Madhyamik Pariksha English 2026 solution

Madhyamik English 2026 solution
SECTION – A
READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN)
1. Prose
A. Choose the correct alternative
(a) Big Half Moon is the name of an
Ans: (iii) island
(b) The age of Claude is
Ans: (ii) twelve years
(c) Esther is the
Ans: (iv) sister of the narrator’s father
(d) Claude and the narrator used to quarrel
Ans: (i) with the mainland children
(e) Father looked sad when
Ans: (iv) he was asked about relatives
B. Complete the sentences
(i) The father of the two children worked as the keeper of the Big Half Moon Lighthouse.
(ii) The family used to move over to the mainland because in winter the harbour was frozen over.
(iii) People of the mainland pitied the narrator’s family when they had to return to the Big Half Moon island.
C. True / False
(i) The family found their relatives because of the kite.
Answer: T
Supporting statement: “It is all on account of the kite that there are more of us.”
(ii) No family living on the mainland had relatives.
Answer: F
Supporting statement: “Everybody on the mainland had relations.”
2. Poem
A. Choose the correct alternative
(a) The snail sticks to the wall as if
Ans: (i) he grew there
(b) With the slightest touch the snail shrinks with
Ans: (iii) displeasure
(c) “Danger imminent” refers to dangers
Ans: (ii) likely to happen soon
(d) Wherever the snail lives, it lives
Ans: (iv) with none
B. Answer the questions
(i) What does the snail do when it meets another snail?
Ans: When the snail meets another snail, it feeds faster.
(ii) With whose life is the snail’s life compared and what similarity is found?
Ans: The snail’s life is compared to that of a hermit. Both live alone, are self-sufficient, and do not depend on others for companionship.

3. Reading Comprehension(unseen)

A. Tick the right answer

(a) Kingfisher Day is going to be celebrated in Bengal on the
Ans: (ii) third Sunday of July

(b) Bengal birders will undertake a survey to know the
Ans: (iii) status and distribution of Kingfishers all over Bengal

(c) The number of associations involved in organizing Bengal Birders' Meet 2025 is
Ans: (i) three
(Birdwatchers’ Society, eBird, Bird Count India)

(d) Bengal Birders’ Meet started on a
Ans: (iv) Saturday

(e) Ardhendu Das is a BWS member and an
Ans: (iii) ecologist

(f) The number of participants in Bengal Birders' Meet 2025 was
Ans: (i) more than three hundred and fifty

B. True / False with supporting statements

(i) The Birdwatchers' Society of Bengal hopes that observing Kingfisher Day will become a national movement in future.
Answer: T
Supporting statement: “As awareness grows, we envision Kingfisher Day evolving into a national movement.”

(ii) Kingfishers are critical indications of only urban ecosystem health.
Answer: F
Supporting statement: “Kingfishers are critical indicators of fresh water eco-system health.”

(iii) Jiju Jasper is a conservationist and ornithologist.
Answer: F
Supporting statement: “DFO Malda Jiju Jasper”

C. Answer the following questions

(i) Which Kingfisher is the state bird of Bengal? How many other species are found in Bengal?
Ans: The White-throated Kingfisher is the state bird of Bengal. Eleven other species of Kingfishers are found in Bengal.

(ii) What will be the focus of “Kingfisher Census Week”?
Ans: The focus will be on documenting the distribution and diversity of Kingfishers across Bengal.

(iii) Which ecological honour does Bengal have? What is essential to secure the future of Kingfishers?
Ans: Bengal has the ecological honour of recording all 12 species of Kingfishers found in India. Targeted conservation efforts are essential to secure their future.

(iv) Write the names of two speakers who attended the Bengal Birders' Meet 2025.
Ans: Asad Rahmani and Aparajita Dutta.

SECTION – B
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
4. Fill in the blanks
Ans:
One day the Giant came back.
He had been to visit his friend the Cornish Ogre and had stayed/
had been staying with him for seven years.
5. Do as directed
A. Articles & Prepositions
Ans:
On 4th August 2023 the Indian women’s archery team achieved a historic feat by/in securing the gold medal at the World Archery Championship in Berlin.
B. Transformation
(i) Join the sentences
Ans: My father lives in a big house which is near the river./ My father lives in a big house near the river.
(ii) Change into indirect speech
Ans: Samuel said that he was half an hour late.
(iii) Change the voice
Ans: At every station the platform was filled by sorrowful crowds.
C. Phrasal Verbs
(i) Nandini has brought out her first novel.
(ii) I will put on a new dress tomorrow.
(iii) We should give up bad habits.
6. Vocabulary
Meaning Word
(i) The natural home of a plant or an animal Habitat
(ii) Variety Diversity
(iii) Preservation Conservation
(iv) Famous and respected for outstanding quality Eminent
SECTION – C
WRITING
7. Story Writing
Title: The Greedy Dog
A dog was crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of flesh in its mouth. While walking, it saw its reflection in the clear water. Thinking it was another dog with a bigger piece of meat, the dog became greedy. It barked and jumped into the water to snatch the other piece. As soon as it opened its mouth, the piece of flesh fell into the stream and was lost forever. The foolish dog had to return empty-handed.
Moral: Greed leads to loss.
8. Notice Writing
ABC High School
NOTICE
Date: 10 March 2026
All students are informed that a renowned magician will perform a magic show in our school on 20 March 2026 at 11 a.m. in the school auditorium. The show promises to be entertaining and educational. Entry tickets are available free of cost from the respective class teachers. Interested students are requested to collect their tickets at the earliest and be seated on time.
Secretary
Student Council
9. Letter Writing
Dear Cousin,
I hope you are well. I am writing to advise you to plant saplings every year, especially during the rainy season. Trees provide oxygen, prevent soil erosion, and help maintain ecological balance. The rainy season is ideal for plantation because the soil remains moist and young plants get enough water to grow strong roots without much care. Planting trees is our responsibility towards nature and future generations. I hope you will take this suggestion seriously and encourage others too.
With love,
Yours affectionately,
Sandip

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