Compulsory English NEEMA SEE Model Question Set 4
Complete Solution with Answer Key | Class 10
Welcome to the complete solution for Class 10 Compulsory English NEEMA Model Question Set 4. This guide provides detailed answers for all sections including poem comprehension, reading passages, grammar exercises, and writing tasks to help you prepare for the SEE examination.
Table of Contents: English NEEMA SEE Model Question Set 4
- Section 1: Poem – Climbing by Amy Lowell
- Section 2: Reading – Me at the Beginning of Life
- Section 3: Reading – Basketball Practice (Story)
- Section 4: Informational Text – The Internet
- Section 5: Advertisement Writing
- Section 6: Message of Congratulations
- Section 7: Dialogue on Internet Safety
- Section 8: Essay – Importance of Modern Agriculture in Nepal
- Section 9: Grammar
- Section 10: Cloze Test
1. Read the following poem and choose the correct answer. [5×1=5]
Climbing
by Amy Lowell
High up in the apple tree climbing I go,
With the sky above me, the earth below.
Each branch is the step of a wonderful stair
Which leads to the town I see shining up there.
Climbing, climbing, higher and higher,
The branches blow and I see a spire,
The gleam of a turret, the glint of a dome,
All sparkling and bright, like white sea foam.
On and on, from bough to bough,
The leaves are thick, but I push my way through;
Before, I have always had to stop,
But to-day I am sure I shall reach the top.
Today to the end of the marvelous stair,
Where those glittering pinnacles flash in the air!
Climbing, climbing, higher I go,
With the sky close above me, the earth far below.
— Amy Lowell
a. Why does the speaker want to climb the apple tree?
i. to observe the sky ii. to observe the town iii. to collect apples iv. to observe the earth
Answer: ii. to observe the town
Explanation: The speaker says “Which leads to the town I see shining up there,” clearly indicating the desire to reach and observe the shining town visible from above.
b. What supports the speaker to go up and up?
i. the stair bough ii. the weather iii. the leaves of the tree iv. the branches of the tree
Answer: iv. the branches of the tree
Explanation: The poem states “Each branch is the step of a wonderful stair,” showing that the branches serve as steps supporting the speaker’s ascent.
c. What does the word ‘sky’ symbolise in the poem?
i. beginning of the journey ii. obstacle in the journey iii. height of the success iv. beauty of the nature
Answer: iii. height of the success
Explanation: The sky, being the highest point above, symbolizes the ultimate peak of achievement and success the speaker is striving to reach.
d. What is compared to white sea foam in the poem?
i. gleam of a turret ii. glow of a spire iii. glint of a dome iv. clear sky
Answer: iii. glint of a dome
Explanation: The poem says “The gleam of a turret, the glint of a dome, / All sparkling and bright, like white sea foam.” The collective sparkling sights — notably the glint of a dome — are compared to white sea foam.
e. What is the message of the poem?
i. Learn to climb the trees. ii. Never give up in the middle of any situation. iii. Enjoy the beauty of town. iv. Don’t take risks in life.
Answer: ii. Never give up in the middle of any situation.
Explanation: The speaker acknowledges having always had to stop before (“Before, I have always had to stop”) but expresses strong determination to reach the top today, conveying the message of perseverance and never giving up.
2. Read the following text and do the tasks that follow. [10]
Me at the Beginning of Life
I have understood now that life is a beautiful flower of creation. Whether my own life falls within my definition of life, well, I do not know. When my heart wept, I survived, because inside the pain laughter was restless each moment. When I say that somehow or other I survived a burdensome life, few will believe me now. The truth is extremely bitter, the reality equally insipid. Many times, while turning those pages of memory I myself have shed tears. Such unlucky lines of fate were inscribed for me when I fell to the ground from my mother’s womb.
On the sixth day after my birth, my mother bathed me and washed me and made me clean, and put me to sleep with an exercise book and a pen under my pillow. It was a folk belief that fortune would write my line of fate on that night. Mother, you wanted fortune to draw a good line of fate right across my brow. But that was just your belief. Yes, fortune did not draw my line of karma well that night, nor did it write a good line of fate.
Time had filled my pockets with packages of ill fortune. I was a girl who had been robbed by fate, who had neither the sweetness nor the joy of life. So, how could life be as I had imagined? In the end, I had to live, and so I did. But I lived as if there was no difference between the life of an animal and the life of a human being. The only difference was that even though I lived an animal’s life, I ate rice, that was all.
