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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, CHENNAI REGION

COMMON PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION
ENGLISH (CORE)
Marking Scheme
Section A: Reading Max. Marks: 20
Answer Key 1.1
a. This can be particularly dangerous because untreated diabetes can cause damage to the heart, blood
vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. (1 marks)
b. both types affect the body's ability to use digested food for energy. The pancreas does not produce
insulin at all. Produce some insulin in their pancreas, but their bodies' tissues do not respond well to the
insulin signal (2 marks)
c. Metabolize the glucose properly (1 marks)
d. Glucose that the body does not use right away is stored in the liver, muscle, or fat. (1 marks)
e. The first is that there could be a defect in the insulin receptors on cells. Although insulin may bind to
the receptors, the cells do not read the signal to metabolize the glucose. (2 marks)
f. The treatment for Non-insulin-dependent diabetes is a diet that helps one maintain a normal weight and
pays particular attention to a proper balance of the different food groups.(2 marks)
1.2

a onset
b

respond

off set

(3 marks)

2.1. Title: Medical Waste/any other suitable title

1mark

Notes

( 5 marks)

3marks

A proper format to be used ,with main points arranged under 3-4 sub-headings
Key to Abbreviations used (minimum four) : 1mark
2.2. Summary of the passage (content-2 +Expression-1)

(3 marks)

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Section B: Advanced Writing Skills 35 marks
3. Option I-Classified Advertisement
Objectives: To draft a classified advertisement giving all the necessary details.
Marking scheme
ContentTitle :

( 5 marks)

3 marks
To Let

Details:
exquisitely designed ,self contained, 5 bed room house with ultra modern amenities, 24 hours power back
up facilities - spacious lawns &servant quarters- expected rent- for details Contact)-location, size,etc
Expression 2 marks
Option II-Notice
Format :Heading, Date ,Name &Designation -1mark
Content: Details - 2 marks
What is the occasion , Date and time, Venue
Celebrate golden jubilee by arranging a day-long programme on 28th Jan. 2014 Nehru stadium.
Students urged to participate actively- the details of the programme-(chief guest arrival-9am, hosting of
the national flag-9:15 am, group song-9:30 am, gymnastics -12:00noon, NCC parade -1:00pm, cultural
programme Contact)
Expression: 2 marks
4. Option I- Report
Marking Scheme

(10 marks)

Format: Heading/Title,Name ( + ) 1mark

Content: 4 marks
What? When? Where? Who organized it? Highlights of the guests speech. Any other relevant
information

Promoting sports & games-motto of youth club

Organized many tournaments & competitions at state & national level.

Organized chess tournament age group 15-18 took part promote the game.

Response over whelming.

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More than 50 entries-different schools.

Played-diff. rounds- revealed their intelligence, XYZ School emerged victorious.

Prize distribution- end of the programme.)

Expression Spelling, grammatical accuracy 2 marks

Coherence, relevance 2 marks
Option II-Factual Description
Heading/Title 1mark
Content : 4 marks
Value Points
International Book Fair org.-date,place,time.Inauguration by-chief guest & address. Publishers displayvarious subjects. Fair attracted large number of students, parents & book -lovers.different competitions
held on each day.students from various schools took part.prizes given.aroused students interest to read
good & useful books.)
Expression Coherence and relevance 2 marks
Grammar and spelling 2 marks
5. Letter writing

(10 marks)

Marking Scheme
Format :Writers address, receivers address, date, subject, salutation and
Complementary close- 2 marks
Content : 4 marks
Option I
(Enrol-crash course for TOEFL/ nature of the faculty- the teachers utilise the latest audio visual
devices in teaching English. Do you hold group discussions classes? State the no. of days on which they
are held in a week? Do you invite language experts from reputed foreign institutions as guest lecturer?
Total admission fee/tuition fee & other incidental charges, prospectus, other facilities ,etc.)
Expression Coherence, relevance (2 +2=)4 marks
spelling, grammatical accuracy
Option II
Format Writers address, receivers address, date, subject, salutation and complementary close. 2 marks
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Content: 4 marks
Reference to advertisement
Expression. Spellings, grammatical accuracy 2 marks
Coherence and relevance 2 marks

Step motherly attitude in providing civic amenities.

Areas like ours-mostly low-income groups reside , left to rot and stink.

Have been highlighting issue before corporation-but in vain.

Heaps of dirt lying-streets.

Drains open-keep over flowing with garbage & dirt.

Residents become victims of water-borne diseases, mosquito menace.

Low lying areas & pits filled-stagnant water-become breedingcenter- mosquitoes

no serious attempt made-deal-problem of water logging.

No steps taken-spray insecticides or DDT.

Residents suffer-malaria.

No concrete steps taken deal with-problem -hope-corporation-rise from its slumber take prompt
remedial steps- closing, the pits, flushing-stagnant water, spraying, cleaning the areas every day
,fumigation.
(problem -2marks + suggestions-2marks)
6. Article-

(10 marks)

Format: Title, writers name: 1 mark

Content:

4 marks

Expression - Coherence, relevance: 2 marks

Spelling, grammatical accuracy:

2 marks

Option I

Education doesnt mean only providing degree

Education must be value based.

Part of the curriculum in schools education compulsory upto secondary level

Value education remains distant dream

Young boys and girls going astray- reduced to walking computers.

Material prosperity-only aim of life

Cable TVs demand polluted young minds

Need for moral education-value based education-build-character and morals.

steps taken in school- Assembly-5mins talk regarding importance of morals and values in life
.
Special prizes awarded to -most disciplined student, well behaved student, integrity Club, Guest
lectures, etc.
Option II
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Living has become very difficult

Low income groups, salaried classes worst affected.

