SET-1

Series BVM/3 Code No. 1/3/1

Candidates must write the Code on the
Roll No.
title page of the answer-book.

 Please check that this question paper contains 11 printed pages.

 Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be
written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.

 Please check that this question paper contains 12 questions.

 Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting
it.

 15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the
answer-book during this period.

ENGLISH (Core)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

General Instructions :

(i) This paper is divided into three sections : A, B and C. All the sections
are compulsory.

(ii) Separate instructions are given with each section and question,
wherever necessary. Read these instructions very carefully and follow
them faithfully.

(iii) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions.

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 SECTION A — (Reading) 30

1. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that
follow : 20

1 Till as late as the 1960s, we believed that one of the major differences
between us and the rest of the animal kingdom was our ability to make
and use tools. But then, our egos suffered a devastating blow : in the
jungles of Gombe in Africa, Jane Goodall observed a chimpanzee pluck
and trim a stem of grass and insert it into a termite mound. The
furious termites climbed up the stem only to be happily eaten up by
the chimp. The chimp kept repeating the process. He had, in fact,
fashioned his own fishing rod and gone fishing for termites. We were
not alone! And that was not all. Chimps were also observed using rocks
to bash open hard shells and fruits (which other monkeys also do), to
throw them at their enemies and wave sticks around. Even worse,
adolescent females, especially, were seen sharpening sticks with their
teeth and thrusting these like spears into hollows where bush-babies
were hiding in fear and then checked the spear tips for blood! Chimps
were also seen chewing up leaves and using these like sponges to suck
up water from the waterholes to enable them to drink.

2 The gorillas and orangutans were not far behind. In 2005, a western
lowland gorilla (a lady, this time) was observed picking up a stick and
using it to check the depth of a pool she wanted to cross. Then, she
used it as a walking stick. Orangutans (as well as chimpanzees) have
been observed using broad leaves as umbrellas during downpours 
and orangutans that are accustomed to our company (never a good
influence) imitate the way we wash clothes by the riverbank or use a
saw to cut wood.

3 Elephants designed fly-whisks and backscratchers from branches, and

used strips of chewed up bark to plug small waterholes (which they
had dug) to prevent the water from evaporating. Dada bulls would
heave heavy logs or rocks at electric fences to short-circuit or simply
destroy them.

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 4 Bottle-nosed dolphins have been known to cover their long noses with
sponges or shells before combing the seabed for tidbits (There are
many spiny creatures and sharp rocks that could otherwise injure
them).

5 Crows are thought to be the smartest amongst birds and the new
Caledonian crow is considered to be the Einstein among crows. Crows
have been known to do the dropping-of-pebbles-in-a-pitcher-of-water
stunt, as described in Aesop’s Fables. The American alligator has been
known to arrange twigs on its head  to lure nest-building birds to
come and pick them up. When they do, well, lunch is served for the
alligator!

6 For long, we have exploited the poor silkworm, boiling its cocoons alive
to make one of the most exquisite clothing materials known so far. But
the real pros in silk production are  hold your breath  spiders.
What caterpillars of moths and butterflies do with their mouthparts
(like a magician releasing ribbons from his/her mouth), spiders do it
from the lower part of their bodies. But, try as we may, we still haven’t
cracked the code of how to synthesise spider silk, which can be used for
everything from producing gun-sights and sutures to light bulletproof
jackets and seat belts.

7 What if spiders sold their silk ? Imagine walking into a silk emporium
run by arachnids, you would be greeted by a sales-spider: charming,
young Ms./Mr. Hairy-legs, who would appraise you out of her/his eight
or so eyes. ‘‘Welcome, welcome!’’ s/he would gush scanning you
top-down, rubbing its hairy legs together in delight. ‘‘We have some of
the finest, softest cradle silk you would ever want for your happy
events. Wrapped up in it, your babies will be warm, safe and dry as
they wait to hatch. It’s super-absorbent, too, and nappy rash will not
be a problem!

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 8 So yes, animals use tools but we needn’t worry. None of them have, as
yet, discovered how to make fire. Though, our very own black kite will
 with its goonda friends  spread a wildfire by dropping burning
twigs in unburned areas so they can snap up even more fleeing insects
and rodents. But yes, these so-called tools are primitive.

9 But then, do animals really need sophisticated tools to get what they
want ? Cheetahs accelerate faster than Ferraris, pit vipers have
heat-seeking sensors, eagles can locate a rabbit in a field from
kilometers away, sharks smell a drop of blood in a whole ruddy ocean,
bats use sonar, birds and bees see ultraviolet light, a falcon can dive at
320 kmph, snakes have a cocktail of venom that can bleed, paralyse or
liquefy you to death, spiders’ silk still has us in a tizzy, chameleons
and octopuses wear invisibility cloaks, and, migratory birds have built
in navigation system  the list is endless!

10 We had the best brains and so were able to design miraculous tools.
But look where we have ended up : we’ve gassed up the earth’s air,
poisoned the water and have stocked enough weaponry to destroy
ourselves a million times over.
So really, who is the monkey with the wrench ?

1.1 On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer each of
the questions given below by choosing the most appropriate option : 1 5=5

(a) Chimps making their own fishing rods is an indication that

(i) animals and man have similar interests.
(ii) monkeys also go fishing.
(iii) animals like to imitate man.
(iv) man is an animal who likes to fish.

(b) We know that chimps are intelligent because

(i) they try and ape man.
(ii) they use their brains to find solutions to problems.
(iii) they kill bush-babies.
(iv) they love to eat termites.
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 (c) Orangutans use big leaves during a downpour because
(i) they like big leaves when it starts to rain.
(ii) they do not like heavy rain.
(iii) they want to wet the leaves.
(iv) the leaves can keep the rain off their bodies.

(d) The black kite may start a fire because

(i) it is a fire bird.
(ii) it is hungry and looking for food.
(iii) it likes to watch fleeing animals.
(iv) it eats only cooked meat.

(e) Big male elephants throw logs at electric fences because

(i) they want to be free.
(ii) they are great throwers.
(iii) they enjoy the sparks thus caused.
(iv) they are very strong animals.

