PU - II YEAR - 2026–27 - II PUC SOLVED - ENGLISH MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 4

 

 

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

KARNATAKA SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT BOARD

6th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru – 560003

2026–27 II PUC MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 4

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 answers 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. Identify the mismatched combination among the following, with respect to Romeo and Juliet.

a) A rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear – Juliet  

b) Teaches the torches to burn bright – Juliet
c) Day in night – Romeo
d) Face of heaven – Dance Floor

Ans: d) Face of heaven – Dance Floor

 

2. In the story Too Dear!,…………………. the only hitch in executing the death sentence was

a) They had neither a guillotine nor an executioner.
b) They had a strong prison.
c) They had a guillotine but not an executioner.
d) They had both a guillotine and an executioner.

Ans:a) They had neither a guillotine nor an executioner.

 

3. The souls of the children dwell in __________, according to the speaker in the poem On Children.

a) their parents’ dreams                                b) the path of the infinite
c) their parents’ house                                 d) the house of tomorrow

Ans:d) the house of tomorrow

 

4. In the play A Sunny Morning, __________ made peace between Don Gonzalo and Doña Laura.

a) books                b) a pinch of snuff          c) spectacles          d) a poem

Ans:b) a pinch of snuff  

 

5. Read the following with reference to the story The Gardener and answer.

Statement: A few days after Tammanna left his village, Basavaiah passed away.
Reason: Basavaiah had no more reason to live.

a) Only the statement is true.
b) Only the reason is true.
c) Both the statement and the reason are true.
d) Neither the statement nor the reason is true.

Ans:c) Both the statement and the reason are true.

 

6. Match the following works with their authors with reference to I Believe That Books Will Never Disappear.

A	B
A. Fairy Tales	i. Grimms
B. The Odyssey	ii. Spengler
C. Decline of the West	iii. Homer

a) A-i, B-iii, C-ii             b) A-iii, B-ii, C-i             c) A-ii, B-i, C-ii    d) A-ii, B-iii, C-i

Ans:a) A-i, B-iii, C-ii     

 

7. According to George Mikes, the pavements in __________ are decorated with beautiful black mosaics.

a) Nara                  b) Copacabana                c) Tokaido            d) Tokyo

Ans:b) Copacabana       

 

8. Identify the incorrect statement with reference to the story The Voter by Chinua Achebe.

a) Roof totally offered four shillings to elders to vote for Marcus Ibe.
b) Roof was offered five pounds to vote for Maduka.
c) Marcus Ibe and his wife worked in a mission school earlier.
d) Marcus Ibe was the Minister of Education in the outgoing government.

Ans:a) Roof totally offered four shillings to elders to vote for Marcus Ibe.

 

9. In Where There Is A Wheel, P. Sainath says UNICEF sanctioned 50 mopeds to __________.

a) the village health nurses                           b) the quarry labourers
c) the Anganwadi workers                           d) the Arivoli women activists

Ans:d) the Arivoli women activists

 

10. According to the poem Water, water knows the generation-old strife between the village and the __________.

a) Kammala landlords              b) Bisleri               c) wada                 d) State

Ans:c) wada         

 

11. Fill in the blanks with the passive form of the verbs given in brackets.     3 × 1 = 3

Our college celebrated Earth Day last week. A scientist __________ (invite).An interesting lecture __________ (deliver) by him on the occasion.After that, some saplings __________ (plant) by the students around the college building.

Ans:Our college celebrated Earth Day last week. A scientist was invited. An interesting lecture was delivered by him on the occasion. After that, some saplings were planted by the students around the college building.

 

 

12. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate expressions given in the brackets.2 × 1 = 2

(out of hand, leaps and bounds, vanish into thin air)

The magician amazed the children with his tricks in a magic show held at our school. He made a rabbit emerge out of a hat and it seemed to __________ in the next moment. The children were excited and happy, but the situation went __________ due to a sudden fire there.

Ans:The magician amazed the children with his tricks in a magic show held at our school. He made a rabbit emerge out of a hat and it seemed to vanish into thin air in the next moment. The children were excited and happy, but the situation went out of hand due to a sudden fire there.

 

 

13. Read the following paragraph and match the pronouns in Column A with the nouns/noun phrases in Column B they refer to.                                                         5 × 1 = 5

Rahul and his sister Rita went to the zoo on Sunday. They (a) were excited to see the animals. Rahul carried a camera with him (b) to take photographs. Rita saw a baby elephant and said that it (c) was very cute. Rahul took pictures with his (d) camera. They saw a parrot which (e) could imitate human speech.

