solved board paper english 2012
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SOLVED BOARD PAPER ENGLISH-2012
QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1
SECTION A (Reading) 20 Marks
1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. 12 marks
1 I felt stupid, being made to stand on the desk while the other kids were bent
over their notebooks. I couldnt understand my new school or my new
classmates, or their alien language English and the fact that they could do
sums in their head, while I struggled with a paper and pencil. For me, at age
six, the good times had ended. Life seemed a far cry from those days in
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, all thanks to my grandfathers reflected glory. He
was a military doctor, a great man, and I lived with him. And so even policemen
gave me affectionate salaams, which I learned to acknowledge with a nod.
Id simply lay my head down on the desk and sleep in class, if bored. I was a
pampered little prince.
2 In early 1971, my parents decided it was time I moved to Bombay where
father worked. My first few days were a disaster. No one spoke Tamil or
Telugu, the only languages I knew. I couldnt keep pace with their writing or
reading. Then one day, a slight plump lady with large spectacles, wearing
trousers walked into the classroom. Hello, she said. My name is Miss
Jean. I am your new class teacher. Shed done her homework. Spotting
me in a back corner, she beckoned me to the front. My almost empty
notebooks must have given Miss Jean a clue that I needed the extra attention.
If the class had to write a page, Id be made to write two. Even during PT, I
had to stay back and write. When I was caught sneaking to the window to
watch the others playing, Miss Jean put me in the middle row, far from the
windows.
3 I made some progress and Miss Jean made it a point to praise every little
achievement. If I did my work wrong, shed call me to her desk, hug me and
show me how to correct my errors. Mistakes were only human in her eyes,
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but neglecting home-work was a crime thered be a terse comment in
my diary for Mother to see. And Id be grounded that evening.
Meanwhile I was getting possessive and minded if another child got more
hugs. By Christmas, I stood fifth in class. I am very proud of Srikant,
she told the class after reading out the marks. I related that moment to
Mother again and again. When I returned after summer vacations, I heard
that Miss Jean had got married and was going to Australia.
4 Many years went by. I graduated in engineering, then in management,
got a job, got married and had kids. One day I found myself thinking of
Miss Jean. Soon afterwards I found myself in Sydney, Australia on an
official trip. I tried looking up my teacher in the phone book. But it was
of no help as I did not even know her surname. Thank you Miss Jean
wherever you are for the tact and patience with which you taught me.
1.1 Complete the following sentences. 1x 8=8
(a) When the author got bored in his class while he studied in Nellore, he
___________________________.
(b) He was given a preferential treatment when he was a child because
___________________________.
(c) The author felt very bad and could not mix with his new
classmates because ___________________________.
(d) When Miss Jean discovered that the author needed her extra
attention she assigned him ___________________________.
(e) Miss Jean put the author in the middle row far from the window
when she found ___________________________.
(f) When the author committed mistakes, Miss Jean made it a point to
___________________________.
(g) The author became so possessive of Miss Jean that ______________
_____________________.
(h) Although the authors efforts failed to trace her later in Australia, he
thanked her in his heart because __________________________.
1.2 Find words from the passage that mean the same as 14 = 4
(a) spoiled with too much attention (para 1)
(b) called / signalled (para 2)
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(c) having excessive desire to own (para 3)
(d) fail to do something (para 3)
2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. 8 marks
1 Ilkal, a small town famous for its ethnic saris is in the northern district of Bijapur
in Karnataka. But soon the sound of the loom may belong to the past as more
and more weavers leave this art to join more profitable occupations. These
saris are unique for their four to six inch broad reddish maroon borders with
traditional, distinct designs. It is the families of dyers and weavers who
together produce the Ilkal sari - a deep blue-black indigo body with red
borders. It is woven in cotton or silk or a combination of both. The cotton,
before the advent of chemical colours, was indigo dyed, and the red border
dyed with colours derived from flowers.
2 A weavers living room includes a handloom pit, where the weaver works on
the loom at the same time entertaining guests and customers. The
bedroom is the store room for yarn and also doubles as the domain of
womenfolk of the house. It takes around a week to complete a sari. It is
tiresome work. The wholesaler gives us the required raw materials,
mainly yarn, and we weave the sari on a piecemeal basis, he elaborates.We are then sure the sari is sold and we are not stuck with dead stock.
