MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi

MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi: Quick Facts and Highlights

The MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi are practice papers modelled on the official board question paper format for the SSC exam. A sample paper shows you the exact structure of the Hindi paper before exam day: which sections appear (गद्य, पद्य, व्याकरण, रचना), how many marks each section carries, and what kind of internal options (आंतरिक पर्याय) you get inside a question. Practising with these papers is the fastest way to turn textbook knowledge into marks.

Quick Facts: Class 10 Hindi Board Paper at a Glance

• Subject: Hindi (second/third language paper)
• Class: SSC / Class 10, Maharashtra state board
• Marks scheme: 80 marks external (written) exam + 20 marks internal assessment [verify]
• Paper format: Section-wise activity sheet with unseen passage, textbook-based prose and poetry questions, grammar, and composition/writing skills [verify]
• Duration: 3 hours for the written paper [verify]
• Availability: Free PDF downloads listed on this page, year-wise

What This Page Offers for Hindi Students

This page covers both versions of the subject that students appear for: Hindi as a full subject and Hindi Composite (the shorter composite-language paper with a different syllabus and pattern) [verify]. Not sure which one applies to you? Ask your school teacher, because the question paper differs for each version.

Here is what follows on this page, in order:

• Free year-wise sample paper PDFs with simple download steps
• A section-wise marks distribution table for the Hindi paper [verify]
• A step-by-step practice method, including a 4-week timetable
• Answer-writing tips for अपठित गद्यांश, व्याकरण, निबंध and पत्रलेखन
• Common mistakes to avoid and a self-evaluation guide

The sample papers on this page follow the latest board model paper (activity sheet) pattern [verify], so they stay useful for the current exam cycle. To strengthen your base before solving them, pair this practice with the Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions and chapter-wise question answers on our site.

Why Solve MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi?

Solving MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi gives you a real advantage because Hindi is a language paper where marks depend as much on presentation and speed as on knowledge. Many students know the textbook lessons well but still lose marks because they write slowly in Devanagari, exceed the word limit in रचना, or answer a पत्रलेखन question in the wrong format. Sample papers expose all these problems weeks before the exam, while there is still time to fix them.

How Hindi Sample Papers Improve Your Board Score

The board fixes the Hindi paper pattern through official model question papers and activity sheets released before every exam cycle [verify]. When you practise with sample papers built on that pattern, you learn exactly what to expect in each section:

• Handwriting speed in Devanagari: A 3-hour paper needs roughly 8 to 10 pages of continuous Hindi writing. Students who only read and never write by hand struggle to finish. Solving full papers by hand builds the speed you need.
• Section structure of गद्य and पद्य: You learn whether questions ask for short answers, long answers, or explanations with reference to context (संदर्भ), and how internal options work inside a question.
• व्याकरण question types: Grammar questions follow fixed formats such as sandhi-vichchhed, samas, karak and vachan parivartan. Once you recognise the format, each question takes under a minute. Our Class 10 Hindi grammar (व्याकरण) notes and practice exercises page helps you revise these rules alongside sample paper practice.
• Composition word limits: A निबंध or पत्र that goes far beyond the limit wastes time and often loses marks for irrelevant content. Sample papers train you to judge length by habit, not by counting words in the exam hall.

For example, a typical composition question may say "किसी एक विषय पर लगभग २५ शब्दों में सूचना लेखन कीजिए". A student who has practised ten sample papers knows instantly what that length looks like on paper; a student who has not practised may write forty words and lose time from the long-answer sections.

Hindi Sample Papers vs Previous Year Question Papers

Both resources help, but they serve different purposes. Sample papers are fresh practice sets made for the current pattern, while previous year papers show you the real questions the board has actually asked. Use them together: sample papers for pattern practice, old papers for question familiarity. You can find year-wise old papers on our previous year Hindi question papers page.

A simple plan: finish two sample papers per week first, then solve the last two or three years of actual board papers under exam conditions. This order works well for both Hindi (full subject) and Hindi Composite students, though the papers themselves differ for each version [verify].