1.2 Answer the following questions briefly : 1 6=6

(a) Why are animals considered as intelligent as humans ?

(b) What strategy do chimps use to open hard shells and fruits ?

(c) What do elephants do to prevent water from evaporating ?

(d) Give an example from the passage that proves the crow to be an
intelligent bird.

(e) How does a black kite spread wildfire ?

(f) How do chimps drink water from the waterholes ?

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1.3 Answer any three of the following questions in 25 – 30 words each : 2 3=6
(a) What caused a blow to man’s ego ?
(b) What inference can you draw from the action of the female gorilla
described in para 2 ?
(c) Why do dolphins cover their long noses with sponges or shells ?
(d) To what end have humans used their superior intelligence ?

1.4 Find words/phrases from the passage which are similar in meaning to each
of the following : 1 3=3
(a) crude/old-fashioned (para 8)
(b) poison (para 9)
(c) wonderful (para 10)

2. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that
follow : 10

1 When it comes to drinking water every day, an important question to

ask is how much water should you drink ? It is a simple question with
a not-so-simple answer. Just like one size does not fit all, every
individual has different hydration needs which depend on a person’s
health, level of activity and climatic conditions.
2 Water is one of the most important nutrients and contributes about
50 – 60% to our body weight. Much also depends on an individual’s
age, gender and body-fat content. We can live without food for almost
two months, but we can’t survive without water for more than a few
days. Water is essential for the body to function normally;
dehydration can cause death. Lack of water can lead to
malfunctioning of the kidney, which would hinder excretion of uric
acid, urea and calcium, resulting in kidney stones. Its scarcity can
affect electrolyte balance in the body, which could be potentially
dangerous causing coma or death.
3 Water is also essential for breathing, as the lungs need to be moist
before they exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. Apart from all those

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 known functions, water is important for chemical reactions in
digestion and metabolism. It also helps cool the body through
perspiration and lubricates our joints. People suffering from arthritis
should drink a glass of water every second hour.
4 In the last decade, the 8  8 guideline (8 ounce or 240 ml of water, or
8 glasses of water) was followed all over the world. The National
Institute of Nutrition in its 2011 guidelines prescribed two litres or
eight glasses of water per day for a healthy adult.
5 Optimum hydration can be achieved by drinking low-calorie,
nutritious beverages such as lemon water, green tea, coconut water,
butter milk, besides plain water. Plan your day in a way that you
drink enough liquid. The thumb rule should be to include at least one
of these beverages as part of your midday meal. In a nutshell, a
person requires a minimum of eight glasses of water per day  do not
gulp all in one go, divide the number of glasses equally throughout the
day and combine them with low-calorie, nutritious beverages
whenever possible.
6 Regulate your water intake according to weather conditions for
staying adequately hydrated.
7 To conclude, water is the elixir of life. Instead of wasting water, we
must adopt rainwater harvesting. Think of states like Rajasthan
where water supply is available for a few hours. At some places, there
is a great shortage of water. We must use water judiciously and
sparingly. What will we leave for the next generation if we use such a
precious source carelessly ? If things go like this, we all will be
fighting over water. What we need is to treat even the sea water to
meet water scarcity or else we will end up saying. ‘‘Water water
everywhere, but not a drop to drink.’’

2.1 On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, make

notes on it using headings and subheadings. Use recognisable
abbreviations (wherever necessary – minimum four) and a format
you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it. 5

2.2 Write a summary of the above passage in about 100 words. 5

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 SECTION B — (Advanced Writing Skills) 30

3. You are Kumar/Ankita, Secretary, West End Cooperative Group Housing

Society, Vasundhara. Write a notice in not more than 50 words requesting
the members to attend a meeting of the society to discuss the problem of
irregular supply of drinking water to the residents. 4

OR

You are Mrs. Krishnamurthi. Your son is getting married. You are
throwing a party to celebrate the occasion. On behalf of your husband and
yourself draft a formal invitation in not more than 50 words inviting
friends and relatives to attend the function.

4. You are Mrs./Mr. Gupta. Your son is a student of Class XII and wants to
pursue a course in mass communication. Write a letter in 120 – 150 words
to the Dean, Institute of Mass Communication, University of Delhi,
seeking information about the course, admission procedure, eligibility
criteria, fee structure, hostel facilities, placement opportunities, etc. 6

OR

You are Anand Kumar/Anant Kumari, Sports Incharge, Greenland Public

School, Goregaon. You ordered some sports goods from Bhalla Sports,
Andheri, Mumbai. When the consignment was opened you found that the
contents did not tally with those you had ordered. Write a letter of
complaint in 120 – 150 words.

5. During the season of marriages you have seen people spending a lot of
money only to satisfy their ego. All the money thus wasted can be put to
some constructive use. Write an article in 150 – 200 words on ‘Simple
Marriages’. You are Anu/Anup. 10

OR

A one-day cricket match was played between your school ACE Public
School and DFG Public School, Lampur. Your team won the match by
4 wickets. Write a report in 150 – 200 words on the same for your school
magazine. You are Sapna/Sridhar.

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6. Write a debate in 150 – 200 words either for or against the motion :
‘Use of technology does not lead to loss of employment’. 10
OR
Cleanliness is very essential for the proper development of both mind and
body. A student can study in a calm and happy way if everything around is
neat and tidy. You are Joan/John. Write a speech in 150 – 200 words for
your school’s morning assembly on ‘Importance of Cleanliness in Life’.

SECTION C — (Literature : Textbooks and Long Reading Text) 40

7. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : 1 4=4
Those who prepare green wars,
wars with gas, wars with fire,
victory with no survivors,
would put on clean clothes
and walk about with their brothers
in the shade, doing nothing.

(a) Whom does the word ‘those’ refer to ? 1

(b) What does the poet mean by : ‘put on clean clothes’ ? 1
(c) Describe the irony in the third line. 1
(d) When can a person walk about with ‘their’ brothers ? 1
OR
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
Its loveliness increases, it will never
Pass into nothingness; but will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.

