HSLC
ENGLISH-2020 SOLVED QUESTION PAPER
SEBA/HSLC
Class 10 English Questions Paper 2020 with Answers
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সেবা 2020 সালের এইচ.এস.এল.সি.(HSLC) পরীক্ষার
ইংরাজী প্রশ্নপত্রের সমাধানের নমুনা
SECTION
– A
1. (a) Choose
the meaning of the underlined word in the following sentences from among the
alternatives given in brackets: (M=1)
The house –
the only one in the entire valley – sat on the crest of a low
hill.
(wide/whole/deep
and strong)
Answer: Profound
– deep and strong.
(b)State
whether the following are true or false:
(M=1+1=2)
(i) On the day
of inauguration Mandela was overwhelmed with a sense of freedom.
Answer: False
(ii)
On the day of inauguration Mandela wasoverwhelmed with a sense of
history.
Answer: True
(c)
Choose the correct answer from among the alternatives given and complete the sentence: (M=1)
Mandela’s
country is rich _________
(i) in forests
and lakes.
(ii) in
minerals and gems.
(iii) in
agriculture.
Answer: in
minerals and gems.
(2) What was Lencho’s one hope? (M=1)
Answer: Lencho’s
one hope was help from God.
(3)
What is a Kuffia? Who wears it? (M=1+1=2)
Answer: Kuffia
is a long dress of Arabian people. The Arbs and the Kurds wear it.
(4)
When did Mandela begin to hunger for freedom? (M=2)
Answer: When
Mandela grew up, he understood that his boyhood freedom was just an illusion.
He was prevented from fulfilling his basic obligations. In fact, every other
person of his race was debarred from enjoying their basic freedom. So, Mandela
began to hunger for freedom.
(5)
What did Lencho say to his sons after the hailstorm? (M=2)
Answer: Lencho
told his sons that a plague of locusts would have left more than the hailstorm.
They might have to go hungry that year as they would have no crops that year.
(6)
Give a description of the magnificent view of tea garden seen by Rajvir from
the railway train. (M=3)
Answer: Rajvir
saw a magnificent view outside of the railway train. All across the landscape
there was green view of tea plantation. The soft green paddy fields gave way to
tea bushes. Against the backdrop of hills, tea bushes were spread like a sea.
Tall shade trees stood amidst the tea plants. In the distance a building
was blowing smoke out of tall chimneys. These beautiful views were never seen
by Rajvir before.
(7)
What did Valli see on her way that made her laugh? (M=2)
Answer: At
some of point of her journey, Valli saw a young cow running very fast right in
the middle of the road, right in front of the bus. The bus slowed down and
sounded the horn, but the cow got more frightened and started running faster
and faster. This scene made Valli laugh.
(8)
What does the writer say about the Coorg Regiment? (M=2)
Answer: According
to the writer, the Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated regiments in
Indian Army. In fact, the first Army Chief was a Coorg.
(9)
What did the postmaster do after he had received Lencho’s letter? (M=2)
Answer: The
postmaster was delighted to see the faith of Lencho in god. He decided to
answer Lencho’s letter. He raised money from the post office employees, to send
the money to Lencho along with the letter.
(10)
Why did Valli find the old woman who sat beside her in the bus “absolutely
repulsive”? (M=2)
Answer: The
elderly lady was chewing betel nuts and it was producing bad odor for Valli.
Moreover, the betel juice was threatening to spill over her lips. So Valli
found the lady “absolutely repulsive”.
HSLC
ENGLISH-2020 SOLVED QUESTION PAPER
SECTION
– B
(11)
Choose from the box given below the words that rhyme with the following:
(M=1X2=2)
dragon, rage =
[ grey, wagon, stairs, bears, cage, cries ]
Answer: dragon
– wagon rage– cage
(12)
Choose the meaning of the Underlined words from the alternatives given in the
brackets: (M=1X2=2)
(a) ……
they are so placid and self-contained. (irritated/trouble some/unruffled)
Answer: placid
– unruffled.