This is how the system mostly works now.
3 Traditionally, Ilkal saris were made using natural indigo dyes. Then, in the 1970s,
the synthetic German indigo replaced this vat dyeing process. Today, this has
given way to naphtha based dyes. The famed and centuries old indigo dyeing
is now on the verge of extinction. As the new generation steps into more
profitable avenues the skyline of Ilkal is fast changing too. The most
profitable business in the area now is granite, states a weaver. With thisstone being available in plenty here, a number of granite selling agencies and
chimneys of granite processing units are proliferating all over. As more and
more of towns Younger citizens step into newer ventures like that of selling
stones, the loom may become a mere memory.
2.1 Complete the paragraph using one word only in each blank. 1x3=3
Ilkal, once a small town (a) ____________for its saris is fast changing
into one known for granites. (b) _____________a sari takes almost a
week and is tiresome work. The younger generation (c)
granite business to sari weaving.
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2.2 Complete the sentences given below: 1x5=5
(a) A weavers bedroom functions as _______________.
(b) German Indigo has replaced _______________.
(c) Weaving saris on a piecemeal basis ensures that _______________.
(d) Availability of granite stone in plenty in the area has led to
(i) _______________________
(ii) _______________________
SECTION B (Writing) (30 Marks)
3. Read the following telephone conversation and write a message for Danny in not
more than 50 words. 5 marks
Ravi : Hello, can I speak to Danny?
Mrs. S : Danny has gone out. Im his mother speaking.
Ravi : This is Ravi, his friend.
Mrs. S : Can I take a message?
Ravi : Yes. He wanted a book from me. As I am going for a movie, he should
collect it from my sister.
Mrs. S : O.K. I will tell him that.
4. You are Menaka. You happened to go to an orphanage as a member of the Social
Service Society of your school. Write a postcard in not more than 50 words to your
father living at 8, Mansarover Park, Dehradun, on how you felt during your visit.
Copy the format of the postcard from the question paper. 5 marks
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5. You overheard the following conversation between two friends.
Ram: Did you read the latest book of Chetan Bhagat ?
Shyam : No, I rarely get time to read.
Ram: I heard that it is going to be made into a movie.
Shyam : Then we will go and watch it together.
This dialogue made you realise that the present day generation is not into the habit of
reading. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in about 150 - 175 words on the
joys and importance of reading, suggesting how this habit could be inculcated among
the youth. Use the following notes. 10 marks
Interesting pastime
Gives a lot of knowledge
Get the children interested in books at an early age
6. You are Mr. Solomon who loves travelling. You saw the following picture in a
leading daily. It made you wonder about the present state of tourism in India. Write
an article in 150 - 175 words on the state of tourism in India and how to promote it
further. Take ideas from the unit on Travel and Tourism. 10 marks
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(For Blind Candidates Only)
You are Mr. Solomon. You have heard that the number of tourists visiting India is
increasing year by year. Write an article in 150 - 175 words about the prospects oftourism in India suggesting measures to further improve this situation. Take ideas
from the unit on Travel and Tourism along with the notes given below.
good prospects country of ancient historical sites and abundant
variety mountains, rivers, beaches, deserts etc.
inexpensive destinations compared to advanced countries.
facilities of good hotels, transport to be improved.
SECTION C - (Grammar) (20 Marks)
7. Look at the notes given below and complete the paragraph that follows. Do not
add any new information. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the
correct
blank numbers. 1x4=4 marks
Karnam Maheswari iron woman Indian sport - first woman
Olympic medal - wants - coach Indians - win gold medal Olympics -disappointed - weightlifting - authorities indifference
Karnam Malleswari (a) _______________________________. She was
(b) _______________________. Her dream is (c) _________________. The
(d) _______________________ towards weightlifting disappoints her.
8. In the passage given below one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing
word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it in your
answer sheet against the correct blank number. The first one has been done as an
example. x8=4 m arks
Celebrities dont have privacy that an e.g. have the privacy
ordinary person. The most personal (a)
details of their lives are splashed the (b)
front pages leading dailies. Media (c)
follows them wherever they. When (d)
they try to things that normal people do, (e)
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like eating out or watching football game, they (f)
run the risk of being interrupted thoughtless (g)
autograph hounds aggressive fans. (h)
9. Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. The first
one has been done as an example. Write the answers against the correct blank
numbers in your answer sheet. 1x4=4 marks
brought up / and / born / Ustad Bismillah Khan / at Dumaraon / was
Ustad Bismillah Khan was born and brought up at Dumaraon.