(a) Which two qualities of beauty are mentioned here ? 1

(b) How does it give calm to a troubled mind ? 1
(c) What does the word ‘bower’ mean ? 1
(d) How does beauty lead to ‘a sleep full of sweet dreams’ ? 1
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8. Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each : 3 4=12

(a) What is Aunt Jennifer’s aim in life ?

(b) Describe the irony in Saheb’s name.

(c) What do we know about the family life of Sophie ?

(d) What did the jail authorities do to prevent Evans’ escape from
Oxford Prison ?
(e) How did Dr. Sadao and his wife face the situation after their
servants left them ?

(f) Jack does not like to be contradicted. Comment.

9. Answer any one of the following questions in 120 – 150 words : 6

(a) The Tiger King wanted to protect himself from a tiger attack.
Describe the difficulties created by him for his officials and subjects.

(b) How did Mr. Lamb transform Derry’s life ?

(c) Both Bama and Zitkala-Sa face difficult situations in their lives.
Describe how they face these situations.

10. Answer any one of the following questions in 120 – 150 words : 6

(a) Who was Raj Kumar Shukla ? Why and how did he persuade
Gandhiji to come to Champaran ?

(b) What miracle did Edla perform in the peddler’s life ? How ?

(c) What was unusual in the market and in the classroom on the day of
the last lesson ?

11. Answer any one of the following questions in 120 – 150 words : 6

(a) Why did Silas have to leave Lantern Yard ? (Silas Marner)

(b) How is the social life at Raveloe different from that at Lantern
Yard ?

(c) Attempt a character sketch of Squire Cass.

(d) Dolly Winthrop has a very noble nature. Comment.

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12. Answer any one of the following questions in 120 – 150 words : 6

(a) Griffin failed not only as a son and a scientist, but also as a human
being. Comment. (The Invisible Man)

(b) Attempt a character sketch of Mrs. Hall.

(c) How did Griffin meet his end ?

(d) When and how did the people of Iping grow suspicious of the
invisible man ?

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SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

MARCH 2019
MARKING SCHEME
ENGLISH (CORE - 301) CLASS XII

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and
correct assessment of the candidates. Even a small mistake in evaluation may lead
to serious problems which may affect the future of the candidates, education
system and teaching profession. To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before
starting evaluation, you must read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines
carefully. Evaluation is a 10-12 day mission for all of us. Hence, it is desired
from you to give your best in this process.

2. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It

should not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other
consideration. Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously
followed. However, while evaluating, answers which are based on latest
information or knowledge and are innovative may be assessed and marks be
awarded to them.

3. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
evaluator to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the instructions given
in the Marking Scheme. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation shall be
given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
individual evaluators.

4. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part.
Marks awarded for different parts of the question should then totalled up and
written in the left-hand margin and encircled.

5. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left hand
margin and encircled.

6. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more
marks should be retained and other answer scored out.

7. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be

penalized only once.

8. A full scale of marks 0-100 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full
marks if the answer deserves it.

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9. Where marks are allotted separately for content and expression as per the marking
scheme, they have to be reflected separately and then totalled up. This is
mandatory.
10.A slash (/) in the marking scheme indicates alternative answer(s) to a question. If a
student writes an answer which is not given in the marking scheme but which
seems to be equally acceptable, marks must be awarded only in consultation with
the head examiner.

11.Every examiner should stay full working hours i.e. 8 hours every day and evaluate
25 answer books.

12.Avoid the following common types of errors committed by the examiners in the
past:-
 Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
 Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title
page.
 Wrong question wise totalling on the title page.
 Wrong totalling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
 Wrong grand total.
 Marks in words and figure not tallying.
 Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
 Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick
mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should not be merely a line. Same is
with the X for incorrect answer.)
 Half or part of an answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.

13.While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks.

14.The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
Guidelines for Spot Evaluation before starting the actual evaluation.

15.Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried
over to the title page, correctly totalled and written in figures and words.

16.As per the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, candidate is now permitted to
obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of the processing
charges.

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17.Q1 under Section A (Reading) and Q7 under Section C (Literature) have been
designed to test students’ ability to comprehend the given lines / passage. As such,
the examinees need not be unnecessarily penalised for their language errors.
18.Where questions have been designed to test the writing skills of students, the
expression (grammatical accuracy, appropriate use of words, style, spelling,
organization and presentation of relevant matter in a coherent and logical way)
assumes as much importance as the content.
19.Wherever the word limit is given, no marks be deducted for exceeding it. However,
due credit should be given for precise answers.

20.Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page or totalling
error detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel
engaged in the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the
prestige of all concerned, it is reiterated that the instructions be followed
meticulously and judiciously.

[FOR THE HEAD EXAMINERS ONLY]

1. Answer scripts must be given to the evaluators for evaluation only after the given
marking scheme has been thoroughly discussed with them, collectively or individually.
No exceptions, please.
2. The Head Examiner must conduct a mock evaluation exercise on the first day of
evaluation to ensure that the evaluation has been carried out as per the norms and
instructions of CBSE. Formal evaluation is to begin from Day-2 (group evaluation) only
after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of evaluators, as per the
exercise carried out during mock evaluation.

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1/3/1 1/3/2 1/3/3 SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS 2019

SECTION A: READING
COMPREHENSION PASSAGE
NOTE: No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage and
grammar, spelling, or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a
1.1 1.1 1.1 5 marks
student has been able to identify the core ideas. If a student literally
lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no
mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant.
(i) animals and man have similar interests / (iii) animals like to
(a) (a) (a) 1 mark
imitate man
(b) (b) (b) (ii) they use their brains to find solutions to problems 1 mark
(c) (c) (c) (iv) the leaves can keep the rain off their bodies 1 mark
(d) (d) (d) (ii) it is hungry and looking for food 1 mark
(e) (e) (e) (i) they want to be free 1 mark

1.2 1.2 1.2 Answer the following 6 marks

They can make use of commonly available objects to satiate their

(a) (a) (a) wants/ They can make and use tools/ They use their brains to find 1 mark
solution to problems.
(b) (b) (b) Chimps use hard rocks to bash open hard shells and fruits. 1 mark
( c) (c ) (c ) use strips of chewed up bark to plug smaller water holes 1 mark
Crows have been known to do the dropping of pebbles in a pitcher of
(d) (d) (d) 1 mark
water, to drink it easily.
(e) (e) (e) by dropping burning things in unburnt areas 1 mark
Chimps chew up leaves and use these like sponges to suck up water
(f) (f) (f) 1 mark
from the water holes.