A – Pronouns	B – Nouns/Noun Phrases
a) they	i) a baby elephant
b) him	ii) a parrot
c) it	iii) Rahul and Rita
d) his	iv) a camera
e) which	v) Rahul’s
	vi) Rahul

Ans:

a) they — iii) Rahul and Rita

b) him — vi) Rahul

c) it — i) a baby elephant

d) his — v) Rahul’s

e) which — ii) a parrot

PART – B

II. Answer any three of the following questions in one or two sentences/words/phrases each.

3 × 2 = 6

14. Mention any two qualities of night, according to Juliet in Romeo and Juliet.

Ans: According to Juliet, night is loving, black browed and solemn. It is also described as gentle and peaceful.

 

15. According to the speaker of the poem On Children, what may parents not give to children and why?

Ans: Parents may not give their children their thoughts, because children have their own thoughts and belong to the future.

 

16. Who started Navdanya Farm and where, as mentioned in the essay by Vandana Shiva?

Ans:Vandana Shiva started Navdanya Farm at Doon Valley, Uttarakhand.

 

17. According to the speaker of the poem, who has to wait with his empty pot near the well until a Shudra arrives, and why?

Ans:Pachama has to wait with his empty pot near the well until a Shudra arrives, because he is not allowed to draw water from the well himself.

 

III. Answer any FOUR of the following questions in about 60 words each.    4 × 3 = 12

18. Write about Vandana Shiva’s participation in the Chipko Movement.

Ans:Vandana Shiva participated in the Chipko Movement in the Himalayan region during the 1970s. She learned from the village women that forests were essential for their survival. The women hugged trees to prevent them from being cut down. This movement influenced Vandana Shiva deeply and strengthened her commitment to protecting forests, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.

 

19. Why did Doña Laura call Don Gonzalo an ‘ill-natured man’ in the beginning of the play A Sunny Morning?

Ans: Doña Laura called Don Gonzalo an ‘ill-natured man’ because he behaved rudely and disturbed her peaceful morning at the park. He occupied the bench and objected to the birds and the priests. His complaints and unpleasant behaviour irritated Doña Laura, so she considered him an ill-natured man.

 

20. The poem When You Are Old conveys the message that ‘true love once lost is lost forever’. Elucidate.

Ans: The poem suggests that genuine love is rare and should be valued when it is present. The poet says that many people loved the woman for her beauty, but only he loved her pilgrim soul and changing face. When she becomes old, she will realise that his sincere love has been lost and cannot be regained.

 

21. What changes does the foot undergo in the shoe in the poem To the Foot from Its Child?

Ans: The foot undergoes several changes inside the shoe. It becomes confined, bent and distorted from its natural shape. Its toes are squeezed together and its movements are restricted. The foot loses its freedom and comfort because the shoe forces it into an unnatural shape. Thus, the poet presents the painful transformation of the foot.

 

22. “Poet creates heaven on earth.” Discuss with reference to Heaven, If You Are Not Here on Earth.

Ans:The poet believes that heaven exists on earth through the beauty of nature and human life. Having convincingly argued that there is no need to seek heaven in the skies, the poet shows that the earth itself is heavenly. He presents the splendour of the harvest and the beauty of the moonlit night. Through these vivid descriptions, the poet creates heaven on earth and celebrates its joys through his poetry.

 

23. Write a note on the behaviour of a deer at Nara, mentioned in Japan and Brazil Through a Traveller’s Eye.

Ans: The deer at Nara are friendly and accustomed to people. They freely move among visitors and approach them without fear. They bow their heads when people offer them food. They are considered sacred and are protected. Their gentle and familiar behaviour makes the experience of visiting Nara memorable for travellers.

 

IV. Answer any THREE of the following questions in about 100 words each.         3 × 4 = 12

24. “The criminal has the upper hand over the Prince of Monaco.” Evaluate this statement with respect to the story Too Dear!.

Ans: The criminal gains the upper hand over the Prince of Monaco because the Prince cannot execute or imprison him permanently. Monaco has neither a guillotine nor an executioner, and attempts to arrange an execution prove too expensive. The Prince then tries to send the criminal to another country, but this also fails. Finally, the criminal is offered a pension to leave the prison. He accepts it but later returns to demand the same pension for life. Thus, the criminal repeatedly outwits the Prince and the government.