(a) a taste / he / early stage/developed / for music / a very / of his life / at
(b) the honour/got / of playing Shehnai / he / at Red Fort / Independence Day / on
(c) was / and / his soul/life / led / music / a simple / he
(d) played / in the hospital/on his death-bed / he / even / his last thumri
10. Given below are instructions to make a kite. Use them to complete the paragraph that
follows. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers.
Do not copy the whole sentences. 14=4 marks
Buy coloured paper
Cut it into squares
Shape thin bamboo splinters into a triangle
Make an arc at the base
Paste the paper on the thin frame
To the thin end add a tail
First of all coloured paper is bought. It (a) ___________________________.
Thin bamboo splinters (b) _____________________________. An arc is made
at the base. The paper (c) _______________________________ frame. A tail
(d) _____________________. The kite is now ready for flying.
11. Read the following conversation and complete it in any suitable way. Write the
answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers. 1x4=4 marks
Sandhya : (a) _______________________________________________.
Manju : I dont think my parents will allow me to go alone to Meenusbirthday party.
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Sandhya : I will ask my father (b) ________________________________.
Manju : But my sister is arriving from Delhi for just two days and I (c) _______
_______________________________.Sandhya : Oh ! Is that so ? Then (d) ______________________________.
SECTION D - (Literature) (30 Marks)
12. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the
answers in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. Number the answers
correctly. 3 marks
Cleave themselves into chasms, while far below
The sea-blooms and the oozy woods which wear
The sapless foliage of the ocean, know
Thy voice, and suddenly grow gray with fear,
And tremble and despoil themselves: oh, hear!
(a) What cleave themselves into chasms? 1
(b) What impact does the west wind create on the sea? 1
(c) What does sapless foliage of the ocean mean? 1
13. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the
answers in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. Number the answers correctly. 3 marks
I watched the flame feeding on my mother.
I watched the holy man perform his rites
to tame the poison with an incantation.
(a) Why was the flame feeding on the mother ? 1
(b) Why were the rites performed? 1(c) What is an incantation? 1
OR
The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew,
The furrow followed free;
We were the first that ever burst
Into that silent sea.
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(a) Why is the sea called silent ? 1
(b) What according to the mariners was the reason for their fate? 1
(c) Which poetic device is used in these lines? 1
14. Answer the following in 50 - 75 words. 4 marks
What does the mirror tell us about itself?
OR
How does the frog again become the unrivalled king of Bingle Bog ?
15. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow in one or two
lines only. 4 marks
Now let it work. Mischief, thou art afoot,
Take thou what course thou wilt!
(a) Who set mischief afoot? How? 2
(b) Did it take the desired course? How? 2
16. Answer the following in 50 - 75 words. 4 marks
Which image was shown by the second ghost to Scrooge?
What lesson did the sight teach him?
OR
What convinced Caesar to go to the Senate House?
17. Answer the following in 50 - 75 words. 4 marks
Give instances from The Ultimate Safari to prove that the grandmother was a
hard-working lady and worked in a systematic manner.
OR
How did the postmaster become a changed man?
18. Answer the following in 150 - 175 words. 8 marks
As Cutie Pie, make a diary entry on your miserable life in the glass prison.
OR
You are Babulis wife. The news of the partition has thrilled you. Make a diary entry
on your hopes and plans for the future.
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Answers
QUESTION PAPER CODE 1/1
SECTION A (READING) 20 MARKS
Note: Section A tests the candidates ability in reading only. Therefore no
deductions to be made for errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation.
Marks should be awarded if the answer can be clearly understood.
1. MISS JEAN TOTAL MARKS 12
1.1 Objective : To identify and understand main parts of the
text. Marking : 8 marks: 1 mark for each correct answer.
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No penalty for spelling or grammar. Accept any other word /
phrase equivalent in meaning to the answers given below.
