AP 10th Class CCE Pattern – Page 9

Following are conversation practice questions from the lesson The Brave Potter of SSC / 10th Class for public exams of Andhra Pradesh Board. Students can practice these to score good marks in public exams.

Read the following lines. (2 × 1= 2 M)

Example-1:

‘You horrible beast!’ a voice screamed angrily. ‘How dare you run away? How dare you make me walk about in the middle of the night trying to find you! Be careful, one of these days I’ll kill you! Now, go home!’ (The Brave Potter)

Now, answer the following questions:
1. Who talked to whom in the passage?
2. What was the mood of the speaker?

Answers:
1. A potter talked to the tiger (beast)
2. Angry mood

Example-2:

On the afternoon of that day, a potter had arrived home after a hard day’s work. He was tired and thirsty. He had asked his wife for some palm-wine. (The Brave Potter)
Now, answer the following questions:
1. Who was tired and thirsty?
2. What did he ask his wife?

Answers
1. The potter 2. Some palm-wine

Also Read: How to Score Good Marks / Grade in 10th English – Tips and Tricks

Read the following carefully. (5 Marks)

Example-1
‘I want to join IIT.’
His father stopped reading the newspaper.
He lifted his head, looked at the boy and said with a heavy voice …….

Now, write a possible conversation between Murthy and his father.

Answer:

Father : See Murthy, I am very happy you qualified the entrance test.
Murthy : Thank you dad.
Father : I’m definitely proud of you my boy but I’m sure you know our financial position.
Murthy : But father, I’ve got a very good rank. It is a much better rank compared to my friend.
Father : I know but, I have a big family to take care of. You are not the only child I
have.
Murthy : Father, why can’t we take an education loan?
Father : Well my boy it is not that easy. We don’t have any security to produce.
Murthy : I’ll repay it later, once I get a job.
Father : That’s anyway going to cost a lot my boy. You are a sensible child and I expect you to understand our constraints.

Also Read: AP 10th Class Model Papers and Blue Prints for Public Exams

Example – 2
Write a conversation between two friends regarding dignity of labour.

Answer:
Raju : I know that look. You are in some sort of trouble.
Ravi : Yes. I want somebody to carry my luggage. But now there is nobody here.
Raju : Why can’t you carry your luggage?
Ravi : You know, I shun physical labour.

Raju : Why?

Ravi : I am educated. I am a government employee.
Raju : So what?
Ravi : If I carry luggage, the world will laugh at me.
Raju : Self-help is the best help.
Ravi : I will be belittled. I will lose my dignity.
Raju : It is a false prestige. Realise the importance of dignity of labour
Ravi : Thank you for your suggestion.

Following are important tips for the students of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh appearing for SSC / 10th Class Public Examinations. English subject is considered to be difficult for those studying in Telugu medium. Students are advised to follow these tips to gain good marks in the SSC Public Exams:

It is a myth that scoring A-1 in English is impossible. With proper preparation, profound reading of the text and habitual reading you can definitely gain excellent grade in English too.

Reading the text book:

Thorough reading of text book covering all the units helps in answering Paper – I. Students should be well – versed with the speaker of the content and the context of all the units. The answers should be short and relevant to the topic.

Hand-writing:

Attempt the question paper in a sequence. Neat and legible hand-writing, leaving space between the answers and underlining value points has a positive impact on the evaluator.

Grammar and Vocabulary:

This section demands a lot of practice. Brush up basic rules and attempt as many questions as possible and learn from mistakes. Primarily gain clear knowledge in the usage of Verbs, Auxiliary Verbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Word Forms.

Creative Writing:

This section plays critical part and a very important aspect of the question paper. The language skills are tested. Students should follow the formats religiously. Knowledge of current affairs helps in answering questions on the most recent incidents.

Invitation:

Exhibit the context (occasion and purpose). Use right format, layout and design and rhythmic language.

Major Discourses:

While attempting these questions, present relevant ideas and information of the person. Consider reflection, thoughts and maintain coherence in the discourse.

Referring to a dictionary:

It is mandatory for every student so that they can be aware of every new vocabulary and its correct spelling.

Comprehension Passage:

Every paragraph in the passage has a central idea. The student should approach the passage with an ‘open mind’. There is
no place for the reader’s own opinions, assumptions and prejudices. The crux of the problem is just to understand the writer’s point of view. Also read the passage quickly!

10th Class English – Conversation Model Questions for Public Exams

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