Maharashtra Board SSC Class 10 English Sample Paper Set 7 with Answers Solutions Pdf Download.
Maharashtra Board Class 10 English Model Paper Set 7 with Answers
Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 80
Section I: Language Study
Question 1.
Do as Directed (Attempt Any 4): [04 Marks]
i. Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence. (1)
We had saw small bits of grass peeping through the small cracks in a concrete pavement.
ii. Pick out the Gerund in the given sentence and use it in a sentence of your own. (1)
Working for Anil was quite pleasant.
iii. Form a word chain (minimum 5 words each) of Nouns. (1)
cupboard, d_________, _________, _________, _________
iv. Write two Present participles, having the last two letters doubled, (e.g. tossing) (1)
v. Arrange the following words in Alphabetical order. (1)
scheme, scope, scout, scared
(A2) Do as Directed (Attempt Any 2): [04 Marks]
i. Make two Sentences of your own to show difference of Homograph: (2)
‘lie’
ii. Rewrite the given sentence using the Simple Past Tense: (2)
We are ready to listen to Bach.
iii. Change the Voice: (2)
My doctor advised me to go home.
(B) Do as Directed (Attempt Any 1): [02 Marks]
i. Change the Degree of Comparison from Comparative to Superlative. (2)
Anil is richer than most other businessmen in his group.
ii. Use the given words to form a single meaningful sentence.
rapidly, crowd
Answer:
(A) (A1) i. We saw small bits of grass peeping through the small cracks in a concrete pavement.
OR
We had seen small bits of grass peeping through the small cracks in a concrete pavement.
ii. working – Gerund
Though she was ill, she kept working till sundown.
iii. cupboard, desk, keychain, nation, needle
iv. selling, killing
v. scared, scheme, scope, scout
(A2) i. After a long day of work, all Ankit wanted to do was to go home and lie down.
Mini had to lie to her friends that she was too sick to go to the party.
ii. We were ready to listen to Bach.
iii. I was advised by my doctor to go home.
(B) i. Anil is one of the richest businessmen in his group.
ii. The crowd gathered to see the wild animal, rapidly dispersed when it broke loose.
Section II: Textual Passages
(Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar)
Question 2.
(A) Read the following passage and do the activities. [10 Marks]
(A1) Name the following: (2)
i. The place where the events mentioned the passage occurred.
ii. The name of the two scientists mentioned in the passage.
iii. One scientific invention mentioned in the passage.
iv. The name of the Reverend mentioned in the passage.
| At church the next Sunday, the Reverend invited Dr Sarabhai up to the dais after the prayer service. Turning to everyone present, he said, ‘Dear children, here is a scientist, Dr Vikram Sarabhai. What does science do for us? We benefit from the devices that science has developed to light up our homes. I am able to talk to you using this mic, thanks to technological advancement. Medical science allows doctors to diagnose and treat patients. Science and technology enhance the overall comfort and quality of human life. And what do I do as a preacher?? I pray for you, for your well-being, and for your peace. In short, Vikram and I are doing the same job. Both science and spirituality seek the Almighty’s blessings for the prosperity of the human mind and body. ‘Dear children, Dr Vikram says that, within a year, he wants to build scientific facilities near the sea coast, replacing all the settlements that now stand there. Now, can you give up your abode? Can I give up my abode? Can we give up God’s abode for such a great scientific mission?’ Dr Kalam recalled how he witnessed ‘a pin drop silence for a long moment’. Then everyone got up, and the whole church reverberated with the deafening noise of a collective ‘amen’. And so work on the research centre was soon under way. But not without alternate accommodation being offered to the affected fishermen, the church and the Reverend Pereira. |
(A2) Complete the web diagram to indicate the benefits of Science as mentioned in the passage. (2)
(A3) Find out from the extract which mean: (2)
i. people receiving medical treatment
ii. a clergy member and spiritual leader of the Christian church
iii. economic well-being
iv. place where one lives
(A4) Do as a Directed: (2)
i. What does science do for us? (Rewrite as an Assertive sentence)
ii. Medical science allows doctors to diagnose and treat patients. (Rewrite the sentence in Present Continuous Tense)
(A5) Do you remember an incident when you had to convince your parents to allow you to go for the school camp? How did you do it? (2)
(B) Read the following passage and do the activities. [10 Marks]
(B1) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the extract. (2)
i. Hemingway worked for the _________ during the First World War.
ii. The relation between the old man and _________ is heart-warming.