Answers :
a) lay his head down on the desk and slept in the class / slept in the class / lay
his head on the desk / put his head on the desk (any one) 1 mark
b) His grandfather was a military doctor/of his grandfathers achievements /of
his grand fathers fame/of his grandfathers (reflected) glory / his grandfather
was a great man (any one) 1 mark
c) knew only Tamil and Telugu / did not understand the language they
spoke / did not know English of his language problem / could not keep
pace with their reading and writing (any one) 1 mark
d) a front seat / extra writing work / work in PT period (any one) 1 mark
e) him sneaking to the window / him looking out of the windows / him watching
others playing / him(to be) distracted (any one) 1 mark
f) call him to her desk/ hug him / show him how to correct his mistakes
( any one) 1 mark
g) felt bad if any other child got more hugs / minded if any other child got
more hugs / did not like if any other child got more hugs. (any one) 1 mark
h) of her tact and patience / of her tact / of her patience (any one) 1 mark
1.2 Objectivc : To deduce the meaning of unfamiliar terms
Marking : 4 marks -1 mark for each correct answer.
Answers :
a) pampered 1 mark
b) beckoned 1 mark
c) possessive 1 mark
d) neglecting 1 mark
2.ILKALTOTAL MARKS 8
2.1 Objcctive : To identify main points of a text.
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Marking : 3 marks - 1 mark -for each correct answer.
No penalty for spelling or grammar. Accept any other world
equal in meaning to the answer given below. Only one word
in each blank to be accepted.
Answers:
a) known / famous / popular 1 mark
b) weaving / completing / making 1 mark
c) prefers 1 mark
2.2 Objective : To identify main points of a text.
Marking : 5 marks - 1 mark - for each correct answer.
No penalty for spelling or grammar. Accept any other word /
phrase equal in meaning to the answer given below
Answers:
a) a store room for yarn / a domain of women folk (anyone) 1 mark,
b) natural indigo dyes / vat dying process (anyone) 1 mark
c) The sari is sold/the weavers are not left with dead stock (anyone) 1 mark
d) i & ii
increase in the number of granite agencies /
increase in the number of processing units/
younger citizens joining the business (any two) 2 marks
SECTION B - WRITING TOTAL MARKS 30
3.MESSAGE - MRS S TO DANNY TOTAL MARKS 5
Objectives: To use an appropriate style and format to write a message
To decode information from one text form to another
Marking : Format - 2 marks Content - 3 marks
Format:From Mrs. S / Mother 1 mark
To Danny 1 mark
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Content:
Ravi called 1 mark
Danny wants a book from Ravi 1 mark
Ravi out for a movie mark
collect book from his sister mark
4. POST CARD SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY TOTAL MARKS 5
Objective: To use an appropriate style and format to write a postcard.
Marking: 5 marks
Format: 2 marks
senders place & date 1 mark
salutation and complimentary clause mark
receivers name & address mark
Content: 3 marks
details of visit to orphanage 1mark
feelings 1mark
5. LETTER TO THE EDITOR - READING HABIT TOTAL MARKS 10
Objective: To write in a style appropriate to a formal letter.
Marking: Marking should be in accordance with the writing
assessment scale.
(Content - 4 Fluency - 3 Accuracy - 3 )
Maximum of one mark is to be deducted from total for
improper layout.
(Layout includes: Senders address, date, editors address,
subject, salutation, complimentary close and senders name)
Under content credit should be given for the candidates
creativity. However some of the following points may be
included. Any other relevant point can be accepted.
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Content:
Suggested Value points:
Importance of Reading
relaxes the mind
reading an interesting pastime
imparts knowledge
enhances creativity and imagination
How to inculcate reading habit
get the children interested in books at an early age
story telling by teachers and parents
(accept any other relevant point)
6. ARTICLE PROMOTING TOURISM TOTAL MARKS 10
Objective : To plan, organize and present ideas coherently.
Marking : Marking should be in accordance with the writingassessment scale.
(Content-4 Fluency-3Accuracy - 3 )
Layout : 1 mark may be deducted if layout is incorrect.
(Layout includes title and name of the writer)
Under content, credit should be given for the candidates
creativity in presenting his/her own ideas. However, some of
the following points may be included. Any other relevant
point can be accepted.
