end he came in – between and stands with arms spread out. He shouted to seamen, they were all cowards, first they would have killed him.<\/p>\n

The crowd roared and attacked Pepe but Columbus came forward and protected Pepe. All these shows that Pepe was more loyal to Columbus than any other crew members.<\/p>\n

Question 6.
\nWhy did the seamen want to go back to ‘ Spain?
\nAnswer:
\nThe seamen wanted to go back to Spain, their homeland because they left their home for a long time before and there were some limits to Patience. Most of the seamen were desperate and they had no patience. They thought that going to discover the new land was waste of time.<\/p>\n

Question 7.
\nAccording to Keilis Borok \u201cScience is an exciting adventure\u201d. Explain.
\nAnswer:
\nAccording to Keilis Borok, being a scientist is more exciting than being a doctor or an engineer because a scientist gets freedom, camaraderie and independence in doing then work. Then honours and promotions depends on hard work. The discovery is a reward in itself.<\/p>\n

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III. Read the following extracts and answer the questions that follow : (3 \u00d7 3 = 9)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 8.
\n\u201cPlease help me take her to a hospital\u201d. But no one stopped.<\/p>\n

(a) Who is the speaker ?
\nAnswer:
\nBaleshwar is the speaker.<\/p>\n

(b) Who does \u2018her\u2019 refer to ?
\nAnswer:
\n\u2018Her\u2019 refers to Roma Talreja.<\/p>\n

(c) Why didn\u2019t they stop ?
\nAnswer:
\nThey didn\u2019t stop because they did not bother or were too busy to help.<\/p>\n

Question 9.
\n\u201cThe chance of a lifetime\u201d, he was saying.<\/p>\n

(a) Who does \u2018he\u2019 refer to ?
\nAnswer:
\n\u2018He\u2019 refers to Anant.<\/p>\n

(b) What was the chance of a lifetime for him?
\nAnswer:
\n\u2018Pandit Ravishankar\u2019s Concert was the chance of a lifetime for him.<\/p>\n

(c) Why was he feeling so ?
\nAnswer:
\nHe was feeling so because he was suffering from Cancer and his end is not so far.<\/p>\n

Question 10.
\n\u201cThey brought about a veritable revolution in social thought\u201d.<\/p>\n

(a) Who does \u2018they\u2019 refer to?
\nAnswer:
\n\u2018They\u2019 refer to Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.<\/p>\n

(b) What revolution is referred to here?
\nAnswer:
\nTo repudiate caste and to proclaim the oneness of the Hindu Community.<\/p>\n

(c) How did they bring about the revolution?
\nAnswer:
\nGandhiji reminding the duty of higher Castes to depressed classes and Ambedkar reminding the innate rights to equality. Like this both of them brought a veritable revolution in Social thought.<\/p>\n

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IV. Answer the following question in about 8-10 sentences: (4)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 11.
\nHow was Swami successful in fulfilling the intention of his father to prove his courage ?
\nAnswer:
\nFather wanted Swami to sleep alone in the office-room to prove courage is everything. According to Swami, age and strength was more important in adventurous tasks. But in Swami\u2019s father\u2019s view, the strength and age were not so important, courage is all. To prove Swami had courage, he should sleep alone in the office-room.<\/p>\n

Finally Swami requested him to leave the office-room door open. Father agreed and Swami went into the room. He was afraid of darkness and loneliness. At midnight he saw. something was moving, he felt that his end had come. He assumed that the devil would pull him and tear him.<\/p>\n

So why should he wait? As it came nearer, he crawled out from the bench, hugged it and used his teeth like a mortal weapon. This shows that at the time of emergency, he used < his courage. By this act he helped to catch the notorious burglar. So we can justify that Swami was successful in fulfilling the intention of his father to prove his courage.<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

In spite of his disability, Satish was able to succeed in his life. Justify.
\nAnswer:
\nIn spite of his disability Satish was fond of painting. He remained in his silent world. The only comfort in his life was painting. Though his father was opposed, but he managed to paint and draw. At last his father accepted his son\u2019s talent and wish to become an artist Satish Gujral. Satish had a very good skill in painting.<\/p>\n

He did his painting with devoted and dedicated interest. He got much pleasure in painting. One day though Satish knew his father was not pleased with his painting pastime, he was immersed and busy in painting. By seeing all these, his father’s attitude was completely changed and accepted his, son\u2019s talent and encouraged him to be a good artist.<\/p>\n

