Section-A (Reading Skills)
1. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: (5 x 1 =5)
Be like a flower. One must try to become like a flower; open, frank, equal, generous and kind. So you know what it means?
A flower is open to all that surrounds it; nature, light, the rays of the sun, the wind etc. It exerts a spontaneous influence on all that is around it. It radiates joy and beauty. It is frank. It hindes nothing of its beauty and lets its fragrance flow frankly out of itself. What is within and what is in its depths, it lets to come out so that everyone can see it. It is equal, it has no preferences. Everyone can enjoy its beauty and its perfume without rivalry. It is equal and the same for everybody. There is no difference or anything whats ever
Then generous; without reserve or restriction, it gives away the mysterious beauty and the very own perfume of nature. It sacrifices itself entirely for our pleasure even its life. It sacrifices to express this beauty and the secret of things gathered within itself. And then, kind; it has such a tenderness, it is so sweet, so close to us, so loving. Its presence fills us with joy. It is always cheerful and happy. Happy is he who can exchange his qualities with the real qualities of the flowers. Try to cultivate in yourself their refined qualities.
Questions:
(i) Which attributes does a flower contribute?
(a) frank
(b) generous
(c) open
(d) all of these
Answer :- (d) all of these
(ii) Why is a flower open to all?
(a) it influences nobody
(b) it radiates sadness
(c) it spreads its beauty to all
(d) it is restricted
Answer :- (c) it spreads its beauty to all
(iii) What does a flower give without any restriction?
(a) fragrance and beauty
(b) genersity and kindness
(c) equality and attractiveness
(d) frankness and honesty
Answer :-(a) fragrance and beauty
(iv) The writer talks about_______
(a) rose flower
(b) lotus flower
(c) lilly flower
(d) all flowers
Answer :- (d) all flowers
(v) What is the antonym of ‘rivalry’?
(a) competition
(b) contention
(c) Cooperation
(d) battle
Answer :- (c) Cooperation
(i) What is the poster about?
(a) Good Manners
(b) Active Listeners
(c) Active Speaker
(d) Discipline
Answer :- (b) Active Listeners
(ii) Whom should we wait to stop before speaking?
(a) distractions
(b) listener
(c) speaker
(d) hands
Answer :- (c) speaker
iii) How should we keep our hands and feet?
(a) straight
(b) still
(c) nod
(d) back
Answer :- (b) still
(iv) We should repeat back what is_________.
(a) ignored
(b) asked
(c) understood
(d) heard
Answer :- (d) heard
(v) An active listener ignores distractions. (True/False)
Answer :- True
Section-B (Literature)
4. Answer any three of the following questions: (3×2=6)
(i) What was the cruel announcement made by the despotic leader? (The Aged Mother)
Answer :- It was to put all the aged in the province to death.
(ii) How did Harry help the sage? (The Old Sage and the Brothers)
Answer :- Harry gave the sage a Chapatti to eat.
(iii) Where is Chandigarh situated? What is it known for? (The Punjab: A glimpse)
Answer :- Chandigarh is situated at the foot of the Shivalik Hills. It is known for its “rose gardens.
iv) Which puppy was chosen by the little boy and why? (Charge for Love)
Answer :- The boy chose the lame puppy as he himself was lame. He could empathize with its condition.
(v) Who was able to smash the glass ceiling? How? (Smashing the Glass Ceiling)
Answer :- In the Story, Paramjeet was able to smash the glass ceiling. Even after coming from a humble background, she was able to start her own business and do well in life.
5. Give the meaning of any four of the following words in Punjabi/Hindi: (4 * 1 = 4)
journey, melodious, intention, merchant, disciple, charitable
Answer :-
- Journey – ਯਾਤਰਾ
- Melodious – ਸੁਰੀਲਾ
Intention – ਇਰਾਦਾ
Merchant – ਵਪਾਰੀ
Disciple – ਚੇਲਾ
Charitable – ਦਾਨੀ
6. Fill in the blanks with suitable words: (3 * 1 = 3)
(i) Sri Guru Arjun Dev was______ of the Sikhs.
Answer :- fifth
(ii) Marco Polo set out on his first voyage at the age of_________
Answer :- 17 years
(iii) Marco Polo visited the holy city of ______
Answer :- Jerusalem
7. Make sentences from the following words. (Any four) (4 * 1 = 4)
injured, abolish, excited, sermon, delight, qualification
Answer :-
- Injured :- The fast bowler was injured during the match and had to leave the field.
- Abolish :- The school principal decided to abolish the old uniform rules.
- Excited :- The children were very excited to go on the school trip.
- Sermon :- The priest delivered a long sermon on the importance of honesty.
- Delight :- To my parents’ delight, I passed all my exams with good marks.
- Qualification :- Hard work is the most important qualification for success.
8. Read the following stanza and answer any two questions: (2 * 2 = 4)
Familiar friends, these timeless tales
Have been with me since I was ten,
And as I turn their pages once again
I fell and love their old refrain.
(i) Name the poem and its poet.
Answer :- The poem is Books and the poet is Eleanor Farjeon.
(ii) What do you understand by the phrase ‘timeless tales’?
Answer :-Timeless tales’ means untouched by time. They are as fresh today as they were years ago.
(iii) How does the poet feel when he touches and feels the pages of his books?
Answer :- The poet’s love for their old refrains.
9. Answer any two of the following questions: (2 * 2 = 4)
(1) How do these great sons serve their motherland ? (My Dear Soldiers)
Answer :- They guard the borders of their motherland day and night.
(ii) What is the condition of the books ? (We who Love Books)
Answer :- They are old and worn. Their binding is torn.
