GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
KARNATAKA SCHOOL
EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT BOARD
6th Cross,
Malleshwaram, Bengaluru – 560003
2026–27 II PUC
MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 3
SUBJECT: ENGLISH Maximum Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours Number
of Questions: 36
Instructions
1.
Answer the questions in all
the sections.
2.
Follow the prescribed limit
while answering the questions.
3.
Write the correct question
number as it appears on the question paper.
4.
For multiple-choice questions
(MCQs), choose the correct answer and rewrite it.
5.
For Part-A questions, only
the first written answer will be considered for evaluation.
6.
Answers to question number
30A (a–i) or 30B (a–i) should be in one sequence and at one place.
7.
For question numbers 30, 31,
32 and 36, internal choices are there. Hence, answer either (A) or (B).
PART – A
I. Answer the following questions by choosing the
right option. 10 × 1
= 10
1. In Romeo and Juliet,
__________ is described as “gentle”, “loving, black-browed”.
a)
anEthiope b) the night c) a crow d) a raven
Ans: b) the night
2. Match the particulars in Column A with the amount in
Column B with reference to Too Dear!and choose the correct option.
|
Column A |
Column B |
|
A. The French Government |
i. 12,000 francs |
|
B. The Italian king |
ii. 600 francs |
|
C. The pension fixed |
iii. 16,000 francs |
a)
A–iii, B–i, C–ii b) A–i, B–ii,
C–iii c) A–ii, B–iii,
C–i d) A–iii, B–ii, C–i
Ans:
a) A–iii, B–i, C–ii
3. Choose the statement which is incorrect with
reference to the poem On Children.
a) Parents may strive to be like children.
b) Parents may house the souls of
children.
c) Parents’ bending in the archer’s hand is for gladness.
d) Children do not belong to the parents.
Ans: b) Parents may house the souls of children.
4. Don Gonzalo goes to __________ for hunting, in A
Sunny Morning.
a)
Madrid b) Aravaca c) Valencia d) Maricela
Ans:
b) Aravaca
5. In The Gardener, __________ had one thousand acres of land,
composed ballads, gave up everything and started off from his village.
a)
Lokya b) Tammanna c) Basavaiah d) The owner
Ans:
b) Tammanna
6. Borges calls __________ as the most astounding
invention of man.
a)
Books b) Telescope c) Sword d) Telephone
Ans:a) Books
7. Complete the analogy with reference to Japan and Brazil Through a
Traveller’s Eye:
The grey pavements : Copacabana :: The worst place of
traffic : __________
a)
Osaka b) Tokaido c) AvenidaPresidente Vargas d) Tokyo
Ans: c) AvenidaPresidente Vargas
8. Choose the correct series of events as they happen in
The Voter.
a) POP
Campaign Leader gives five pounds to Roof to vote for Maduka → Elders agreed to
vote for Marcus by taking four shillings → People vote for Marcus without
taking any money → Roof thinks of returning five pounds to the other man.
b) People
voted for Marcus without taking any money earlier → Elders agreed to vote for
Marcus by taking four shillings this time → POP Campaign Leader gives five
pounds to Roof to vote for Maduka → Roof thinks of returning five pounds to the
other man.
c) Elders
agreed to vote for Marcus by taking four shillings → Roof thinks of returning
five pounds to the other man → People vote for Marcus without taking any money
→ POP Campaign Leader gives five pounds to Roof to vote for Maduka.
d) Elders
agreed to vote for Marcus by taking four shillings → Roof thinks of returning
five pounds to the other man → People vote for Marcus without taking any money
→ POP Campaign Leader gives five pounds to Roof to vote for Maduka.
Ans: b) People voted for Marcus without taking any
money earlier → Elders agreed to vote for Marcus by taking four shillings this
time → POP Campaign Leader gives five pounds to Roof to vote for Maduka → Roof
thinks of returning five pounds to the other man.