iii. The _________ desperately fights for its life.
iv. The novel’s main characters stand for the same ideals, that is, a noble struggle against _________.
| Writing Style: Hemingway’s language is simple and pithy. He mostly writes in short and straight-forward sentences and practises an extreme economy in his use of words. This simplicity is deceptive and a reader can read his work again and again and find new layers of meaning every time. My Thoughts: I first read this novel years ago, when I did not understand it at all and was left unimpressed. In spite of this a vivid image remained with me – an old man holding on to his fishing line with the last of his strength. Recently I read this book again and was extremely moved. The formidable strength of the old man’s character, the quiet devotion of the empathetic Manolin and the relationship between the two are heartwarming. Hemingway’s descriptions of the sea and the creatures of the water are beautiful. The marlin fights for its life desperately and it’s hard to know whether our sympathies should lie with the old man or with the marlin. But as the novel progresses the old man and the marlin are inseparably linked because both stand for the same ideals, that is, a noble struggle against destruction. Hemingway’s novel is based on real events and it also draws heavily on his own life. He had experience of fishing in the Cuban waters and like the old man he was also a fan of baseball. He worked for the Red Cross during the First World War and was injured by shrapnel when he was in Italy. Hemingway always talks about the need to struggle against defeat or death and how determination and endurance can help one to win in this struggle. The old man is at the end of the novel very near death, but we know that the story of his suffering and loss will live on in the memories of the people of his village. Ultimately his story becomes one of triumph because the tales of his life will live on even after his death. The novel was published in 1952, when people were trying to recover from the mass destruction wrought by the two world wars, and this tale of endurance and ultimate triumph immediately struck a chord with the readers. |
(B2) List the similarities in the character of Hemingway and the old man in the novel.
(B3) Match the words in column ‘A’ with its antonyms in column ‘B’ and rewrite.
| ‘A’ | ‘B’ |
| i. fake | a. feat |
| ii. defeat | b. real |
| c. triumph | |
| d. fictitious |
(B4) Do as Directed:
i. His story becomes one of triumph because the tales of his life will live on even after his death. (Identify and analyse the Clauses)
ii. The novel was published in 1952. (Change the Voice)
(B5) Which is the most recent book you have read? State the reasons why you liked the book.
Answer:
(A) (A1) i. The church
ii. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Dr. Kalam
iii. The mic
iv. Reverend Pereira
(A2)
(A3) i. patients
ii. preacher
iii. prosperity
iv. abode
(A4) i. I wonder what Science does for us.
ii. Medical science is allowing doctors to diagnose and treat patients.
(A5) My parents were unwilling to send me for the week-long camp to Talasari, an adivasi village in a remote part of Maharashtra. They were worried about the lack of facilities there. However, my friends and I wanted to go there to help the people there as well as for adventure. I then asked my paternal Uncle to persuade my parents to send me for the trip. I also assured them that I would take care of myself and call them every day to update them about my well-being. Finally, with a very reluctant heart, they allowed me to go for the camp.
(B) (B1) i. Hemingway worked for the Red Cross during the First World War.
ii. The relation between the old man and Manolin is heart-warming.
iii. The marlin desperately fights for its life.
iv. The novel’s main characters stand for the same ideals, that is, a noble struggle against destruction.
(B2) The similarities between Hemingway and the old man in the novel are as follows:
i. Hemingway had the experience of fishing in the Cuban waters and was a fan of baseball just like the old man in the novel.
ii. Both, Hemingway and the old man, struggled against death with determination and endurance, to win the struggle.
(B3) i. fake – real
ii. defeat – triumph
(B4) i. His story becomes one of triumph – Main Clause
because the tales of his life will live on even after his death – Subordinate Adverb Clause of Reason
ii. They published the novel in 1952.
(B5) The most recent book I read was that of ’The Prince and the Pauper’ by Mark Twain. I loved the book for its simple and colourful narration, the way the characters were alike and yet different, the plot of the story, the manner in which the two central characters exchange places to live the life of the other, etc. Even the manner in which the climax is written makes the novel a masterpiece.
Section III: Poetry
Question 3.
(A) Read the following extract and do the activities.
