First Exam October 2026

Standard 10 - English Question Paper

SECTION - A

Read the extracts and answer the questions: (10)

1. Ram Singh - 070 followed Prem Chopra like a faithful dog when he stopped at Gopal Jewellers. Through the glass window he saw a generous display of gold ornaments. Quickly Prem Chopra disappeared around the corner and spoke into the remote control - softly and clearly. "Pick up a necklace and hide. No noise. Information not to be revealed, top secret. Otherwise I will defuse your system," he threatened. Ram Singh - 070 moved inside the shop, close to the counter. His metallic palm extended forward silently and a necklace went into the storage unit without a clink or a jingle. Nobody took notice.

1. Who followed Prem Chopra like a faithful dog?
2. From where did Prem Chopra steal ornaments?
3. Which instruction were given to the robot to pick up the necklace?

2. Firstly, we should all stop throwing trash outside our homes. Next, we should reduce the amount of trash we generate. Stow, tissues, wrappers, batteries, fast food junk, all these end up in lakes and they come from our homes. If we can reduce the amount of garbage at home and if we can dispose all garbage safely, that itself is a great deal. Every student is welcome to volunteer with us in helping the environment.

4. What advice does Arun give us?
5. What is found in lakes?

3. The angel was impressed. He went close to the model and moved his finger across the cheek. "Oh lord her eyes are leaking!" "How did this happen? It must be a tear. I have not put it there. It's a miracle." "The lord exclaimed." But, what is tear, my lord? It is something unique. May be it is for pain, for joy, pride, disappointment, loneliness, "the lord explained." "what a wonderful creation!"

6. Who was impressed?
7. What are tears for?
8. Why was the lord surprised on seeing a tear?

4. The basic formula of black powder or gun powder has remained unchanged for centuries. It is a blend of potassium nitrate charcoal and sulphur in the ratio of 75 : 15 : 10 by weight. It is almost perfect combination as it is and no further improvements or alternations need be made. Experts say that this might be the only chemical product still using the same age old proportions and manufacturing techniques.

9. What is the formula of black powder?
10. What do the experts say about the formula of black powder?

Write a short note focusing on the questions: (Any one) (03)

11. The unique Railway Station Of Tajnagar

- Why did the people want a railway station?
- What was the response of the railways?
- What did the villagers then do?
- How much money did they pull in?
- When was the railway station built?
- What is unique about it?

Pyrotechnics

- What is pyrotechnics?
- What is the root word and its meaning?
- What does pyrotechnics include?
- Why is the household match a special pyrotechnic device?
- Who are the pioneers of pyrotechnics?
- What is the greatest danger of pyrotechnics?

Write whether the sentences are True or False: (04)

12. Solar power is a smokeless source of light.
13. The robot will never obey his master.
14. A mother cannot heal herself when she is sick.
15. 'Black box' is the basic material used in fire works.

SECTION - B

Read the stanza and answer the questions: (03)

My daughter Lights a pencil The sky of the white paper
Little dear daughter With a sharpener. Begins to be filled with light.

16. When does the sky of white paper begin to be filled with light?
17. 'The sky of the white paper begins to be filled with light' means..
18. What is the antonym of the word 'darkness'?

Read the paragraph and answer the questions: (05)

Dr Bose invented a instrument. It is called 'optical pulse recorder'. It can record the process of contraction of plants. He also recorded the internal activities of the plants by this instrument. Thus he showed the similarity in the behavior of lizards, frogs and tortoise; fruits, vegetables and plants. He also discovered that the plants also generate electric waves and feel tired like all other living beings. During one of his experiments he found that a dying plant released a strong electric current.

He also proved that the carbon dioxide affects the life of plant very badly. Excess intake of carbon dioxide can cause death to the plants. They can be survived by providing oxygen like human beings.

19. Which instrument did Dr Bose invent?
20. What did the optical pulse recorder do?
21. What did Dr Bose discover about plants?
22. What did Dr Bose find during one of his experiments?
23. What did Dr Bose prove about plants and carbon dioxide?

Read the data and answer the questions: (05)

Shantiniketan
36, M.G. Road, Jamnagar
Ph: 237877901, Fax: 237877002

Applications are invited for the following posts:
1. Principal 2. Vice principal 3. Supervisor
Minimum Qualification: B.A., M.Ed.

Interested candidates may send their application and bio-data within 7 days of this advertisement to,
Shree M.J. Patel
Managing Trustee.

24. Who has given this advertisement?
25. What is Mr. Patel?
26. The candidates should send their applications within __________.
27. What is the minimum qualification required?
28. For which posts are application invited in this advertisement?

Read the dialogue and answer the questions: (04)

Teacher : Have you made any project regarding environment?
Swayam : Yes, I have but it is not fully completed.
Teacher : What's the reason, dear?
Swayam : Because I wish to add some new details in it.
Teacher : It's OK. Do it as early as possible, dear.
Swayam : Please give me two or three days for that, sir.
Teacher : Sure, but make it so fine because you are going to participate in a state level competition.