9. “It is my right. We can go anywhere.” Who made this
statement in Where There Is a Wheel?
a)
Kannammal b) Avakanni c) Manormani d) JameelaBibi
Ans: d) JameelaBibi
10. In the poem Water, __________
was burnt to ashes for want of a pot of water.
a)
Malapalle b) Karamachedu c)
Challapalli d) Mahad
Ans: a) Malapalle
II. Fill in the blanks with the passive form of the
verb given in brackets. 3
× 1 = 3
11. Vijay
entered a toy shop with his daughter Niharika. Various colourful toys
__________ (find) in it. He __________ (attract) towards a Barbie doll and
bought it. The payment __________ (do) through UPI mode.
Ans:Vijay
entered a toy shop with his daughter Niharika. Various colourful toys were found in it. He was attracted towards a Barbie doll and bought
it. The payment was done through
UPI mode.
III. 12.Fill in
the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in brackets. 2 × 1 = 2
(brainchild, swept across, go out)
Cycling has __________ Pudukkottai. It
has become a movement. It was the __________ of Sheela Rani Chunkath, who was
the former District Collector.
Ans:
Cycling has swept acrossPudukkottai.
It has become a movement. It was the brain
child of Sheela Rani Chunkath, who was the former District Collector.
13. Read the following paragraph and match the
pronouns in Side A with the nouns/noun phrases in Side B they refer to. 5
× 1 = 5
Anne Frank and her family members moved
into a secret hiding place. They (a) were forced to stay there
for two years. She (b) recorded all the incidents in a diary which
(c) she named Kitty. This was handed over to her (d) father
after her death in the concentration camp. He (e), in turn,
published it as a book.
|
Side A |
Side B |
|
(Pronouns) |
(Nouns/Noun
Phrases) |
|
a. They |
i. diary |
|
b. She |
ii. Anne Frank |
|
c. Which |
iii. Anne Frank’s |
|
d. Her |
iv. father |
|
e. He |
v. Anne Frank’s family members |
|
vi. camp |
Ans:
a. They – (v) Anne Frank’s family members
b. She – (ii) Anne Frank
c. Which – (i) diary
d. Her – (iii) Anne Frank’s
e. He – (iv) father
PART – B
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions in two
sentences/phrases/words.3×2=6
14. Mention any
two images to which Romeo compares Juliet in the poem Romeo and Juliet.
Ans: Romeo compares Juliet as a rich jewel in an
Ethiope’s ear and a snowy dove among a troop of crows.
15. According
to the prophet in On Children, who bends the bow and why?
Ans: The archer bends the bow. He bends it with his
might so that his arrows may go swift and far.
16. Name the
two popular courses in Earth University as mentioned by Vandana Shiva.
Ans: The A-Z of Organic Farming and Agro-ecology and Gandhi
and Globalization.
17. In the poem
Water, who opposed the Kamma landlords? What did she use to oppose
them?
Ans:KaramcheduSuvarthamma opposed the Kamma landlords.
She used her water pot to oppose them.
III. Answer any FOUR of the following questions in
about 60 words each. 4 × 3 = 12
18. Write a
short note on Cormac Cullinan’s thoughts on separateness as quoted by Vandana
Shiva.
Ans: Cormac Cullinan says that the idea of
separateness has created many problems in the world. Human beings think that they
are separate from nature and other living beings. This feeling of separation
makes people exploit nature for their own benefit. Cullinan believes that
everything on Earth is connected. Human beings are a part of nature, not its
masters. Therefore, we must respect and protect the Earth and all its living
creatures. We should develop a sense of unity and understand that harming
nature ultimately harms ourselves.
19. How does Doña Laura describe her own death in A Sunny Morning?
Ans: In A
Sunny Morning, Doña Laura tells Don Gonzalo a false story about her own
death. She says that when her lover did not return from America, she went to
the beach early one morning. She wrote his name on the sand and sat on a rock
watching the waves. She says that the sea gradually rose and swept her away,
and thus she died in the ocean. This imaginary story helps her hide her real
identity and also shows the deep sorrow she felt for her lost love.
20. Describe the uniqueness of the poet’s love as
expressed in When You Are Old.