Hindi Exam Pattern for Maharashtra Board Class 10

Before you start solving MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi, you must know exactly how the paper is structured, because your practice should mirror the real exam. The state board conducts the Hindi paper for a total of 100 marks, split into 80 marks for the written theory paper and 20 marks for internal or continuous assessment handled by your school [verify]. The theory paper is usually of 3 hours, and the question paper is divided into sections based on the syllabus units such as गद्य, पद्य, व्याकरण and उत्तरलेखन [verify].

Marks Distribution Table for the Hindi Paper

The table below shows the typical section-wise split for the Hindi (full subject) theory paper. The exact marks per section can change from year to year, so always match this against the latest official model activity sheet or blueprint before your final practice [verify].

Notice how the व्याकरण section carries fixed-format questions with almost no internal choice. This is why grammar is the easiest section to score full marks in, and also the easiest to lose marks in if you have not practised the exact question formats. Our Class 10 Hindi grammar (व्याकरण) notes and practice exercises page covers these formats rule by rule.

Hindi (Full Subject) vs Hindi Composite: Which Paper Applies to You?

Class 10 students in the state board can study Hindi in two different ways, and the exam pattern differs for each. Hindi as a full subject (second or third language with a complete syllabus) has a full-length 80-mark theory paper with the sections shown above. Hindi Composite, taught through the Lokbharati textbook under the composite language scheme, carries a smaller syllabus and a shorter, differently weighted paper [verify]. The composite paper focuses more on comprehension and writing skills and less on detailed literary study, so its section-wise marks split is not the same as the full subject paper [verify].

This difference matters directly for your practice. A full-subject student who practises a Hindi Composite paper will find it too short and will be over-confident; a composite student who practises a full-subject paper will waste time on गद्य and पद्य questions that never appear in their exam. Every set of MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi on this page is therefore labelled by version, so check the label before you download.

• Your paper is based on the Lokbharati syllabus, so revise only the lessons and poems from that textbook, not the Kumarbharati full-subject textbook [verify textbook names apply per version].
• The writing-skills section still carries significant weight, so निबंध, पत्रलेखन and सूचना लेखन formats deserve the same attention as for full-subject students.
• The internal assessment of 20 marks follows the same school-based scheme [verify], so maintain your classwork, orals and assignments properly throughout the year.

Finally, if you are not sure which version you are registered for, ask your class teacher or check your exam form. Students must confirm from their school whether they appear for Hindi (full subject) or Hindi Composite, because the question paper, the model activity sheet and the marking scheme are all different for the two versions [verify]. Once you know your version, the chapter-wise Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions page will help you revise the correct textbook before attempting sample papers.

Download MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi PDF (Free)

Every student preparing for the SSC exam needs the right practice material, and the MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi given below are free to download as PDFs. Each set follows the latest model activity sheet pattern [verify], so you can practise the same question types, marks split and internal options that will appear in your actual paper. Remember to pick the set that matches your version, Hindi (full subject) or Hindi Composite (Lokbharati), as explained in the previous section.

Year-wise Hindi Sample Paper Sets

The table below lists the available sample paper sets by year. Each PDF contains a full-length question paper with its answer key or marking scheme [verify availability before publishing].

Links in the table are placeholders and must be checked for working files before the page goes live [verify]. If you want actual board questions from past exams as well, use the previous year Hindi question papers (year-wise PDFs) page alongside these sample papers.

How to Download the Hindi Sample Paper PDF

1. Click the download link for the year and version you need from the table above.
2. The PDF opens in your browser. On a phone, tap the download icon; on a computer, press Ctrl+S to save it.
3. Save the file in one folder named "Class 10 Hindi Practice" so all your papers stay together.
4. Print the paper if possible. Solving on paper, not on screen, builds real exam speed in Devanagari handwriting.

Along with these sets, download the official model activity sheet from the state board website, because it shows the authentic paper design straight from the exam authority [verify]. Keep the board's model sheet for your first attempt, then move on to the sample papers here. Before you start solving, make sure your textbook revision is complete by using the Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions and chapter-wise question answers page, so that your sample paper attempts test real knowledge rather than guesswork.

