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Independent MCQ practice adaptation for the WBBSE Madhyamik Class 10 Second Language English exam, covering the complete Bliss prose and poetry syllabus, functional English grammar, phrasal verbs, and unseen vocabulary.

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1In R.K. Narayan's short story 'Father's Help', lying in bed on Monday morning, what did Swami realize with a shudder?

A.It was Monday morning and he had to go to school

B.He had forgotten to complete his homework

C.His teacher Samuel was coming to visit his father

D.He was severely suffering from a high fever

Explanation: Swami realized with a shudder that it was Monday morning and he was expected to go to school after enjoying a relaxing weekend.

2At 9:30 AM, when Swami ought to have been in the school prayer hall, where was he lying in 'Father's Help'?

A.In the school courtyard under a tree

B.On the bench in his mother's room

C.In his father's office room

D.On his bed in his own bedroom

Explanation: At 9:30 AM, when he should have been at school assembly, Swami was lying on the bench in his mother's room complaining of a headache.

3According to Swami's father in 'Father's Help', why did Swami suffer from a headache on Monday morning?

A.Because he studied continuously late into Sunday night

B.Because he ate unhygienic food on Sunday evening

C.Because he loafed about so much on Sunday

D.Because he got drenched in rain on Sunday afternoon

Explanation: Swami's father sternly told him that his Monday headache was the result of loafing about too much on Sunday.

4What reason did Swami give his father for not wanting to go late to Samuel's class in 'Father's Help'?

A.Samuel would fail him in the examination

B.Samuel would lock him out of the classroom

C.Samuel would report him directly to the police

D.Samuel was very angry and would scold latecomers severely

Explanation: Swami claimed that Samuel was a very angry teacher who especially scolded boys who came late to class.

5In Ralph Waldo Emerson's poem 'Fable', who had a quarrel with the squirrel?

A.The mountain

B.The forest

C.The weather

D.The river

Explanation: The poem opens with the line: 'The mountain and the squirrel / Had a quarrel'.

6In the poem 'Fable', what name did the mountain insultingly call the squirrel?

A.Little Giant

B.Little Prig

C.Little Beast

D.Little Fellow

Explanation: The mountain called the squirrel 'Little Prig', prompting the squirrel's thoughtful response.

7In 'Fable', what does the squirrel (Bun) state must be taken together to make up a year and a sphere?

A.All kinds of trees and animals

B.All kinds of seasons and climates

C.All sorts of things and weather

D.All sorts of mountains and oceans

Explanation: The squirrel points out that 'all sorts of things and weather / Must be taken in together, / To make up a year / And a sphere.'

8In Nayantara Sehgal's 'The Passing Away of Bapu', how was the author informed of Mahatma Gandhi's shooting?

A.By a telegram from the government

B.By an announcement on the radio

C.By a neighbour running into her room

D.By an urgent telephone call while she was having tea

Explanation: The author was having tea at home on the evening of 30th January 1948 when she was called to Birla House by an urgent telephone call.

9On which date did Mahatma Gandhi pass away as described in 'The Passing Away of Bapu'?

A.30th January 1948

B.15th August 1947

C.2nd October 1947

D.26th January 1950

Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi was shot and passed away on the evening of 30th January 1948.

10Where were Mahatma Gandhi's ashes immersed after his funeral in 'The Passing Away of Bapu'?

A.In the river Yamuna at Delhi

B.In the river Ganges at Allahabad

C.In the Arabian Sea at Mumbai

D.In the river Hooghly at Kolkata

Explanation: Bapu's ashes were taken to Allahabad in a special train and immersed in the holy river Ganges.

About the WBBSE Madhyamik English (Second Language) Exam

The WBBSE Madhyamik Class 10 Second Language English examination evaluates secondary students across West Bengal on the official 'Bliss' textbook syllabus. This includes prescribed prose selections ('Father's Help' by R.K. Narayan, 'The Passing Away of Bapu' by Nayantara Sehgal, 'Our Runaway Kite' by Lucy Maud Montgomery, 'The Cat' by Andrew Barton Paterson), poetry ('Fable' by Ralph Waldo Emerson, 'My Own True Family' by Ted Hughes, 'Sea Fever' by John Masefield, 'The Snail' by William Cowper), functional English grammar (voice change, narration change, sentence transformation, phrasal verbs, appropriate prepositions), reading comprehension, and writing skills. This question bank is an independent MCQ study adaptation designed for self-assessment and exam preparation.

