Complete Solution of MP-26 English
Complete Solution of MP-26 English
মাধ্যমিক-২০২৬ এর ইংরাজির সম্পূর্ণ সমাধান
By
PK Bawali
MA English, MA Education (1st class), B.ED. (Distinction),Qualified professorship Vide UGC NET 2017 & WB SET 2017, Leadership Course
(Chennai), Assistant Teacher – Sundia High School, Ex Assistant Teacher – Bazarsahu High School, Ex Officer, IAF, Kargil Warrior.
2026
ENGLISH
(Second Language)
Time: 3 Hours 15 Minutes
(First 15 Minutes for reading the question paper only. 3 Hours for writing)
Full Marks: For Regular Candidates – 90
For External Candidates-100
Answer all the questions in the space provided. There is enough space for the answers. However, extra sheets will be supplied by the Invigilator, if required.
Special credit will be given for answers which are brief and to the point. Marks will be deducted for spelling mistakes, untidiness and bad handwriting.
Section – A – Reading Comprehension (Seen) – 20 marks
Reading Comprehension (Unseen) – 20 marks
Section – B – Grammar and Vocabulary – 20 marks
Section – C – Writing – 30 marks
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Madhyamik Examination 2026
SECTION – A
READING COMPREHENSION (SEEN)
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Of course, there was nobody for us to play with on the Big Half Moon. we just had to make the most of each other, and we did.
We live on the Big Half Moon island. ‘We’ are Father and Claude and I and Aunt Esther and Mimi and Dick. It used to be only Father and Claude and I. It is all on account of the kite that there are more of us. This is what I want to tell you about.
Father is the keeper of the Big Half Moon Lighthouse. I am eleven years old. Claude is twelve. In winter, when the harbour is frozen over, we all move over to the mainland. As soon as spring comes, back we sail to our own dear island.
The funny part used to be that people always pitied us when the time came for us to return. They said we must be so lonesome over there, with no other children near us. Of course Claude and I would have liked to have someone to play with us. It is hard to run pirate caves and things like that with only two. But we used to quarrel a good deal with the mainland children in winter. So it was perhaps just as well that there were none of them on the Big Half Moon. Claude and I never quarrelled.
To be sure, Father didn’t seem to have any relations except us. This used to puzzle Claude and me. Everybody on the mainland had relations. Why hadn’t we? Was it because we lived on an island? We thought it would be so jolly to have an uncle and aunt and some cousins. Once we asked Father about it, but he looked so sorrowful that we wished we hadn’t. He said it was all his fault. Claude and I didn’t understand what he meant.
(a) Big Half Moon is the name of a/an . . . . . . . . .
(i) hotel
(ii) city
(iii) island
(iv) tower
Ans: (iii) island
(b) The age of Claude is . . . . . . . . .
(i) eleven years
(ii) twelve years
(iii) fifteen years
(iv) ten years
Ans: (ii) twelve years
(c) Esther is the . . . . . . . . .
(i) cousin of Claude and the narrator
(ii) mother of the narrator and Claude
(iii) neighbour of the narrator’s father
(iv) sister of the narrator’s father
Ans: (iv) sister of the narrator’s father
(d) Claude and the narrator used to quarrel . . . . . . . . .
(i) with the mainland children
(ii) among themselves only
(iii) with their cousins
(iv) with other children of the island
Ans: (i) with the mainland children
(e) Father looked sad when . . . . . . . . .
(i) the children felt lonely
(ii) aunt Esther was found
(iii) the family left the island
(iv) he was asked about relatives about relatives
Ans: (iv) he was asked about relatives about relatives
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text: 1×3=3
(i) The father of the two children worked as __________________
Ans: the keeper of the Big Half Moon Light house
(ii) The family used to move over to the mainland because __________________
Ans: in wintere the harbour is frozen.
(iii) People of the mainland pitied the narrator’s family when __________________
Ans: (the time came for them to returen, they thought us to be lonesome there at Big Half moon.
C. State whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’. Write ‘T’ for ‘True’ and ‘F’ for False’ in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also provide sentences/phrases from the passage in support of your answers: 2×2=4
(i) The family found their relative because of the kite. 🔳
Supporting statement: ____________________________
Ans: 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. 🔳
Supporting statement: ____________________________
Ans: F
Supporting statement: everyone on the main land had relations.
2. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:
To grass, or leaf, or fruit or wall
The snail sticks close, nor fears to fall
As if he grew there, house and all
Together.
Within that house secure he hides
When danger imminent betides
Of storm, or other harm besides
Of weather.
Give but his horns the slightest touch,
His self-collecting pow'r is such,
He shrinks into his house with much
Displeasure.
Where'er he dwells, he dwells alone,
Except himself has chattels none
Well satisfied to be his own
Whole treasure.
Thus, hermit-like, his life he leads,
Nor partner of his banquet needs,
And if he meets one, only feeds
The faster.
A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences: 1×4=4
(a) The snail sticks to the wall as if __________
(i) he grew there 🔳
(ii) it is afraid to fall 🔳
(iii) he is fond of it 🔳
(iv) it is his house 🔳
Ans:(i) he grew there
(b) With the slightest touch the snail shrinks with __________
(i) disappointment 🔳
(ii) delight 🔳
(ii) displeasure 🔳
(iv) defiance 🔳
Ans:(ii) displeasure
(c) The phrase “danger imminent” in the second stanza refers to dangers __________
(i) that cannot be faced 🔳
(ii) likely to happen soon 🔳
(iii) being faced at present 🔳
(iv) that happened in the past 🔳
Ans:(ii) likely to happen soon
(d) Wherever the snail lives, it lives __________
(i) with family 🔳
(ii) with chattels 🔳
(ii) with friends 🔳
(iv) with none 🔳
Ans:(iv) with none
B. Answer the following questions: 2×2=4
(1) What does the snail do when it meets another snail?
Ans: __________
_____________
Ans: When the snail meets another snail it only feeds.
(1) With whose life is the life of the snail compared and what similarity can be found in their lives?
Ans: __________
_____________
Ans: The life of the snail is compared with the life of a harmit. Both the snail and that hermit lead their life without any partner.
READING COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)
3. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
Every year, the third Sunday in July will be celebrated as the “Kingfisher Day” in Bengal. Starting today, the third Sunday of every July will also see Bengal birders undertaking a survey to know status and distribution of Kingfishers in Bengal. The decision was taken during the Bengal Birders’ Meet on Sunday. While white-throated Kingfisher is the state bird of Bengal, the state is also home to 11 more species of Kingfisher.
“The Birdwatchers’ Society (BWS) is proud to propose that beginning this year, the week starting from the third Sunday will be observed as ‘Kingfisher Census Week’ across Bengal. This will focus on documenting the distribution and diversity of Kingfishers,” said Suhas Banerjee of BWS.
“Kingfishers are critical indicators of fresh water eco-system health. Species that rely on muddy ponds and river-banks are uniquely adapted, yet they face mounting threats from habitat loss and degradation. Targeted conservation efforts are essential to secure their future,” said Ardhendu Das, ecologist and BWS member.
“Bengal holds the unique distinction of having recorded all 12 species of Kingfishers found in India – an ecological honour that makes this initiative all the more significant. As awareness grows, we envision Kingfisher Day evolving into a national movement,” added Banerjee.
The Birdwatchers’ Society in association with eBird and Bird Count India kicked off two-day Bengal Birders’ Meet 2025 on Saturday, the 19th of July. This year, the meet is being held with over 350 participants. Among the speakers are eminent conservationist and ornithologist Asad Rahmani, wildlife ecologist Aparajita Dutta, Sunderbans Tiger Reserve deputy field director Justin-Jones, DFO Malda Jiju Jasper, Aswin Viswanathan of Nature Conservation Foundation, Major B. S. Parihar and IFS Milan Mandal.