Poetry<\/span><\/p>\n

V. Choose the most appropriate alternative and write the complete answer with the letter of alphabet in the answer-book; (1)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 12.
\nThe quality of the speaker highlighted with the repetition of the word \u201cI wait\u201d in the poem \u201cI am the land\u201d is
\n(A) disgust
\n(B) annoyance
\n(C) patience
\n(D) honesty.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) patience<\/p>\n

VI. Answer the following questions in 2 – 3 sentences each. (2 \u00d7 2 = 4)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 13.
\nWhy does the poet V. K. Gokak call the temples as \u201cepics in stone\u201d ?
\nAnswer:
\nEpics are long poems or story about heroic, deeds. In India most of the ancient temples are built with stones- and have carvings of many historical or mythological stories on the walls or on the pillars. So the poet called the temples as \u2018Epics in stone\u201d.<\/p>\n

Question 14.
\nThe speaker says that \u201cCalendars and clocks are useless in space\u201d. What might have been the reason for his opinion ?
\nAnswer:
\nThe speaker says this statement because in space there is no work, no day and night or seasons. Totally there was no change in atmosphere, so there was no need of calender or clock.<\/p>\n

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VII. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow: (3 \u00d7 1 = 3)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 15.
\n\u201cIsn\u2019t God upon the ocean
\nJust the same as on the land?\u201d<\/p>\n

a. Who is the speaker here?
\nAnswer:
\nThe Captains little innocent daughter said this, she was the speaker.<\/p>\n

b. Why does the speaker say the above . words?
\nAnswer:
\nThe ship was caught in the violent storm at midnight. All were frightened. At this situation she said this.<\/p>\n

c. How does the statement have an impact on others?
\nAnswer:
\nOn hearing the innocent words of the little maiden, the crew mates got some hope. The sudden changes occured in their heart. The sailors anchored the ship safely in harbour, the next morning.<\/p>\n

VIII. Quote from memory : (4)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 16.
\nThe quality of mercy is not strain\u2019d;<\/span>
\nIt droppeth as the gentle ram from heaven<\/span>
\nUpon the place beneath, It is twice blest;<\/span>
\nIt blesseth him that gives, and him that<\/span> takes.<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

You talk of wondrous things you see.<\/span>
\nYou say the sun shines bright;<\/span>
\nI feel him warm, but how can he<\/span>
\nOr make it day or<\/span> night ?<\/p>\n

IX. Answer the following question in 8 to 10 sentence : (4)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 17.
\nRuskin Bond\u2019s grandmother had an unusual habit of climbing trees. How was she successful in fulfilling her desire to live in a tree house ?
\nAnswer:
\nThe poet called his grandma genius because she could climb a tree even in her old age. The tree may be high or spreading. She would have to climb it. Even at the age of 62 she climbed trees. She is fond of climbing a tree since her childhood. She had this gift and was enjoying a lot. She had more pleasure on a tree than any other things.<\/p>\n

After the great and terrible fall, she completely behaved in a different way. Instead of fear, she upheld her right to reside in a tree. After recovery from the fall she ordered her son to make a house on the tree top. Her obedient son with the help of her grandson made a house on the tree for her. After that she lived in that house, like this she upheld her right.<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

Describe the two faces of Jazz player as a pathetic figure and a commanding artist.
\nAnswer:
\nThe old Jazz musician had no interest or enthusiasm in the life. He had a Pathetic figure but was commanding artist. He had the power to make people listen. This was a gift. He was silent in speech but eloquent in music. His physical appearance does not match his talent. His head was turned downward, he closed his eyes.<\/p>\n

He wore an old faded blue shirt. That shirt was dark with sweat, the tie was torn. The jacket was old and it would not hold his sagging (hanging) Stomach. He wore the old shoes which had papers inside. His face was not shaved. One could see the pain in each wrinkle of his face. He alone stood with his head down and eyes closed.<\/p>\n

Though he had a pitiable physical appearance, he was very good at expressing his thoughts through music. His music was enchanting and people would enjoy the music of his saxophone. So his physical appearance does not match his talent.<\/p>\n

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Supplementary Reading<\/span><\/p>\n

X. Answer the following questions in 3 – 4 sentences each: (2 \u00d7 2 = 4)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 18.
\nHow did the student leaders manage the protest ?
\nAnswer:
\nThe police expected that there will be the protest against British. So many people including a teacher was arrested. The angry people might destroy the public property. The revolting people could do anything and distrub the peace of the people. But the intention of the students leaders was completely different.<\/p>\n

