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English Communicative 2026 Sample Answer
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SECTION A – (Reading Skills)
Question 1
(i) Which one of the following is a health benefit of participating in sports, as stated in paragraph 1? (1×1=1)
- (A) promotes more screen time
- (B) reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes
- (C) improves hearing abilities
- (D) worsens sleeping patterns
Answer: (B) reduces the likelihood of developing diabetes
(1 mark)
(ii) What underlying mechanism makes sports more effective than binge-watching or overeating for coping with emotional stress? (1×1=1)
- (A) activation of social bonding neuropeptides
- (B) enhanced serotonin and natural chemical release in the brain
- (C) increased caloric expenditure leading to mental clarity
- (D) diversion of attention through physical exhaustion
Answer: (B) enhanced serotonin and natural chemical release in the brain
(1 mark)
(iii) Complete the following suitably: (1×1=1)
Modern lifestyles lead to weight gain because ____________.
Answer: Modern lifestyles lead to weight gain because of long hours at desks, fatigue, and consumption of convenience food.
(1 mark)
(iv) Rectify the given false statement: (1×1=1)
Playing a sport and consuming a lot of convenience food balances weight gain and reduces body fat.
Answer: Playing a sport along with consuming convenience food does not balance weight gain. Instead, sports combined with a healthy diet help reduce body fat and manage weight.
(1 mark)
(v) How does physical exertion affect body temperature and sleep quality? (2 marks)
Answer: Physical exertion raises body temperature and depletes energy, which makes the body work harder to cool down at night. This process improves sleep quality.
(2 marks)
(1 mark – raises body temperature/depletes energy
1 mark – improves sleep quality)
(vi) In what way are gym sessions different from sports activities? (2 marks)
Answer: Gym sessions can feel exhausting and monotonous, whereas sports are driven by fun and competition and engage multiple muscle groups at the same time.
(2 marks)
(1 mark – gym sessions monotonous/exhausting
1 mark – sports fun/competitive/engage multiple muscles)
(vii) Mention one way in which playing a sport helps in emotional development. (1 mark)
Answer: Playing sports helps in emotional development by building self-confidence.
(Any one: resilience/adaptability/learning from failure/celebrating victory)
(1 mark)
(viii) List one way in which playing a sport reduces the risk of falling. (1 mark)
Answer: Playing sports improves balance, which reduces the risk of falling.
(1 mark)
(ix) How does belonging to a team or community act as a positive feedback loop for continued engagement in physical activity? (2 marks)
Answer: Belonging to a team provides a supportive network and sense of belonging. This increases enjoyment and motivation, encouraging regular participation in physical activity and making it sustainable.
(2 marks)
(1 mark – supportive network/sense of belonging
1 mark – increases motivation/regular participation)
Question 2
(i) Complete with a suitable reason. (1×1=1)
Eco-tourism is considered a responsible way of travelling because it emphasizes conserving natural environments and benefiting local communities rather than exploiting them.
(1 mark)
(ii) Fill in the blank with an appropriate word/phrase. (1×1=1)
Costa Rica has converted over 21% of its lands into national parks to preserve the areas.
(1 mark)
(iii) Eco-tourism offers an opportunity to the local people to preserve their heritage by: (1×1=1)
- (A) converting parks into national reserves.
- (B) selling handmade handicrafts as souvenirs.
- (C) using modern technology to present their culture.
- (D) improving their infrastructure.
Answer: (B) selling handmade handicrafts as souvenirs.
(1 mark)
(iv) Which of the following is/are economic benefit(s) of eco-tourism for local communities? (Paragraph 3) (1×1=1)
Correct statements:
2. It creates jobs through spending on lodges, guides and food.
5. It increases income and infrastructure.
Correct Option: (D) 2 and 5
(1 mark)
(v) List any two challenges faced by eco-tourism. (2 marks)
Answer: Misuse of the eco-tourism label without ethical conduct (greenwashing).
Strain on ecosystems due to too many tourists.