(A1) Correct the following sentences using facts from the extract.
i. The poet’s mother was stung by a honeybee.
ii. The peasants buzzed the name of the poet’s mother a hundred times.
iii. The villagers come with sticks and weapons.
iv. The villagers clicked their fingers.
| I remember the night my mother was stung by a scorpion. Ten hours of steady rain had driven him to crawl beneath a sack of rice.Parting with his poison – flash of diabolic tail in the dark room – he risked the rain again. The peasants came like swarms of flies and buzzed the name of God a hundred times to paralyse the Evil One.With candles and with lanterns throwing giant scorpion shadows on the mud-baked walls they searched for him: he was not found. They clicked their tongues. With every movement that the scorpion made his poison moved in Mother’s blood, they said. |
(A2) Identify two myths related to the scorpion’s sting as evident in the passage.
(A3) Write the describing words used for the following:
i. rain
ii. tail
(B) Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of the given points in a paragraph format. [05 Marks]
|
Animals I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contain’d |
You can use the following points for writing the appreciation of the given poem.
i. Title (½)
ii. Poet (½)
iii. Rhyme scheme (1)
iv. Figure of Speech (1)
v. Theme/central idea (At least 2 to 3 lines) (2)
Answer:
(A) (A1) i. The poet’s mother was stung by a scorpion.
ii. The peasants buzzed the name of the name of God a hundred times.
iii. The villagers came with candles and lanterns.
iv. The villagers clicked their tongues.
(A2) Two myths related to the scorpion’s sting as evident in the passage are as follows:
i. The villagers chanted God’s name to paralyse the scorpion.
ii. The villagers believed that each time the scorpion moved, its venom moved in the body of the poet’s mother.
(A3) i. steady rain
ii. diabolic tail
(B) Appreciation of the poem ‘Animals’
The poem ’Animals’ has been written by the famous American poet Walt Whitman. It has been written in a free-verse format and hence lacks a regular rhyme scheme.
The beauty of this poem is enhanced manifold using various figures of speech like Alliteration, Antithesis, Consonance, Hyperbole, Interrogation, Metaphor, Onomatopoeia, Repetition and Tautology. An example of Interrogation from the poem is “Did I pass that way huge times ago and negligently drop them?” as the question is not asked to elicit any answer, but to stimulate the reader to think deeply about the question.
The poem is a sarcastic take on what human beings have lost in their craze for a materialistic life. By comparing human life to that of animals, the poet highlights the appalling life man is presently living. Although, today, he has made rapid strides towards progress and made himself stable, comfortable and wealthy, he lacks many of the qualities that will make him enjoy the fruits of his labour. He has been reduced to a dissatisfied, materialistic individual who is ignorant of how well life should be lived.
Section IV: Unseen / Non-textual Passages
(Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar and Summary)
Question 4.
(A) Read the following passage and do the activities. [10 Marks]
(A1) Name the following: (2)
i. The number of hours for which the narrator thought he must have slept.
ii. The instrument used to illuminate the room.
iii. The narrator found this outside the door of his room.
iv. The device that began to whirl rapidly when the narrator started inspecting the small grating in the middle of the floor.
| When I awoke, it seemed to me that I must have slept for some six or eight hours, yet it had been but one hour only. I felt perfectly refreshed and well. I had shut off nearly all the lights before falling asleep, and I now found my way to the light dial and moved the hand round until the room was brightly illuminated. The silence of the place was remarkable; it was almost as if I had been in an uninhabited house. I opened the door of my room a little way, and was pleased to find a bundle of clothes awaiting me outside. I brought the bundle in and investigated it. At first sight it looked as if some mad and malicious tailor had made two pairs of trousers out of a material suitable for an overcoat. The reason of course was that the suit had been made with a view to the conformation and habits of the natives of this curious island. They wear two garments only, and therefore require them to be of considerable thickness, and their arms are of about the same length as their legs. (The difference in our own case is much less than most people imagine.) I soon put the two garments on, and found that they fitted me well enough if I rolled back the sleeves to leave my hands free. I was also provided with a pair of boots similar to those my host wore. They were too large for me, but could be kept on by a buckle and strap fastening at the ankle.
I now made some examination of the room itself. The walls and ceiling were covered with a hard shiny substance, which I at first thought to be paint, but afterwards decided to be of the nature of our water-glass. The usual right-angles between floor and walls and ceiling were in every case softened into a curve, which I recognised to be an advantage from the point of view of cleanliness. The floor itself was covered with the same material as the walls and ceiling, but in this case had a minute corrugation all over it, to prevent slipping. In the middle of the floor was a small grating, about one foot square. As I inspected this, a fan below it began to whirl rapidly, but without the slightest sound. The room was getting stranger and stranger, so I decided to wait for someone to enter the room. |
(A2) The room which housed the narrator was very strange. Explain. (2)
(A3) Cross the odd man out: (2)
i. door, walls, ceiling, island
ii. trousers, overcoat, hands, garments
iii. lights, light dial, fan, buckle
iv. investigated, inspected, examination, illuminated
(A4) Do as Directed: (2)
i. They wear two garments only. (Change the Voice)
ii. A fan below it began to whirl rapidly, but without the slightest sound. (Identify the Parts of speech of the underlined words)
(A5) Have you ever been to a strange place? Narrate your experience.
