Answer subparts (i), (ii) and (iii).
Fill in the blanks in the passage given below with the appropriate form of the verb
given in brackets. Do not write the passage but write the verbs in the correct order.
Last summer, Emily had been working tirelessly on her garden. She________ (1)
(plant) a variety of flowers, ________ (2) (envision) a vibrant and colourful
display. Every morning, she would spend hours tending to the blossoms, ensuring
they were thriving under the warm sun.
One day, while she ________ (3) (admire) her handiwork, she noticed a rare
butterfly that had landed on one of the flowers. She had never seen such a beautiful
specimen before. Excitedly, Emily ran into the house to grab her camera,
________ (4) (hope) to capture the fleeting moment.
By the time she returned, the butterfly________ (5) (fly) away. Disappointed,
Emily ________ (6) (realise) that she had missed the opportunity. However, the
memory of that elusive butterfly lingered in her mind, and she decided ________
(7) a butterfly-friendly corner in her garden.
Months later, as Emily walked through her garden, she saw a familiar flutter of
wings. The rare butterfly had returned, ________ (8) (draw) by the blossoms that
had bloomed since their last encounter. Grateful for the second chance, Emily
________ (9) (capture) the moment on her camera, cherishing the beauty that
________ (10) (elude) her once before.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
Film stars are good role models for youngsters. Argue either FOR or AGAINST the given statement.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
Write an original short story which ends with the following words:
He stood looking out of the window, with a smile on his face.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
The children’s library in your locality was in a neglected condition. You and your friends visited it
recently and decided to do something about it. What did you see there and how did you bring about
a significant change? Describe the excitement on the reopening of the library and how you felt when
many children began to visit it eventually.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
You depended on technology to complete an important task. However, it failed you at a crucial moment.
Narrate what happened, your attempts to fix it and the lessons you learnt from this experience.

20] Write a composition (in approximately 400 - 450 words) on any one of the following subjects. (You are reminded that you will be rewarded for the orderly and coherent presentation of the matter, use of appropriate style and general accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar.)
Clothes define a person. Present your reflections on this statement.

Write a feature article in about 300 words, to be published in your school magazine on the topic “The
Importance of Sports’. Your article must use the guidelines given below:
Inculcates discipline – builds teamwork – has health benefits – develops leadership qualities – leads to
character building – provides career options