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10th English Public Exam March 2026

Full Answer Key (Q.No 1 - 47)

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PART - I: Vocabulary & Grammar (14 Marks)

1. gnawed (Synonym): (b) bit

2. scuffle (Synonym): (c) fight

3. anticipate (Synonym): (a) foresee

4. consonance (Antonym): (c) disagreement

5. frail (Antonym): (a) strong

6. unpleasant (Antonym): (c) pleasant

7. Plural of 'loaf': (a) loaves

8. Prefix for 'accurate': (b) in (Inaccurate)

9. BCE expansion: (d) Before Common Era

10. Phrasal Verb: (b) shut down

11. Compound word 'house': (a) keeping (Housekeeping)

12. Preposition: (d) in

13. Tense Form: (b) has been working

14. Linker: (a) while

PART - II: Short Answers & Grammar

Section 1: Prose Answers (Any 3)

15. Sanyal's Routine: Sanyal used to visit the tea shop daily, have tea and biscuits, and always paid for his snacks.

16. The Bird's Attempt: The young seagull trotted back and forth on the ledge, trying to reach its parents without flying.

Section 3: Grammar (Any 3)

23. Reported Speech: Balu said that Asia is the largest continent.

24. Passive Voice: A car was being driven by the carpenter.

25. Punctuation: "That's my delicate Ariel," said Prospero.

26. Simple Sentence: In spite of being old, Raghav walked fast.

27. Rearrange Words:
a) Women occupy major position in almost all the society.
b) I was delighted to assist them.

PART - III: Paragraphs & Creative Skills

37. Coherent Order (Mulan)

  1. The emperor ordered one man from each family to join the army.
  2. When Mulan's father heard about the Emperor's order he was about to prepare himself.
  3. Then Mulan disguised as a man and joined the army.
  4. She was very brave and won many battles.
  5. The Emperor gave her fine gifts.

38. Passage Comprehension

  • (a) It speaks about people of the 29th century living in fairyland.
  • (b) Earth Herald.
  • (c) Written in 1889.
  • (d) A world of technological advancements where newspapers are 'spoken'.
  • (e) No, they are 'spoken' rather than printed.

39. Advertisement (Garuda Motors)

GARUDA MOTORS - EV WORLD

Eco-Friendly Electric Two-Wheelers

Long Range | Budget Friendly | Long Life

No.25 Carmel Convent Road, Nagercoil.

40. Letter Writing (Raja)

Letter to the Editor regarding non-functional street lights in the area, suggesting ways to brighten the streets and ensuring safety for citizens.

41. Notice Writing (World Elders' Day)

GHSS, TRICHY - NOTICE

Inviting all grandparents of students to celebrate World Elders' Day in the school auditorium on the 20th of next month.

Nikhil/Nikitha
Pupil Leader

42. Picture Description

The picture depicts school children running to catch a train at a station, showing the daily rush and importance of time.

43. Note-making / Summary

Summary: After an earthquake, a giant wave approached the shore. The 13-year-old narrator was not scared, thinking of the fish it might bring. His mother had a migraine, so his father would cook. The wave made a thunderous roar as it arrived.

PART - IV: Long Answers & Errors

44. Error Spotting

(a) Though he was honest, he was punished.

(b) My brother goes to the temple daily.

(c) My son is fond of music.

(d) Riya is one of my best friends.

(e) The young seagull uttered a joyful scream.

47 (a) English Language Passage

  • (i) English.
  • (ii) It provides a common language to share knowledge and ideas.
  • (iii) Needed for international communication, study, and by the urban middle class.
  • (iv) It helps explore cultural differences and build trust/understanding.

47 (b) Poem: Memories of My Dad

  • (i) A hero to his little girl.
  • (ii) Because he "knew all things".
  • (iii) Better than Santa due to the gifts he'd bring.
  • (iv) His little girl.
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