(iii) What happens to the single use plastic after it is thrown? Where does it end up ? (The Earth Needs You)
Answer :-
Section-C
(Vocabulary, Grammar, Translation and Composition)
10. Vocabulary: (5 * 1 = 5)
(1) One word substitution: A man who does not know how to read or write
Answer :- Illiterate
(ii) Give the synonym of ‘large’
Answer :- Big
(ii) Give the antonym of ‘absent’
Answer :- Present
(iv) Add the right prefix or suffix to the word: paid
Answer :- With Prefix :- Unpaid
With Suffix :- Payment (suffix -ment) or Payable (suffix -able)
(v) Write the meaning of the following phrasal verb: look down
Answer :- to think that someone is inferior or less important.
11. Do as directed: (10 Marks)
(i) Read the sentence below and state which type of sentence it is:
Please help me.
Answer :- Imperative sentence
(ii) Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner.
I have_______work to do.
Answer :- much
iii) Underline the helping verb and encircle the main verb in the following sentence:
They have participated in the race.
Answer :- Helping verb :- have ,Main verb :- participated
(v) State whether the verb in the following sentence is Transitive of Intransitive: She has invited her friends.
Answer :- Transitive
(vi) Fill in the blank with the appropriate degree of the adjective given in the bracket. Gold is than silver. (expensive)
Answer :- more expensive
vii) Fill in the blank with the appropriate non-finite form: You needn’t _______ (say) anything.
Answer :- say
(viii) Pick out the gerund in the following sentence: Stealing is a crime
Answer :- Stealing
(ix) Select the correct verb from the bracket to fill in the blank:
All the players in my team_________ done well. (has/have)
Answer : – have
(x) Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb (Present Continuous or Present Simple)
She always________ (remember) my birthday.
Answer :- remembers
(xi) Change the voice: Mohan did not sing a song.
Answer :- A song was not sung by Mohan.
(xii) State whether the underlined word is an adjective or an adverb: She dressed elegantly.
Answer :- Adverb
12. Letter writing: (7 marks)
Write a letter to your friend informing him about your brother’s marriage and inviting him.
Here is a short and simple letter suitable for 7 marks:
123, Green Avenue
Ludhiana, Punjab
15th February 2026
My dear Aman,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to share a very happy piece of news with you. The marriage of my elder brother, Rohit, has been fixed. The wedding will take place on 10th March 2026 at our residence in Ludhiana.
The entire family is excited, and we have planned many celebrations. The sangeet ceremony will be held on the 8th, followed by the wedding on the 10th. Since you are like a part of our family, your presence is a must. It would not be a celebration without you.
Please plan to come a day or two earlier so we can spend some time together. Convey my regards to your parents.
Yours lovingly,
Gurpreet Singh
OR
Write an application to your Principal asking for exemption for examination.
13. Write a paragraph on ‘A School Picnic’ using the hints given below:
Hints: Picnic-look forward to – all excited – woke up early – packed food – reached in time – teachers accompanied – bus started – enjoyed – reached the spot-took swings-high spirits took lunch great fun journey back reached house a day worth-remembering
Answer :- A school picnic is something we always look forward to. Last month, our school organized a picnic to a beautiful garden, and all of us were very excited. On the day of the picnic, I woke up early and packed my favorite food. I reached school on time, where our teachers accompanied us. We boarded the bus, and as it started, we began singing and having fun. After reaching the spot, we were amazed by its beauty. We took swings and enjoyed a lot. We were all in high spirits. At lunchtime, we sat together and shared the food we had brought. The journey back was also great fun. When we reached home, I felt it was a day worth remember
OR
Story Writing: Destiny of a Donkey
14. Notice Writing: (4 marks)
You are Akshay Khanna. You are the Sports Captain of your school. Your school is organising sports day in a week’s time. Write a notice for the students to be put up on the notice board to inform them about the date, time and venue of the sports day in 50 words.
GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL, LUDHIANA
NOTICE
Sports Day Celebration
7th March 2026
All students are hereby informed that our Annual Sports Day will be held on **15th March 2026** at the School Ground from 9:00 AM onwards. Participants must report to their respective teachers by 8:30 AM. All students must attend the event and encourage the participants.
Akshay Khanna
(Sports Captain)
OR
Newspaper Headlines: (2×2=4)
Explain the following newspaper headlines in 10-15 words each:
(a) PM launches New Education Policy
(b) Earthquake Rocks Nepal
15. Translate any three of the following sentences into Punjabi/Hindi: (3×1=3)
(i) Avoid bad company.
Answer :- ਬੁਰੀ ਸੰਗਤ ਤੋਂ ਬਚੋ।
(ii) I am not feeling well today.
Answer :- ਅੱਜ ਮੇਰੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਠੀਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।
(iii) Where will you go now ?
Answer :- ਹੁਣ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਜਾਓਗੇ ?
(iv) Someone has called me.
Answer :- ਕਿਸੇ ਨੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬੁਲਾਇਆ ਹੈ।
(v) Work hard lest you should fail.
Answer :- ਮਿਹਨਤ ਕਰੋ, ਕਿਤੇ ਅਜਿਹਾ ਨਾ ਹੋਵੇ ਕਿ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਫੇਲ੍ਹ ਹੋ ਜਾਓ।
16. Translate any three of the following sentences in English:
(i) ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਤੇ ਮਾਣ ਹੈ।
Answer :- I am proud of you.
(ii) ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਪੱਕਾ ਮਿੱਤਰ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ?
Answer :- Who is your best friend?
(iii) ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਜਨਮ ਦਿਨ ਮਨਾਇਆ।
Answer :- I celebrated my birthday.
(iv) ਤੁਸੀਂ ਝੂਠ ਕਿਉਂ ਬੋਲਿਆ?
Answer :- Why did you lie?
(v) ਕੂੜਾ ਨਾ ਖਿਲਾਰੋ।
Answer :- Don’t scatter garbage.
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