1.3 1.3 1.3 Answer any three of the following in 25-30 words each 6 marks

(a) (a) (a) -the realisation that animals are also capable of making and using
tools.
-A chimpanzee plucks untrimmed stem of grass and inserts it into a
termite mound/ fashioned his own fishing rod and went fishing for
termites
-Chimps using rocks to bash open hard shells and fruits 2 marks
-adolescent females sharpening sticks with their teeth and throwing
like spears into hollows where bush-babies are hiding
-Chimps chewing leaves and using these like sponges to suck up
water from water holes
(any two)
(b) (b) (b) -picking up stick and checking the depth of the pool
-using it as a walking stick 2 marks
(any one)
-Inference: mentally animals are not far behind man
( c) (c ) (c ) -to avoid injury / to protect their snouts from sharp rocks and spiny
creatures (any one) 2 marks

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(d) (d) (d) - ruin the earth – air, water pollution

- gassed up the earth’s air
- poison the water 2 marks
- stock arms and ammunition only to destroy ourselves
(any two)
3 marks
1.4 1.4 1.4 Vocabulary
( 1 Mark each)
(a) - - primitive 1 mark
(b) - - venom 1 mark
( c) - - miraculous 1 mark
- (a) - devastating 1 mark
- (b) - accustomed 1 mark
- ( c) - combing 1 mark
- - (a) exploited 1 mark
- - (b) greeted 1 mark
- - ( c) weaponry 1 mark
2 2 2
Note
• If a student has attempted only summary or only notes, due
credit should be given.
• 1 mark allotted for the title to be given, even if a student has
written the title either in Q2(a) or Q2(b)
• Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings
10 marks
The notes provided below are only guidelines. Any other title, main
points and sub-points may be accepted if they are indicative of the
candidate’s understanding of the given passage, and the notes include
the main points, with suitable and recognizable abbreviations.
Complete sentences are not to be accepted as notes.
Numbering of points may be indicated in different ways, as long as a
consistent pattern is followed.
2.1. 2.1. 2.1.
5 marks
NOTE MAKING
Distribution of Marks
Title 1 mark
Content (minimum 3 headings and sub-headings, with proper
3 mark
indentation and notes)
Abbreviations / Symbols (with /without key) – any four
1 mark

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Suggested Notes:
NOTE:
Accept the notes and summary in the third person

Title: WATER- Facts, Figures and Future/ Water- An Elixir of

Life (or any other relevant title)

1. hydration needs different

1.1. health condition
1.2. activity level
1.3. climatic condition
2. intake depends on
2.1. body weight
2.2. age
2.3. gender
2.4. body fat content
3. lack of water leads to
3.1. hindering excret’n of :
3.1.1. uric acid
3.1.2. uria
3.1.3. calcium
3.2. affects electrolyte balance caus’g. coma & death
3.3 kidney malfunction’g
4. imp.ce of water
4.1. for breathing
4.2. for digestion
4.3. for metabolism
4.4. helps cool the body
4.4.1. perspiration
4.4.2. lubricates joints
5. N.I.N. guidelines
5.1. 2l or 8 glasses daily
5.2. optimum hydration by low cal. beverages
5.2.1. lemon water
5.2.2. green tea Suggested Abbreviations:
5.2.3 coconut water
5.2.4. buttermilk  excret’n- excreation
 imp.ce- importance
6. ways of water conservation  &- and
6.1. R.W.H.  N.I.N.- National
6.2. judicious use
6.3. treatment of sea water Institute of
Nutrition
 R.W.H.- rain water
harvesting

Summary
The summary should include all the important points given in the 5 marks
(b) (b) (b) notes.
Content 3 marks
Expression 2 mark

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SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS

NOTE: The objective of the section on Advanced Writing Skills is to
test a candidate’s writing ability. Hence, expression assumes as much
importance as the content of the answer.
3 3 3 NOTICE 4 marks
Format-
The format should include: ISSUING AUTHORITY, the word ‘NOTICE’,
HEADING, DATE, and
WRITER’S NAME WITH DESIGNATION. 1 mark
The candidate should not be penalized if he/she has used capital letters for
writing a notice within or without a box.
Content 2 marks
Expression 1 mark
Heading: IRREGULAR DRINKING WATER SUPPLY or any other
suitable heading
Locality: West End Co-operative Group Housing Society, Vasundra

Suggested Value Points:

- What: meeting to discuss the problem of irregular water supply
- Date, Time and Venue of the Meeting
(any other relevant details)

OR
3 3 3 FORMAL INVITATION 4 marks
As an Invitation Card
Format-to be included in the content marks 2+1 marks
Content 1 mark
Expression
Suggested value points
– name of host-Mrs. and Mr. Krishnamurthi
– occasion- throwing a party to celebrate son’s marriage
– date, time, venue
– any other relevant details
– RSVP / with best compliments from friends and relatives
Note-use of third person pronoun
As an Invitation Letter
Format- place, date, salutation & closure (Yours affectionately or any
other suitable closing)
Content 1 mark
Suggested value points
-throwing a party to celebrate son’s marriage
-date ,time and venue 2 marks
(any other relevant points)
Expression 1 mark
Note- use of first person pronoun

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4 4 4 LETTER WRITING 6 marks

[Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given.
Credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presentation of
ideas. Use of both the traditional and the new format is permitted.
Mixing of the formats is not permitted]
Format
1. sender's address
2. date
3. receiver's address 1 mark
4. subject /heading
5. opening
6. closing
Content 3 marks
Expression
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling 1 mark
2 marks
coherence and relevance of ideas and style 1 mark

4 4 4 LETTER – Seeking Information about the Course

Suggested Value Points

- Son’s introduction and desire to join a course in mass

communication 6 marks
- enquiry: courses available, admission procedure, eligibility criteria,
fee structure, hostel facility, placement opportunities
- request for speedy reply
( any other relevant point)
OR
4 4 4 Complaint about Consignment Received
Suggested value points
- reference to order number
- date of receiving order 6 marks
- details of the problems with the consignment received
- action desired
(any other relevant point )