29. Why does Soham need more time to complete the project?
30. Has Swayam already completed the project?
31. Where will the project be presented?
32. An act of taking part is called...

SECTION - C

Match the language functions with the sentences: (03)

'A'	'B'
33. If you work hard, You will get good marks	A. Describing process
34. Chandani was small but not weak.	B. Describing frequency
35. Sometimes, I go to library.	C. Expressing contrast
	D. Expressing Condition

Choose and write the appropriate response focusing on the functions to complete the conversation: (03)

36. Riya: Who is your brother?
Heeya: ________________________________ (Describing Person)

(A) My brother is very kind.
(B) My brother likes sandwich.
(C) The boy who got an award in Indian Idol is my brother.
(D) I love my brother.

37. Shanaya : ________________________________ (Point of time)
Mihir: He has been studying since Morning.

(A) Why has Arpit been studying since 7 a.m.?
(B) Who has been studying since 7 a.m.?
(C) Since when has Arpit been studying.?
(D) How long has Arpit been studying?

38. Manisha : When will you come back?
Nisha : ________________________________ (Specifying time)

(A) I will come back next week.
(B) I don't know.
(C) I will have to ask mom.
(D) I don't want to come back.

Complete the sentences using the functions given in the brackets: (03)

39. My class room ________________________________ (Describing Action)

(A) is as big as your class room.
(B) is big, clean and airy.
(C) is being renovated.
(D) is on the third floor.

40. I went to market ________________________________ (Showing purpose)

(A) buying books.
(B) buy books.
(C) to buy books.
(D) because I want to buy books.

41. ________________________________ for the interview. (Niceties)

(A) Excuse me.
(B) Thank you.
(C) Best of luck !
(D) I am so sorry

Complete the paragraph filling in the blanks with the appropriate words from the brackets: (03)

[ excitement, decades, succeeded ]

Our scientists have in developing surface to surface missile. There is all over the country. It is a result of of hard work.

Find and write the word having the nearest meaning: (03)

43. Dense : big, fat, thick, small
44. Plead : advice, order, request, suggest
45. Excess : extra, new, real, old

SECTION - D

Read the dialogue and complete the indirect narration given below choosing the correct option from the brackets: (02)

46. Tara : Where are you going?
Tirth : I am going to play.
Tara: Let's go to the library.
Tirth: What a wonderful idea !
Tara (asked, said, told) Tirth where he (is, was, has) going. Tirth replied that he was going to play. Tara proposed to him that they (should, would, should, will) go to the library. Tirth (asked, exclaimed, said) that it was a very wonderful idea.

Join the sentences using the appropriate conjunctions in the brackets: (03)

47. Go to the library. Read some reference books. (but, and, or)

48. Please tell me the truth. The principal will punish you. (and, otherwise, because)

49. Naksh did not go to market. Daksh did not go to market. (but, either .....or, neither...... nor)

Rewrite the following paragraph filling in the blanks with the appropriate words given in the brackets: (03)

50. Saina Nehwal is (a ,an, the) first Indian (who, whom whose) won a medal in Badminton at the Olympics. She (always, never, rarely) states 'Hard Work' as her winning mantra.

SECTION - E

Do as directed: (04)

51. Amitabh is an actor. He goes to theatre daily. He acts in many dramas.
Start like this :- They are actors.........

52. Mr. Shah teaches English. He encourages students by his words. He never punishes students.
Start like this :- English is taught.......

Select the questions to get the underlined words / phrases as their answers: (03)

53. They saw a Hindi film last week.

A. who saw a Hindi film last week?
B. What did they see last week?
C. Why did they see a Hindi film?
D. When did they see a Hindi film?

54. My father gave me a nice gift.

A. Who gave you a nice gift ?
B. what did your father give you?
C. How did your father give you?
D. When did your father give you a gift ?

55. Sometimes, I go to bed at 9 o'clock.

A. Who goes to bed at 9 o'clock ?
B. Do you go to bed at 9 o'clock ?
C. How often do you go to bed at 9 o'clock ?
D. When do you go to bed ?

Write a paragraph in about 125 words on the following: (06)

'The Problems Of Homemakers'
[Points: Most important role in the family - Expectations of everybody -Endless work - Rising early and going to bed last -No holidays - Problems at home - Dedication and tireless work - not appreciated - Selfless love for family - Desire for vacation from household work]

'Save The Environment'
[Points : Plant trees - Save water -keep surroundings clean - Use eco friendly vehicles -Don't pollute water -Don't kill or hurt animals -Stop cutting trees]

'My Best Friend'
[Points: Name- look - Qualities - How you met ? - Common interest -How you feel about your friend - Express on your views and feelings]

57. Pihu Parmar writes an e-mail to her friend shreeji on shreeji17@gmail.com giving advice on how to improve her English. (05)

Write a brief report on ' World Environment Day Celebration ' in your school.

58. Describe the picture in about ten sentences: (05)

[A visual image showing a bus station scene with buses, passengers waiting, carrying luggage, and people boarding.]

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