english passages for practice for class 10th maharashtra board

ENGLISH PASSAGE WITH SOLUTION FOR SSC

Q.I. (A) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : (10 marks)

A.1. Complete the following.

(i) ___________ has planned and executed Saina’s progress.

(a) Her coach (b) Her mother (c) Her physiotherapist

(ii) _____________ is her coach.

(a) Prakash Padukone (b) Pullela Gopichand (c) Her father

Saina is already a big star at such a young age. It will bring a lot of media attention. What is important is not to get carried away. It is equally important to realize that she has a long career ahead of her and a lot more tournaments to win. From whatever little I know of Saina, I am sure, she will stay focused and it is only a matter of time before she becomes World No.1. Full credit to her coach Pullela Gopichand for the way he has planned and executed her progress as well as the support team of the physiotherapist and physical trainer who, as always work quietly behind the scenes.

Saina, you have done all of us proud, you have the ability to go all the way. In this format it will not be possible to win every tournament you enter. What is critical is choosing your tournaments carefully and resting enough between them to make sure that you remain in peak condition all the time and injury-free. This is just the beginning. Do not worry about the odd loss here and there. Keep it up. The entire country is behind you.

A.2. The two things that are important for Saina in order to be successful are :

(i) __________________________

(ii) __________________________

A.3. Give the antonyms of the following using words from the passage.(i) humble (ii) heal

(iii) decline (iv) noisy

A.4. Rewrite as an affirmative sentence.

(i) In this format it will not be possible to win every tournament you enter.

(ii) Do not worry about the odd loss here and there.

A.5. Why do you think has Saina reached great heights?

Answers

Q.I. (A) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :A.1. (i) (a) Her coach

(ii) (b) Pullela Gopichand

A.2. (i) not to get carried away

(ii) to realize that she has a long career ahead of her and a lot more tournaments to win

A.3. (i) proud (ii) injure

(iii) progress (iv) quiet

A.4. (i) In this format it will be impossible to win every tournament you enter.

(ii) Avoid worrying about the odd loss here and there.

A.5. Saina has all the attributes vital to be among the best in the world - she is technically sound, physically fit and mentally strong apart from being patient, hardworking and self-confident. All these qualities have made her reach great heights.

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Comprehension of passages for practice for class 10th

Alaskan polar bears have mastered the art of living in ice. Even during the frigid days of winter, these furry white creatures don’t hibernate in cozy dens, like other bears do. Instead, they go north, hunting for seals living in the ice-covered water.

In recent years, however, Earth’s climate has been getting warmer, and ice near the Poles has been melting. Now, a new study shows that disappearing ice is changing polar bear behavior. For instance, more than half of pregnant polar bears used to give birth in dens on solid blocks of ice that were floating out at sea. Today, they’re digging their dens on or near land.

The reason? Most of the ice has disappeared. Studies have shown that 27 percent of sea ice in the Arctic that stays frozen from year to year has disappeared during the past 30 years. So there’s now much less space for dens. Moreover, as the warming continues, the remaining ice becomes less stable. These conditions are unappealing to mother polar bears, who want a safe place to give birth. A mother polar bear often has two cubs at a time. Baby cubs stay with their mothers for more than 2 years.For now, Alaska’s polar bears seem to prefer returning to land rather than taking the risk of giving birth on shaky ice. That solution might not work forever, however, especially if the ice keeps melting. The bottom line? Polar bears are in trouble.

Answer the following questions.

1. Where do seals live?
2. Describe one trait that makes Alaskan polar bears different from other bears.
3. Polar ice is melting. Why?
4. What has forced polar bears to dig their dens on or near the land?Answers

1. Seals live in the ice-covered water of the north.
2. Alaskan polar bears are different from other bears in that they do not hibernate during winter. Instead, they go north hunting for seals.
3. Ice near the poles is melting because the earth’s climate is getting warmer.
4. Polar bears are now digging their dens on or near the land because the ice that used to float out at sea has disappeared.

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