[Adapted from an article published in ‘The Times of India’ dated 20th July 2025]
A. Tick the right answer:
(a) Kingfisher Day is going to be celebrated in Bengal on the
(i) third Sunday of August 🔳
(ii) third Sunday of July 🔳
(iii) third Saturday of July 🔳
(iv) first Sunday of July 🔳
Ans: (ii) third Sunday of July
(b) Bengal birders will undertake a survey to know the
(i) habitat loss and degradation of Kingfishers across Bengal 🔳
(ii) effect of habitat loss of the Kingfishers in India 🔳
(iii) status and distribution of Kingfishers all over Bengal 🔳
(iv) distribution of Kingfishers in different parts of India 🔳
Ans: (iii) status and distribution of Kingfishers all over Bengal
(c) The number of associations involved in organizing Bengal Birders’ Meet
(i) three 🔳
(ii) ten 🔳
(iii) two 🔳
(iv) four 🔳
Ans: (i) three
(d) Bengal Birders’ Meet started on a
(i) Sunday 🔳
(ii) Friday 🔳
(iii) Monday 🔳
(iv) Saturday 🔳
Ans: (i) Sunday
(e) Ardhendu Das is a BWS member and an
(i) ornithologist 🔳
(ii) anthropologist 🔳
(iii) ecologist 🔳
(iv) economist 🔳
Ans: (iii) ecologist
(f) The number of participants in Bengal Birders’ Meet 2025 was
(i) more than three hundred and fifty 🔳
(ii) less than three hundred and fifty 🔳
(iii) more than four hundred and fifty 🔳
(iv) less than two hundred and fifty 🔳
Ans: (i) more than three hundred and fifty
B. Each of the following statements is either ‘True’ or ‘False’. Write ‘T’ for ‘True’ and ‘F’ for ‘False’ in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also write suitable line(s) or phrase(s) from the passage in support of your answer : (1+1)x3=6
(i) The Birdwatchers’ Society of Bengal hopes that observing ‘Kingfisher Day’ will become a national movement in future. 🔳
Ans: T
Supporting statement: As awareness grows, we envision Kingfisher Day evolving into a national movement
(ii) Kingfishers are critical indicators of only urban ecosystem health. 🔳
Ans: F
Supporting statement: AKingfishers are critical indicators of fresh water eco-system health.
(iii) Jiju Jasper is an eminent conservationist and ornithologist. 🔳
Ans: F
Supporting statement: Jiju Jaspere is the DFO of Malda.
C. Answer the following questions: 2×4=8
(i) Which Kingfisher is the state bird of Bengal? How many other species of Kingfishers can be found in Bengal ?
__________
Ans: The white-throated kingfisher is the State bird of Bengal. Apartfrom the white-throated kingfisher, 11 more species of Kingfisher Can be found in Bengal
(ii) What will be the focus of ‘Kingfisher Census Week’?
__________
Ans: The Kingfisher Census week will focus on documenting the distribution and diversity of Kingfisher.
(iii) Which ecological honour does Bengal have? What is essential to secure the future of Kingfishers?
__________
Ans: Bengal holds the unique distinction of having all 12 species of Kigfishers.
It is essential to grow awareness and the kingfishers’ day to be observed as national movement.
(iv) Write the names of two speakers who attended the Bengal Birders’ Meet 2025?
__________
Ans: The names of two speakers of the Bengal Birders’ Meet 2025
(i) eminent conservationist and ornithologist Asad Rahmani,
(ii) wildlife ecologist Aparajita Dutta
SECTION-B
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
4. Choose the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks: 1×3=3
One day the Giant _____________ (comes/came/was coming) back. He _____________ (had been/has been/was) to visit his friend the Comish Ogre and (was staying/had stayed/had been staying) with him for seven years.
Ans: One day the Giant came back. He had been to visit his friend the Cornish ogre, and had stayed with him for seven years.
5. Do as directed:
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions: 1×3=3
On 4th August 2023 _____________ Indian women’s archery team achieved a historic feat _____________ securing the gold medal _____________ the World Archery Championship in Berlin.
Ans: On 4th August 2023 the Indian women’s archery team achieved a historic feat by securing the gold medal at the World Archery Championship in Berlin.
B. (i) My father lives in a big house. The house is near the river. (Join into a single sentence)
Ans: My father lives in a big house which is near the river.
(ii) “You are half an hour late,” Samuel said. (Change into indirect speech)
Ans: Samuel said that I/he was half an hour late.
