Self Assessment Model Paper (2025-2026)
Class x SUBJECT: English
Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Maximum Marks: 35
Student Details
Name: ___________________________
Roll No: ___________________________
School Name: ______________________
Date: ___________________________
Signature of the Student: ___________________________
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- The question paper consists of 4 sections: A, B, C, and D.
- Section A: Reading Comprehension (10 Marks)
Section B: Grammar (10 Marks)
Section C: Writing Skills (5 Marks)
Section D: Literature (10 Marks) - Marks for each section are indicated against the question.
- Write your answers clearly and neatly in the space provided.
- You have 1 hour 30 minutes to complete the paper.
Section A: Reading Comprehension
(10 Marks)
Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
(5 Marks)
“The wind was a gentle breeze, and the night was calm. The stars twinkled brightly in the sky, and the moon cast a soft glow over the landscape. As I walked along the quiet road, the peace and serenity of the moment overwhelmed me. I felt a sense of calm that I had never experienced before. It was a night to remember.”
Questions:
- How is the wind described in the passage?
- What is the atmosphere like during the walk?
- What emotions does the narrator experience?
- Write any one line from the passage that describes the peacefulness of the moment.
- What makes this night special for the narrator?
Q.2 Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow:
(5 Marks)
“The little bird with feathers bright,
Flew swiftly through the morning light.
Its wings spread wide, it soared so high,
Dancing freely in the sky.”
Questions:
- What is the bird described as in the poem?
- Where is the bird flying?
- How does the poet describe the bird’s movement?
- What is the mood of the poem?
- Why do you think the bird is described as “little” and “bright”?
Section B: Grammar
(10 Marks)
Q.3 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets:
(5 Marks)
- She __________ (read) a book when I called her.
- By next year, they __________ (finish) the project.
- If I __________ (have) more time, I would help you.
- The sun __________ (set) by the time we reached.
- They __________ (visit) the museum last Sunday.
Q.4 Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
(5 Marks)
- The teacher said, “You must complete the assignment by tomorrow.” (Convert into indirect speech)
- It was too late for him to catch the bus. (Rewrite using ‘so… that’)
- The weather is hot today. (Rewrite using ‘not only… but also’)
- The children have finished their homework. (Rewrite in active voice)
- Neither my brother nor my friends __________ (arrive) on time today. (Fill in the blank with the correct verb)
Section C: Writing Skills
(5 Marks)
Q.5 Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the importance of preserving the environment.
(5 Marks)
You may include the following points:
- The need for awareness about environmental issues
- How pollution is affecting the environment
- Your suggestion on how individuals can contribute to saving the environment
Section D: Literature
(10 Marks)
Q.6 Answer the following questions in brief:
(5 Marks)
- What message does the poem “Dust of Snow” convey?
- How does the story “A Letter to God” end?
- What is the significance of the title “The Adventures of Toto”?
- In “The Road Not Taken,” why does the poet say that both roads were equally traveled?
- What role does Tenali Raman play in “Tenali Raman and the Thieves”?
Q.7 Long Answer Question:
(5 Marks)
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
“The boy stared at the golden coins in front of him, knowing that his family’s future was about to change. His father had worked hard for years, and now the reward was finally within reach. But the boy couldn’t help but wonder: was this the right decision?”
- Who is the boy in the extract?
- Why is he staring at the coins?
- What is the conflict the boy faces?