How to Use MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi Effectively

Downloading the papers is only half the job; the real benefit comes from how you solve them. MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi work best when you follow a fixed method instead of attempting them randomly. The three-stage approach below takes you from learning the pattern to writing a full exam-speed paper.

Step-by-Step Practice Method for the Hindi Paper

1. First attempt: open-book. Solve one full paper with your textbook and notes beside you. The aim is not marks but familiarity. Notice how the अपठित गद्यांश questions are worded, how many internal options you get in व्याकरण, and the word limits given for निबंध or पत्रलेखन. Keep the official model activity sheet handy to compare the section order [verify].
2. Second attempt onwards: timed, closed-book. Sit for the full duration in one go, at a desk, with no phone. Write every answer by hand in Devanagari. Typing on a phone hides your real speed, and slow handwriting is one of the biggest reasons students leave the last section (उत्तरलेखन) incomplete. Handwriting practice is non-negotiable.
3. Self-evaluation. Check your paper against the answer key or marking scheme the same day. Award yourself marks strictly: if a 2-mark grammar answer has a matra mistake, cut the mark as a real examiner would. Note the section-wise score.
4. Maintain an error log in Hindi. Use a separate notebook with four headings: व्याकरण की गलतियाँ (wrong sandhi, karak, tense), वर्तनी (spelling), शब्द-सीमा (word limit exceeded or answer too short), and प्रश्न-क्रम (question numbering errors). Example entry: "पत्रलेखन में 'आपका आज्ञाकारी' लिखना भूल गया, 1 अंक कटा." Before each new attempt, read the log first so you do not repeat the same errors.

Making a Weekly Hindi Practice Timetable

Solve two papers per week over four weeks, with revision days between attempts. Here is a sample plan:

• Week 1: Monday, open-book paper 1. Wednesday, revise व्याकरण rules from the Class 10 Hindi grammar (व्याकरण) notes and practice exercises page. Saturday, timed paper 2.
• Week 2: Monday, timed paper 3. Wednesday, revise composition formats (निबंध, पत्र, संवाद) and rewrite your Week 1 composition answers. Saturday, timed paper 4.
• Week 3: Monday, timed paper 5. Wednesday, error log revision plus textbook re-reading of the lessons where you lost marks, using the Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions and chapter-wise question answers page. Saturday, timed paper 6.
• Week 4: Monday, timed paper 7. Wednesday, weak-section revision only. Saturday, final full-length attempt under strict exam conditions.

Match your practice days to the actual exam schedule by checking the Class 10 SSC exam timetable and exam-day guidelines page, so your body clock gets used to writing Hindi at the real exam time. After every attempt, compare your section-wise marks with the previous paper; if व्याकरण keeps dropping below your target, spend the next revision slot there instead of re-reading lessons you already know well.

Section-wise Preparation Tips for the Hindi Board Paper

Each section of the Hindi paper needs a different approach, so solving MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi section by section is more useful than treating the whole paper as one task. When you finish a practice paper, split your answer sheet into the four blocks below and study where you actually lost marks. The tips here fill the gap that most students leave: they know the lessons but are unsure how to frame answers in the exact format the examiner expects.

Unseen Passage (अपठित गद्यांश) Strategy

The unseen passage carries easy marks if you work in the right order. Do not read the passage first. Read the questions first, underline the keywords in them (a name, a place, a reason word like क्यों), and then scan the passage for those words. Most answers sit in one or two specific lines, so this saves five to six minutes of aimless reading.

• Answer in your own Hindi words unless the question asks you to quote from the passage. Copying full sentences shows the examiner you did not understand the text.
• Respect the word limit strictly. If the question says answer in 20 to 25 words, writing 40 words wastes time and often loses marks for irrelevance.
• For the meaning-of-words (शब्दार्थ) type questions, write the meaning in simple Hindi, not a long dictionary definition.

Grammar (व्याकरण) Questions: Common Rules and Shortcuts

Grammar questions are formula-based, which makes them the fastest marks in the paper. Typical question types include संधि (joining of sounds), समास (compound words), कारक (case markers), काल (tenses) and वचन परिवर्तन (singular to plural changes), though you should confirm the exact list from the current blueprint [verify]. Practise the exact format used in the sample paper, because the board usually repeats question styles even when the words change.