They planned to do more things and give more trouble to police officers. If they get arrested easily, it was of no use? They had to awaken the people by distributing the copies of Mahatma’s speech., etc. So they managed their march so silently and showed their protest against British rule non – violently.<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

Taking up mountaineering was not a difficult decision for Dicky Dolma. Justify.
\nAnswer:
\nTaking up mountaineering was not a difficult decision for Dicky Dolma because from her childhood days she had an urge to climb Mount Everest. Daily she watched the beautiful, breath taking view of the mountain. She had firm determination, and hard work helped her. She practiced 4 hours a day.<\/p>\n

She had one track mind and ready to face hardships. Her desire grew when she came to know about the newly opened mountaineering institute in Manali. She was just 16 years at that time. She joined the institute and got ‘A’ grade and selected at all India level. She worked hard and succeeded in her task. Like this she reached the top of Mount Everest.<\/p>\n

Question 19.
\nHow does the writer describe the \u2018introvert\u2019 Hanif ?
\nAnswer:
\nThe writer described Hanif as an introvert in his younger age. He began to make friends only by the time, he was 14 years old. He always stood first to help others because it gave thrill to him.<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

What changes came over Wangjia as the \u201cBird of Happiness\u201d caressed him?
\nAnswer:
\nWhen the Bird of Happiness caressed Wangjia gently with its wings and sang for him. The eyeballs came back and he got the vision which was more brighter than before. All his wounds disappeared and he got strength.<\/p>\n

Vocabulary<\/span><\/p>\n

XI. Combine the word in Column-A with its collocation word in Column-B:<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 20.
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\nAnswer:
\nStrange look.<\/p>\n

Question 21.
\nWhich one of the following words has only two syllables ? (1)
\nattitude, table, temperature, friend.
\nAnswer:
\ntable.<\/p>\n

Question 22.
\nGive one word for : (1)
\nOne who is trained in doing acts of public service.
\nAnswer:
\nScouts.<\/p>\n

Question 23.
\nFill in the blanks choosing the appropriate words given in brackets : (1)
\nIt was easy to contact you because I knew<\/span> your new<\/span> address.
\nAnswer:
\n(new, knew)<\/p>\n

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SECTION – B<\/span>
\nReading<\/span><\/p>\n

XII. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : (4 \u00d7 1 = 4)<\/span><\/p>\n

It is an admitted fact that union or co-operation is strength; disunity is weakness. A united family, a united community, a united society, a united nation is strong; but those who are disunited or split up into fractions or groups, are all weak. Take the case, of a football or hockey team.<\/p>\n

If the members of the team play together and co-operate with one another, they will form a \u201cstrong team\u201d. But if each member plays his own game, they will surely be defeated, however strong the individual players may be. The same is true of an army. To win a battle an army must work as one man.<\/p>\n

Napoleon\u2019s motto was, \u201cDivide and Conquer\u201d. He tried to split up the armies fighting against him. Then he would overcome them one by one. Divided they were weak. \u201cUnited we stand ; divided we fall\u201d. Questions :<\/p>\n

Question 24.
\nWhat was the admitted fact about strength and weakness ?
\nAnswer:
\nThe admitted fact about strength and weakness is Union or Co-operation is strength ; disunity is weakness.<\/p>\n

Question 25.
\nHow can the football or hockey team be defeated ?
\nAnswer:
\nIn the football or hockey team if each member plays his own game, they will surely be defeated.<\/p>\n

Question 26.
\nHow can an army win the battle ?
\nAnswer:
\nIf an army can win the battle that army must work as one man.<\/p>\n

Question 27.
\nWhat was the secret of Napoleon\u2019s motto \u201cDivide and Conquer\u201d?
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n

XIII. Rearrange the jumbled words into a meaningful sentence : (1)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 28.
\nlovely \/ how \/ flowers \/ these \/ are !
\nAnswer:
\nHow lovely these flowers are !<\/p>\n

Read the following conversation and answer the questions that follow : (2 x 1 = 2)<\/span><\/p>\n