 

25. Describe how Gonzalo glorifies his cousin’s death in the play A Sunny Morning.

Ans: Gonzalo glorifies his cousin’s death by presenting him as a brave and romantic young man. He claims that his cousin was handsome, courageous and deeply loved by a beautiful girl. According to Gonzalo, the girl belonged to a wealthy family and loved his cousin passionately. He says that the girl’s family opposed their relationship and that his cousin had to flee. Gonzalo describes his cousin as a great lover who died young, making his story sound heroic and tragic. In reality, his story is largely exaggerated.

 

26. How does the rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah keep moving from the visible domain to the invisible domain in the story The Gardener?

Ans: The rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah begins with visible competition over land and property. Basavaiah acquires more land and builds a grand house, while Tammanna responds by composing songs and poems about their rivalry. When Tammanna becomes famous, Basavaiah tries to imitate him by collecting books and inviting scholars. Later, Tammanna abandons his property and disappears. The rivalry then moves into the invisible realm through their thoughts and memories. Finally, Tammanna defeats Basavaiah psychologically simply by ceasing to exist as his rival.

 

27. How does Borges define poetry?

Ans: Borges defines poetry as something that is closely connected with life and experience. For him, poetry is not merely a collection of words or a literary technique. It is an aesthetic experience that gives us a special kind of joy. He believes that poetry can be found everywhere—in books, memories, dreams, sounds and ordinary experiences. A poem becomes meaningful when it creates an emotional response in the reader. Thus, Borges considers poetry an experience of beauty rather than merely an intellectual exercise.

 

28. Write a note on Roof in the story The Voter.

Ans: Roof is the protagonist of The Voter. He is an intelligent and experienced election campaigner who works for Marcus Ibe. Though he is loyal to Marcus, he is also tempted by Maduka’s offer of money. Roof accepts the bribe but cleverly tries to maintain his loyalty to Marcus. At the polling booth, he faces a moral dilemma because he has promised to vote for both candidates. Finally, he tears the ballot paper into two and puts one half into the box, revealing his cleverness and political awareness.

 

29. How does cycling influence the life of rural women of Pudukkottai in Where There Is a Wheel?

Ans: Cycling brings a major change in the lives of rural women of Pudukkottai. It gives them freedom, confidence and mobility. Women who earlier depended on men for transportation can now travel independently to markets, workplaces and villages. Cycling also helps them save time and increases their economic opportunities. It enables women to attend literacy classes and participate actively in social life. Most importantly, cycling breaks traditional restrictions and gives women a sense of dignity, independence and empowerment.

 

PART – C

V. 30. A) Read the following passage and answer the questions set on it.                 9 × 1 = 9

India is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions. Festivals play an important role in bringing people together and strengthening social bonds. Different regions of the country celebrate festivals in unique ways, reflecting their customs and beliefs. Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the victory of good over evil. People decorate their homes with lamps, exchange sweets, and offer prayers. Similarly, harvest festivals such as Pongal, Baisakhi, and MakarSankranti are celebrated with great enthusiasm to express gratitude for a good harvest.

Apart from festivals, traditional arts and crafts are an integral part of Indian culture. Skilled artisans create beautiful handicrafts, paintings, pottery, and textiles that are admired across the world. These crafts not only preserve cultural traditions but also provide employment to many people. Government and private organizations often support artisans by promoting their products in national and international markets.

India’s cultural diversity is also reflected in its languages, music, dance forms, and cuisine. Classical dances such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi have been passed down through generations. Likewise, regional cuisines offer a wide variety of flavours and cooking styles. This rich cultural heritage continues to attract visitors from different parts of the world and contributes significantly to the country’s identity.

Another important aspect of Indian culture is its rich tradition of fairs and community gatherings. These events bring people from different backgrounds together and promote unity and harmony. Famous fairs such as the Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan and the KumbhMela attract millions of visitors every year. They provide opportunities for cultural exchange, showcase local art and crafts, and help preserve age-old customs and traditions. Such gatherings strengthen the spirit of togetherness and reflect the vibrant cultural life of India.

Questions:

a) Name any one of the classical dance forms mentioned in the passage.

Ans:Bharatanatyam / Kathak / Odissi

 

b) Why do festivals play an important role in society?

Ans: Festivals bring people together and strengthen social bonds.

 

c) What is India known for?

Ans: India is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions.