Ans: The poet’s love is unique because he loves the
woman for her inner beauty rather than merely for her physical beauty. He says
that many people loved her moments of happiness and physical beauty. However,
he alone loved her pilgrim soul and the sorrows of her changing face. His love
remains sincere even when she grows old and loses her youthful charm. He
imagines her sitting by the fire and remembering his love. Thus, his love is
deep, selfless and lasting.
21. Write a note on the life of the foot in the shoe as
described in the poem To the Foot from
Its Child.
Ans: The poet describes the foot as a hardworking and
neglected part of the human body. The foot is always inside a shoe and is
rarely seen or appreciated. It performs many important tasks such as walking,
standing and carrying the body. The poet compares the foot to a child growing
inside a shoe. At first, the foot is small, but as it grows, the shoe becomes
uncomfortable. Finally, the foot becomes strong and independent. The poem
celebrates the foot’s silent struggle and importance.
22. ‘The poet creates heaven on earth.’ Discuss this with
reference to Heaven, If You Are Not
Here onEarth.
Ans: In the poem Heaven, If You Are Not Here on Earth, the poet says that heaven
is not somewhere far away. It can be created on Earth through human love,
kindness and goodness. Nature itself is beautiful and gives people happiness.
The poet believes that a person who lives with love and compassion can make the
world heavenly. Good human relationships, peace and beauty make life
meaningful. Therefore, instead of searching for heaven after death, people
should create heaven through their actions and make Earth a better place.
23. Why eating soup is dangerous in Japan, as narrated by
George Mikes?
Ans: According to George Mikes, eating soup in Japan
can be dangerous because Japanese people have a special way of eating it. They
make loud noises while eating soup, which is considered polite and shows that
they are enjoying it. A foreigner may not know this custom and may try to eat
the soup silently. Mikes humorously presents the difficulty faced by foreigners
in understanding Japanese manners. The incident shows how customs differ from
country to country and how visitors may feel confused when they do not know local
traditions.
IV. Answer any THREE of the following questions in
about 100 words each. 3 × 4 = 12
24. What were
the arguments put forth by the prisoner for not going out of the prison in TooDear!?
Ans: The guard was dismissed, and everyone waited curiously
to see what the prisoner would do. At dinner time, the prisoner came out of the
prison, went to the palace kitchen, collected his food and returned to the
prison. He then shut the door and stayed inside. The Minister of Justice asked
him why he had not escaped when there was no guard to stop him. He also told
him that the prince would not mind if he ran away. The prisoner replied that he
had nowhere to go because his character was ruined and people would reject him.
He had also forgotten the habit of working. If he left the prison, he would
have to work to earn his living. Therefore, he preferred to remain in prison.
25. Do you agree that the play A Sunny Morning deals with the human weakness for lying?
Elucidatewith suitable examples.
Ans: Yes, A Sunny
Morning deals with the human weakness for lying. Doña Laura and Don
Gonzalo meet after many years, but neither reveals their real identity. They
tell false stories about their past to each other. Doña Laura says that her
lover, Rafael, died in the sea while waiting for her. In reality, she is the
same woman whom Gonzalo once loved. Gonzalo also tells a false story about his
past and claims that Rafael died in a duel. Both know the truth but continue to
lie because of pride and fear. Their lies are harmless and humorous rather than
harmful. The play shows that people sometimes lie to hide their feelings,
protect their pride and avoid emotional situations.
26. How did the plantation owner’s lifestyle change after
the arrival of the old man in The
Gardener?
Ans: The arrival of the old man changed the plantation
owner’s life completely. Earlier, the plantation owner was rich and lived a
luxurious and carefree life. He spent his time enjoying himself and did not
care much about the plantation. After the old man came, he began to take
interest in gardening and the plantation. The old man transformed the neglected
land into a beautiful and productive garden. The owner started spending more
time there and became more responsible. He also developed a close relationship
with the old man and respected his knowledge and hard work. The plantation
gradually became prosperous. Thus, the old man brought discipline, purpose and
happiness into the owner’s life and changed his lifestyle from luxury and
idleness to meaningful work.