5 5 5 ARTICLE 10 marks
Format (Title and Writer’s Name) 1 mark
Content 4 marks
Expression
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2½ marks]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½ marks] 5 marks

Heading : SIMPLE MARRIAGES

(Any other relevant title)
5 5 -
Suggested Value Points

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PRESENT SCENARIO:
- show off business
- wastage of hard earned money
- rat race-satisfy ego
- to create memories
CONCEPT OF SIMPLE MARRIAGE
- limited cuisines
- simple elegant decorations
- limited expenditure on marriage attires/jewellery/venue
CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF MONEY
- fixed deposit for bride/groom
- save for siblings’ education
- save for health care
(any other relevant point)

( minimum 6 value points)

5
Heading : SAFETY OF THE ELDERS
(Any other relevant title)

Suggested Value Points

- reference to the newspaper report read
REASON FOR THREATS:
- living alone, sometimes due to uncaring children
- are in danger, as not tech-savvy
- regular health issues
- soft targets
REPERCUSSIONS:
- loss/damage to property
- loss / injury of life
SOLUTIONS:
- create help groups/local civic volunteers/watch groups
- arrange for alarm bells/sirens/cameras
- police to have complete data of the elders in their area
- regular visits and awareness of safety measures
- trim trees/shrubs to avoid being used as hiding places
- arrangement of adequate street lights at night
(any other relevant point)
( minimum 6 value points)
OR
5 5 - REPORT 10 marks
Format - Heading and writer’s name as mentioned in the question 1 mark
Content 4 marks
Expression
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2 ½ marks]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2 ½ marks]
5 marks

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TITLE: A ONE-DAY CRICKET MATCH

Suggested Value Points
- what, where, when
- chief guest (if any)
- details of teams-between ACE Public School and DFG Public
School, Lampur
- highlights of the match
- result declaration
- speech by the guest and felicitation ceremony
(Note: Past tense to be used)
(any other relevant point)
- - 5 TITLE: VISIT TO HISTORICAL SPOTS
Suggested Value Points
- what, where, when
- who-specify group of students with number
- name and detail of the places visited
- carried tiffin and had it on the bank of a river
- transport used
- hours spent
- knowledge gained/learning experiences
(Note: Past tense to be used)
(any other relevant point)
(minimum four value points)

6 - 6 DEBATE 10 marks

Format -(Opening address and conclusion) 1 mark

Content 4 marks
Expression
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling 2 ½ marks 5 marks
coherence and relevance of ideas and style 2 ½ marks
Note:
 No title is required
 In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be awarded for it
and if a candidate does not give a title, no mark to be deducted,
either
 Students’ views to be expressed either ‘for’ or ‘against’ the topic
 In case the stand taken by the candidate/ examinee is
contradictory to the points presented in the argument, deduct
only half a mark
USE OF TECHNOLOGY DOES NOT LEAD TO LOSS OF
EMPLOYMENT
Suggested Value Points
in favour
- automation and digital platform – fundamental nature of work
- more effective, time saving, better quality and more output
- more opportunities for self-employment
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- new techniques, new applied science and manufacturing resulting in

more employment
- increase in demand of skilled workers
- leads to improved outcome
Against
- labourers lose jobs, get replaced by machines
- artificial intelligence produces Robots-household works
- computer replacing manpower
- labour cost more than machine cost
- machines –more efficient, fewer workers required
- do not need skilled labour
- competitive world-so need to keep updated, machines preferred to
man
- machine easier to handle than human resource
(any other relevant point)
(minimum 3 value points)
- 6 - SPARE THE ROD AND SPOIL THE CHILD

Suggested Value Points

in favour

- students more disciplined when controlled through punishment

- more respectful towards elders
more sincere and responsible for themselves
- punishment helps in taming disobedient and irritating children
- attitude improves
- set clear boundaries and strict rules
- trims off a child’s bad habits without damaging the root of a
personality
- even psychological punishment is necessary
- children are pampered/ given excessive liberty resulting in spoilt/
indisciplined / disobedient/ rude children
- A little bit of psychological punishment is necessary by parents- at
an early age to train them for future.
- just because of exceptional cases of child abuse, excessive
restriction on parents/ teachers is misused by children
Against

- element of reward works better

- one needs to change with time
- children today more exposed/ mature/ smart
- excessive pressure results in arrogance, aggression, hatred
- independent thinking ability gets suppressed
- results in fear, lack of confidence- limiting mental horizon
- leads to failure identity, rebellion, revenge and resentment
- communication, counselling, compassion works wonders

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- rod is a shortcut- not a solution

- parents/teachers to be more patient, caring and spend more time
with children
- only teacher with less patience use punishment

(any other relevant point)

(minimum 3 value points)
OR
6 6 SPEECH – IMPORTANCE OF CLEANLINESS IN LIFE 10 marks
Format - opening address , closing 1 mark
Content 4 marks
Expression
Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [3 marks] 5 marks
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2 marks]
Note:
 No title is required
 In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be awarded for it
and if a candidate does not give a title, no mark to be deducted,
either
Suggested Value Points
EFFECTS OF UNHYGIENIC SURROUNDINGS
- Cause restlessness, frustration, gloom, one is less productive in
work
- spread diseases
- contaminate food
- spread of foul smell
REASONS
- laziness
- careless attitude
- lack of guidance
- busy schedule

ADVANTAGES OF CLEANLINESS
- for development of body and mind
- generates confidence
- generates mental satisfaction
- creates healthy environment
- gives calm and happy environment to children to study

SOLUTIONS
- develop a habit of cleaning one’s own room
- not create a clutter/ mess
- cleanliness in the morning unclutters one’s mind
- conduct healthy discussions at home regarding cleanliness
- proper garbage disposal management
Any other relevant point
(two points each)

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6 ARTICLE 10 marks
Format (Title and Writer’s Name) 1 mark
Content 4 marks
Expression
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2½ marks]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½ marks] 5 marks