Suggested Value Points:
State of Tourism (any two points)
poor infrastructure and connectivity
inadequate boarding and lodging, not catering to all levels of
society dismal state of security and safety
( h l i )
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Promotion of Tourism (any two points)
maintaining and improving heritage
sites more aggressive marketing
using media
(any other relevant point)
FOR BLIND CANDIDATES
Suggested Value Points:
prospects of tourism
comparison with other advanced countries
need to improve infrastructure ( hotels, transport etc)
Promotion of Tourism
maintaining and improving heritage
sites more aggressive marketing
using media
(any other relevant point)
SECTION C - GRAMMAR TOTAL MARKS 20
7. GAP SUMMARY - KARNAM MALLESWARI TOTAL MARKS 4
Objectives: To expand notes into a meaningful piece of writing.
To write in clear and grammatically correct language.
Marking: 1 mark to be awarded for each correct answer.
Answers:
a) is known as the iron woman of Indian sport / is the iron woman of
Indian sport / is referred to as the iron woman of Indian sport / is
called the iron woman of Indian sport
b) the first (Indian )woman to win an Olympic medal/the first sports woman
from India to win an Olympic medal/the first (Indian) woman to have won an
Olympic medal/the first woman from India to win an Olympic medal
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c) to coach Indians to win gold medals in the Olympics / to give coaching to
Indians to enable them to win gold medals in the Olympics / to give
coaching to Indians so that they win gold medals in the Olympics
d) authorities indifference / indifference of the authorities / sports
authorities indifference / Indian authorities indifference / the
indifferent attitude / approach of the authorities
Accept any other appropriate and grammatically correct answers.
8. OMISSION - CELEBRITIES TOTAL MARKS 4
Objective: To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately
Marking: mark to be awarded to each correct answer. For the marks
to be awarded, the word before and after the missing word
should be written. The correct word should be underlined.
Answers:
a) person has. The
b) splashed on the
c) pages of leading
d) they go. When
e) to do things
f)watching a football
g) interrupted by thoughtless
h) hounds and / or aggressive
9. REARRANGING WORDS - USTAD BISMILLAH KHAN TOTAL MARKS 4
Objective: To test knowledge of syntax.
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer. Partially correct answer is
not to be accepted.
Answers:
a) He developed a taste for music at a very early stage of his life./ At a
very early stage of his life he developed a taste for music.
b) He got the honour of playing Shehnai at Red Fort on Independence Day. /
O I d d D h t th h f l i Sh h i t R d F t
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c) He led a simple life and music was his soul.
d) Even on his death-bed in the hospital he played his last thumri. / He
played his last thumri even on his death- bed in the hospital.
10. VOICE - MAKING KITES TOTAL MARKS 4
Objective: To transform sentences (Voice)
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer
Answers:
a) is cut into squares
b) are shaped into a triangle
c) is pasted on the thin
d) is added to the thin end
11. DIALOGUE - MEENUS BIRTHDAY PARTY TOTAL MARKS 4
Objective: To complete the given dialogue with grammatically correct
sentences by referring to the conversation.
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer
Suggested Answers:
a) Will you be coming to Meenu s birthday party? / Are you coming to
Meenus birthday party? / I hope you are coming to Meenu s birthday party
b) to drop us / to escort us/ to take us/ to speak to your parents / to
request your parents to allow you
c) want to be with her / might not get permission
d) I will go alone / I will miss you
(Accept any other relevant and grammatically correct answer)
SECTION - D LITERATURE TOTAL MARKS 30
General Instructions : This section is meant to test the students
familiarity with and appreciation of the set texts and not written
expression. However if the expression prevents clear communication,
upto mark may be deducted in each question
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12. POETRY ODE TO THE WEST WIND TOTAL MARKS 3
Objective: To test local and global understanding of the poem.
Marking: 3 marks
Answers:
a) The Atlantic Ocean/ The ocean/ The waves of the Atlantic Ocean/ The water
of the Atlantic Ocean (anyone) 1 mark
b) awakens the Mediterranean Sea/ cleaves the Atlantic Ocean into chasms /
ocean plants grow gray with fear/ tremble and despoil themselves
(anyone) 1 mark
c) water plants or sea plants without sap / Sea plants which have dry, leathery
stalks (anyone) 1 mark
13. POETRY TOTAL MARKS 3
Objective: To test local and global understanding of the poem.