27. Discuss Borges’s views on poetry.
Ans: Jorge Luis Borges has a unique and deep view of
poetry. He believes that poetry is not simply a collection of words arranged
beautifully. Poetry should create a feeling and touch the reader’s heart. According
to Borges, poetry is as old as language itself and is closely connected with
human life. He believes that a poem should be experienced rather than merely
understood intellectually. The meaning of poetry may be different for different
readers because every reader responds to it in a different way. Borges also
says that poetry can be found in ordinary things and everyday experiences. For
him, poetry gives beauty and meaning to life. He considers poetry a natural and
essential part of human existence.
28. How did the POP campaign team trap Roof in The Voter?
Ans: The POP campaign team trapped Roof by cleverly
using his weakness and his political situation. Roof was the election agent of
the PAP candidate, Marcus Ibe, but he had secretly promised to support the POP
candidate, Maduka. The POP campaign team knew about Roof’s promise. On the
night before the election, they came to his house and offered him fifty pounds
if he would support Maduka. Roof accepted the money but was unwilling to openly
betray Marcus Ibe. The POP team then used a trick. They made Roof put his
thumbprint on a document showing his support for Maduka. Later, they threatened
to expose him if he did not keep his promise. Thus, Roof was caught between
money, loyalty and political pressure.
29. ‘A humble vehicle like a cycle can work wonders in
empowering rural women.’ Explain withreference to Where There Is a Wheel.
Ans: The cycle played an important role in empowering
rural women in Pudukkottai. Earlier, many women depended on men for transportation
and had limited freedom to move outside their homes. Learning to ride a bicycle
gave them confidence, independence and mobility. Women could travel to nearby
villages, markets and workplaces without depending on others. They could sell
goods, earn money and manage their own activities. Cycling also helped them
attend literacy classes and participate more actively in public life. It became
a symbol of freedom and social change. Even poor women could afford a cycle,
making it a powerful means of empowerment. Thus, the simple bicycle brought a
great change in the lives of rural women and helped them become more
independent and confident.
PART – C
V. 30.A. Read the following passage and answer the
questions set on it. 9
× 1 = 9
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin was an English comic
actor, filmmaker and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent films.
Popularly known as Charlie Chaplin, he was born in the year 1889. He became a
worldwide icon through his screen character, ‘The Tramp’. It is considered as
one of the most important figures in the film industry. A tramp is one who is
homeless. Most of the characters he played fit into the role of a tramp.
His career
of many memorable movies spanned more than 75 years, from childhood in the
Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977.
Chaplin’s childhood in London was one of poverty and
hardship. His father was absent, and his mother struggled financially, and he
was sent to a workhouse twice before the age of nine. When he was fourteen, his
mother was admitted to a mental asylum. Chaplin began performing at the early
age of nine in touring music halls and later worked as a stage actor and
comedian. Making a Living is the first movie of his. It was made in
1918.
In his most famous movie Modern Times,
Charlie Chaplin criticizes the effects of the Industrial Revolution in his own
way. This movie is also a comment on desperate employment and financial
conditions that were the result of the Great Depression. It was released in the
year 1936. Chaplin directed, produced, edited, starred in and composed the
music for most of his films.
His films are characterized by slapstick combined with
pathos, typified in the Tramp’s struggles against adversity. Many contain
social and political themes as well as autobiographical elements. He received
an Honorary Academy Award for his lifetime achievement in the field of
filmmaking. He continues to be held in high regard, with The Gold Rush,
City Lights, Modern Times and The Great Dictator
often ranked on lists of the greatest films.
a. Which was the first movie of Charlie Chaplin?
Ans: Making a Living was the first movie of Charlie
Chaplin.
b. How was Charlie Chaplin’s childhood life?
Ans: Charlie Chaplin’s childhood was full of poverty
and hardship.
c. The meaning
of the word ‘tramp’ is __________.
i) homeless
ii) hopeless
iii) moneyless
Ans: i)
moneyless
d. When was
Chaplin born?
Ans: Chaplin was born in 1889
e. In which
movie did Charlie Chaplin criticize industrialization?