Rithvek : Hello sir,
\nPostmaster :Yes, what can I do for you?
\nRithvek : I want to send a parcel to Kashmir. May I know about the parcel charges ?
\nPostmaster : of course, your parce charges will be Rs. 450\/-
\nRithvek :\u00a0Oh ! sir, I think it\u2019s too costly.
\nPostmaster : It depends on the weight of the parcel and Kash mir is too far from Banga\u00aclore.
\nRithvek : Ok. Sir, please take the . amount and parcel it.<\/p>\n

Question 29.
\nWhy did Rithvek visit the post office ?
\nAnswer:
\nRithvik visited the post-office to send a parcel to Kashmir.<\/p>\n

Question 30.
\nWhat reason did the postmaser give for Rithvek\u2019s opininon on parcel charge ?
\nAnswer:
\nThe parcel charges depends on the weight of the parcel and distance of the place.<\/p>\n

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Question 31.
\nLook at the two pictures. Write a sentence using \u2018bigger than\u2019 based on what you see:
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\nAnswer:
\nBag ‘A’ is bigger than Bag B<\/p>\n

Writing<\/p>\n

XIV. Given below is a profile of Vijendra Singh. Write a paragraph using the same: (4)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 32.
\nBirth : October 29, 1985
\nPlace : Haryana
\nImterest : Boxing
\nPractising Club : Bhiwani Boxing Club
\nParticipation : 2004 Athens Summer Olympics, 2006. Common wealth Games 2006. Asian Games.
\nAchievements: Won the first Bronze medal in 2008 Beijing Olympics
\nAwards : 2009 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
\nAnswer:
\nVijendra Singh was born on 29th October 1985 at Haryana. His interest was Boxing. He was practising in Bhiwani Boxing club. He was participated in the 2014 Athens Summer Olympics, 2006 Commonwealth games and 2006 Asian Games. He won has first Bronze medal in 2008 Beijing Olympics, and he got 2009 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

Write a paragraph, using the clues given below. You may add some more points if necessary :<\/p>\n

In a distant village – farmer – a magical hen – one golden egg – everyday – the richest man – He thought – lazy hen – greedy and impatient – thought of an idea – take out all the eggs – big knife – cut her stomach – no eggs – hen died – moral.
\nAnswer:
\nIn a distant village a farmer was living with his family. They had a magical hen. Magical Hen means it lays one golden egg everyday. After sometime farmer became the richest man of the village. He thought that his hen was lazy because it laid only one golden egg everyday.<\/p>\n

He was greedy and impatient and thought of an idea. If he cut his hen\u2019s stomach, and take out all the eggs at a time he will become very rich. So he brought a big knife and cut his hen\u2019s stomach, but he found nothing. There were no eggs at all. The hen died.<\/p>\n

Moral of the Story : Don\u2019t be greedy, have patience, or hurry makes worry.<\/p>\n

Question 33.
\nImagine that you are Preetham \/ Preethi, studying in Xtii Std. Government High School, Tumakuru.
\nWrite a letter to the Forest Officer, to provide 100 saplings to celebrate the \u201cEnvironmental Day\u201d on June 5th under eco-club activities in your school.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n

Tumukuru,
\n28th<\/sup> may 2019<\/p>\n

From
\nPreetham \/ Preethi,
\nX Std,
\nGovt. High School,
\nTumakuru.<\/p>\n

To
\nThe Forest Officer,
\nForest department,
\nTumakuru.<\/p>\n

Respected Sir,
\nSub : Need of 100 Saplings.
\nI am the secretary of Eco-club of our school. This year our club has decided to celebrate \u2018Environmental Day\u2019 on 5th June. So we need 100 saplings to plant in our school garden. Many celebrities will come to plant the saplings. Please provide 100 very good saplings and encourage us:<\/p>\n

I hope you will consider bur request.
\nThanking you,<\/p>\n

Yours faithfully,
\nPreetham \/ Preethi.<\/p>\n

\"Karnataka<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

Write a letter to your friend about \u201cChildren\u2019s Day\u201d in your school.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n

Tumukuru
\n28th November 2019<\/p>\n

My dear friend Raju,
\nI am very happy to write to you. I am fine, How are you ? How are your family members, I think they are also fine.<\/p>\n

This year we celebrated \u201cChildren\u2019s Day\u201d in our school. The function was a grand success. Many delegates and officials attended the function and gave inspirational speech. The cultural activities were more interesting. All participants were happy. I was also happy. Whenever you feel free Please write to me.
\nConvey my best regards to one and all.<\/p>\n