Assessment

Madhyamik English (Second Language): 90-mark written paper on prescribed texts, grammar and writing skills, plus 10 marks internal assessment, in a single 3-hour-15-minute sitting.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including 15 minutes' reading time)

Passing Score

WBBSE reports each subject on a seven-point grade scale: AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 (marginal pass) and D below 25 (disqualified). Grade C is therefore the minimum subject grade and a D in any compulsory subject makes the overall result unsuccessful. Division bands are separate: 1st division 480+, 2nd 360+, 3rd 272+ out of 800.

Exam Fee

WBBSE does not publish a single per-candidate examination fee with the Madhyamik routine. Enrolment is made by the school online through wbbsedata.com within the Board's registration window, and the amount payable is set by the Board's enrolment circular for that session. Confirm the current figure with your school or the Board's notification rather than relying on a quoted estimate. (West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE))

WBBSE Madhyamik English (Second Language) Exam Content Outline

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Unit 5 Syllabus Coverage

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How to Pass the WBBSE Madhyamik English (Second Language) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: WBBSE reports each subject on a seven-point grade scale: AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 (marginal pass) and D below 25 (disqualified). Grade C is therefore the minimum subject grade and a D in any compulsory subject makes the overall result unsuccessful. Division bands are separate: 1st division 480+, 2nd 360+, 3rd 272+ out of 800.
Assessment: Madhyamik English (Second Language): 90-mark written paper on prescribed texts, grammar and writing skills, plus 10 marks internal assessment, in a single 3-hour-15-minute sitting.
Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including 15 minutes' reading time)
Exam fee: WBBSE does not publish a single per-candidate examination fee with the Madhyamik routine. Enrolment is made by the school online through wbbsedata.com within the Board's registration window, and the amount payable is set by the Board's enrolment circular for that session. Confirm the current figure with your school or the Board's notification rather than relying on a quoted estimate.

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WBBSE Madhyamik English (Second Language) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read all eight lessons (4 prose pieces and 4 poems) thoroughly from the Bliss textbook to recall exact quotes, character details, and narrative sequences.

2Memorize common phrasal verbs (such as call off, give up, put up with, look into, pass away, come across, set out) and practice substituting them for simple verbs.

3Practice contextual grammar transformations (voice change, narration change, sentence joining) using examples from previous Madhyamik papers.

4Pay close attention to poetic imagery and figures of speech in poems like 'Sea Fever' and 'My Own True Family'.

5Solve unseen reading comprehension passages regularly to build speed in locating facts and identifying contextual word meanings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the textbook prescribed for WBBSE Madhyamik Class 10 English?

The official textbook prescribed by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for Class 10 Second Language English is titled 'Bliss'.

What is the total marks distribution for the Madhyamik English examination?

The written board paper carries 90 marks, while 10 marks are allocated to the Internal Formative Evaluation (Project), making a total of 100 marks.

Which prose texts are included in the Class 10 English syllabus?

The four prescribed prose pieces in Bliss are 'Father's Help' (R.K. Narayan), 'The Passing Away of Bapu' (Nayantara Sehgal), 'Our Runaway Kite' (L.M. Montgomery), and 'The Cat' (Andrew Barton Paterson).

Which poems are included in the WBBSE Class 10 English syllabus?

The four prescribed poems in Bliss are 'Fable' (Ralph Waldo Emerson), 'My Own True Family' (Ted Hughes), 'Sea Fever' (John Masefield), and 'The Snail' (William Cowper).

What types of grammar questions appear in the Madhyamik English exam?

Grammar questions include voice change, narration change, sentence transformation, phrasal verbs, fill in the blanks with correct articles/prepositions, and tense forms.

Is this practice question bank officially affiliated with WBBSE?

No. This question bank is an independent educational study adaptation created to help students practice and review key concepts of the Madhyamik Second Language English syllabus.