Set – 1

∆ Lesson—

1. Father’s help – R.K. Narayan
2. Fable – Ralph Waldo Emerson
3. The Passing Away of Bapu – Nayantara Sehgal
4. Unseen, Writing skill, Grammar & vocabulary

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FIRST SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
CLASS -X, SUBJECT – ENGLISH
Time : 1 Hour 30 Minutes F. M : 40

SECTION-A

READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN)

1. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :

(Father’s Help)

Swami went to school feeling that he was the worst boy on earth. His conscience bothered him He wasn’t at all sure if his description of
Samuel had been accurate. He felt he had mixed up the real and the imagined.

Swami stopped on the roadside to make up his mind about Samuel. Samuel was not such bad man after all. Personally he was much more friendly than the other teachers. Swam also fell Samuel had a special regard for him.

Swami’s head was dizzy with confusion. He could not decide if Samuel really deserved the allegations made against him in the letter. The more he thought of Samuel, the more Swami grieved for him. To recall Samuel’s dark face, his thin moustache, unshaven
cheek and yellow cost filled Swaminathan with sorrow.

A. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences: 1×2=2

(i) According to Swami, Samuel was –
(a) all ill-tempered person
(b) a very good person
(c) a very bad person
(d) not such a bad man after all

Ans. (d) not such a bad man after all

(ii) Swami’s description of Samuel was –
(a) accurate (b) real (c) imaginary
(d) a mixture of the real and the imaginary

Ans. (d) a mixture of the real and the imaginary

B. Complete the following sentences with Information from the text: 1×2=2

(i) Swami was doubtful _____________________________.

Ans. whether Samuel really deserved the allegations made against him in the letter.

(ii) Swami felt Samuel had
_____________________________.

Ans. a special regard for him.

C. Answer the following questions : 1×2=2

(i) Why did Swami stop by the roadside on his way to school ?

Ans. Swami stopped by the roadside to make up his mind about Samuel.

(ii) How did Samuel sir look ?

Ans. Samuel sir had a dark face, a thin moustache, an unshaven cheek and wore a yellow coat.

2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:

(Fable)

Bun replied,
“You are doubtless very big;
But all sorts of things and weather
Must be taken in together,
To make up a year
And a sphere.
And I think it no disgrace
To occupy my place.
If I’m not so large as you,
You are not so small as I,
And not half so spry.

A. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences : 1×2=2

(i) All sorts of things and weather are required –
(a) to be as spry as the squirrel
(b) to create the universe
(c) to be as big as the mountain
(d) to occupy one’s place

Ans. (b) to create the universe

(ii) That the squirrel occupies a small place is –
(a) a matter of disgrace to him
(b) a matter of annoyance for him
(c) a matter of no disgrace to him
(d) a matter of strength for him

Ans. (c) a matter of no disgrace to him

B. Answer the following question : 2×1=2

(i) What are the differences between the mountain and the squirrel according to the squirrel ?

Ans. The mountain is big and strong but cannot do small and active things. The squirrel is small and spry but cannot carry forests on its back like the mountain. Both have their own importance.

READING COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)

3. Read the following passage and answer the questions :

Deoghar is a famous tourist destination and a major Hindu Pilgrimage centre. Each year between July and August about eight million devotees come to Deoghar from various parts of India. The name, Deoghar, has been derived from the dev’ and ‘ghar’ meaning the abode of the God. Deoghar is also known as “Baidyanath Dham’ and ‘Baba Dham’. Deoghar has been referred to as Haritakivan or Ketakivan in sanskrit testimony. The most important seasonal fairs held at Deoghar are on the occasions of Shivaratri, Shravana Sombari and Shri Panchami. Among other important fairs are-Gopastami
Mela, Dussehra Mela. Makar Sankranti Mela, Newan Mela and Durga Puja.

A. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the following sentences: 1×4=4

(i) The name of the famous Hindu pilgrimage mentioned here is—
(a) Haridwar (b) Deoghar
(c) Kedarnath (d) Badrinath

Ans. (b) Deoghar

(ii) Between July and August each year about ______________ devotees visit the place.
(a) 8 million (b) 10 million
(c) 12 million (d) 6 million

Ans. (a) 8 million

(iii) Deoghar is also known as—
(a) Matri Dham (b) Pitri Dham
(c) Baba Dham (d) Badri Dham

Ans. (c) Baba Dham

(iv) Deoghar is a famous—
(a) spiritual spot (b) tourist spot
(c) pilgrimage (d) both (b) and (c)

Ans. (d) both (b) and (c)

B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: 1×4=4

(i) The name ‘Deoghar’ is derived from ________________________.

Ans. ‘dev’ and ‘ghar’ meaning the abode of God.

(ii) Deoghar has been referred to in Sanskrit as ___________________.

Ans. Haritakivan or Ketakivan.

(iii) The most important seasonal fair
on __________________________.

Ans.

(iv) Other important fairs held here are _____________________________.

Ans. Gopastami Mela, Dussehra Mela, Makar Sankranti Mela, Newan Mela and Durga Puja.

C. Answer the following question: 2×1=2

(i) Where from the devotees come to Deoghar and when?

Ans. Devotees come to Deoghar from various parts of India between July and August every year.

SECTION-B

GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

A. Choose the correct forms of verbs to fill in the blanks: 1×3=3

I _______ (start) a school in Bengal when I __________ (be) nearly forty. Certainly this __________ (be) never expected of me.

Ans. started, was, was

B. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and propositions: 1×3=3

(i) Do not complain _________ your loss, have faith __________ yourself and be satisfied __________ what you have.

Ans. about, in, with

C. Do as directed: 1×4=4

(i) I said to him, “Please explain the matter” (Change the mode of narration)

Ans. I requested him to explain the matter.

(ii) The air of hills is cooler than that of plains (Change the degree of comparison)

Ans. The air of the hills is cooler than the air of the plains.

(Positive Degree: The air of the plains is not as cool as the air of the hills.)

(iii) Everyone desires wealth but only some acquire it. (Change the voice)

Ans. Wealth is desired by everyone but acquired only by some.

(iv) Water is more useful than any other drinks. (Turn into a negative sentence)

Ans. No other drink is as useful as water.

SECTION-C

WRITING SKILL

4. Write a letter to the Editor of an English newspaper about the problems faced by commuters due to reckless driving of public vehicles. 10

Ans.

To
The Editor
The Telegraph
Kolkata

Date: 12 February 2026

Subject: Complaint Regarding Reckless Driving of Public Vehicles

Sir/Madam,

Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the serious problems faced by daily commuters due to reckless driving of public vehicles.

Drivers of buses, autos and other public transport vehicles often overspeed, disobey traffic rules and overload their vehicles. They frequently compete with one another to pick up passengers, which leads to dangerous accidents. Many innocent pedestrians and passengers have been injured due to such negligence.

Students, office-goers and elderly people feel unsafe while travelling. Strict action should be taken against traffic rule violators. Regular checking, heavy fines and cancellation of licences may help to control this problem.

I hope the concerned authorities will take immediate steps to ensure safe travel for all.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

OR

Write a letter to your friend about a girl who succeeded in avoiding her untimely marriage to pursue her studies. You may use the following points: 10

[Hints: Date, place-what happened-how she saved herself-help promised by the administration.]

Ans.

12 February 2026
Kolkata.

Dear Riya,

I hope you are well. Today I want to share with you an inspiring incident about a brave girl from a nearby village who succeeded in avoiding her untimely marriage in order to continue her studies.

The girl, who had just completed her secondary examination, came to know that her parents had arranged her marriage without her consent. She was deeply shocked but remained courageous. She explained to her parents that she wanted to complete her higher studies and build her career before thinking about marriage.

When her parents did not agree, she sought help from her school teachers and the local administration. With their support, the authorities intervened and stopped the child marriage. The administration also assured her that they would provide all necessary help for her education.

Now she has resumed her studies with great determination. Her brave step has become an example for other girls in the village. I truly feel proud of her courage and confidence.

Please write back soon.

Yours lovingly,
[Your Name]

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