Heading : NEED OF BALANCE BETWEEN DEVELOPMENT AND

SAFETY OF ENVIRONMENT

(Any other relevant title)

Suggested Value Points

Development- very good but carries irritants

MEANS OF DEVELOPMENT:
- building roads
- connecting cities/ towns/ villages
- taking resources to the interior
- comfortable life-raises standard of living
PROBLEM DUE TO DEVELOPMENT
- ecological imbalance-cutting of trees
- air pollution-lot of dust
- breathing problems
- more roads, more vehicles leading to traffic jams/ accidents
WAYS TO CREATE A BALANCE
- planting of more trees
- regular pollution check of vehicles
- strict rules to ensure less dust while road construction / construction
preferably at night time/use water sprays for the dust to settle down
- use of plastic in road construction
- minimum construction time span
- youth to be sensitised by Government/ schools
- awareness camps to be setup by government for public
(any other relevant point)

( minimum 6 value points)

SECTION C: LITERATURE (TEXT BOOKS AND LONG

READING TEXT)
NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a
candidate’s ability to understand and interpret the prescribed text
through short and long answer type questions. Hence both content and
expression in answers to the given questions deserve equal importance
while awarding marks
[This question has been designed to test the students’ understanding of
the text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the
7 7 7 questions based on the given extract. In other words, it attempts to
test their reading comprehension ONLY.]

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a) a) a) - warmongers/power hungry people/politicians/scientists/army 1 mark

- change of attitude from war to peace/clean soul/change from negative to
b) b) b) positive/getting away from malicious feelings like hatred, jealousy 1 mark
etc./clothes unsoiled by blood
- victory but no survivor to enjoy it/ futility of war/although victorious, no
c) c) c) 1 mark
one left to celebrate
- when there is harmony/brotherhood/mutual understanding/when he
d) d) d) 1 mark
introspects and realises his folly (mistake)
OR
- source of joy for ever/ eternal happiness/remains valuable 1 mark
a) a) a)
- loveliness increases/never passes into nothingness
- gives peace and tranquillity / acts as a balm/ soothes nerves/ relaxes mind/ 1 mark
b) b) b)
keeps it quiet
c) c) c) - a pleasant shady place for peaceful sleep 1 mark
- relaxes the mind/induces blissful sound sleep, sweet dreams/ensures good 1 mark
d) d) d)
health and happiness
Short answer type questions
Distribution of marks:
8 Content: 2 marks
Expression : 1 mark
(deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes)
- to live a bold and fearless life
- freedom from male domination
- respect, equality and dignity from her husband
(any two)
a) - - 3 marks
Or
-has no aim in life-just leading a life of a slave, simply expressing her
feeling through tigers
- Saheb-e-Alam-Lord of the Universe-lives as a deprived, poor rag picker-
b) - - 3 marks
roams the streets barefoot

Lower middle class family, living in a small unsophisticated house,

watch football matches every Saturday
Father – low paying job involving physical labour/unrefined/uses bicycle
for commuting / harsh with Sophie / visits pub regularly
c) - - Mother docile/burdened with household chores 3 marks
Geoff – apprentice mechanic/introvert/football lover/fan of Danny Casey
Derek-youngest, mischievous
Sophie- dissatisfied/ destined for biscuit factory/ dreams very high
(Any one from each character)
- cell thoroughly examined-scissors, nail file and razor taken away
- two prison officers Jackson and Stephens deputed
- cell bugged
- McLeery subjected to thorough physical check(briefcase, minister’s
d) - - paraphernalia) 3 marks
- governor personally monitored all security arrangements
(any two)

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– Hana did all household work herself ( cleaning, preparing food, taking
care of the children ) along with taking care of the American soldier 3 marks
e) - -
-apprehensive that servants might report the presence of prisoner to police

Yes,
- did not like Jo interrupting his narration
- did not like her asking questions
- wished to impose his will to end the story his way 3 marks
f) - - - didn’t accept Jo’s version
- didn’t allow her to assert her individuality/ asserts parental authority
- wanted women to be apprehensive
(any two)

- to show the bitterness in her married life

- to give vent to her suppressed feelings
- to express her keen desire to live a life full of strength, certainty and
- a) - beauty 3 marks
- to show strong resistance to male dominated society
(any two)
- no longer happy
- no longer his own master
- lost the carefree look
- b) - - earned rupees eight hundred but lost his freedom 3 marks
- found canister heavier than the plastic bag
- at the beck and call of the tea stall owner
(any two)
- Jansie- practical/ sensible/ down to earth/ true friend
- knew they were earmarked for biscuit factory
- c) - - knew fantasies would lead to disappointment 3 marks
(any two)
- important part of his escape plan (excuse for haemorrhoids)
- actually contained pig’s blood used to give the look of being injured
- to help Evans’ escape by pouring blood on his face to hide his
- d) - identity 3 marks
- to mislead the authorities
(any two)
- was perfecting a discovery on how to keep wounds entirely clean
- e) - - General was ill and might need an operation/ General did not trust 3 marks
any other doctor
- part of the basic tale
- went to seek advice to get rid of foul smell
- f) - - no animal played with him/ had no friends 3 marks
- wanted to gain acceptance by peer group
(any two)
- gifts given as donations/ picture of Shakespeare’s head/ picture of a
modern city with skyscrapers/ scenic picture of Tyrolese valley/
- - a) 3 marks
open handed map or the map of the world (any two)
- doomed to live in the slum / no access to the world of literature or
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bounties of Nature/ no chance to visit the outside world / donations

are of no use to them (any one)