(b) ……. not
one is demented with the mania. (mad/dishonest/displeased)
Answer: demented
–mad.
(13)
Is Amanda a student? How do you know? (M=1+1=2)
Answer: Yes,
Amanda is a student because she is asked to complete her homework.
(14)
What would have the tiger done if he were in his natural habitat, the
forest? (M=2)
Answer: If
the tiger were in his natural habitat, the tiger would have been lurking in the
shadow sliding through long grasses near the water hole to hunt plump deer. He
also would have been roaring near the villages terrorizing the villagers.
(15)
What is a harbor and how it is related to fog? (M=2)
Answer: A
harbor is a seaport wherefrom all ships sail. The fog sits and then looks over
the harbor and covers it completely.
(16)
How did Custard, the dragon save Belinda from the pirate? (M=2)
Answer: When
the pirate broke into Belinda’s house, the brave animals were afraid. But the
cowardly dragon jumped up and attacked the pirate. The pirate hit two bullets
but the bullets missed. Finally, the dragon gobbled the pirate to death.
HSLC ENGLISH-2020 SOLVED QUESTION PAPER
SECTION
– C
(17)
(a) Between Ausable and max who was more intelligent and why? (M=1+4=5)
Answer:
Between Ausable and Max, Ausable was more intelligent.Ausable was a secret
agent who was spying a reporton missile. He did not look smart and intelligent
but he provedhis intelligence by misguiding Max. Max was another secretagent.
He tried to collect the report from Ausable at gun point. Ausable was staying
in a hotel. But in spite of Max’s appearance he sat heavily and calmly on the
chair and he chided the management for not correcting the balcony. The balcony
was constructed for the other apartment, a portion of it was extending adjacent
to Ausable’s room. So, anyone could enter his room from the other apartment.
However, Max said that he had to find some other way to enter the room. And he
was not aware of the Balcony. Meanwhile the doorbell rang and Ausable said that
he had called the police for security reason. Max was frightened. He then
jumped out of the window to escape and hide himself on the balcony.
OR
(17) (b). Who is Horace Danby? What type of a man was he was? (M=1+4=5)
Answer: Horace
Danby was a good and respectable citizen. He was about fifty years old.
However, he was not completely honest. He dealt in locks and was successful in
his trade. He had a hobby of reading rare and expensive books but not at his
own cost. He would rather execute a robbery in any rich house and used the
money to buy the books through an agent.
Horace
Danby’s exceptional love towards expensive books made him to conduct a robbery
every year. He had good name and fame in the society because he was a
proficient lock maker. His business of locks and keys was highly successful.
But he cannot be said as a good citizen because he possessed the character of a
thief. Though he was not a typical thief, still his conduct must be in
question.
(18)
(a) Give a description Griffin’s experience in Drury Lane? (M=5)
Answer: Griffin
was a brilliant scientist. He recently invented a drug which can make people
invisible. He swallowed a few drops of the drug and he became invisible. He was
an expert but a lawless person. He put his landlord’s house on fire. By
becoming invisible he stole in a shop in London and another in Drury Lane.
He was wandering about the streets of London in the bitter cold of January
month. So, to comfort himself he entered a shop in Drury Lane, the heart of
theatre world. In the shop he found necessary clothing to make him visible. He
went upstairs invisible. He wore bandage around his forehead. He put on dark
glasses, false nose, bushy whiskers and a hat. He then attacked the owner to
run away from the shop. Moreover, he looted all the money from the shop.
OR
(18) (b) Who is Bill? How did he befool the young lawyer? (M=5)
Answer: Bill
was a hack driver in New Mullion. Actually, he was Oliver Lutkins
himself.
