Class 10 1st Summative Evaluation 2026 Question Paper with answer :English Class 10 Unit Test 1 2026

Class X 1st Summative Evaluation 2026

F.M :40 English [X] Time : 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Section-A

1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Swami went to school feeling that he was the worst boy on earth. His conscience bothered him. He wasn't at all sure if his description of Samuel had been accurate. He felt he had mixed up the real and the imagined.

Swami stopped on the roadside to make up his mind about Samuel. Samuel was not such a bad man after all. Personally he was much more friendly than the other teachers. Swami also felt Samuel had a special regard for him.

Swami's head was dizzy with confusion. He could not decide if Samuel really deserved the allegations made against him in the letter. The more he thought of Samuel, the more Swami grieved for him. To recall Samuel's dark face, his thin moustache, unshaven cheek and yellow coat filled Swaminathan with sorrow.

A. Write the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:1 x2=2

(a) Personally, Samuel was described by Swami as being—

(i) more severe than others

(ii) much more friendly than other teachers

(iii) very indifferent to students

(iv) always angry

(b) Swaminathan was filled with sorrow when he recalled Samuel’s—

(i) loud voice and cane

(ii) yellow coat and unshaven cheek

(iii) red coat and thick moustache

(iv) strictness in the classroom

B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: 1x2=2

(i) Swami felt that Samuel had a _______________________________________________________.

(ii) Regarding his description of Samuel, Swami felt he had ______________________________________.

C. Answer the following question: 2x1=2

What were the physical features of Samuel that Swami recalled?

Ans:

2.Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:

If I'm not so large as you,

You are not so small as I,

And not half so spry.

I'll not deny you make

A very pretty squirrel track;

Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;

If I cannot carry forests on my back,

Neither can you crack a nut.

A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences: 1 x2=2

(a) The squirrel claims that the mountain is not even—

(i) half as large as the squirrel

(ii) half as spry as the squirrel

(iii) as wise as the squirrel

(iv) as pretty as the track

(b) "Talents differ" means that—

(i) everyone has the same skills

(ii) some people have no talent

(iii) different beings have different abilities

(iv) only the large are talented

B. Answer the following questions:2x2=4

(i) What is the one thing the squirrel does "not deny" about the mountain?

Ans:

(ii) Mention one thing the squirrel can do that the mountain cannot.

Ans:

3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, affectionately known as 'Mahi', remains one of the most iconic figures in the history of Indian cricket. Hailing from the small town of Ranchi, his journey from a railway ticket collector to the captain who led India to two World Cup victories is a story of sheer grit and calmness. Dhoni’s leadership style, often described as 'Captain Cool', was defined by his ability to stay composed under immense pressure, a trait that helped India win the inaugural T-20 World Cup in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011.

Beyond his tactical brilliance as a wicket-keeper and captain, Dhoni was a prolific finisher with the bat. His lightning-fast stumpings and the famous 'helicopter shot' became his trademarks. Even after retiring from international cricket in August 2020, his influence remains vast through the Indian Premier League (IPL). For millions of fans, Dhoni is not just a cricketer but a symbol of the idea that talent from small towns can conquer the world stage. His legacy continues to inspire young athletes to believe in their dreams and maintain discipline in the face of adversity.

A. Tick the right answer: (1x4=4)

(i) Mahendra Singh Dhoni is popularly known as—

(a) Dada

(b) Mahi

(d) The Wall

(ii) Before becoming a cricket star, Dhoni worked as a—

(a) school teacher

(b) bus conductor

(d) bank officer

(iii) India won the ODI World Cup under Dhoni's captaincy in the year—

(a) 2007

(b) 2008

(d) 2020

(iv) Dhoni's leadership style is famously described as—

(a) Captain Hot

(b) Captain Cool

(d) Silent Leader

B. Write 'T' for True and 'F' for False in the boxes: (1x4=4)

(i) Dhoni comes from a large metropolitan city like Mumbai. [ ]

(ii) Dhoni retired from international cricket in August 2020. [ ]

(iii) The 'helicopter shot' is a trademark batting style of Dhoni. [ ]

(iv) Dhoni led India to only one World Cup victory in his career. [ ]

4. Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: (2)

The train (is arriving/arrived/had arrived) ___________ at the station late. The passengers waited (at/on/by) ___________ the platform for a long time.

5. Do as directed:

A. Rewrite the sentences: (1x2=2)

(i) The teacher said to the students, "The earth moves round the sun."

(Change into indirect speech)

Ans:

(ii) The tea is too hot to drink.

(Use 'so...that')

Ans:

B. Replace underlined words with correct phrasal verbs: (1x2=2)

(i) I cannot tolerate such behavior. [ ]

(ii) The meeting was cancelled due to rain. [ ]

List: put up with, call off, set in

6.given below are the meanings of two words which you will find in the passage in Question No.3. Find out the words and write them in the appropriate boxes on the right hand side: (2x2=4)

(i) a quality or characteristic that belongs to a person:[ ]

(ii) someone who is very famous and admired:[ ]

7.Write a letter to your friend giving him/her a description of a cultural function held in your school. You have to use the following points:

(a) Occasions of the function, (b) Date, time and place, (c) a short description, (d) part played by you, (e) your impression.

Class X 1st Summative Evaluation 2026

Subject: English [X] | Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes | F.M: 40

Section A: Reading Comprehension (Seen)

1. Based on "Father's Help"

A. Choose the correct alternative:

(a) Personally, Samuel was: (ii) much more friendly than other teachers
(b) Swaminathan was filled with sorrow recalling Samuel’s: (ii) yellow coat and unshaven cheek

B. Complete the sentences:

(i) Swami felt that Samuel had a special regard for him.
(ii) Regarding his description of Samuel, Swami felt he had mixed up the real and the imagined.

C. Short Answer:

Q: What were the physical features of Samuel that Swami recalled?
Ans: Swami recalled Samuel's dark face, his thin moustache, his unshaven cheek, and his signature yellow coat.

2. Based on the Poem "Fable"

A. Tick the correct alternative:

(a) The squirrel claims the mountain is not even: (ii) half as spry as the squirrel
(b) "Talents differ" means: (iii) different beings have different abilities

B. Answer the following:

(i) The squirrel does not deny that the mountain makes a very pretty squirrel track.
(ii) One thing the squirrel can do (but the mountain cannot) is to crack a nut.

Reading Comprehension (Unseen)

3. Mahendra Singh Dhoni Passage

Question	Correct Answer
(i) Popularly known as	(b) Mahi
(ii) Former Occupation	(c) railway ticket collector
(iii) ODI World Cup Year	(c) 2011
(iv) Leadership Style	(b) Captain Cool

B. True or False:

(i) Dhoni comes from a metropolitan city. [ F ]
(ii) Dhoni retired in August 2020. [ T ]
(iii) 'Helicopter shot' is his trademark. [ T ]
(iv) Led India to only one World Cup victory. [ F ]

Grammar & Vocabulary

4. Fill in the blanks:
The train arrived at the station late. The passengers waited on the platform for a long time.

5. Do as Directed:

(i) Indirect Speech: The teacher told the students that the earth moves round the sun.
(ii) Using 'so...that': The tea is so hot that it cannot be drunk.

B. Phrasal Verbs:

(i) Tolerate: put up with
(ii) Cancelled: called off

6. Vocabulary from Passage:

(i) Characteristic belonging to a person: trait
(ii) Someone very famous and admired: iconic

Section B: Writing

7. Informal Letter Sample:

Section – C: Writing

Writing

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