- wanted to be a motor mechanic/ wanted to drive a car

- plans to join a far off garage/ willing to walk to the garage to learn
- - b) driving/ will achieve it through optimism , determination, hard work 3 marks
and will power
(any one from each)
- Jansie-practical, realist, grounded-knew that they are earmarked for
biscuit factory, knows that dreams will lead to disappointment
- Sophie purely a dreamer/ dreams are wild and impractical, might
- - c) suffer in life/ belongs to a lower middle class family/ no practical 3 marks
plan to realise her dream
(any two from each)
- one of the stars at Christmas concert
- witty like Mike Yarwood stuff
- just a congenital kleptomaniac
- - d) - not violent 3 marks
- pleasant sort of a chap
(any two)
- professional ethics demanded that the wounded man must be saved
- The man was not ‘whole’, if not tended, could die
- - e) - skilled surgeon, dedicated doctor 3 marks
(any two)
mother furious as
- Roger Skunk had smell of roses/ didn’t smell like a Skunk/ had lost
- - f) his identity 3 marks
- called it awful and took him back to the wizard - hit the wizard on
his head and made him restore Skunk’s original smell
Q 9 & 10 [These questions have been set to test the students’
understanding of the text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and
respond to the issues raised therein. Hence no particular answer can be
accepted as the only correct answer. All presentations may be accepted
as equally correct provided they have been duly supported by the facts
drawn from the text. The important thing is that the student should be
able to justify his or her viewpoint.]
Distribution of marks:
Content: 3 marks
Expression : 3 marks
9 9 9 grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1½ marks]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½ marks]

Answer any one

9 (a) 9 (a) 9 (a) - Tiger king- eccentric, whimsical, illogical
- minions lived in fear of the king’s wrath/ afraid of losing their jobs/
6 marks
obeyed out of fear, not sincerity
- intimidated the state astrologer and his dewan
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- made dewan look for a suitable bride from a kingdom having

maximum tiger population
- sacked many officers and threatened dewan to resign from his post
when the 100th tiger could not be found
- Shopkeeper didn’t quote the actual price of wooden tiger/ afraid of
being punished under the rules of emergency
(any other relevant point)
(any three value points)

9(b) 9(b) 9(b) - Mr Lamb taught Derry many things/ counselled him/ motivated
him/ changed the way he viewed life
taught him
- to appreciate and celebrate life/ bees singing / equating weeds to
flowers
- not to focus on his shortcoming/ handicap/ look at the world which
is beautiful
- not to indulge in self pity
- to be open minded/ Hatred is worse than acid
- to love the outdoors and nature/ enjoy watching and listening to
sights and sounds of nature
- to have confidence to face life’s challenges
- Mr. Lamb treated him as a normal individual/ did not show fear or
pity
- treated him as a friend
(any other relevant point)
(any three value points)
9 (c ) 9 (c ) 9 (c ) Zitkala-Sa- a victim of racial discrimination
- resisted in a spirited manner/ hid herself under a bed in a dark room/
kicked, scratched wildly, cried aloud in protest/ didn’t give in easily

Bama- a victim of untouchability

- infuriated by discrimination/ channelized her anger/ followed her
brother’s advice/ empowered herself through education/ people
were drawn to her/ came first in the class
(any other relevant point)
(two from each)

Distribution of marks:
Content: 3 marks
Expression: 3 marks
10 10 10 grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1½ marks]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½ marks]

Answer any one

(a) Rajkumar Shukla
Who:- poor share cropper from Champaran, oppressed, emaciated , 6 marks
determined/ resolute

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Why:- to complain about injustice done to share croppers in Bihar/ saw a

ray of hope in Gandhi/ wanted him to visit Champaran to fight against the
injustice and exploitation done to the poor farmers
How:- travelled all the way to Lucknow to see Gandhi/ asked for a date/
convinced him with his unparalleled determination/ tenacity
- was in Calcutta even before Gandhi had arrived to take him
- accompanied him everywhere on his visit
- impressed Gandhi with his perseverance
(any other relevant point)
(any two)

(b) - Edla transformed the peddler into a “Captain” 6 marks

- Edla with her persuasive skills belied the peddler’s apprehensions
- gave him assurance, convinced him, brought him home
- became instrumental in awakening goodness and total
transformation in him
How: by her warmth, genuineness, sympathetic attitude, concern, love, care
and magnanimous nature
- helped peddler to redeem himself from dishonesty
- the peddler left the Christmas present- 30 kronor to be returned to
the crofter.
- acknowledged and admired the hospitality
(any other relevant point)
(any three value points)
(c ) 6 marks
In the market
- a huge crowd in front of the bulletin board as Franz passed the town
hall
- sight troubled him as all bad news of the war reached the French
through this bulletin board

In the classroom
- pindrop silence / no hustle/ no opening and closing of desks/ no
rapping of ruler
- M. Hamel was formally dressed.
- children were in their places
- elders had come to attend the last lesson
- marked with mixed feelings-the feelings of regret, patriotic fervour.

(any other relevant point)

(any two)

6 marks
- Indian farmers got freedom from fear
- Civil disobedience won/ the landlords lost prestige
(a) - people got united
- farmers learnt to rely upon themselves
- proved that the British power could be challenged by Indians
- his politics intertwined with practical problems of millions

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- loyalty to living human beings, not abstractions

- Gandhi got motivation for further movements
- paved the way for Gandhi’s dream to mould a new free India

(any other relevant point)

(any three value points)
When & How: 6 marks
(i)
- when the peddler lost his way in the forest after stealing 30 kronor
from the crofter
- first he got tempted by the crofter, stole the money, tried to escape
in forest and lost his way
(ii)
- while going to manor house with Edla
- got convinced by Edla’s compassion, accepted her invitation and
went to manor house endangering his freedom
(b) (any one)
How he got out of it:
- by Edla’s love, care , compassion and magnanimous nature even
after coming to know the truth about him
- helped him transform
- returned the stolen money
- wrote a note for Edla ensuring her of his transformation
(any other relevant point)
(any two)
(c ) The order from Berlin aroused a patriotic zeal 6 marks
M.Hamel- aroused patriotic fervour
- called French as the most beautiful , logical and the clearest
language
- asked them to safeguard their language
- called it ‘the key to prison’
- wrote ‘Vive La France’ on the board (any two)
Franz- felt sorry for not learning his lessons
- books became his old friends/ prized possessions
- started liking M.Hamel (any two)
Elders
- back benches were occupied
- had come to express their gratitude to the teacher and the country
- regretted having procrastinated the need to learn their native
language (any two)
(any other relevant point)

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(a) Troubled by injustice of the landlord system in Bihar 6 marks

