Karnataka SSLC English (Second Language) 2025 Most Expected Questions

1.

Why did Swami's father want him to sleep alone in the office room? (A Hero)

2.

There was silence in the room. In spite of it, some noises reached Swami's ears. What were they? (A Hero)

3.

"Please help me to take her to a hospital." (There’s a girl on the Tracks!)
a) Who does 'me' refer to?
b) What had happened to her?
c) What was the result of seeking help?

4.

What makes you feel that Don Anselmo was a man of principles? (Gentleman of Rio-en-Medio)

5.

Ambedkar was a voracious reader. Justify this statement. (Dr BR Ambedkar)

6.

How did Dr Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi try to wipe out caste discrimination from India? (Dr BR Ambedkar)

7.

Why was Anant considered a talented boy? (The Concert)

8.

Give some instances to show that Pepe was loyal to Columbus till the end. (The Discovery)

9.

Describe the journey of Avtar Narain's support of Satish's pursuit of art. (Colours of Silence)

10.

According to the poet Ruskin Bond, his grandmother was 'unique'. Write a paragraph to support this statement. (Grandma Climbs a Tree)

11.

How is the quality of mercy twice blessed? (Quality of Mercy)

12.

Give some instances to show that the land has more patience according to the poet Marina de Bellagenta. (I am the land)

13.

Sum up the conversation between the poet and Mother India in your own words. (The Song of India)

14.

Write the gist of the poem 'Ballad of the Tempest'.

15.

Why does the poet say that he will be in solitary confinement? (Off to Outer Space Tomorrow Morning)