SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

Develop a story suitable to the conclusion end given below. Suggest a suitable title:

Conclusion: ..... and so, with tears of joy and pride, the 10-year-old Sanyogita More received the National Bravery Award from the Prime Minister.

Fill in the gaps in the table.

Word-Form

Choose the appropriate Adverb or Adjective form to fill in the gap.

She spoke in an ______________ tone.

Choose the appropriate Adverb or Adjective form to fill in the gap.

Smita accepted the suggestion _______________.

Choose the appropriate Adverb or Adjective form to fill in the gap.

They gave him whatever made him _____________.

Choose the appropriate Adverb or Adjective form to fill in the gap.

He ran very ________________.

Choose the appropriate Adverb or Adjective form to fill in the gap.

He would become a _____________ sitarist someday.

Choose the appropriate Adverb or Adjective form to fill in the gap.

Life went out of him _____________.

Classify the following words in the given table appropriately.
(modest, luncheon, generously, rank, restaurant, appearance, large, expensive, watch, coffee, brought, afford, practical, apartment, moment, brightly, started, thoroughly)

Use the following word as a noun as well as a verb and make a meaningful sentence with the set in your notebook.

march

Use the following word as a noun as well as a verb and make a meaningful sentence with the set, in your notebook.

honour

Use the following word as a noun as well as a verb and make a meaningful sentence with the set, in your notebook.

credit

Use the following word as a noun as well as a verb and make a meaningful sentence with the set, in your notebook.

stitch

Pick out from the story words that mean the following.

Against each consumer write (N) if it is a Noun (V) for Verb and (Adj) for Adjective.

1. reluctance to spend money ___________ ( )
2. relating to ___________ ( )
3. urge ___________ ( )
4. reduce in value ___________ ( )
5. wisdom ___________ ( )
6. very huge ___________ ( )
7. foolishness ___________ ( )

Make two sentences by using the given word as a noun and as a verb:

dream

A. Read the following passage and do the given activities:

A1. List the benefits of Yoga (02)

1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______

We give undue importance to our health and the treatment of diseases. A large number of medicines treat only the symptoms of the disease, and not the root cause. In fact, the cause of many chronic ailments is still being researched. It is here that Yoga therapy comes to our assistance. Yoga emphasizes the treatment of the root cause of an ailment. It works in a slow, subtle and miraculous manner. Modern medicine can claim to save a life at a critical stage, but, for complete recovery and regaining of normal health, one must believe in the efficiency of Yoga therapy.

The Yogic way of life includes a code of ethics, regulations, discipline, combined with prayer and meditation. Even a discussion of these subjects helps one relieve mental tensions and change attitudes. Simple Asana has helped to stretch and relax the whole body and release tensions. The sincere practice of Yoga postures is beneficial, for the mind and body.

The continued practice of Yoga has a profound effect on the inner dimensions of life. Yoga aims at developing mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional facilities. Other forms of physical exercises, like aerobics, assure only physical well-being. They have little to do with the development of the soul and mind.

A2. Complete the following statement according to the passage: (02)

1. One must believe in the ________
2. Aerobics assure only __________

A3. Fill up the word-formation chart: (02)

A4. 

1. Yoga emphasizes the treatment of the root cause of an ailment.
   (Frame ‘Wh-‘ Question to get the underlined part as an answer) (02)
2. We give undue importance to our health.
   (Begin with Undue importance......) (02)

A5. Do you believe Yoga Asanas are better than physical exercises? Justify your answer.

B. Summary Writing (5)

Write a short summary of the passage given in above and suggest a suitable title.

A. Read the following passage and do the given activities:-

A1. Answer in one word or two:- (02)

1. The Queen of the spices.
2. The areas of cultivation of the first type of cardamom.
3. Anyone area of cultivation of the second type of cardamom
4. The small variety of cardamom is known for-

Cardamom, the Queen of all spices, has a history as old as the human race. It is the dried fruit of a herbaceous perennial plant. Warm humid climate, loamy soil rich in organic matter, distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods all combine to make Indian cardamom truly unique in aroma, flavour, size and it has a parrot green colour.

Two types of cardamom are produced in India. The first type is the large one, which has not much significance as it is not traded in the international market. It is cultivated in the North-eastern area of the country. The second type is produced in the Southern states and these are traded in the international market. These are mainly cultivated in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. As per the international market rules, only 7 mm quality was previously traded in exchanges. But later, it relaxed its norms, and now 6 mm quality is also traded in the exchanges. Special to Indian taste buds, cardamom is not only unique to our land but also to our senses. The addition of this fragrant spice can add layers of taste to your tea, food, and overall dining experience.

The small variety is known for its exotic quality throughout the world. Traditional auction markets also exist for trading in small cardamom in the country.

A2. Provide information: Indian cardamom is said to be unique in aroma, flavor, size, and colour due to -- (02)

1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______

A3. Write the synonyms for the following from the passage :- (02)

1. unusual
2. pleasant smell
3. importance
4. holding moisture

A4. Do as directed:- (02)

1. The first type is the large one, which has not much significance.
   (Identify the subordinate clause)
2. Cardamom is not only unique to our land but also to our senses.
   (Rewrite the sentence using ‘as well as’)

A5. Indian food is incomplete without spices. State your view. (02)

B. Write a short summary of the passage given in above and suggest a suitable title. (05)

Read the following passage and complete the activities:

A1. State whether the following statements are True or False.  (02)

1. Time is the most valueless resource.
2. The importance of time management is self-evident.
3. Allow the time to flow and pass away.
4. Time’s nature is clear.

A2. What are the secrets of a good time manager?    (02)

A3. 

1. Pick out two adverbs from the given passage.
2. Write the root word for the following:
   1. utilization
   2. entertainment

A4. Do as Directed:   (02)

1. Rewrite the sentence using ‘Not only ……. But also’
   For the achievement of goals, proper planning and utilization of time are important.
2. Do not allow the time to flow.  (Make the sentence assertive)

A5. “Time once lost, is lost forever.” Justify   (02)

Develop a story in about 80-100 words with the following beginning. Give a suitable title:

He boarded the train happily and he searched his pocket for the tickets and found ……….

Develop a story in about 80-100 words with the following ending:

Give a suitable title:
following words:

This year it was an unusual Independence Day...