WBBSE Madhyamik English Model Question Paper-4

WBBSE Madhyamik English Model Question Paper-4

Are you preparing for the Madhyamik board exam? Test your prep with our WBBSE Madhyamik English Model Question Paper-4 (Total Marks: 90 | Time: 3 Hours 15 Mins), covering Seen, Unseen, Grammar, and Writing per the latest WBBSE syllabus.

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WBBSE Madhyamik English Model Question Paper-4

English (Second Language)

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SECTION – A: READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN) – 20 Marks

1. Read the passage from your textbook and answer:

The Cat – Andrew Barton Paterson

Most people think that the cat is an unintelligent animal… But cat is not so… It has a wonderful sense of returning home… My cat once crossed a river…

A. Choose the correct alternative (1×5=5)
i) Most people think cat is – [A] intelligent [B] unintelligent [C] faithful [D] brave
ii) The cat has wonderful sense of – [A] smell [B] returning home [C] hearing [D] sight
iii) The author’s cat crossed – [A] a road [B] a river [C] a sea [D] a jungle
iv) Cat is considered as – [A] independent [B] dependent [C] servant [D] slave
v) This text is written by – [A] Andrew Barton Paterson [B] R.K. Narayan [C] A.P.J. Kalam [D] Toni Morrison

B. Answer the following (1×3=3)
i) Why do most people think cat is unintelligent?
ii) What proves cat’s intelligence?
iii) What did the author’s cat do?

C. Grammar from text (1×2=2)
i) Find opposite of ‘intelligent’ from passage.
ii) Make noun of ‘wonderful’.

2. Read the poem and answer:

The Snail – William Cowper

The snail sticks close to his house…
He lives in a shell…

A. Choose the correct (1×2=2)
i) The snail lives – [A] in a shell [B] in a tree [C] in water [D] in sky
ii) The snail sticks to – [A] grass or leaf or wall [B] only wall [C] only grass [D] only water

B. Answer (2×2=4)
i) What does the snail do when it is in danger?
ii) What lesson do we learn from the snail?

C. Poetic device (1×1=1)
What is the snail’s house?

3. Read the Rapid Reader passage and answer: (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)

A. Choose (1×2=2)
i) Hermia loved – [A] Demetrius [B] Lysander [C] Theseus [D] Oberon
ii) The king of fairies is – [A] Oberon [B] Puck [C] Lysander [D] Theseus

B. Answer (1×1=1)
Who was Puck?

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WBBSE Madhyamik English Model Question Paper-4

SECTION – B: READING COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN) – 20 Marks

4. Read the unseen passage and answer:

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23rd January 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha. He was a great patriot of India. He passed ICS but left it to serve the country. He was called Netaji. He formed Azad Hind Fauj to free India from British rule. He gave the slogan “Give me blood, I will give you freedom”. He died mysteriously in 1945. But he is still alive in our hearts. His bravery inspires us.

A. Tick the correct (1×5=5)
i) Netaji was born on – [A] 23rd Jan 1897 [B] 15th Aug 1897 [C] 23rd Jan 1900 [D] 2nd Oct 1869
ii) He was born in – [A] Kolkata [B] Cuttack [C] Delhi [D] Mumbai
iii) He formed – [A] Azad Hind Fauj [B] Indian Army [C] Gandhi Brigade [D] Nehru Brigade
iv) His slogan was – [A] Jai Hind [B] Give me blood, I will give you freedom [C] Inquilab Zindabad [D] Vande Mataram
v) The word ‘patriot’ means – [A] lover of country [B] hater of country [C] lover of money [D] brave

B. Each of the following statements is True or False. Write T or F (1×5=5)
i) Netaji was born in 1897.
ii) He loved British rule.
iii) He passed ICS.
iv) He formed Azad Hind Fauj.
v) He is forgotten now.

C. Answer the following (2×5=10)
i) When and where was Netaji born?
ii) Why did he leave ICS?
iii) What did he form and why?
iv) What was his famous slogan?
v) Why is he still remembered?

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WBBSE Madhyamik English Model Question Paper-4

SECTION – C: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY – 20 Marks

5. Do as directed (1×10=10)

a) Fill in with articles and prepositions: (1×3)
Netaji was great patriot. He was born Cuttack Odisha.

b) Do as directed: (1×4=4)
i) Netaji was one of the bravest patriots. (Change into positive)
ii) He said, “Give me blood, I will give you freedom.” (Change narration)
iii) British were defeated by Azad Hind Fauj. (Change voice – Active)
iv) He is so brave that all respect him. (Use Too… to)

c) Choose the correct phrasal verbs from list: (1×3=3) [give up, set up, pass away]
i) He ICS to join freedom movement.
ii) He Azad Hind Fauj.
iii) He in 1945.

6. Vocabulary (1×4=4)
a) Synonyms: Great, Brave
b) Antonyms: Free, Alive
c) Use homophones: ‘birth’ and ‘berth’ in sentences.

7. Find errors and correct: (1×2=2)
a) Netaji die in 1945.
b) He is a honest man.

8. Transform sentences: (1×4=4)
a) He was poor. He was honest. (Complex – Though)
b) He fought bravely. He died for country. (Compound)
c) He is too weak to fight. (Use So… that)
d) He works hard to win freedom. (Complex)

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WBBSE Madhyamik English Model Question Paper-4

SECTION – D: WRITING SKILL – 30 Marks

9. Writing – Do any TWO, one from each group (10×2=20)

Group A:
A) Write a letter to your friend describing the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. (10)
B) Write a letter to the Headmaster requesting to celebrate Netaji’s birthday in school. (10)

Group B:
C) Write a report on “Netaji Birthday Celebration” in your school. (Hints: Date, Place, Speeches, Songs, Garland to photo) – 10
D) Write a report on “Independence Day Celebration” in your school. – 10

Group C:
E) Write a precis of the following passage (add title): (10)
Patriotism is love for country. A patriot loves his country… Netaji was a true patriot… We should love our country…

10. Story Writing / Paragraph (10)

A) Write a story using hints: An old farmer – four sons – always quarrel – farmer gives bundle of sticks – sons fail to break – gives single sticks – break easily – moral – Unity is Strength. (10)
OR
B) Write a paragraph on “Your Favourite Freedom Fighter” (100 words) (10)

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