- British landlords compelled the sharecroppers to grow indigo on
15% on land and surrender the harvest –a long term agreement
- but after Germany developed synthetic indigo did not want organic
indigo
- asked sharecroppers to pay compensation to get release from the
arrangement
- some farmers paid but after realising the truth , wanted the
compensation back
Gandhi solved it by:
- meeting secretary of British landlord association and then
commissioner of Tirhut but failed
- won the case through Non Cooperation, Civil disobedience and Non
Violence
- commission formed by Lt. Governor where Gandhi showed
evidences, compelled them to agree to return 25% of compensation
- broke the deadlock, landlords lost their prestige and land reverted to
share croppers
-
(any other relevant point)

How:
(b) - the blacksmith treated the intruder casually/ did not look at him but
allowed him to sleep near the furnace
- Ironmaster visited Ramsjo Iron Mill, mistook the peddler for his old
regimental comrade and invited him to his house

Why: 6 marks
The peddler declined as
- did not want his true identity revealed
- did not want to throw himself into “lion’s den”
- was afraid to face harsh punishment for being an imposter and a
thief (any one)
(any other relevant point)
(c ) How:
- portrayed as a strict, cranky hard task master
- but in the last lesson he was-compassionate, polite, grave, gentle
and patient
- voice had mellowed
- was not rapping his ruler on the table
- was dressed in his best attire
- wanted to teach all he knew in that one day
Who: 6 marks
- scolded the country men for postponing learning
- scolded adults for sending their children to work at farms and mills
instead of sending them to school
- blamed himself for sending children on errands whenever he went
for fishing
(any other relevant point)
(any two from each)
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Q11 & Q 12 – Long Reading Text – Silas Marner / The Invisible Man
[NOTE: Accept any answer that correlates with the novel and seems
relevant]

SPECIAL NOTE:
1. IN CASE OF QUESTIONS 11 AND 12 IF A CANDIDATE HAS
ATTEMPTED TWO PARTS FROM EITHER OF THE TWO, BOTH
THE ANSWERS SHOULD BE MARKED AND MARKS OF THE
BETTER ANSWER MAY BE RETAINED AND SIX MARKS
ADDED TO THEM.

2. IN CASE A CANDIDATE HAS ATTEMPTED TWO PARTS (ONE

FROM QUESTION NUMBER 11 AND ONE FROM QUESTION
NUMBER 12) MARKS OF THE BETTER ANSWER MAY BE
RETAINED AND SIX MARKS ADDED TO THEM.

3. IF A CANDIDATE HAS ATTEMPTED ONLY ONE PART IT

SHOULD BE MARKED AND SIX MARKS SHOULD BE ADDED
TO IT.
Distribution of marks:
Content: 3 marks
Expression 3 marks
11 11 11
grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1½ marks ]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½ marks]

(a) (a) (a) - Silas did not earn much

- faithful and honest member of religious sector - cataleptic fit-
magical powers
- accused of a crime which he never committed
- best friend William betrayed him, married Silas fiancée, Sarah 6 marks
- accused of stealing the Church money
- declared guilty of crime
- felt that community of God destroyed his faith
(any other relevant point)
(b) (b) (b) Lantern Yard
- did faithful and committed service
- everybody participated in religious customs
- enjoyed work and social life
- did not earn much-income gone to piety and charity
Raveloe
- religion was slack-the pub, most visited place
- people gazed the Church from their outdoors during service time
- things were stocked by women 6 marks
- purely impulsive in his work
- earned by weaving linen
- kept his earning to himself
- completely cut off from the outside world

(any other relevant point)

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(c) (c) (c) - does not seem to be a nice person

- neglectful – neglected his sons
- bad tempered / short tempered
- slovenly
- arrogant/possessive 6 marks
- authoritative
- held highest position in Raveloe
- not good at managing money
(any other relevant point)
(d) (d) (d)
Dolly is Ben Winthrop’s wife –
- helped Silas with Eppie
- She became Eppie’s god mother and mother-in-law.
- kind – patient woman
- trusted advisor in religion and life to Silas
- had real concern for others
6 marks
- not a stereotyped character
- had a convincing personality
- was slow in thought but steady in faith
- showed sense of responsibility
- took care of Eppie’s welfare
(any other relevant point)
Distribution of marks:
Content: 3 marks
Expression: 3 marks
12 12 12 grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1½ marks]
coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½ marks]
(deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes)
(a) (a) (a) -Griffin was a gifted scientist but driven by unbridled ambition
-adopted evil ways to accomplish his obsessive goals and eliminated
anyone who came in his way
- to complete research, robbed his father – led to his suicide – no sign
of remorse
- scientist with a perverted mind – pursued science without morality –
wanted to unleash a reign of terror
- arrogance and pride made him ruthless, selfish, inhumane, burned 6 marks
Portland House to hide his invention
- harmed people, vandalised property, killed Wicksteed, became
insane
- looted the owner of small costume shop and hit him on his head –
monster in human form
(any other relevant point)
(b) (b) (b) - owner of Coach and Horses Inn
- dominating wife / independent
- good hostess – went out of her way to make Griffin comfortable
- practical / greedy / business woman – dilutes beer - willing to suffer 6 marks
the stranger’s tantrums for money
- inquisitive – curious to find out more about her guest
(any other relevant point)

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(c) (c) (c) - Kemp ran towards Burdock to save himself

- Griffin chased him
- people began to join in the chase
- Kemp stopped and allowed Griffin to catch him
- he yelled to the labourers to knock down Griffin with their shovels
- a gruesome fight between Griffin and the crowd 6 marks
- wild screams of ‘Mercy ! Mercy !’ were heard
- the voice died down swiftly to a choking sound
- invisible man lay naked and pitiful
(any other relevant point)
(d) (d) (d)
-Teddy Henfrey came to repair the clock
-got suspicious due to bandages/called him a criminal running away from
police
- saw a skull like head
- Mr. Hall trying to help stranger after being bitten by a dog
-Caught a glimpse of handless arm
- was struck violently, hurled back 6 marks
-Mr. Cuss became curious due to bandages and thousand and one bottles, -
took excuse of collecting Nurse’s Fund, asked odd questions
- stranger got furious, hit him on nose with an invisible hand
(any other relevant point)

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