Worked example: for a संधि question like "विद्या + अर्थी = ?", the answer is विद्यार्थी, and you must show the sound change (अ + अ = आ) if the question asks for the split. A common mistake is writing only the joined word when the question asks for both parts, and losing half the marks. For वचन परिवर्तन, watch for irregular pairs like आँख to आँखें, not आँखों. For focused drills on each rule, use the Class 10 Hindi grammar (व्याकरण) notes and practice exercises page.

For textbook-based prose and poetry questions, examiners want points from the lesson, not your general opinions. Write to the point, use the textbook's own language, and where a short phrase from the lesson fits naturally, quote it. For a 3-mark question on why a character acted in a certain way, two clear sentences with a textbook phrase are enough; a long paragraph without lesson-based points scores less. For poetry questions on काव्य-सौंदर्य, name the poetic device (अलंकार, अनुप्रास) and give the exact line as evidence.

Composition and Writing Skills (उत्तरलेखन): Essay, Letter and Message Formats

This section rewards correct format more than fancy language. Memorise the opening and closing conventions for each type:

• निबंध (essay): a short introduction line, three to four body points, and a one-line conclusion. Stay within the given word limit, usually around 150 words [verify].
• पत्रलेखन (letter): formal letters begin with सेवा में, the sender's details, विषय, and end with भवदीय/आपका आज्ञाकारी. Informal letters to family use a different opening (प्रिय/अपने प्यारे) and closing. Writing a formal letter in an informal format is a frequent error.
• संवादलेखन (dialogue writing): two speakers, alternating lines, natural spoken Hindi, no essay-style long sentences.
• सूचना लेखन (notice/information writing): heading, date, body in two or three lines, and the issuing name at the bottom.

Practise each format by rewriting your own composition answers from every practice attempt, and compare them against the model answers in the Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions and chapter-wise question answers page. If you also appear for other language papers, the same timed-format method used for MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi transfers directly to the Marathi sample papers for Class 10 download page and English sample papers for Class 10 download page as well.

Common Mistakes Students Make in the Class 10 Hindi Exam

Most students lose 10 to 15 marks in the Hindi paper not because they did not study, but because of small, repeated errors. The good news is that every one of these mistakes shows up when you solve MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi under timed conditions, so you can fix them before the real exam. Below are the errors that cost marks most often, and how each one hurts your score.

Spelling and Matra Errors in Devanagari

Matra (vowel sign) mistakes are the biggest silent mark-killers in Hindi. Writing किताब as कितब, or dropping a ि or ी, changes the word and the examiner deducts for wrong spelling in grammar and vocabulary questions. Similar-looking letters cause the same problem: थ and ठ (aspirated vs unaspirated), त and द, and श vs स are confused constantly when students write fast. A sentence like मैं दिल्ली गया written as मै दिल्ली गया looks careless even if the meaning is clear.

• Cost: spelling errors reduce marks in शब्दार्थ, grammar and composition sections, and make long answers harder to read.
• Fix: when evaluating your own attempt of a Hindi sample paper, circle every misspelt word with a red pen and rewrite it three times in your error log. Spelling improves only through written correction, not reading.

Ignoring Word Limits in Composition Answers

A निबंध asked in about 150 words [verify] that you write in 250 words wastes 10 minutes you needed elsewhere, and examiners may cut marks for irrelevant matter. The opposite error is also common: a पत्रलेखन written as a flowing essay without सेवा में, विषय and भवदीय loses format marks even if the content is good. Timed practice with a Class 10 Hindi sample paper trains you to glance at the clock after each composition and stop at the limit.

Two habits prevent most of these losses. First, number every answer correctly as you write; a correct answer under the wrong question number can fetch zero. Second, keep the last 10 minutes of the exam only for checking: scan for matra errors, wrong question numbers, and compositions that crossed the limit. Use the Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions and chapter-wise question answers page to compare your formats against model answers, and keep the checking routine alive until the final paper.