Price of essential commodities gone up sharply

Prices of cooking gas, pulses, vegetables a sharp rise

Prices of cars, computers, TVs have gone up

Middle class and upper middle class affected

Things becoming beyond the reach of the poorer sections especially workers and peasants

India poor country-below poverty line

Unemployment, semi-employment youngsters and women are swelling

Inflation lowers the value of their pay packets.

Increase in the wages and salaries dont correspond to the rise of inflation.

Black money market, hoarding and profit bearing-main reason of rise in prices

Remedial Steps-fair price shops, hoarding and marketing to be checked, increase production to
meet the demand, government control price rise-appointing inspectors-surprise checks. Increase
employment opportunities, increase production, provide job opportunities.

Section -C: Textbooks 45 marks

7. Objectives : To test the students comprehension of the poem, their ability to interpret,
evaluate and respond to the lines of the poem.

(1X4=) 4 marks

Option - 1
Content-1
Value points:
(a) The poem is Keeping Quiet and the poet is Pablo Neruda
(b) The poet asks us to count to twelve and keep still.
(c) We should not speak in any language on the earth for a second.
(d)His real purpose in saying all this is that we should stop all our activities for a while and have a quiet
introspection /meditation.
Option - II
Value points:
(a)The poem is Aunt Jennifers Tigers and the poet is Adrienne Rich.
(b) They are jumping across a screen.
(c) They look like shining topaz denizens.
(d) They dont fear the men beneath the tree.
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8. Objectives: To test the students comprehension of the poem, their ability to interpret,
evaluate and respond to the poem.

(2X2=)4 marks

(a).The poet's mother looks wan and pale which the poet has tastefully compared to a late winter's moon.
(b). It is full of coloured flowers & resonated with the bells.
(c)An endless fountain of immortal drink pouring unto us from heavens brink
9. Objectives: To test the students ability for local comprehension of the prose texts.
Marking Scheme

(2X6=) 12marks

Content : 1 mark
Expression : 1 mark
Value Point
(a) (as a tribute, mark of respect and gratitude for M Hamel their French teacher for last 40 years)
(b) (landlord seated on a platform supervising proceeding , elder of their street- carrying a packet holding
with a string lest hand touch packet -contaminate it. Crouched low handing it -landlord)
(c ) (In German written not to hit the parson too hard ,follow the plan , last 3minutes before the close of
the exam were important.)
(d) (miserable -man chased away by all and welcomed by none
allowed to enjoy a day of peace with them
wrong to chase away a human being who had been invited and promised Christmas cheer)
(e) 4 year old now, become inquisitive .,refuses to fall asleep easily,

would question him on things that amazed her.

.wanted to know if magic spells were real
(f) Ans:(The British came to know that synthetic indigo was developed in Germany - 15% of the land was
released - in return, peasants asked to pay compensation for release from the agreement.)
(g) (both belonged to lower middle class families- not rich
big plans need big money and experience and they didnt have
both earmarked for the biscuit factory)
10. Objectives : To test global comprehension of prose texts

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Marking Scheme:
Content : 3 marks

(5marks)

Expression : 2 marks
Value Points:

.was 10 or 11 decided to learn-swim.

older boy pushed-almost drowned
haunting fear gripped -couldnt enjoy any water sports.
hired instructor.
vestiges remained.
swam lake Wentworth,Warm Lake.
conquered fear.
terror only in fear of death,peace in death
have will to live.

OR
Marking Scheme:
Content : 3 marks
Expression : 2 marks
Value Points:

Every inch a patriot supported all kinds of progress for Japanese

Went America for medical education
Steeped in / rooted in Japanese culture and tradition
Marriage of Sadao and Hana on Japanese values
Saved the enemy soldier , but informed general
wanted to get rid of him
agreed to the plan of the general assassins sent

11. Objectives : To be able to interpret , extrapolate and evaluate it.

Marking Scheme

(5marks)

Content : 1 mark for each value point (3 points) 3 marks

Expression : 2 marks (1+ 1 accuracy and fluency)
Value Points
12. Objectives : To be able to comprehend incidents and evaluate it.
Marking Scheme:

(8 marks)
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Content : 6 marks
Expression : 2 marks
Value Points
(death of Sir Charles Baskerville cast gloom. Wealthy old man-made generous donations to charities.
Cause of death attributed to heart attack. Mystery surrounded death. Dr.Mortimer executor of willapproached Holmes & Watson-solve mystery of his death. Hinted -supernatural hound responsible for
death. Sir Henry -known heir comes to London-faces danger to life. Holmes & Watson solve series of
mysteries-discovered Stapleton in line to inherit property -real criminal. Visited place-crime committed.
Discovered Stapleton- lured Sir Charles on the moor-loosened ferocious hound -chased him-fled down
Yew valley-fell down dead from heart disease & fright.)
13. Objectives : To be able to comprehend characters and evaluate it.
Marking Scheme:

(7 marks)

Content : 5 marks
Expression : 2 marks
Value Points

Sir Henry Baskerville- only known heir of late Sir Charles. young gentleman returned from
Canada after death of Sir Charles. nephew of Sir Charles. hale and hearty- described "a small,
alert and dark- eyed man of about thirty years of age". Sturdily built. Remains unperturbed receives a letter in the hotel that says: "As you value your life or your reason, keep away from
moor". keen to see the moor. Excited to see surroundings when travels railway coach. pride,
valour , strength in his thick eye- brows and large hazel eyes. Falls in love- beautiful Miss
Stapleton-marry her. Confronts- opposing brother boldly. Frank, straightforward, intelligent.
Stapleton looses- gigantic hound - runs to escape. Gets tired- falls down unconscious)
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