At the station Bill introduced himself
as Bill but not as Lutkins. If he wished he could do that at the very first
instance. Then he made lawyer to hire his hack for two dollars an hour. Bill
took to every possible location where Lutkin could possibly be. He moved him
around the city for six hours and pocketed the fare but did not reveal his real
identity. Bill did not allow the lawyer to enter the shop where Lutkins could
be and asked them all by himself if they had seen Lutkins. Thus, he managed his
locals to act as if they had not seen Lutkins and Lutkins might be at a
different place. So they had to follow him to a different location, and they
missed him just by a few minutes. Actually, his confident behavior, support
from his local friends and his cleverness made the lawyer a fool. It was quite
interesting that he was such a foolish lawyer that he took an unknown man into
his confidence so easily and got victimized.
HSLC ENGLISH-2020 SOLVED QUESTION PAPER
SECTION
– B
(19)
Fill in the blanks with the right determiners: (M= ½ X4=2)
(a) They won
the match without ____ difficulty.
Answer: They
won the match without much difficulty.
(b) Reading
is ____ useful hobby.
Answer: Reading
is a useful hobby.
(c) I gave
him ____ books I had.
Answer: I
gave him the few books I had.
(d) Kalidas
is ____ Shakespeare of India.
Answer: Kalidas
is the Shakespeare of India.
(20)
Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition from the choices given in the
brackets: (M= ½ X4=2)
(a) They are
satisfied ____ your work.
Answer: They
are satisfied at your work.
(b) Man does
not live ____ bread alone.
Answer: Man
does not live on bread alone.
(c) Rita
excels ____ dancing.
Answer: Rita
excels in dancing.
(d) He is
looking ____ domestic help.
Answer: He
is looking for domestic help.
(21)
Rewrite the following sentences putting the verbs in the brackets in their
correct tense form: (M=1+1=2)
(a) I _____ there
before she went. (go)
Answer: I had
gone there before she went.
(b) Ten
years _____ since I met you last. (pass)
Answer: Ten
years have passed since I met you last.
(c) When she
came, I _____ a letter. (write)
Answer: When
she came, I was writing a letter.
(22) Change
the form of narration of the followings: (M=1X2=2)
(a) Rashid
asked me if I knew Rahim.
Answer: Rashid
said to me, “Do you know Rahim?”
(b) Mother
said to me, “What will you do after the examination?”
Answer: Mother
asked me what I would do after the examination.
(23)
Change the voice of the followings: (M=1X2=2)
(a) I do not
know his brother.
Answer:
His brother is not known to me.
(b) English is
spoken by many people all over the world.
Answer: Many
people speak English all over the world.
(24)
Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into a single sentence: (M= 1X2=2)
(a) Where has
he gone? Do you know it?
Answer: Do
you know where he has gone?
(b) I finished
the work. I was taking rest.
Answer: As
I finished the work, I was taking rest.
(25)
Choose the correct alternative from the choices given in the bracket and fill
in the blanks: (M=1X2=2)
(a) The
tiger is a beast of _____ . (pray/prey)
Answer: The
tiger is a beast of prey.
(b) The
medicine will _____ you of your pain. ( relief/relieve)
Answer: The
medicine will relieve you of your pain.
(26)
Make sentences to illustrate the meaning of any two of the following: (M=1x2=2)
(a) make out: Mr.
Das could not make out the matter.
(b) give away: The
Head Master will give away the prizes.
(c) deal in: Raju
deals in marketing.
(d) carry out: Please
carry out the activity.
(27)
Correct the errors in any three of the following sentences: (M=1X3=3)
(a) Her
son-in-laws are rich men.
Answer: Her
sons-in-law are rich men.
(b) It is
raining since morning.
Answer: It
has been raining since morning.
(c) How you
know him?
Answer: How
do you know him?
(d) I and he
are brothers.
Answer: He
and I are brothers.
(e) He is
senior than me in age.
Answer: He
is senior to me.
(f) I do not
know to do it.
Answer: I
do not know how to do it.
HSLC
ENGLISH-2020 SOLVED QUESTION PAPER
SECTION
– E
(28)
Translate into English: (Group-From Bengali to English) (M=1X6=6)
(a) আকাশে
কোনও মেঘ ছিল না।
Answer: There
was no cloud in the sky.