Self-Evaluation and Marking Scheme for Hindi Sample Papers

Solving a paper is only half the work; the real improvement comes when you mark your own attempt the way an examiner would. After every attempt of the MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi, sit with the answer key or marking scheme and score your paper strictly, without giving yourself the benefit of the doubt. If the scheme awards 2 marks for two specific points and you wrote only one, award yourself 1 mark, not 2. Strict self-marking feels harsh but shows your true board-level score.

Checking Your Own Answers Fairly

For objective questions such as व्याकरण MCQs or शब्दार्थ, checking is simple: the answer matches or it does not. Subjective answers need four criteria:

• Relevance: does the answer address exactly what was asked, or did you write around the topic?
• Textbook-based points: examiners expect key phrases and ideas from the lesson, not general knowledge.
• Language accuracy: correct matras, sandhi and sentence structure.
• Presentation: neat paragraphs, correct question numbers, answers within the word limit.

For example, a 4-mark prose question usually expects 2 to 4 distinct points from the textbook [verify]. If your answer has the right idea but only one supporting point, give yourself half marks. To judge textbook language fairly, compare your answer with model answers on the Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions and chapter-wise question answers page.

Keep a simple score log: one line per attempt, recording marks section-wise (अपठित गद्यांश, गद्य, पद्य, व्याकरण, रचना). After three or four attempts of the Hindi sample papers, the weak section becomes obvious. If व्याकरण stays below 60 per cent across attempts, spend the next practice week on grammar rules using the Class 10 Hindi grammar notes page, then re-attempt a paper and watch that section improve.

4-Week Study Plan Using MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi

A fixed plan removes the guesswork from revision. This four-week schedule uses the MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi as the backbone of your preparation, pairing each paper with targeted textbook revision so that practice and learning move together. Work through the weeks in order; each week builds on the mistakes you logged in the previous one.

Balancing Textbook Revision with Sample Paper Practice

Sample papers test what you already know; the textbook fills the gaps they expose. If you solve papers without revising lessons, you keep making the same errors. If you only read the textbook, you never learn to finish the paper in three hours. The plan below alternates both deliberately.

Pair your practice with the correct textbook for your Hindi version: Kumarbharati for Hindi (full subject) or Lokbharati for Hindi Composite [verify textbook names apply per Hindi version]. For chapter-wise revision alongside practice, use the Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions and chapter-wise question answers page.

• Week 1: Pattern familiarisation. Solve 2 papers open-book. Read the model activity sheet alongside. Revise the prose and poetry lessons that appear in the papers.
• Week 2: Grammar and composition focus. Solve 2 papers, but afterwards spend 3 days only on व्याकरण topics and writing formats (निबंध, पत्रलेखन, सूचना लेखन) using the Class 10 Hindi grammar (व्याकरण) notes and practice exercises page.
• Week 3: Full-length timed papers. Solve 2 papers in strict 3-hour exam conditions, then spend two days revising your error log. Re-attempt the questions you got wrong without looking at notes.
• Week 4: Final paper and weak lessons. Solve 1 paper, then revise only the textbook lessons where you lost marks. No new topics after this.

A concrete example: suppose your Week 1 attempt shows you lost 6 marks in पद्य because you could not recall the poet's ideas. In Week 1's revision slot, re-read that poem, write its central theme in two Hindi sentences from memory, and note it in your error log. When a similar poetry question appears in the Week 3 paper, you should score full marks on it. That loop, from sample paper mistake to textbook fix to re-test, is what makes the Hindi sample papers actually raise your score rather than just fill your time.

Hindi Sample Paper Practice in the Final Week Before the Exam

The final week is not the time to learn anything new. Your goal now is to keep the MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi rhythm going so your hand, memory and time management stay sharp until exam day. Solve one full paper every alternate day in strict three-hour conditions, and on the days in between, revise only your error log and the answer formats. Do not open any new grammar topic or unread lesson this week; revising something half-learned now will only lower your confidence.