(B) Write a summary of the passage given in Q.4 (A) and suggest a suitable title for it. [05 Marks]
Answer:
(A) (A1) i. Six or eight hours
ii. The light dial
iii. bundle of clothes
iv. Fan
(A2) The room which housed the narrator was very strange because of the following reasons:
i. The walls and ceiling were covered with a substance that resembled water-glass.
ii. The usual right angles between the floor, wall and ceiling were curved.
iii. The floor was also made of the same substance as water-glass, but had minute corrugations on it, to prevent one from slipping.
iv. In the middle of the floor was a one-foot square grating with a fan below it that whirled rapidly, without a sound.
(A3)
(A4) i. Only two garments are worn by them.
ii. below – Preposition, rapidly – Adverb, slightest – Adjective, sound – Noun
(A5) I have never been to a strange place in reality, though I have been to one in my dreams. It was a place made wholly of glass, every person was seen however distant he was. Even the inner feelings and emotions of every person were clearly visible. It was next to impossible to conceal one’s feelings and people had to tell the truth, no matter what. The whole thing was very enchanting, yet very scary.
Section V: Writing Skills
Question 5.
Letter Writing: Attempt any one of the following activities: [05 Marks]
You are Lavin/Lavanya Sampat staying at House No. 8, Asha Sadan Lane, Panchavati, Nasik District.
The youth in your locality and the other localities nearby have started taking an active interest in sports activities. This has given rise to the need for a multi-purpose stadium in your district.
| A1. Informal Letter Write a letter to your friend, Sukanya, who won the 400-metre race in the inter-state sports competition held in Delhi, informing her about your decision of writing to the District Collector about the need of a multi-purpose stadium in your district. |
OR | A2. Formal Letter Write a letter to the District Collector, suggesting the need of a multi-purpose stadium in your district. Ajay Boratne District Collector, Collector’s Office, Nasik. |
Answer:
(1) House No. 8,
Asha Sadan Lane,
Panchavati,
Nasik District.
19th September, 2021
Dear Sukanya,
I hope you are doing well. I received your letter day before yesterday and was glad to know that you won the 400-metre race at the inter-state sports competition in Delhi. We shall definitely celebrate when you get back.
I, too, have some good news that I would like to share with you. As you know, there are a lot of youngsters in our district who are interested in sports. You and I have constantly tried to encourage the kids in our locality to develop an interest in different kinds of sports, be it Cricket, Badminton, Hockey, or Kabbadi. Our efforts have truly paid off, because the ground where we all play is now always full of youngsters playing some sport or the other and the various clubs keep it occupied by organising sports competitions. However, there is a need for a dedicated space where the youth can practise all kinds of sports. We have been discussing the need for a state-of-the-art multi-purpose stadium that would cater to many indoor and outdoor sports. Thus, I have finally decided to write to the district collector suggesting the same. I hope I can make him understand how important it is to build such a stadium.
I thought that I could at least set the ball rolling before you get back. Let me know if you have any suggestions that I can put forth to him. All the best for the rest of the competition!
Your best friend,
Lavanya
OR
(2) House No. 8,
Asha Sadan Lane,
Panchavati,
Nasik District.
19th September, 2021
To,
The District Collector,
Collector’s Office,
Nasik.
Subject: Request to construct a multi-purpose stadium
Respected Sir,
I, Lavanya Sampat, am a resident of Nasik district that falls under your jurisdiction. Through this letter I would like to communicate an earnest request to you on behalf of the youth of Nasik. This request is with regards to the construction of a multi-purpose stadium in our district.