Yours sincerely
\nABC<\/p>\n

To
\nRajashekar,
\nS\/O Mr. Kamalesh,
\nNo. 363, VI cross,
\nM. G. Road,
\nMadhugiri,
\nTumukur Dist.<\/p>\n

XV. The following paragaraph has two errors. Edit the paragraph and rewrite it in the answer-book. Clues are given.\u00a0 (2)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 34.
\nA poor woodcutter was cutting a big peace of wood near a wide river.
\nSudden his old axe slipped from his hand and fell into the deep water.<\/p>\n

Clues :
\n(a) Spelling mistake to be corrected.
\n(b) Adverbial mistake to be corrected.<\/p>\n

Answer:
\nA poor woodcutter was cutting a big piece<\/span> of wood near a wide river. Suddenly<\/span> his old axe slipped from his hand and fell into the deep water.<\/p>\n

XVI. Read the given conversation and choose the language function of the underlined sentence : (1)<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 35.
\nMother : Hello my dear child, why are you looking sad to day?
\nAdithya : Yes mother, I am a bit upset as I got II nd place in running race.
\nMother : Oh ! Is it ? Come on my boy, it\u2019s a happy thing that you won IInd place. Practice well, you . will do better next time.
\n(A) Advice
\n(B) Order
\n(C) Request
\n(D) Obey.
\nPractice well, you will do better next time.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) Advice.<\/p>\n

Question 36.
\nRead the conversation and identify the infinitive : (1)
\nTeacher : Hello students, get ready for
\ndrawing and colouring competition tomorrow.
\nRaghav : Oh ! nice sir.
\nRaki : Are there any prizes for that sir?
\nTeacher : Yes, sure, there will be three prizes. Don\u2019t forget to bring colours and other necessary things.
\n(A) ready
\n(B) to bring
\n(C) sure
\n(D) will.
\nAnswer:
\n(B) to bring<\/p>\n

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Question 37.
\nFill in the blanks with appropriate preposition and article : 2 \u00d7 1\/2 = 1<\/span><\/p>\n

Ritila went to market to buy some vegetables. But the market was so crowded, she returned without buying anything.
\nAnswer:
\nto
\nthe<\/p>\n

Question 38.
\nHe was intelligent and honest,……… (1)
\nThe question tag to be used for the above sentence is
\n(A) was he ?
\n(B) wasri\u2019t he ?
\n(C) is he ?
\n(D) isn\u2019t he ?
\nAns :
\nHe was intelligent and honest, wasn\u2019t he?<\/p>\n

Question 39.
\nFill in the blanks using the suitable linking words given in brackets : (2 \u00d7 1\/2 = 1)<\/span><\/p>\n

Jesus took the blind man to a quiet place away from the crowd and gently touched his eyes, but he could only see few movements. (when, but, or, and)
\nAns :
\nand, but<\/p>\n

Question 40.
\nRead the conversation and in the blank with correct \u2018If clause\u2019 choosing from the given alternatives : (1)
\nRavi : Hi, Sanju, How are you ?
\nSanju : Fine, thank you.
\nRavi : What is your percentage in II PUC?
\nSanju : I got only\u201956%
\nRavi : Is it ! I expected more.
\nSanju : If I had studied hard I scored
\nmore marks.
\nRavi : It\u2019s OK. Don\u2019t worry, concentrate more on further studies.
\n(A) would have
\n(B) will have
\n(C) might
\n(D) would.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) Would have<\/p>\n

Question 41.
\nFill in the blanks with the appropriate tense forms of the verbs given in brackets: (2 x 1 = 2)
\nAnushka is a software engineer. She completed (complete) her BE in IIT Chennai. Now she is working (be + work) in Infosys.
\nAnswer:
\ncompleted
\nworking<\/p>\n

Question 42.
\nRead the conversation and rewrite the underlined sentences into Reported speech: (2)
\nAyesha : How are you Salma?
\nSalma : I\u2019m fine, thank you.
\nAyesha : Did you see the film \u2018Takur\u2019?
\nSalma : No, but I\u2019m planning to see the film on Sunday.
\nAyesha : It\u2019s fantastic. Don\u2019t miss it.
\nSalma : O. K.
\nAyesha asked Salma if …………………………………………………………….. Salma replied that …………………………………….
\nAnswer:
\nAyesha asked Salma if she had seen the film \u2018Takur\u2019 Salma replied in the negative but added that she was planning to see the film on Sunday. Reference Skill<\/p>\n

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Question 43.
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