HSC June 2025 English Activity Sheet
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Important instructions: (1) Each activity has to be answered
in complete sentence/sentences. Answers written in only one word will not be
given complete credit. Only the correct activity number written in case of
options will not be given any credit. (2) Web diagrams, flow charts, tables
etc. are to be presented exactly as they are with answers. (3) In point 2 above, only the words
written without the presentation of activity format/design, will not be given
credit. Use of colour pens/pencils etc. is not allowed. (Only blue/black pens
are allowed.) (4) Multiple answers to the same
activity will be treated as wrong and will not be given any credit. (5) Maintain the sequence of the
Sections/Question Nos./Activities throughout the activity sheet. |
SECTION -I: PROSE
(Reading for
Comprehension, Language Study, Summary and Mind Mapping)
Q. 1. (A) Read the extract and
complete the activities given below: (12) [16]
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Shaaz Jung is a wildlife photographer, cinematographer, big cat
tracker, man-animal conflict resolution seeker and lodge owner– all rolled
into one. When he’s away from the jungles of Nagarhole, officially called The
Rajiv Gandhi National Park, he’s leading photography safaris in Africa or
showcasing his work at Art Galleries in capital cities and speaking to those
interested in conserving the planet’s riches. Shaaz recalls with great clarity the
incident that ultimately leads to his answering the call of the felines over
a career dedicated to finance. “It was somewhere around sunset. We were at a
junction. The deer were calling,” he says, “we went around a blind turn,” he
continues, “and up ahead on the path was this old leopard. You could tell he
was past his prime. The jungle had taken a toll on him. He only had three
canines. His eyes were sagging. Close to this leopard was another very young,
good-looking male who was soon to come into his prime. It was like looking at
the past and the present. It was clear that there was going to be a fight.
Unfortunately, the sun was setting, and we had to leave. But the next
morning, I went back to the spot. Sitting on a high rock was that young
leopard. Blood was dripping from a gash across his face. He sat there like he
was ‘king of the jungle’. I knew right then that he had taken over, that it
was the beginning of a new journey for him. And for me.” Photographs of that leopard, the
victor, Scarface, as Shaaz named him, not only made Shaaz famous among
India’s wildlife community, but also led to Shaaz’s enviable reputation as a
chronicler of the wild. “Through my journey of photographing Scarface, I have
discovered other leopards, his mates and discovered his nemises– tigers. I
also discovered the current protagonist of my work–Saya–while tracking
Scarface. This is the world’s first black panther, the behaviour of which is
being documented so intimately on camera, by tracking its movements. So far
all the research on the animal has been done through camera traps.” Through
many months of toil, Shaaz has managed to collect precious footage, including
that of the animal mating, to piece together the incredible landscape of a
black panther’s life. |
A1. Rewrite the
following sentences and state whether they are True or False: (2)
(a) Jungles of Nagarhole is called
the Rajiv Gandhi National Park.
(b) Nearly at sunset, Shaaz was at a
Junction.
(c) Shaaz had collected precious
footage very easily.
(d) By tracking black panther's
movements, its behaviour is documented.
Answer-
(a) Jungles of Nagarhole is called
the Rajiv Gandhi National Park. - True
(b) Nearly at sunset, Shaaz was at a
Junction. - True
(c) Shaaz had collected precious
footage very easily. - False
(d) By tracking black panther's
movements, its behaviour is documented. - True
A2. Complete the following
web-diagram mentioning any four of Shaaz Jung's professional achievements: (2)
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Shaaz Jung's professional achievements |
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Answer-
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Became famous among India's wildlife community |
Discovered black panther |
Piece together the incredible landscape of black
panther's life |
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Shaaz Jung's
professional achievements |
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Chronicler of the wild |
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Collected precious footage of Scarface and Saya |
A3. Give reasons: (2)
The writer says, "It was like looking at the past and the
present" because---------------
Answer-
The writer says, "It was like looking at the past and
the present" because he was watching an old, powerless leopard with
sagging eyes as well as another a very young-,
healthy- and good-looking male both in a single frame.
A4. 'Wildlife
photography is a thrilling hobby.' Write your views to justify the statement. (2)
Answer-
Yes, I agree with the sentence — 'Wildlife photography is indeed a thrilling hobby'. It combines the excitement of
exploring nature with the art of capturing rare and unique moments.
Photographers often face unpredictable conditions, wait patiently for hours,
and sometimes even risk their safety — all for the perfect shot of a wild
animal in its natural setting. This makes the experience adventurous and purposeful.
A5. Language study: (2)
(1) You could tell he was
past his prime.
(Choose
the correct option where 'be able to' is used from the options given below and
rewrite)
(a) You are able to tell he was past
his prime.
(b) You will be able to tell he was
past his prime.
(c) You weren't able to tell he was
past his prime.
(d) You were able to tell he was past
his prime.
Answer-
(d) You were able to tell he was past
his prime.
(2) The Jungle had
taken a toll on him
(Choose
the correct Passive voice from the given options and rewrite.)
(a) A toll on him had been taken by
the jungle.
(b) A toll on him had taken by the
jungle.
(c) A toll on him has been taken by
the jungle.
(d) A toll on him was being taken by
the jungle
Answer-
(a) A toll on him had been taken by
the jungle.
A6. Find out the
synonyms of the following from the extract: (2)
(i) closely
(ii) exhibiting
(iii) long deep cut
(iv) drooping lags
Answer-
(i) closely - intimately
(ii) long deep cut - gash
(iii) exhibiting - showcasing
(iv) drooping lags - sagging
(B) Language Study (Non-Textual
Grammar)
Do as directed:
i) "What a melodious
performance it is!" Mr. Swami said to his daughter.
(Choose
the correct alternative showing the Indirect narration of the given sentence.)
(a) Mr. Swami said to his daughter
that it was a very melodious performance.
(b) Mr. Swami exclaimed that it was a
very melodious performance.
(c) Mr. Swami told to his daughter
that it is a very melodious performance.
(d) Mr. Swami surprised to his
daughter that it was a very melodious performance.
Answer-
(b) Mr. Swami exclaimed that it was a
very melodious performance.
(ii) The commander
rapidly passed on the instructions.(1)
(Choose
the correct - 'Wh' question from the given options to get the underlined word
as the answer.)
(a) How did the commander pass on the
instructions?
(b) Who passed the instructions on
the commander?
(c) What does the commander pass on
the instructions?
(d) How does the commander pass on
the instructions?
Answer-
(a) How did the commander pass on the
instructions?
iii) You must attend the classes. You can
qualify for the examination.(1)
(Choose
the correct alternative to transform the sentence into a compound sentence.)
(a) You must attend the classes so as
to qualify for the examination.
(b) You must attend the classes but
qualify for the examination.
(c) You must qualify for the
examination and attend the classes.
(d) You must attend the classes and
qualify for the examination.
Answer-
(d) You must attend the classes and
qualify for the examination.
B2. Spot the error and
rewrite the correct sentence:
Dr. Dixit has being practising for
twenty years in this city.
Answer-
Dr. Dixit has been practising for
twenty years in this city.
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