Madhyamik English Question Paper 2024 with answer is here for you, the aspirants, the students of class 10 under WBBSE Board. You will get the full question paper in the link mentioned below.
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 with answer
SECTION -A
READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN)
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
As he entered the school gate, an idea occurred to him. He would deliver the letter to the headmaster at the end of the day. There was a chance Samuel might do something during the course of the day to justify the letter. Swami stood at the entrance to his class. Samuel was teaching arithmetic. He looked at Swami.
Swami hoped Samuel would scold him severely.
“You are half an hour late”, Samuel said.
“I have a headache, sir”, Swami said.
Then why did you come at all ?”
This was an unexpected question from Samuel. Swami said, “My father said I shouldn’t miss school, sir.”
Samuel looked impressed. “Your father is quite right. We want more parents like him.” “Oh,
you poor man !” Swami thought, “You don’t know what my father has done to you.”
“AII right, go to your seat.”
Swami sat down, feeling sad. He had never met anyone as good as Samuel. The teacher was inspecting the home lessons. To Swami’s thinking, this was the time when Samuel got most angry. But today Samuel appeared very gentle.
“Swaminathan, where is your homework ?”
*I have not done my homework, sir”, Swami said.
A. Write the correct alternative in the given space to complete the following sentences :
(a) Swami decided to deliver the letter to the headmaster
(i) in the lunch break
(ii)after the assembly
(iii) at the end of the day
(iv) as soon as possible
Ans :(iii) at the end of the day
(b) Samuel got most angry while he …
(i)taught the class
(ii) checked the homework
(iii)corrected mistakes in the classwork
(iv) checked the handwriting
ans- (ii) checked the homework
(c) When Swami stood at the entrance of his class, Samuel was teaching
(i) Mathematics
(ii)History
(iii) English
(iv)Geography
Ans :(i) Mathematics
(d) Swami gave the excuse of headache for
(i) being absent from class the previous day
(ii)his irregularity in attendance last week
(iii)protecting his father from Samuel’s anger
(iv)arriving in school half an hour late that day
Ans- (iv)arriving in school half an hour late that day
(e) “We want more parents like him.” Here “him” refers to
(i) The headmaster
(ii) samuel
(iii) Swami’s father
(iv) Samuel’s father
Ans:(iii) Swami’s father
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 with answer
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text :lx3=3
(i) An idea occurred to Swami when…. Swami entered the school gate.
(ii) Swami decided to deliver the letter to the headmaster at the end of the day because…. he thought that Samuel might do something to justify the letter of his father.
(iii) Samuel was impressed with Swami’s father for…… his advice to Swami that he should not miss the school.
C. State whether the following statements are True’ or ‘False’. Write T’ for True’ and F for False’ in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also provide sentences/phrases
from the passage in support of your answers :
(i) Swami felt sympathy for Samuel when he appreciated Swami’s father for sending Swami to school. (T)
Supporting sentence : you poor man !” Swami thought, “You don’t know what my father has done to you.”
(ii) Samuel appeared very angry as he was inspecting the home lessons on the day Swami came late to his class.(F)
Supporting sentence :Then why did you come at all ?” This was an unexpected question from Samuel.
Read the poem and answer the questions that follow :
Once I crept in an oakwood – I was looking for a stag.
I met an old woman there – all knobbly stick and rag.
She said : I have your secret here inside my little bag’.
Then she began to cackle and I began to quake.
She opened up her little bag and I came twice awake.
Surrounded by a staring tribe and me tied to a stake.
They said: We are the oak-trees and your own true family.
We are chopped down, we are torn up, you do not blink an eye.
Unless you make a promise now – now you are going to die?
Whenever you see an oak-tree felled, swear now you will plant two.
Unless you swear the black oak bark will wrinkle over you
And root you among the oaks where you were born but never grew.”
This was my dream beneath the boughs, the dream that altered me.
When I came out of the oakwood, back to human company,
My walk was the walk of a human child, but my heart was a tree.
A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences :
(a) The poet crept in
(i) a garden
(ii) a burrow
(iii) an orchard
(iv) an oakwood
Ans- (iv) an oakwood
(b) The old woman appeared to be
(i) unjust
(ii) unsteady
(iii) unmindful
(iv) unfortunate
Ans- (ii) unsteady
(c) *You do not blink an eye” – the expression suggests that human beings are
(i) indifferent
(ii) caring
(iii) aggressive
(iv) alert
Ans- (i) indifferent
(d) The poem explores the theme of
(i) conservation of forest and wild animals
(ii) dreams and realities in the life of modern human beings
(iii) the integral relationship between human beings and nature
(iv)insecurities and ailments of an old woman
Ans- (i) conservation of forest and wild animals
B. Answer the following questions :2×2=4
(i) How did the oak-trees threaten the poet if he failed to promise to plant two oak-trees in place of every felled oak-tree ?
