Board : Goa Board Of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education
Subject : 11th Standard English
Document type : Model Question Paper
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GBSHSE English Communication Skills Question Paper
STD XI (FINAL EXAMINATION)
Max. Marks : 70 Duration: 2 ½hrs
Instructions
1) This paper consists of four Sections A, B, C and D. All sections are compulsory.
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2) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit where ever it is given.
3) Figures to the right indicate marks allotted for each question.
4) Choice is given only in Section C. Q. No.3.1.
Section A
(30 marks)
1.1. A. Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the underlined word : – 04
i. I went to the station to confirm my reserve to Delhi.
ii. We have inherit Mother Earth from our ancestors.
iii. The security guards were thorough checking the passengers.
iv. Roger is a boy of great intelligent.
1.1. B. Rewrite each of the following sentences as per the instructions given in the brackets : –
i. The students were asked ___________ assemble on the playground. (Insert
ii. This is an interesting book. (Add a Question Tag)
iii. My mother ________(read) a book. (Use the given Verb in the Present
iv. Mr. Fernandes teaches us English. (Change to Passive Voice)
v. Chetan Bhagat is one of the most famous modern writers. (Change to Positive
vi. “I am looking for my glasses,” said he. (Change to Indirect Speech)
1.2. A In each of the following sentences, replace the underlined word with another
i. He impersonated himself as a police inspector. (Replace with a Synonym)
ii. Personal hygiene is very essential. (Replace with a Synonym)
iii. It is a dull day today. (Replace with an Antonym)
iv. The lamb is not a bold animal. (Replace with an Antonym)
1.2. B In each of the following sentences, select the most appropriate alternative for the
underlined word : – 04
i. Police had collected substantial proof against him.
a. accurateb. significantc. financial d. serious
ii. Susan is an amateur dancer.
a. unskilledb. immaturec. ineffective d. incapable
iii. The child was courteous in her behaviour.
a. thoughtfulb. generousc. polite d. mindful
iv. We should help the needy and the oppressed.
a. scared b. sick c. exploited d. depressed
1.3 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow : – 07
Once, a Dutch boy was off his duty. After his afternoon tea, he went out to have a
walk near the sea. He saw slight moisture in one spot of the protective wall. He
examined it carefully with his finger and found a tiny hole.
The boy grew serious. He knew that the force of water would widen the hole and
these protective sea walls would fall down in the course of time.
Questions :-
1. What did the boy notice when he went for a walk-
2. Why did the boy become serious-
3. Why were the boy’s parents anxious-
4. How did the boy save his country from a great disaster-
5. Why was the mother proud of her son-
6. Use the word ‘alert’ in a sentence of your own.
7. Pick up another word in the passage which means ‘immense’.
1.4 Read the following article carefully:- 05
Discipline is the biggest key to succeed in life. It means to follow a particular code of conduct or order. It models ones character and teaches self-control. Many toppers in various fields follow their study routine in a disciplined manner. As a result, their level of intelligence and grip on maximum subjects always remains on the top.
Question :
On the basis of your reading of the above article, write the Para-wise topic and sub-topics using the format given below. Do not write sentences. Use only meaningful phrases
Section B
(15 Marks)
2.1 Write a descriptive paragraph using the following words/ phrases: – (About 60 words) 05 First day in higher secondary school, took admission in Vocational Stream, anxious, new surrounding, father dropped, searched classroom, saw new faces, noticed friend, smiled, relaxed.
2.2 Given below is the first line of an incident. Complete the paragraph expanding the idea specified. 05
I looked into Jane’s eyes. There were tears rolling. She held my hand and softly said………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (About 60 words)
2.3 Life is full of incidences which have a great affect on us and at times teach us a lesson. Narrate any such incident from your life, which has touched you. (About 60 words) 05
Section C
13 Marks
3.1 Write an essay in about 150 words on any ONE of the following topics: – 08
(i) My aim in life.
(ii) Modern youth influenced by Bollywood fashion.
(iii) Why is crime increasing in our society?