Our district has taken massive strides towards development and has caught the attention of the state owing to many influential initiatives launched by you. While we are on the path of development, there seems to be a lot of ground that needs to be covered in terms of sports infrastructure. The citizens of Panchavati and the areas around it have begun to take an active interest in sports activities lately. This growing interest is yet to find an appropriate channel as the district does not have a state-of-the-art multi-purpose stadium, as of yet. It is imperative that we not only promote sports, but also provide a dedicated space to practise the same. A stadium which would cater to many indoor and outdoor sports games such as Cricket, Football, Lawn Tennis, Badminton, Kabaddi, Hockey, Wrestling, etc. is the need of the hour. Such a multi-purpose stadium would also encourage foreign teams to come in and play matches against the home teams. This would ultimately work towards the progressive development of the district and its citizens.
I hope you will consider this suggestion favourably and will take the necessary action.
Thanking you in anticipation of a positive response from your end.
Yours faithfully,
Lavanya Sampat
Question 6.
(A) Information Transfer: Attempt any one of the following activities:- [05 Marks]
(A1) Non-verbal to Verbal
Write a paragraph based on the following flowchart.
OR
(A2) Verbal to Non-verbal
Convert the following paragraph into a Dos and Don’ts table.
In case of a fire, immediately activate the fire alarm. Next, go towards the fire exit. No ‘ matter what, do not return to get your belongings. Do not use the elevator. Use the stairs. Do not walk upright. Crawl low under the smoke. Do not try to extinguish the fire yourself. Rather, dial 101 as soon as possible.
(B1) Speech Writing
Prepare a speech to be delivered in your class during ‘Road Safety Week’ on the theme, ‘Following traffic rules can save lives’. You can use the following points:
| • Number of vehicles is increasing day by day, • Lack of traffic safety, • Patience is key • Following rules is important for safe riding/driving, • Using the privilege of riding/driving wisely |
OR
(B2) View-Counterview
Prepare a counterview on the theme, ‘Many Hands Make Light Work’.
| View • Everybody has unique abilities, skills and talents • The process can be finished earlier than expected • The work gets divided and simplified when a bunch of people are working together on a project • There is a higher chance of improved results |
Answer:
(A) (A1) How Films Are Made
The process of filmmaking is a lengthy one and involves many different teams of people working together. Development is the first step and mainly includes script writing, which is the foundation of a film. Pre-Production is the second phase where the actors and the crew are hired. Production is the third stage where the schedule of shooting the film is planned. The fourth phase is called Principal Photography, which involves shooting all the scenes of the film. Post-Production is the next step which includes editing the film and adding effects (visual and sound). Distribution is the final stage, where the film is finally released for the audiences to watch.
OR
(A2) In Case of a Fire
| Dos | Don’ts |
| i. Activate the fire alarm. | i. Return to get your belongings. |
| ii. Go towards the fire exit. | ii. Use the elevator. |
| iii. Use the stairs. | iii. Walk upright. |
| iv. Crawl low under the smoke. | iv. Try to extinguish the fire yourself. |
| v. Dial 101 as soon as possible. |
(B) (B1) Speech on ‘Following traffic rules can save lives’
Good evening, respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends. As we start celebrating ’Road Safety Week’, I, Master Ninad Deshpande, wish to speak with all of you about how following traffic rules can save lives.
The number of vehicles on the road is increasing every day, and so is the amount of road accidents. It has become hard not only to drive on the road but also to walk on it. The problem isn’t the rising vehicle count, but rather the lack of traffic safety. Due to risky drivers who disobey the rules, it has become very unsafe for everyone to go out nowadays. The first thing that we need to understand is that patience is a necessary skill when one is driving any vehicle. Everyone is in a hurry nowadays and anger isn’t the correct response in such situation. Secondly, one needs to be very careful and obey the laws at all times to ensure proper flow of traffic. Disregarding these regulations is a danger to everybody as anything can go wrong at such times.
We should always stop at a traffic signal and slow down before a school. Simple things like waiting for a signal before overtaking another vehicle and giving the indicator before taking a turn can make a huge difference. Lastly, we should always let emergency vehicles like ambulances, fire brigade trucks and police jeeps to go ahead. Similarly, we should refrain from jumping the signals, driving in the wrong lane and driving above the specified speed limit. It is more important to reach somewhere safely than to not reach at all. Riding as well as driving is a privilege and we should use it wisely.
Let us make a promise to always follow the traffic rules and ensure not only our own, but also other people’s safety. I thank you all for listening to me.
(B2) Counterview on ’Many Hands Make Light Work’
God has made all of us different from each other. No two people are the same. If they are talented, they may not have the same measure of that talent. Even when it comes to performing a task, different people will have different ways of performing it. In school when a project is assigned to a group, the task is mutually divided depending upon the talent of each student. Consequently, the project is completed in an effective manner.