Ans : The oak trees threatened the poet that if he failed to make the promise of planting two, black oak bark would wrinkle upon him and he would be rooted among the oaks and he would die.
(i1) How did the dream alter the poet ?
Ans. The dream altered the poet by changing his mindset and attitude to the trees. His walk was like the human being but his heart became sympathetic to trees.
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 with answer
3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :
The neglected irrigation canal passing through the heart of the Champdani town has become a matter of great concern for the residents. It is posing a threat to the environment of the town. The heavily-silted irrigation canal with practically no flow of water except during monsoons, is full of weeds, dirt and filth. Stagnation of water at different pockets of the irrigation canal has become a favourable breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies and rodents.
Moreover during the high tide and monsoons, when the Hooghly river is in a spate, the lock gates of the DVC irrigation canal are opened to allow back flow of water. The heavily-silted irrigation canal, with no capacity to hold excess flow of water, overflows, inundating a large part of Champdani town.
The drainage system fails to empty since the irrigation canal water finds its way into the residential areas through drains. The local civic body Chairman, Mr. Suresh Mishra, said, “The canal has been neglected for years. Intensive dredging must be conducted to restore the irrigation canal to its original depth. The dense layer of weeds, filth and dirt needs to be cleared off to stop stagnation of water. The DVC needs to pay attention towards the repairing and maintenance of the canal and lock gates so that they can withstand the massive water pressure during monsoons when the Hooghly river is in a spate.” [Adapted from an article published in the Statesman dated 1 7th July 2023]
A. Tick the right answer :
(i) The passage is about
(a) a neglected irrigation canal of DVC
(b) the town Champdani and its residents
(c) the drainage system of Champdani
(d) the impact of a neglected canal on Champdani
Ans- (a) a neglected irrigation canal of DVC
(ii) Residents of the town are concerned that the canal is becoming
(a)useless for transportation within the town
(b)a threat to the environment of the town
(c)dry throughout the year irrespective of seasons
(d) more useful for irrigation only during the monsoons
Ans- (b)a threat to the environment of the town
(iii) The canal has become a favourable breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies and rodents because
(a)there is no water in the canal
(b)the canal is full of dirt and filth
(c)the canal overflows during monsoons
(d)there is stagnant water in different pockets
Ans- (b)the canal is full of dirt and filth
(iv) The canal was dug for the purpose
(a)drainage
(b) irrigation
(c) drinking water
(d) transportation
Ans- (b) irrigation
(v) The siltation at the canal-bed caused
(a)increased capacity to hold water
(b) loss of capacity to hold water
(c)breeding of mosquitoes and flies
(d) back flow of water during monsoons
Ans- (b) loss of capacity to hold water
(vi) An appropriate title for the passage would be
(a)A canal losing its flow due to filth and dirt
(b)Neglected irrigation canal posing health hazards
(c)Irrigation canal inundating towns in monsoon
(d)Stagnant water causing health hazards
Ans- (c) Irrigation canal inundating towns in monsoon
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 with answer
B. Each of the following statements is either True’ or False’. Write T’ for True and F for False’ in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also write suitable line(s)
or phrase(s) from the passage in support of your answers : (1+1)×3-6
(i) The lock gates of the DVC irrigation canal are opened during monsoons only. (F)
Supporting sentence :Moreover during the high tide and monsoons, when the Hooghly river is in a spate, the lock gates of the DVC irrigation canal are opened to allow back flow of water.
(ii) The canal disrupts the drainage system in the residential areas during monsoons.(T)
Supporting sentence :The heavily-silted irrigation canal with practically no flow of water except during monsoons
(ii) According to the Chairman of DVC the canal has been neglected for years. (F)
Supporting sentence: The local civic body Chairman, Mr. Suresh Mishra, said, “The canal has been neglected for years.
C. Answer the following questions:
(i) What causes the inundation of a large part of Champdani town ?
Ans:The neglected irrigation canal heavily silted causes the inundation of a large part of Champdani town.
2×4=8
(ii) Who is Suresh Mishra ? Whose responsibility is it to maintain this irrigation canal ?
Ans- Suresh Mishra is the local civic body Chairman of Champdani town.
The DVC’s responsibility is to the repairing and maintenance of the canal.
