In the following paragraph one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing

words in any four lines of the given paragraph, along with the words that come before

and the words that come after it in the space provided.

Two main parks in your locality have suffered from neglect on the part of local authorities. They have virtually been taken over by undesirable elements. As a result the residents have stopped going to the parks.

Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern about the problems the neglect has created and suggest measures to reclaim the parks for children. You are Gautam/Gauri 2, Gobind Enclave, Meerut.

OR

You intend to join coaching classes at International Coaching Center situated in Raipur. The institute specializes in teaching science to classes XI – XII. Write a letter of enquiry in 100-120 words addressed to the Administrator incharge of the institute seeking clarification about the timings, duration, staff, transport and other necessary details for joining the institute. You are Rajesh/Rajni 2, Library Road Jabalpur.

In 200-250 words write a story based on the input given below : 10 Two teams – in the playground – whistle blew – match about to begin – the two captains looked tense – suddenly there was a commotion.

OR

A long wait for the bus – people impatient – a large crowd – a lot of confusion – felt the pocket being touched – looked around – caught the hand – and …………

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :

But speak all good you can devise of Caesar,

And say you do it by our permission;

..... ..... ..... .....

(a) Identify the speaker.

(b) Who is being granted permission ?

(c) What is the speaker afraid of ?

(d) What opinion do you form of the speaker ?

OR

“You must make your public happier :

Give them something, sharper, snappier.

We must aim for better billings.”

(a) Identify the speaker of the above lines.

(b) Who does ‘we’ refer to ?

(c) What must be done for ‘better billings’ ?

(d) What trait of the speaker’s character is revealed through the above lines ?

Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each :

(a) How do we know that Michael’s father was fascinated by computers ?

(b) Why does the author say that Louisa Mebbin had a “protective elder sister” attitude towards money ?

(c) What will Shakespeare’s friend realize when he rises on the Day of Judgment ?

(d) In the poem “Snake”, why does the poet say “I have something to expatiate.” ?

(e) In the story “Shady Plot”, why did Helen appear in bits and piece