(2 marks)
(1 mark each)
(vi) How can eco-tourism be truly effective? (1 mark)
Eco-tourism can be effective by following strict codes of conduct, controlling its environmental footprint, and ensuring genuine benefit-sharing with local communities.
(Any one key point)
(1 mark)
(vii) What ecological issues can result from too many tourists visiting eco-tourism sites? (1×1=1)
- (A) reduced carbon emissions and habitat restoration
- (B) innovation and improved infrastructure
- (C) erosion, habitat disruption and pollution
- (D) cultural revival and increased bio-diversity
Answer: (C) erosion, habitat disruption and pollution
(1 mark)
(viii) What, according to the passage, are some of the well-managed practices that can lead to effective eco-tourism? (Paragraph 6) (2 marks)
Answer: Abiding by strict codes of conduct.
Controlling environmental footprint and ensuring genuine benefit-sharing with local communities.
(2 marks)
(1 mark each relevant point)
SECTION C – GRAMMAR (10 Marks)
Q7. Fill in the blanks (i)–(iii) with the appropriate option from those given in brackets. (3×1=3)
Renewable energy is essential to the world’s efforts to (i) ________ (reduce/reducing/reduced) dependence on fossil fuels. Solar and wind power (ii) ________ (has emerged/emerge/are emerging) as the most promising alternatives. Many countries (iii) ________ (are invest/is investing/are investing) heavily in renewable infrastructure to ensure a sustainable future for the next generation.
Answers:
- (i) reduce
- (ii) are emerging
- (iii) are investing
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for each correct answer
- No partial marking
Q8. In the following paragraph, one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word before and after it. (4×1=4)
Example (Given):
Greenhouse gases trap heat the earth’s atmosphere.
Answer: heat – in – the
(i) atmosphere. They released mainly from
Answer: They – are – released
(ii) burning fossil. An increase in greenhouse
Answer: fossil – fuels – An
(iii) gases leads global warming and climate change.
Answer: leads – to – global
(iv) Melting glaciers and rising sea levels effects of climate change
Answer: levels – are – effects
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for each correct triplet (word before – omission – word after)
- All three parts must be correct
Q9. Do as Directed (1+2=3)
(i) Rearrange the following jumbled words/phrases in the given dialogue to create a meaningful sentence. (1 mark)
Patient: Doctor, I’ve been having a severe headache for the past three days. What should I do?
Doctor:
and avoid stress / don’t worry / I’ll prescribe you / also advise you / it seems like / some medicine / and / a case of migraine / to take proper rest
Correct Answer: Don’t worry. It seems like a case of migraine and I’ll prescribe you some medicine and also advise you to take proper rest and avoid stress.
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for completely correct sentence
- No partial marks
(ii) Report the conversation by filling in the blanks. (2 marks)
Teacher: Why didn’t you submit your homework yesterday?
Student: I am sorry ma’am. I wasn’t feeling well.
The teacher asked the student ____________.
The student replied that he was ____________.
Correct Answer: The teacher asked the student why he had not submitted his homework the previous day.
The student replied that he was not feeling well.
Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for first blank (correct reporting + tense change + time change)
- 1 mark for second blank
- Minor spelling errors may be ignored if meaning is clear
SECTION D – Literature Textbook
Q.10 Read the given extracts and answer the questions briefly
(Any two extracts) – 4 × 2 = 8 marks
Extract (a) – Mrs Packletide’s Tiger
(i) On what kind of night did the event take place? (1 mark)
Answer: The event took place on a moonlit and cloudless night.
Marking Scheme:
- Correct description of night – 1 mark
(ii) What does the writer mean by “even a partially deaf tiger might be expected to hear on a still night”? (1 mark)
Answer: The writer means that the goat’s bleating was so loud and continuous that even a tiger with weak hearing could hear it easily in the silence of the night.
Marking Scheme:
- Explanation of loud bleating – 1 mark
(iii) Where was the platform constructed? (1 mark)
Answer: The platform was constructed on a comfortably placed tree.