However, if people of contrasting talents perform the same task, there will be chaos. Everyone’s task becomes no one’s responsibility and this lack of ownership results in a poor-quality outcome. When too many people work on the same task or project, the end result is generally average. Hence, the saying ’Many hands make light work’ may not hold true in every situation.
Section VI: Creative Writing
Question 7.
(A) Expand the Theme/News Report: Attempt any one of the following activities:-
(A1) Expand the following idea in 100 words:
‘Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.’
OR
(A2) News Report
A seminar on, ‘Cloning in India and the World’ was held in your school. Write a report about it for the annual school journal with the headline ‘The Age of Cloning’.
(B) Developing a story/ Narrating an experience: Attempt any one of the following activities: [05 Marks]
(B1) Developing a story
Develop a story in about 80 to 100 words including a suitable title, with the following beginning:
‘It was a very hot afternoon and you could see water evaporating off the tar-road. A frail, old lady ………’
OR
(B2) Narrate an experience in about 80 to 100 words based on the given ending. Suggest a suitable title:
‘By far, I think this was the most challenging assignment I have ever done.’
Answer:
(A) (A1) Keep your friends close but your enemies closer
Figuratively, ’keeping one’s enemies closer’ used to mean that one should keep an eye on the enemy and learn about his strengths as well as weaknesses. This knowledge could then effectively be used against the enemy at the time of war.
In ancient times, the proverb was used as psychological warfare tool. In the present day, one needs to keep friends near, since they are our support system. They tend to overlook our weaknesses and may not be critical of us when we make mistakes. In order to refine ourselves, we need to know about our weaknesses and make changes in our lives accordingly. Our enemies, however, continuously spot our errors and constantly remind us of our shortcomings. This keeps us alert and aware as well as helps us better ourselves. Hence, it is wise to keep our enemies closer.
OR
(A2) The Age of Cloning
– Jeenal Patel, Student Reporter
Mumbai, 23rd October, 2021
St. Pius School held a Seminar on ‘Cloning in India and the World’ on 15th of October, 2021 in the school auditorium. As a part of this seminar, a team from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes (CIRB) was invited for a panel discussion.
India set out on the journey towards scientific cloning in the year 2009. The team of ICAR-CIRB was able to accomplish great success quite recently. A cloned Assamese buffalo male calf, the second of its kind was born in the CIRB, Haryana last year. Mr. Yadav, who headed the cloning team in CIRB, was present with Mr. Indrajeet Singh, the Director of ICAR. With inputs from their team, they discussed the procedure that was followed while cloning the calf. Students were able to gain insightful information from the representatives of the world’s third cloning institute.
The team also informed the audience about the efforts taken by countries worldwide in the field of cloning, with China well on its way to clone a Weiner Dog. It was a stimulating session, which neither the teachers nor the students wanted to end. ‘We are proud of our country’s phenomenal efforts towards global scientific development’ were the closing remarks of Principal D’Costa, which brought the seminar to a fruitful end.
(B) (B1) The Foolish Thief
It was a very hot afternoon and you could see water evaporating off the tar-road. A frail, old lady was slowly making her way from one end of the road to the other, with a bag in her hand.
The street was fairly empty with a handful of passers-by going about their daily routine. Amongst them was a thief, very conniving and quick-witted. Otherwise cautious, he was in a bit of urgency today as he needed some quick cash. The old lady passed him by and his eyes landed on the heavily embroidered bag. He snatched the bag and ran away.
A lady came running to the old lady’s aid. She began to inquire about the parcel and its value to the old woman. That’s when the old woman said, “It was actually my dead hamster, which I wanted to bury in the animal cemetery across the street. I am an old lady and cannot bear the heat; the thief has in fact helped me.” The thief stopped to check the bag after running for about 1 km. All he found in there was a dead hamster.
OR
(B2) The most challenging assignment I have ever done
Ours was considered to be the most intelligent and hard-working class in the whole school. Since the ward-level Science Exhibition was to be held next month, our class was chosen to make a project for the same.
Our Science teacher decided to generate electricity using mechanical energy. Since students in every school had activities such as writing, playing, moving about, etc. as part of their routine work, this mechanical energy could be harnessed to generate electricity. The only task at hand was to turn this experiment into a project. We did a lot of referencing, spoke to our seniors who had done similar projects before, searched on the internet and after almost 2 weeks, we were able to create a preliminary design. By far, I think this was the most challenging assignment I have ever done.