Marking: 3 marks
OPTION 1 - NIGHT OF THE SCORPION
Answers:
a) to burn the infected area / to reduce( to neutralise) the impact of poison / to
clean the infected area (any one) 1 mark
b) to tame (to neutralize) the poison / to prevent it from spreading / to save the
life of the mother. ( anyone) 1 mark
c) chanting or words used in prayer / magic spell / invocation (anyone) 1 mark
OPTION 2- THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
Answers:
a) It was still/ not moving/ no breeze 1 mark
b) killing of Albatross 1 mark
c) alliteration 1 mark
14. POETRY TOTAL MARKS 4
Objective: To test appreciation and understanding of the poem.
Marking: 4 marks
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OPTION 1- MIRROR
Value Points:
truthful/exact /precise/ has no misconceptions
silver /unbiased/unmisted by love or dislike/not cruel/reflects
faithfully/no preconceptions
(Any four points)
OPTION II - THE FROG AND THE NIGHTINGALE
Value Points:
causing her death
by cunningly and cruelly exploiting the nightingale / by making her practice in the
rain / by pressurizing her / by demoralizing her / by making her practice too hard
(any four points)
15. DRAMA - JULIUS CAESAR TOTAL MARKS 4
Objective: To test knowledge of theme and setting of the play.
Marking: 4 marks
Answers:
a) Antony / Mark Antony mark
instigating people / oratory skills / provokes them to revenge/ appeals to their
emotions and greed ( reference to the will) ( any two) 1marks
b) Yes. mark
public convinced / turned into mob / provoked to mutiny / turned againstconspirators / wanted to bum their houses (any two) 1marks
16. DRAMA TOT AL MARKS 4
Objective: To test understanding of theme and the setting of the play
Marking: 4 marks
OPTION 1: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Value Points:
image of the Present / church scene / crew with the Captain/ Cratchits house
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realized his shortcomings / learnt to be kind / contented / learnt the
importance of family ties / started believing in the spirit of Christmas
(any two) 2 marks
OPTION II: JULIUS CAESAR
Value Points:
Decius s favourable interpretation of the dream / ego pampered
lure of crown / the senate might change their mind
fear of being called a coward / ego hurt
(any two)
17. FICTION TOTAL MARKS 4
Objective: To test understanding of text
Marking: 4 marks
OPTION 1: THE ULTIMATE SAFARI
Value points:
Hard working
carried load / baby through the Kruger park / picked up a job / worked as a labourer
/ took care of her grandchildren (any two) 2 marks
Systematic
covered the books / bought black school shoes and polish / ensured whether shoes
were polished/ made grandchildren complete school work during the day time
(any two) 2 marks
OPTION II: THE LETTER
Value points:
experienced similar situation as Ali when his own daughter fell sick/waiting for his
daughters letter/ had empathy with Ali s plight (any two points with suitable
instances) 4 marks
18. FICTION TOTAL MARKS 8
Objective: To test extrapolation of the text
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Up to 2 marks may be deducted for expression
No marks should be deducted for incorrect layout
Question 18, however, is marked slightly differently from the other literature
questions. In this question the student is asked to produce a piece of creative
writing based on one of the literature texts .The main aim of this question is to
assess students understanding and appreciation rather than their writing
ability, so the marks for the question are also awarded for content. However,
since this is an extended writing task, written expression cannot be ignored,
and therefore there is a penalty in question 18 for poor expression.
The marks are to be awarded for content out of 4 as per the writing
assessment scale and then multiplied by two to give a total of 8, which is
the maximum mark for this question. However, where a students
expression is particularly poor, up to 2 marks may be deducted out of
marks obtained as per the Writing Assessment Scale.
Note: No penalty for exceeding word limit.
C - is marked for content and E - is penalty for expression.
OPTION I : CUTIE PIE
Suggested Value Points:
Writer - Cutie Pie
kept in a glass prison
hostile environment
loss of whiskers and feathers
no communication with his
planet lonely and desperate
unsuitable food
under public glare
experimented upon
( any four points)
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OPTION II : THE TRIBUTE
Suggested Value Points:
Writer - Babuli s wife
getting money by selling of share of land improving economic and social status
planning to buy scooter, fridge, jewellery saving for future
(any four points)
Any other relevant point