(iii) At every station sorrowful crowds filled the platform. (Change the voice)
Ans: At every station the platform was filled with sorrowful crowds.
OR, The platform was filled with sorrowful crowds At every station.
OR, The platform at every station was filled with sorrowful crowds.
C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below to replace the words underlined. Write the correct phrasal verbs in the boxes on the right-hand side changing the form where necessary, There is one estra phrasal verb in the list: 1×3=3
(i) Nandini has published her first novel.
(ii) I will wear a new dress tomorrow.
(iii) We should abandon bad habits.
[List: put on, give up, give im, bring out]
Ans:
(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. Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in the passage in Question No. 3. Find out the words and write them in the appropriate hoses on the right-hand side: 2×4=8
(i) The natural home of a plant or an animal 🔳
Ans: habitat.
(ii) Variety 🔳
Ans: diversity.
(iii) Preservation 🔳
Ans: conservation .
(iv) Famous and respected for outstanding quality 🔳
Ans: eminent.
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Complete Solution of MP-26 English
7. Write a story (in about 100 words) using the following hints. Give a title to your story. 8+2
A dog crossing a bridge over a stream – a piece of flesh in mouth – a piece of flesh in mouth – sees the image in water – takes it for another dog – becomes greedy – jumps down.
Ans:
The Dog and His Shadow
A dog was carrying a piece of flesh in his mouth. He decided to eat the flesh in peace at home. On his way he had to cross a bridge over a stream. When he was crossing, he looked down and saw his own image in the water of the stream. he thought that it was another dog carrying a big piece of flesh.
He became very greedy for that piece of flesh. He made up his mind to have that piece of flesh also. So he barked at the image to frighten it. As he barked, his mouth was opened and the piece of flesh fell into the water of the stream. Then and there he jumped down but he could not find it. He lost his own piece of flesh.
Moral:
1. All covet, all lose.
2. Grasp all, lose all. 3
Complete Solution of MP-26 English
8. A renowned magician will come to your school next month. As the secretary of the student-council write a notice (in about 100 words) for the students announcing the date, time and place where students can attend the magic show. Mention that tickets are available free of cost with class teachers.
Ans:
ABC High School
NOTICE
.
Ref No. 13/2026 . Date:03 February,2026
Sub:Magic Show by Mr. P.C. Sarkar in Our School
Attention of the students of our school is hereby drawn to the fact that we have arranged a magic show in our school on 7th March, 2026. Mr. P.C. Sarkar, a renowned magician of our country will show his magic. Those who are willing to enjoy the magic show, are requested to collect tickets from respective class teachers as early as possible.
All are to note and act according to the following points:
(i) Date of the magic show: 7th March, 2026
(ii) Time: 1 pm.
(iii) Place: School Hall (No. 8)
(iv) Tickets are free of cost available with the class teachers- per ticket.
All concerned are requested to co-operate to make the programme a grand success.
sd/- Tapas Ghosh
Countersigned by Secretary
HM Student Council
Seal ABC High School
Complete Solution of MP-26 English
9. Write a letter (in about 100 words) to your cousin advising him/her to pl saplings or new plants during rainy season. Your letter should include reas why you are advising him/her to plant trees every year and why rainy sea is chosen for tree plantation.
Ans:
27/1 Sundiapara,
PO: Kankinara,
North 24 Parganas,W B.
03 February, 2026.
Dear Sujoy ,
I have just received your letter. I hope that all of you are well at home by the blessing of God.
You have wanted to know the reasons for planting trees every year and why the rainy season is choosen rainy season for tree plantation.
The trees have very important role for the earth. The trees function as Earth’s lungs by producing oxygen and absorbing CO2. They regulate climate and prevent soil erosion. They also support immense biodiversity, housing countless species. But it is a matter of great concern that the deforestation is taking place in rapid rate. We must raise awareness among the people of all classes on the importance of the trees to save our dear earth. Tree plantation programme must be observed throughout the world. If one tree is cut, two trees must be planted. At the same time we must reduce the use wood. We may also use alternative materials in place of wood.
These small steps may make a big difference in maintaining essential ecological balance to protect our future generations.
Convey my regards to your parents. No more today.
Your loving brother.