 

d) What does Diwali symbolize?

Ans: Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

 

e) How do government and private organizations support artisans?

Ans: They support artisans by promoting their products in national and international markets.

 

f) How do traditional arts and crafts help society?

Ans: They preserve cultural traditions and provide employment to many people.

 

g) What do fairs and community gatherings promote?

Ans: They promote unity and harmony.

 

h) Find a word from the passage that means ‘different’.

Ans: Diverse.

 

i) Add a suitable prefix to the word ‘gratitude’ to make its antonym.

Ans: Ingratitude

 

OR

B) Read the following poem and answer the questions set on it.                      9 × 1 = 9

The Bangle Sellers

— Sarojini Naidu

Bangle sellers are we who bear
Our shining loads to the temple fair...
Who will buy these delicate, bright
Rainbow-tinted circles of light?

Lustrous tokens of radiant lives,
For happy daughters and happy wives.

Some are meet for a maiden’s wrist,
Silver and blue as the mountain mist,
Some are flushed like the buds that dream
On the tranquil brow of a woodland stream,
Some are aglow with the bloom that cleaves
To the limpid glory of new-born leaves.

Some are like fields of sunlit corn,
Meet for a bride on her bridal morn,
Some, like the flame of her marriage fire,
Or, rich with the hue of her heart’s desire,
Tinkling, luminous, tender, and clear,
Like her bridal laughter and bridal tear.

Some are purple and gold-flecked grey
For she who has journeyed through life midway,
Whose hands have cherished, whose love has blest,
And cradled fair sons on her faithful breast,

And serves her household in fruitful pride,
And worships the gods at her husband’s side.

Questions:

a) Rainbow-tinted circles of light refer to __________.(Fill in the blank.)

Ans: Bangles.

 

b) Who are the speakers of the poem?

Ans: The bangle sellers are the speakers of the poem.

 

c) Whose wrist do the silver and blue bangles suit?

Ans: They suit a maiden’s wrist.

 

d) Where do the bangle sellers take their loads?

Ans: They take their loads to the temple fair.

 

e) What do the bangle sellers ask the people at the fair?

Ans: They ask the people, “Who will buy these delicate, bright rainbow- tinted bangles?”

 

f) How does the wife serve her household?

Ans: She serves her household with fruitful pride and worships the gods at her husband’s side.

 

g) What kind of bangles are suitable for a bride on her bridal morn?

Ans: Bangles like fields of sunlit corn are suitable for a bride on her bridal morn.

 

h) Which word in the poem describes the sounds made by bangles?

Ans: Tinkling.

 

i) Complete the analogy:
wrist : mist :: dream : __________

Ans: Stream.

 

PART – D

VI. 31. A) Rewrite as directed.                                                                  4 × 1 = 4

i) My brother wants to become __________ engineer.
[Fill in the blank with a proper article.]

Ans: My brother wants to become an engineer.

 

ii) should be planted / more trees / the environment / to protect
[Rearrange the segments into a meaningful sentence.]

Ans: More trees should be planted to protect the environment.

 

iii) Neither Suma nor her friend __________ (was / were) in the meeting.
[Choose the verb that agrees with the subject.]

Ans: Neither Suma nor her friend was in the meeting.

 

iv) By the time the principal arrived, the students __________ (assemble) in the hall.
[Fill in the blank with an appropriate form of the verb given in the brackets.]

Ans: By the time the principal arrived, the students had assembled in the hall.

 

OR

B) Fill in the blanks with the right linkers.                                                        4 × 1 = 4

[although, therefore, while, whenever]

Riya loved reading books. __________ her friends spent their free time playing games, she preferred to spend hers in the library. __________ she came across an interesting book, she borrowed it right away. __________ she sometimes struggled to understand new words, she never gave up reading. She worked hard to improve her vocabulary; __________ she eventually became a confident reader.

Ans:Riya loved reading books. Whileher friends spent their free time playing games, she preferred to spend hers in the library. Whenever she came across an interesting book, she borrowed it right away. Although she sometimes struggled to understand new words, she never gave up reading. She worked hard to improve her vocabulary; therefore she eventually became a confident reader.

 

32. A) Rewrite as directed.                                                                        2 × 1 = 2

i) Priya seldom sings, __________?
[Add a suitable question tag.]

Ans:Priya seldom sings, does she?

 

ii) The match starts at 11 o’clock.
[Frame a ‘Wh’ question to get the underlined words as the answer.]