A. Fill in the blanks using the correct information from the text above. [5×1=5]
a. Nowadays, the narrator has realized that life is …
Answer: a beautiful flower of creation.
b. The narrator thinks that she lived a …
Answer: burdensome life.
c. When she recalls her past, she has ……… from her eyes.
Answer: shed tears from her eyes.
d. Time had given her ……… as a gift.
Answer: packages of ill fortune as a gift.
e. The narrator compares her life with …
Answer: the life of an animal.
B. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]
a. What things will few people believe now?
Answer:
Few people will believe now that the narrator somehow survived such a burdensome and painful life, keeping her restless laughter alive inside the pain.
b. Why did the narrator’s mother keep stationery under her pillow?
Answer:
The narrator’s mother kept an exercise book and a pen under her pillow because of a traditional folk belief that the goddess of fortune would use them to write a good line of fate on the newborn’s forehead on the sixth night after birth.
c. How was her life as a girl?
Answer:
As a girl, her life was miserable; she had been robbed by fate and possessed neither the sweetness nor the joy of life, living a mere survival existence comparable to that of an animal.
d. Why does the narrator think that she had been robbed by fate?
Answer:
She thinks she had been robbed by fate because, from the very beginning, time had filled her life with ill fortune, depriving her of all the happiness and beautiful imaginations she could have had.
e. Was the narrator raised in modern society? Give your answer with references.
Answer:
No, the narrator was not raised in a modern society. This is evident from the text’s reference to the mother following a “folk belief” of placing an exercise book and pen under the pillow on the sixth day for fortune to write her destiny, which is a traditional, superstitious practice rather than a modern scientific one.
3. Read the text below and do the activities that follow. [10]
“Did you see that?” Joe said to his friend Bill. “You’re a great shooter!” Bill caught the basketball and bounced it before throwing it again. The ball flew into the net. “Bill, you never miss!” Joe said admiringly. “Unless I’m in a real game,” Bill complained. “Then I miss all the time.” Joe knew that Bill was right. Bill performed much better when he was having fun with Joe in the schoolyard than he did when he was playing for the school team in front of a large crowd. “Maybe you just need to practice more,” Joe suggested. “But I practice all the time with you!” Bill objected. He shook his head. “I just can’t play well when people are watching me.” “You play well when I’m watching,” Joe pointed out. “That’s because I’ve known you since we were five years old,” Bill said with a smile. “I’m just not comfortable playing when other people are around.” Joe nodded and understood, but he also had an idea.
The next day Joe and Bill met in the schoolyard again to practice. After a few minutes, Joe excused himself. “Practice without me,” Joe said to his friend. “I’ll be back in a minute.” Joe hurried through the school building, gathering together whomever he could find – two students, a math teacher, two secretaries, and a janitor. When Joe explained why he needed them, everyone was happy to help.
Joe reminded the group to stay quiet as they all went towards the school’s basketball court. As Joe had hoped, Bill was still practicing basketball. He made five baskets in a row without noticing the silent people standing behind him. “Hey, Bill!” Joe called out finally. Bill turned. A look of surprise came over his face. “I just wanted to show you that you could play well with people watching you,” Joe said. “Now you’ll have nothing to worry about for the next game!”
A. Choose and copy the correct answer. [5×1=5]
a. What relation does Bill have with Joe?
i. brothers from the same mother ii. staff from the same office iii. friends from the same school iv. cousin from the same family
Answer: iii. friends from the same school
b. How many people did Joe gather?
i. two ii. four iii. five iv. six
Answer: iv. six
(2 students + 1 math teacher + 2 secretaries + 1 janitor = 6)
c. How do people respond to Joe’s request?
i. They denied to help. ii. They assured to help. iii. They said they would think of helping him. iv. They were unwilling to help.
Answer: ii. They assured to help.
d. What kind of player was Bill?
i. confident and efficient ii. scared and confident iii. timid and scared iv. timid and efficient
Answer: iv. timid and efficient
(Efficient at shooting, but timid/anxious in front of crowds)
e. Why is Bill upset?
i. He plays better in practice than he does during games. ii. Joe watches him too closely when he plays. iii. The schoolyard is not a good place to practice. iv. His team loses too many games.
Answer: i. He plays better in practice than he does during games.
B. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]
a. Who requires additional practice in basketball?
Answer:
Initially, Joe suggests that Bill needs additional practice, though in reality, Bill just needed to overcome his stage fright and fear of playing in front of an audience, not necessarily more basketball practice.
b. Why does Bill play well when Joe is watching him?
Answer:
Bill plays well in front of Joe because they have been close friends since they were five years old, making Bill feel completely comfortable and free of anxiety around him.
c. Why did Joe decide to gather a group of people?
Answer:
Joe gathered a group of people to silently watch Bill practice so he could prove to Bill that he possessed the actual skill to play wonderfully even when an audience was present.
d. Why does the group have to be quiet when they go to the basketball court?
Answer:
The group had to remain completely quiet so that Bill would not notice them; if he knew they were watching, his anxiety would take over and he would start missing his shots, defeating the purpose of the plan.
e. What would be the best title for the story?
Answer:
A suitable title for the story would be “The Silent Audience” or “Overcoming Stage Fright” or “Practice Makes Perfect Confidence.”
4. Read the following text and do the activities that follow. [15]
The internet is like a network of networks where any computer can link up to information stored within it. It is accessed by a telecommunication line and a modulator-demodulator (MODEM). It is brought to your computer screen by converting analog telephone signals into digital computer signals.
There are many advantages and disadvantages to the internet. The main advantage of the internet is that communication is made very easy. Two people on opposite sides of the world may communicate with each other via such things as video conferences. This would save money on flights to other countries just to have a meeting when they can each communicate from their own office.
The internet is a very good place to advertise companies. Business houses can create their own websites and buy their own memorable .com domains. This can be where they explain their company and the services they offer. Some can even offer home delivery directly from the internet with things such as home shopping.
This also makes life very easy for disabled people or people with busy lives who have no time to go shopping. Other services the internet has to offer are things such as online banking. This is often quicker and easier for people so that they can carry out transactions over the web to anyone in the world without the hassle of writing cheques. It can also help them to keep abreast of their bank details more quickly and sufficiently.
As well as online banking, the internet offers things such as home shopping. You can buy almost anything off the internet and have it delivered to your door. The internet is an endless source of information. Practically anything you could ever need to look up is provided online and can easily be found with the use of a search engine. This can help in educational purposes and research. Also, this information is updated all the time and is much more up-to-date than newspapers.
A. Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’. [5×1=5]
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| a. Information | i. Inconvenience | iii. message or data |
| b. conference | ii. business deal | iv. group meeting |
| c. transaction | iii. message or data | ii. business deal |
| d. endless | iv. group meeting | v. unlimited |
| e. hassle | v. unlimited | i. Inconvenience |
| vi. wireless |
B. Write ‘True’ for true and ‘False’ for the false statements. [5×1=5]
a. The internet does not have any disadvantages.
Answer: False (The text states “There are many advantages and disadvantages to the internet.”)
b. Video conference is a means of communication via the internet.
Answer: True
c. Study materials cannot be found on the internet.
Answer: False (The text says the internet can help in “educational purposes and research.”)
d. The internet contains more up-to-date information than that of newspapers.
Answer: True
e. Life has been easier with the emergence of the internet.
Answer: True
C. Answer the following questions. [5×1=5]
a. What is the internet?
Answer:
The internet is a vast network of networks where any computer can link up to access and share information stored within it globally.
b. What does MODEM stand for?
Answer:
MODEM stands for Modulator-Demodulator. It is the device used to access the internet by converting analog telephone signals into digital computer signals.
c. What is the major advantage of the internet?
Answer:
The major advantage of the internet is that it makes global communication incredibly easy and cost-effective, such as through video conferencing, allowing people from opposite sides of the world to communicate without travel expenses.
d. Why do business houses create their own websites?
Answer:
Business houses create their own websites to advertise their companies, explain the services they offer, and facilitate direct online transactions and home deliveries to a wider audience.
e. How can the disabled be benefitted from the internet?
Answer:
Disabled individuals can benefit greatly from the internet by utilizing services like home shopping and online banking, which allow them to purchase goods and manage their finances easily from home without the need for physical travel.