Ans: He criticized industrialization in Modern Times.
f. When was Modern
Times released?
Ans: In 1936
g. Name any
one of the greatest movies of Charlie Chaplin.
Ans: The Gold Rush.
h. When did
Charlie Chaplin pass away?
Ans: Charlie Chaplin passed away in 1977
i. Write the
antonym of the word ‘employment’.
Ans: Unemployment.
OR
B. Read
the following poem and answer the questions set on it. 9 × 1 = 9
Playthings
By Rabindranath
Tagore
Child, how happy you are sitting
In the dust playing with a broken twig
all the morning!
I smile at your play with that little bit
of a broken twig.
I am busy with my accounts,
adding up figures by the hour.
Perhaps you glance at me and think,
“What a stupid game to spoil your morning with!”
Child, I have forgotten the art of being absorbed
in sticks and mud-pies. I seek out costly playthings,
and gather heaps of gold and silver.
With whatever you find you create your glad games.
I spend both my time and my strength
over things I can never obtain.
In my frail canoe I struggle to cross the sea of
desire,
and forget that I too am playing a game.
a. What is the
speaker doing?
Ans: The speaker is adding up figures and working on
his accounts.
b. What has
the speaker forgotten?
Ans: The speaker has forgotten the art of being
absorbed in sticks and mud-pies.
c. Who is
happy sitting in the dust?
Ans: The child is happy sitting in the dust.
d. What does
the speaker seek?
Ans: The speaker seeks costly playthings and gathers
heaps of gold and silver.
e. What is the
child doing?
Ans: The child is playing with a broken twig in the
dust.
f. In this
poem, the word ‘you’ represents __________.
i) Speaker
ii) Child
iii) Nobody
Ans: ii) Child
g. How does
the child create glad games?
Ans: The child creates glad games with whatever he
finds, such as sticks and mud-pies.
h. The antonym
of the word ‘happy’ is __________.
Ans: Sad
i. Which word
in the poem means ‘a small boat’?
Ans:
Canoe
PART – D
VI. 31.A. Rewrite as directed. 4
× 1 = 4
i. Nisha is
used to coming to college __________ bus.
(Fill in the blank with a proper article.)
Ans: Nisha is used to coming to college by bus.
ii.every / its
/ own language / country / has
(Rearrange the above segments into a meaningful sentence.)
Ans:
Every country has its own language.
iii. One of my
friends __________ (is/are) living in Mysuru.
(Use an appropriate verb that agrees with the subject.)
Ans: One
of my friends is living in
Mysuru.
iv.Priya
__________ (go) to office by car every day.
(Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb given in
brackets.)
Ans:Priyagoes to office by car every day.
OR
B. Fill
in the blanks with the right linker. 4
× 1 = 4
(because, but, therefore, and)
Basavaiah
bedecked himself with gold, diamonds, __________ other precious stones.
__________ his house looked dull and empty __________ Tammanna’s books were not
there. __________ he started inviting scholars, poets and musicians to his
place.
Ans: Basavaiah bedecked himself with gold, diamonds, and
other precious stones. But his house looked dull and empty becauseTammanna’s
books were not there. Therefore, he started inviting
scholars, poets and musicians to his place.
32. A.
Rewrite as directed. 2 × 1 = 2
i. I do not
know what to do, __________?
(Add a question tag.)
Ans: I do
not know what to do, do I?
ii.A
policeman was clearing the traffic.
(Frame a Wh-question to get the underlined words as the answer.)
Ans: Who
was clearing the traffic?
OR
B.
Rectify the errors in the following sentences and rewrite them.
i. King Lear
is a interesting play.
Ans: King Lear is an
interesting play.
ii.Brijeshpray
every morning.
Ans:Brijesh prays every morning.
33. Read the following passage and make notes by
filling the boxes given below.4 × ½ = 2
The
Tungabhadra is one of the major rivers of Karnataka. It starts and flows
through the state of Karnataka during most of its course, then through Andhra
Pradesh, and ultimately joins the Krishna River near Murvakonda in Andhra
Pradesh.