Marking Scheme:
- Correct location mentioned – 1 mark
(iv) Which word in the passage is closest in meaning to “a person or animal being hunted or looked for”? (1 mark)
Answer: Quarry
Marking Scheme:
- Correct word – 1 mark
Q.11 Answer any five of the following in 30–40 words each 5 × 2 = 10 marks
(i) Why did the narrator feel deeply moved by the boy’s devotion? (Two Gentlemen of Verona)
Answer: The narrator was deeply moved because the boys worked tirelessly and lived a hard life only to earn money for their sister’s treatment, without complaining or seeking sympathy, showing great love, sacrifice, and sense of responsibility.
Marking Scheme:
- Content relevant to devotion – 1 mark
- Clarity, coherence, and word limit – 1 mark
(ii) What role did the Ouija board play in the story? (A Shady Plot)
Answer: The Ouija board became the medium through which the narrator communicated with the ghost, Helen. It helped reveal her identity and problems, driving the story forward and creating humour and suspense.
Marking Scheme:
- Role of Ouija board explained – 1 mark
- Expression and accuracy – 1 mark
(iii) Why did the nightingale lose her natural charm in singing? (The Frog and the Nightingale)
Answer: The nightingale lost her natural charm because the frog overtrained her, imposed strict rules, and exploited her talent for money, which exhausted her and destroyed her confidence and originality.
Marking Scheme:
- Cause clearly explained – 1 mark
- Language and structure – 1 mark
(iv) How did Patol Babu’s attitude change after rehearsing his scene? (Patol Babu, Film Star)
Answer: Initially disappointed, Patol Babu became confident and serious after rehearsing. He focused on delivering his line perfectly and took pride in performing even a small role with dedication.
Marking Scheme:
- Change in attitude explained – 1 mark
- Clarity and relevance – 1 mark
(v) How does the poem highlight the theme of transience of glory and power? (Ozymandias)
Answer: The poem shows that even the greatest rulers are forgotten with time. Ozymandias’s broken statue in the desert symbolises how power, pride, and glory fade away, while time and nature endure.
Marking Scheme:
- Theme explained – 1 mark
- Interpretation and expression – 1 mark
(vi) Why was Sebastian Shultz in a coma and how was it connected to computer games? (Virtually True)
Answer: Sebastian was in a coma after a car accident. His consciousness was trapped inside computer games, and Michael helped him escape by winning the games, bringing him back to real life.
Marking Scheme:
- Cause and connection explained – 1 mark
- Accuracy and coherence – 1 mark
Q.12 Answer any one of the following in about 150 words 8 marks
(a) Analyze how ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘Patol Babu, Film Star’ explore personal ambition
Answer: In Julius Caesar, ambition is portrayed as dangerous and destructive. Caesar’s growing ambition makes others fear that he may become a tyrant, leading to his assassination. Brutus, driven by ambition mixed with idealism, makes tragic choices that ultimately destroy him. Ambition here leads to betrayal, violence, and downfall.
In contrast, Patol Babu, Film Star presents ambition positively. Patol Babu dreams of acting success, but when given a minor role, he does not let ego dominate him. Instead, he channels his ambition into perfection, proving that true ambition lies in self-respect and dedication, not fame.
Both texts show ambition as powerful, but while Shakespeare warns against blind ambition, Ray highlights disciplined ambition rooted in personal satisfaction.
Marking Scheme:
- Content and textual understanding – 4 marks
- Analysis and comparison – 2 marks
- Organisation and expression – 2 marks
(b) Compare the role of patience and endurance in ‘The Letter’ and ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’
Answer: In The Letter, patience and endurance are shown through Coachman Ali, who waits for years to receive a letter from his daughter. Despite illness and suffering, his hope and faith never fade, reflecting quiet endurance and emotional strength.
In The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, endurance is physical and spiritual. The Mariner suffers intense loneliness, thirst, and guilt as punishment for killing the albatross. His endurance leads to self-realisation and moral awakening.
Both texts highlight that patience and endurance are paths to redemption. While Ali’s endurance is gentle and emotional, the Mariner’s is harsh and transformative, yet both underline the power of perseverance.
Marking Scheme:
- Content and relevance – 4 marks
- Comparison and insight – 2 marks
- Language and coherence – 2 marks