5. Prepare a draft of an advertisement for the post of Receptionist. [5]
Clues: +2 passed… age limit… fluency in English and Nepali language… deadline… documents to be submitted… other necessary information, etc.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Everest Horizon Bank Ltd. is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and self-motivated candidate for the following position:
Position: Receptionist
Number of Vacancies: 1 (One)
Requirements:
1. Academic Qualification: Minimum 10+2 (Intermediate) passed in any discipline from a recognized institution.
2. Age Limit: Must be between 18 to 28 years old at the time of application.
3. Language Skills: Excellent fluency in both English and Nepali languages (spoken and written) is mandatory.
4. Other Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, basic computer knowledge, and a pleasant personality are highly preferred.
Required Documents:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV, a recent passport-sized photograph, and certified copies of academic certificates along with their application.
Application Deadline: 15th April 2026
Apply to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Everest Horizon Bank Ltd.
Head Office, Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: hr@everesthorizonbank.com.np
6. Write a message of congratulations to be published in a newspaper. [5]
Clues: Name… congratulations… hard work paid off… hardworking and disciplined… best wishes… bright future ahead.
🏆 HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS! 🏆
We are immensely proud to extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Aayush Sharma, a brilliant student of Grade 10, for winning the First Prize in the National Level Inter-School Essay Competition.
Your dedication and hard work have finally paid off in the best way possible. You have always been a highly hardworking, disciplined, and sincere student, and this achievement is a true reflection of your extraordinary talents. You have made our entire school family incredibly proud.
We wish you all the best for your future endeavors. A bright and promising future lies ahead of you. May you continue to shine and achieve even greater milestones!
Warm Regards,
The Principal, Staff, and Students
XYZ Secondary School, Kathmandu
7. Compose a dialogue between two friends about basic internet safety tips. [6]
Cybercrimes are increasing day by day. Use at least six exchanges.
A Dialogue on Internet Safety
(Between two friends: Rohan and Samiksha)
Rohan: Hi Samiksha! I was reading the news today, and it’s scary how cybercrimes like hacking and identity theft are increasing day by day.
Samiksha: Hello Rohan. Yes, I read about that too. That’s exactly why basic internet safety is no longer an option; it is an absolute necessity for all of us.
Rohan: True! But what exactly should we do to stay safe? I mostly just use the same password for all my social media accounts so I don’t forget it.
Samiksha: Oh no, that’s a big mistake! You must use strong, unique passwords for different accounts. Mixing uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols makes it much harder for hackers to guess.
Rohan: That makes sense. I should change them tonight. Also, sometimes I get random emails with links saying I’ve won a lottery. I almost clicked on one yesterday.
Samiksha: Never click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown senders! Those are usually phishing scams designed to steal your personal information or install malware on your device.
Rohan: Wow, I didn’t realize it was that dangerous. What about sharing things on social media?
Samiksha: You should always limit the personal information you share publicly. Don’t post your home address, phone number, or real-time location. Keeping your privacy settings strict is the best defense.
Rohan: Thank you so much, Samiksha. I’m definitely going to enable two-factor authentication on my accounts as well, just to add an extra layer of security.
Samiksha: That’s a brilliant idea, Rohan! Being cautious and alert is the best way to enjoy the internet without falling victim to cybercriminals.
8. Write an essay on the ‘Importance of Modern Agriculture in Nepal’ in about 200 words. [8]
Nepal is known as an agricultural country. Nearly 60% of the total population is engaged in agriculture, however, Nepal imports agro-products from other countries every year.
Importance of Modern Agriculture in Nepal
Nepal is globally recognized as an agricultural country. Agriculture is the backbone of the national economy, with nearly 60% of the total population directly or indirectly engaged in it. However, a deeply concerning paradox exists: despite having a majority of the workforce in this sector, Nepal still imports billions of rupees worth of agro-products from foreign countries every year. This reality highlights a critical need for a paradigm shift from traditional farming to modern agriculture.
The importance of modernizing agriculture in Nepal cannot be overstated. Traditional farming methods heavily rely on seasonal rainfall, manual labor, and outdated tools, resulting in low crop yields and massive inefficiencies. By adopting modern agricultural practices — such as the use of high-yield disease-resistant seeds, advanced irrigation systems, chemical and organic fertilizers, and mechanized farming equipment like tractors and harvesters — farmers can exponentially multiply their production.
Furthermore, modern agriculture promotes the commercialization of crops. Instead of merely practicing subsistence farming to feed their own families, farmers can produce large surpluses for the market. Implementing greenhouse technologies and soil testing can allow off-season vegetable farming, leading to year-round income generation.