Last-Minute Revision Checklist for Hindi

Run through this checklist two days before the exam. Every item should get a yes from you:

• Formats memorised: opening and closing lines for पत्रलेखन, structure for निबंध, and the layout for सूचना लेखन or संवादलेखन. Write each one once from memory to confirm.
• Grammar rules revised: skim your व्याकरण notes for संधि, समास, कारक and वचन परिवर्तन, focusing on the question types you got wrong in earlier attempts.
• Time plan fixed: divide the three hours roughly in proportion to the marks of each section, keeping at least 10 minutes at the end for checking spelling and question numbers [verify].
• Error log read twice: your spelling slips, matra errors and word-limit mistakes from previous sample papers should be familiar enough that you catch them while writing.

Keep writing by hand till the last day, even if it is just one essay or one letter daily. Handwriting speed in Devanagari drops quickly without practice. Sleep at least seven hours each night, especially the night before the paper, because a tired mind makes more matra and spelling errors. For exam-day reporting time and rules, check the Class 10 SSC exam timetable and exam-day guidelines page, and for a final round of quick revision, use the Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions and chapter-wise question answers page instead of starting a fresh sample paper on the last day.

Related Class 10 Sample Papers and Study Resources

Your Hindi preparation works best when it is supported by the right companion resources. While the MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi on this page build your exam speed, the Class 10 Hindi textbook solutions and chapter-wise question answers page helps you fix weak lessons before you attempt another paper. Pair the two: revise a chapter, then solve the related questions in a sample paper.

Other Subjects and Previous Year Hindi Papers

If you are preparing all subjects together, use the Marathi sample papers for Class 10 download page and the English sample papers for Class 10 download page to plan your language papers side by side, since all three need regular handwriting practice. Maths and Science papers follow a different style, so their practice method differs from Hindi.

• Previous year Hindi question papers: solve these after the sample papers to see how actual board questions were framed [verify availability year-wise].
• Class 10 Hindi grammar (व्याकरण) notes and practice exercises: use these for targeted revision of संधि, समास and other rule-based questions.
• Chapter-wise textbook solutions: useful when a prose or poetry answer in a sample paper comes out weaker than expected.

Keep rotating between these resources and the MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi until the week before your exam, so revision and practice always move together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi based on the latest board exam pattern?

Yes, the MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 10 Hindi on this page follow the current board activity sheet format, including section-wise questions, internal options (आंतरिक पर्याय) and the 80-mark written structure [verify]. Always cross-check one paper with the latest official model paper on the board website before you begin full-length practice.

What is the marks distribution for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 Hindi exam?

The written Hindi paper carries 80 marks with 20 marks for internal assessment [verify]. Marks are spread across गद्य (prose), पद्य (poetry), व्याकरण (grammar), अपठित गद्यांश and रचना sections [verify]. Check the marks distribution table on this page for a section-wise breakdown, then allot practice time to each section in proportion to its weight.

What is the difference between Hindi and Hindi Composite in the Maharashtra SSC exam?

Hindi as a full subject follows the complete second/third language syllabus and a full-length question paper, while Hindi Composite is a shorter paper with a reduced, separate syllabus and different pattern [verify]. Sample papers are prepared differently for each version, so confirm with your school teacher which paper you appear for before downloading.

How many Class 10 Hindi sample papers should I solve before the board exam?

Solve at least 5 to 7 full sample papers over 4 weeks: two in the first two weeks untimed, then three or more in strict 3-hour exam conditions [verify]. After each paper, check your answers against the textbook and mark weak areas like व्याकरण or निबंध for targeted revision the next day.

Do questions from the Hindi sample paper repeat in the board exam?

Exact questions rarely repeat, but the question types, grammar topics and composition formats (पत्रलेखन, सारांश, निबंध) follow the same pattern every year. Practising sample papers trains you to handle these repeated formats and unseen passages, which matters more than memorising individual answers from any single paper.

How do I download the Class 10 Hindi sample paper PDF for free?

Scroll to the year-wise list on this page and click the download link for the year you want; each Class 10 Hindi sample paper opens as a free PDF you can save or print. For official model papers, the state board's website also publishes the latest activity sheet format [verify], which is worth comparing with these papers.