English Medium कक्षा १० - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups.

What is the implication of ‘free education in the Act ?

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups.

What action will he taken if some parents don’t send children to schools ?

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups.

Is the Act targeted only at weaker sections ?

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups. 

Have the disabled children been adequately addressed in the Act ?

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups.

What about children not in schools right now ?

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups.

What if children admitted after age 6 attain the age of 14 before completing class 8 ?

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups.

 Do you think the government has the funds to set up adequate number of schools ?

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups.

If not, then how will the government meet the challenges of access, equity and quality in education ?

After you have discussed, give a one minute presentation on any one of the above topics in your class.

Before reading the story, attempt the following working in group of four or five.

Do you play computer games? How many hours do you spend playing games on the computer as compared to outdoor games?

Before reading the story, attempt the following working in group of four or five.

 Make a list of your favourite games. Have a class discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of computer games. 

Before reading the story, attempt the following working in group of four or five.

 Look in your dictionaries / computer to find synonyms of the word 'virtual’

Before reading the story, attempt the following working in group of four or five.

Look at the K.W.L. chart given below. Based on the infomation you have gathered till now, complete the K and W columns. You may work with your partner. After reading the story complete the third column.

Answer the following question briefly.

Why did the news of the 'miracle recovery' shock Michael?

Answer the following question briefly.

Michael's meeting with Sebastian Shultz had been a chance meeting. Where had
it taken place and how?

Answer the following question briefly.

What kind of computers fascinated Michael and his dad? Why?

Answer the following question briefly.

Describe the first place where Michael was virtually transported. 

Now, hold a class debate on the following motion:

Given below are certain expressions that might be used by debaters to emphasize/negate certain points:

1. I’d like to raise a/the question/argue...
2. In my opinion...
3. Nothing could be more illogical than...
4. I feel very strongly that...
5. I would like to draw attention to...
6. I fail to understand...
7. I think you are being unreasonable in suggesting...
8. I submit that...
9. My first/next/final argument against/in favour of...
10. I support the motion that...
11. My knowledgeable opponent has submitted that...
12. May I ask...
13. I strongly oppose/support the view that...
14. On the contrary...
15. It is unrealistic to say that...
16. I disagree...
17. I firmly reject...
18. I wholeheartedly oppose/support...

Answer the following question briefly.

 What help did Sebastian Shultz ask Michael for? How did he convey this message?

Answer the following question briefly.

Why did Michael fail in rescuing Sebastian Shultz the first time?