If Nepal embraces modern agricultural techniques, it will not only ensure food security for its growing population but also drastically reduce the dependency on imported agro-products. Ultimately, modern agriculture has the power to transform the livelihood of rural farmers, uplift the national GDP, and make Nepal self-reliant in food production.
9. Reproduce the following sentences as indicated in the brackets. [6×1=6]
a. They’d rather solve it themselves, ……….. (Add a suitable question tag.)
Answer:
They’d rather solve it themselves, wouldn’t they?
Explanation: “They’d rather” expands to “They would rather.” The positive auxiliary “would” becomes “wouldn’t” in the negative tag, with pronoun “they.”
b. Either he or his sister will attend the meeting. (Change into negative.)
Answer:
Neither he nor his sister will attend the meeting.
Explanation: “Either…or” in negative transforms to “Neither…nor.”
c. Her rude behavior made her fellows angry. (Change into ‘What’ question.)
Answer:
What made her fellows angry?
Explanation: “Her rude behavior” is the subject being questioned, so “What” replaces it at the start.
d. Do you know when he ……….. (arrive) at school? (Use the correct form of the verb.)
Answer:
Do you know when he arrives at school?
Explanation: An indirect/embedded question after “Do you know” uses a statement word order with the present simple tense (simple third-person singular “arrives”).
e. He said, “Submit all your tasks to me, friends.” (Change into indirect speech.)
Answer:
He asked his friends to submit all their tasks to him.
Explanation: Imperative sentences in direct speech change to “asked/told + object + infinitive” in indirect speech. “your” becomes “their,” “me” becomes “him.”
f. Mamata loathes her friends pulling her shirt. (Change into passive voice.)
Answer:
Mamata loathes her shirt being pulled by her friends.
Explanation: After a verb of feeling (loathes), the gerund phrase is made passive. “her friends pulling her shirt” → “her shirt being pulled by her friends.”
10. Choose and copy the correct answer. Rewriting is not compulsory. [10×0.5=5]
One morning …1…. (in/on/at/by) early April, I …2…. (woke/wake/awake/waking) up to see my friend Sherlock Holmes standing by my bedside. I blinked at him in surprise. “…3…. (I was sorry to wake you up / I am sorry to wake you up / I have been sorry to wake you up / I would be sorry to wake you up) Watson,” he said, “…4…. (although/but/because/and) we have a client waiting in the sitting room. She is a young lady. It seems she …5…. (has/have/was/had) something very urgent to communicate. You would be interested in hearing what she has to say, …6…. (would you/wouldn’t you/won’t you/did you)?” “Of course! I would, my dear fellow,” I said. I dressed quickly and left for the sitting room. …7…. (A/An/The/No article) client was a young lady dressed in black. She looked pale and frightened. “You must not be afraid,” said Holmes soothingly. “Things …8…. (will be put/is put/are put/was put) right by us, I assure you. Please tell us everything about your problem, madam,” said Holmes. “If you …9…. (don’t tell/didn’t tell/hadn’t told) us your problem clearly, it will be difficult for us to solve your case.” Mr. Holmes …10…. (had/got/gets) her tell everything and she did the same.
Answers:
1. in (preposition of time: “in early April”)
2. woke (past simple tense; narrative past)
3. I am sorry to wake you up (present apology)
4. because (gives reason)
5. has (3rd person singular, present: “It seems she has…”)
6. wouldn’t you? (question tag for positive statement)
7. The (definite article; specific person already mentioned)
8. will be put (future passive; assurance)
9. don’t tell (1st conditional: If + present simple → future)
10. had (causative: “had her tell” = caused her to tell)
Completed Text with Answers:
One morning in early April, I woke up to see my friend Sherlock Holmes standing by my bedside. I blinked at him in surprise. “I am sorry to wake you up, Watson,” he said, “because we have a client waiting in the sitting room. She is a young lady. It seems she has something very urgent to communicate. You would be interested in hearing what she has to say, wouldn’t you?” “Of course! I would, my dear fellow,” I said. I dressed quickly and left for the sitting room. The client was a young lady dressed in black. She looked pale and frightened. “You must not be afraid,” said Holmes soothingly. “Things will be put right by us, I assure you. Please tell us everything about your problem, madam,” said Holmes. “If you don’t tell us your problem clearly, it will be difficult for us to solve your case.” Mr. Holmes had her tell everything and she did the same.