(iii)) What is needed to increase the depth of the canal and stop stagnation of water ?
Ans- Intensive dredging must be conducted to restore the irrigation canal to its original depth. The dense layer of weeds, filth and dirt needs to be cleared off to stop stagnation of water.
(iv) Why does DVC need to pay attention towards repairing and maintenance of the irrigation canal and the lock gates ?
Ans :The DVC needs to pay attention towards the repairing and maintenance of the canal and lock gates so that they can withstand the massive water pressure during monsoons when the Hooghly river is in a spate.
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 with answer
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks
As the temperature soars People (had soared/soars/has been soaring) so high, it (is advised/advised/advises) to take cool showers many times a day. People (drink/drank/should drink) plenty of water.
5. Do as directed:1×3=3
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions :Ix3=3
We must consider the unemployment problem with great seriousness at the earliest opportunity. This would be beneficial for our younger generation.
and try to solve it
B.
(i) I am too tired to walk. (Turn into a complex sentence)
Ans :
1×3=3
(i) The students are staging a play. (Change the voice)
Ans :
(i1) The mother said to the boy, “Do not waste time on mobile phone.” (Turn into
indirect speech)
Ans:
C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below to replace the words
underlined. Write the correct phrasal verbs in the b0xes on the right-hand side
changing the form where necessary. There is one extra phrasal verb in the list : 1×3-3
(i) The robbers escaped with the ornaments. (made off)
(ii) The old man died in his sleep. (passed away)
(iii) You must not hide anything from the police. (hold back)
[pass away, keep away, hold back, make off]
- Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in the passage in Question No. 3. Find out the words and write them in the appropriate b0xes on the right-hand side : 2×4=8
(i) risk or hazard = threat
(ii) a sudden forceful flow = spate
(iii) flooding = innundating
(iv) removal of sediment from the bottom of a river = dredging
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 with answer
7. Write a letter (within 100 words) to your friend who stays far away, describing your most favourite festival in West-Bengal
ADDRESS OF YOURS
Dear [Friend’s Name],
I hope you are doing well as I write this. In West Bengal, excitement and joy permeate the air as Durga Puja draws near. The whole city is turned into a dazzling display of colors, lights, and cultural events. The celebration is a visual feast, with exquisitely carved statues of Goddess Durga and rhythmic rhythms from dhak drums. Processions enliven the streets, and the air is filled with the perfume of traditional Bengali delicacies. Families gather during this time to celebrate the victory of good over evil. I wish you could have joined us here to share in the enchantment of Durga Puja.
Sending warm wishes, [Your Name]
ADDRESS OF YOUR FRIEND
8.Write a newspaper report (in about 100 words) about a train accident that took place in Balasore, Orissa, when Koromondal Express rammed into a goods train on 2nd June, You may use the following points to write your report :
Date- 2nd June; Time -7.15 p.m.,
Place- Bahanaga near Balasore
Cause -Error in signal
Casualties- 285 death and 1000 injured. Relief work by locals and NDRF along with army.
Announced by Government.- Compensation: 10
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 with answer
9. Your school is going to organise a sit-and-draw competition for students of Class VII-X. As the Secretary of the Student Council, write a notice (in about 100 words) informing students about this competition. Your notice must mention date and time of the competition, the last date to register students’ name and the theme of the drawing.
NOTICE
SIT-AND-DRAW COMPETITION
Prepare to let your imagination run wild! With great pleasure, the Student Council announces a Sit-and-Draw Competition for students in Classes VII–X. The competition is scheduled to begin at [Time] on [Date]. This artistic project is themed “Harmony in Diversity.” Register your name by [Last Date] to take part. Show off your creative abilities and let your imagination run wild. The most creative works will win prizes! Don’t pass up this opportunity to sketch out your dreams.
[Your Name] Secretary, Student Council
CONTENTS
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 with answer
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 with solution,
Answer of Madhyamik English question paper 2024
seen passage answer Madhyamik English question paper 2024 ,
Unseen passage answer Madhyamik English question paper 2024
Grammar answers Madhyamik English question paper 2024
Vocabulary Madhyamik English question paper 2024
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 word meanings,
Madhyamik English question paper 2024 writings,
WBBSE BOARD CLASS 9 ENGLISH LESSONS
1.Tales of Bhola Grandpa
-Manoj Das
TEXTAL QUESTION ANSWER
EXTRA QUESTIONS ANSWERS
2. All about a Dog
-A.G. Gardiner
TEXTUAL QUESTION ANSWER
EXTRA QUESTION ANSWER