(b) শিক্ষক
বললেন, "সর্বদা
সত্য কথা বলবে।"
Answer: The
teacher said, “Always speak the truth.”
(c) তুমি
কি সাঁতার কেটে নদী পার হতে পারবে?
Answer: Can
you swim across the river?
(d) প্ৰতিজ্ঞা / প্রতিশ্রুতি
রাখতে হবে।
Answer: Promises
should be kept.
(e) মধুর
স্বাদ মিষ্টি।
Answer: Honey
tastes sweet.
(f) আমার
একটি কলম দরকার।
Answer: I
need a pen.
(29)
(a) Write in about 150 words on any one of the following topics: (M=6)
(a) Science in Everyday life.
Answer:
Science in Everyday life.
Introduction:
The word science is so attached to our
daily life like without water we cannot live, similarly without science we
can”t event think of living nowadays. In our today’s topic, ” Essay on
science in everyday life in 200 words” we will provide you a short essay or
note in 200 words about science in everyday life.
Science is the most important thing of our life because it
influences each and every aspect of our everyday life. Ever since a caveman
rubbed two stones to till today, science has made it for all of us to
live our lives more comfortably than ever. Without science, society will
definitely suffer in all the areas fundamentally.
Why science is important:
When we wake up in the morning, till we go to sleep, even during
our sleep, we are surrounded by science.
Usages of science in everyday
life:
Communication: Science and its inventions have brought the world close to
us. We daily use mobiles, internet all are the blessings of science.
Medicine: We have found almost all the cure for all the diseases
because of science. From X-Ray to heart transplants, all these only
possible because of science and its inventions.
Meteorology: Monsoon is the
backbone of every economy and thanks to science, not only Monsoon every
possible weather details we can know well before.
Agriculture: Science has been
playing an essential role in the field of agriculture.
Electricity: Definitely
invention of electricity has changed everything.
There are many essences of science in everyday life, which
are endless to describe. Finally we can say science has lifted up spirit of
mankind. Science is continuously teaching its students about its hidden and inspiring
truths and feats.
Conclusion:
So this was our short essay on science in every day life
in 200 words. Though it is very difficult to write the usages of science in 200
words, but we have provided you with one such essay. Every single task we do
today is the utilization of science . Even you are reading this on mobile or
computer using internet, without science it was not possible. So we can not
imagine our lives without science. Is not it?
OR
(b)
Write a story in about 150words using the outlines given belowand adding a
title to it: (M=6)
{Outline: A
hungry fox sees a crow with a piece of meat – wishes to have the piece of meat
– praises the crow – asks the crow to sing – the crow sings – the piece of meat
falls down from her beak – the fox picks it up and runs away.}
Answer:
A Flattering Fox
Jack, the fox was infamous in the jungle for his mischievous
behavior. He used to put other animals in trouble using his clever ideas.
Because of his mischiefs, other animals did not like to be his friends.
One day Jack, the fox set out on a journey along the jungle.
After covering a long distance, he felt tired and he decided to take a little
bit of rest under a tree. He was equally hungry too. Then, his eyes fell on a
crow sitting in the tree. The crow had a piece of meat in the beak. The fox
could stop his temptation and wanted to have it.
An idea suddenly struck in his mind. He, with a very
soft voice, called the crow. “Your voice is god gifted, whenever I hear you
singing, I feel I am lost in heaven.” The crow was amused.
Jack
further spiced up the conversation, “Will you sing a song for me? It will be my
biggest pleasure if I hear you from very near.” The crow lost all the control.
It could not refuse such a humble request and opened its mouth to sing.
Lo! As soon as it opened its beak, the piece of meat fell down.
The fox took the piece and said, “You are too foolish to sing a song for me.”
The crow understood that it was deceived by the fox. Thus, the fox was able to
relinquish his hunger using his master tricks.