Ans:
34. Report the following conversation. 5
× 1 = 5
Minister: Why do you not run away? There is no
guard to keep you. The prince will not mind.
Criminal: I know it. But I have nowhere to go.
Ans:
Minister asked Criminal why did he not run away. Minister told Criminal that
there was no guard to keep him. Minster told Criminal that the prince would not
mind. Criminal replied Minister that he knew it. Criminal told Minister that he
had nowhere to go.
35. Complete the following dialogue. 3
× 1 = 3
(At a shop)
Sales Manager: Hello, Sir. __________?
(Offering help)
Customer:
I want to buy a mobile phone.
Sales Manager: 4G or 5G, Sir?
Customer:
No, __________.
(Expressing his preference)
Sales Manager:__________.
(Apologizing for not having it)
Customer:
Fine, thank you. I will check in other shops.
Ans:
Sales Manager: Hello, Sir. How can I help you?
Customer: I want to buy a mobile phone.
Sales Manager: 4G or 5G, Sir?
Customer: No, I prefer a 3G phone.
Sales Manager:I’m sorry, Sir. We do not have it.
Customer: Fine, thank you. I will check in other shops.
PART – E
VII. 36.A. Write a letter of application in response
to the following advertisement that appeared in The Times of Karnataka
dated 3rd November 2025. 5
Wanted
Lecturer in English
Qualification: M.A., B.Ed.
Basic computer knowledge is essential.
Apply within 10 days to:
The Principal
S.S.V. College
16th Cross, Malleswaram
Bangalore – 560003
(Write XXXX for your name and YYYY for your address.)
Ans:
XXXX
YYYY
15th November 2025
The Principal
S.S.V. College
16th Cross, Malleswaram
Bangalore – 560003
Subject: Application for the post of Lecturer in
English
Ref: The Times of Karnataka dated 3rd
November, 2025
Respected Sir/Madam,
With
reference to your advertisement published in The Times of Karnataka dated 3rd
November 2025, I wish to apply for the post of Lecturer in English in your
esteemed institution.
I
have completed my M.A. and B.Ed. and possess basic computer knowledge. I am
hardworking, sincere and dedicated to teaching. I am confident that I can
discharge my duties effectively if given an opportunity.
I
have enclosed my resume and copies of my educational certificates for your kind
consideration. I shall be grateful if you give me an opportunity to attend an
interview.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
XXXX
BIO-DATA
Name: XXXX
Address: YYYY
Date of Birth: 15-06-2000
Educational Qualifications
|
Qualification |
Institution |
Year |
|
M.A. English |
KUD University |
2025 |
|
B.Ed. |
BBVS College |
2024 |
|
B.A. |
BBVS College |
2022 |
Computer Knowledge: Basic Computer Knowledge
Languages Known: English, Kannada and Hindi
Experience:
Fresher
Hobbies: Reading and Teaching
Sd/-
XXXX
OR
B. Imagine you are the secretary of your college
union. You have invited Dr. Deepak, a scientist at R. R. Institute, Bangalore,
to address the students. You must introduce the guest and welcome him. Based on
the profile of the guest, write a speech in about 120 words. 5
Name of the guest: Dr. Deepak
Native:Haveri
Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in
Physics, Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics
Career: Started his
career as a lecturer in Goa → Completed Ph.D. in 2001 → Joined R. R. Institute
in 2004 → Became a Senior Scientist in 2006.
Ans:
Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends,
A
very good morning to one and all. It is my privilege to welcome our
distinguished guest, Dr. Deepak, a renowned scientist at R. R. Institute,
Bangalore. He hails from Haveri and has an excellent academic background. He
completed his M.Sc. in Physics and later obtained his Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics.
Dr.
Deepak began his career as a lecturer in Goa. He successfully completed his
Ph.D. in 2001. In 2004, he joined R. R. Institute, Bangalore. Through his hard
work and dedication, he became a Senior Scientist in 2006.
On
behalf of our college union, I extend a warm and hearty welcome to Dr. Deepak.
We are honoured to have you with us today. I hope your valuable words will
inspire and guide us.
Thank you.
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