Ans: When does the match start?

 

OR

B) Rectify the errors in the following sentences and rewrite them.                             2 × 1 = 2

i) She is good in Mathematics.

Ans: She is good at Mathematics.

 

ii) One of my cousins are getting married.

Ans: One of my cousins is getting married.

 

33. Read the following paragraph and make notes by filling in the boxes given below.

4 × ½ = 2

Rudyard Kipling was a British writer born in India. Kipling wrote many poems, novels and short stories. His best-known novel, The Jungle Book, features the fictional character Mowgli. In 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contribution to literature.

 

 

 Ans:

 

 

32. Report the following conversation.                                                              5 × 1 = 5

Disha: How do you feel about receiving the Padma Bhushan?

Mr. Anant Nag: I feel humbled and proud. I owe this recognition to my fans and the film industry.

Disha: Did you ever desire to get this prestigious award?

Mr. Anant Nag: I never expected this award.

Ans:Disha asked Mr. Anant Nag how he felt about receiving the Padma Bhushan. Mr. Anant Nag replied that he felt humbled and proud and added that he owed that recognition to his fans and the film industry. Disha then asked him if he had ever desired to get that prestigious award. Mr. Anant Nag replied that he had never expected that award.

 

33. Complete the following dialogue.                                                                 3 × 1 = 3

[Conversation in a classroom]

Teacher: Have you completed the project?

Student: No, ____________________________.
(Apologizing for the delay)

Teacher: Why couldn’t you complete it on time?

Student: ________________________________.
(Giving a reason)

Teacher: Please make sure you submit it tomorrow.

Student: ________________________________.
(Agreeing)

Ans:

Student: No, I’m sorry; I couldn’t complete it on time.

Student: I was absent from school due to illness.

Student: Yes, I will make sure to submit it tomorrow.

 

PART – E

VII. 36. A) Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement that appeared in The Times of India dated 15th April 2026.                                                       5

Wanted: Receptionist

Qualification: PUC/ Diploma

Skills Required:

Basic Computer Skills,

Good communication skills in English and Kannada

Apply to:

The Manager,

Anugraha Travels,

DevarajaMohalla,

Mysuru – 570001

(Write XXXX for name and YYYY for address.)

Ans:

XXXX
YYYY

15th April 2026

 

The Manager
Anugraha Travels
DevarajaMohalla
Mysuru – 570001

 

Subject: Application for the post of Receptionist

Ref: The Times of India dated 15th April 2026

 

Respected Sir/Madam,

 

With reference to your advertisement published in The Times of India dated 15th April 2026, I wish to apply for the post of Receptionist in your organization.I have completed my PUC/Diploma and possess basic computer skills. I have good communication skills in both English and Kannada. I am confident, hardworking and willing to perform my duties sincerely.

I request you to consider my application and give me an opportunity to attend an interview. I shall be grateful to you.

 

Thanking you,

 

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
XXXX

 

RESUME

Name: XXXX
Address: YYYY
Educational Qualification: PUC / Diploma

Course	Board/ University	Percentage
PUC/ Diploma	Bangalore	95%
SSLC	Bangalore	92%

Computer Skills: Basic Computer Knowledge
Languages Known: English and Kannada
Communication Skills: Good
Experience: Fresher
Strengths: Hardworking, confident and sincere

Place:Mysuru
Date: 15th April 2026

 

Sd/-

XXXX

OR

B) Imagine that you are the Secretary of the Literary Association of your college. On the occasion of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary, you are required to deliver a speech on his life and achievements. Prepare a speech of about 120 words using the following clues.5

Clues:Born on 15th October 1931 at Rameswaram – came from a humble family – studied aerospace engineering – worked as a scientist at ISRO and DRDO – played a key role in India’s missile programme – known as the “Missile Man of India” – became the 11th President of India – inspired millions of students – passed away on 27th July 2015.

Ans:

Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends,

Good morning to everyone. Today, I am honoured to speak about the life and achievements of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. He was born on 15th October 1931 at Rameswaram in a humble family. He studied aerospace engineering and worked as a scientist at ISRO and DRDO. He played a key role in India’s missile programme and was popularly known as the “Missile Man of India”. He became the 11th President of India and served the nation with dedication. He inspired millions of students through his words, simplicity and vision for India. He passed away on 27th July 2015 while delivering a lecture to students. His life continues to inspire young minds.

Thank you.