(30)
Answer either (a) or (b) (M=5)
(a) Suppose
you are the General Secretary of the Students’ Union of your school. Write an
application to the Principal requesting him to grant a half holiday on the
occasion of Kati Bihu Festival.
Answer:
To,
The Principal
ABC High
School, Hailakandi
Dated: 15th January, 2020
Sub: Prayer for a half holiday.
Sir,
We are glad to inform you that today the community of Assam
celebrates the auspicious festival of Kati Bihu. So, the students want to
observe it at their homes. For the preparations of the Kati Bihu, the students
need a half holiday.
Therefore
I, on behalf of the students request you kindly grant a half holiday of the
school today. I shall remain grateful for this act of your kindness.
Yours faithfully,
MMM DAS
General
Secy.
Students’
Union, ABC High School.
OR
(b) Write a report for a local daily on the basis of theinformation given
below: (M=5)
(i) Guwahati;
16-2-2020
(ii) Annual
prize day of your school
(iii) A
festive atmosphere in the school.
(iv) Education
Minister was the Chief-guest
(v) He
gave away the prizes and gave an encouraging speech.
Answer:
Annual
Prize Day Celebration in ABC School
Guwahati;
17th Feb: After a week long cultural programme, ABC School celebrated an
adorable Annual Prize Day yesterday. The school building was beautifully
decorated for the celebration which showered a festive mode in the school. The
glorious event was inaugurated in the auspicious presence of Assam’s Honorable
Education Minister Mr. K. Dutta. Mr. K. Dutta dignified the chair as Chief
Guest of the Annual Prize Day. He felt extremely proud to distribute the prizes
among the winners of various sports events. He spelt, “The prizes won today
will inspire you towards a bigger
victory tomorrow.” in an encouraging tone.
(31)(a)
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Three-fourth
of the Earth is covered by the sea which both separates and unites the various
races of mankind. The sea is the great highway along which man may travel at
his will, the great road that has no walls or hedges hemming in. Nobody needs
to keep it in good repair with the help of pick axe and barrel tar and
steamrollers. The sea appeals to man’s love of the perilous and unknown, to his
love of conquest, his love of knowledge and his love of gold. The blue waters
call him and bid him fare forth in quest of fresh fields. Beyond their horizon
he has found danger and death, glory and gain.
(a) How much
of our planet is not covered by the sea?
(M=1)
Answer: One-fourth
of our planet is not covered by the sea.
(b)
How does the sea help man? (M=2)
Answer: Sea
separates as well as unites the mankind. It provides a roadway to different
countries free of cost without any boundary limit. Interestingly, the mankind
has to invest no money to repair or maintain the seaway.
(c)
In what way does the sea appeal to man? (M=2)
Answer: The
sea appeals to man’s love of the perilous and unknown, to his love of conquest,
his love of knowledge and his love of gold. By conquering the sea, the mankind
can explore fresh fields and even they can mark a glorious victory.
(31)
(b) Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that
follow:
The river,
Kaveri, obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg. Mahaseer – a
large fresh water fish – abound in these waters. Kingfishers dive for their
catch, while squirrels and langurs drop partially eaten fruit for the mischief
of enjoying the splash and the ripple effect in the clear water. Elephants
enjoy being bathed and scrubbed in the river by their mahouts.
The most laid back individuals become converts to the life of high energy
adventure with river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain
biking. Numerous walking trails in this region are a favourite with trekkers.
(a) From where does the river Kaveri obtain its water? (M=1)
Answer: The
river Kaveri obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg.
(b)
How do the birds and beasts enjoy in the stream of Kaveri? (M=2)
Answer: The
kingfishers dive for their catch of large Mahaseer – a fresh water fish.
Squirrels and langurs drop half eaten fruits to create a splash and then enjoy
the ripple effect. Elephants enjoy a bath in the river Kaveri.
(c)
Name the various sports favorite with the visitors to this place? (M=2)
Answer: The
various sports favorite with the visitors are river rafting, canoeing,
rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking. The trekkers like the numerous
walking trails of this region.
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