English Medium कक्षा १० - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for English - Language and Literature

Answer the following question  in 30-40 words :
How did Kisa Gotami realize that life and death is a normal process?

You have lost your original certificates of class X and XII. You want to get their duplicates issued but you do not know the procedure. Write a letter to the Chairman, CBSE, Preet Vihar enquiring about the fee to be deposited, mode of payment, time taken by the board for issuing duplicate certificates and any other formalities. You are Tarun / Taruna, 7/9, Kunj Apartments, Shimla (100-120 words).

Answer the following question  in 30-40 words :

Why did Maddie write a note to Peggy and then tore it?

Answer the following question  in 30-40 words :

What was the most fascinating thing that Valli saw on the street?

There is a busy road in front of your school. A large number of students have to cross the road while going back home. They run a great risk. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Editor, Navjiwan Times, Agra drawing the attention of the concerned authorities to the problem. Make a request to mark a zebra crossing and to put traffic lights in front of your school. You are Amit/Anita, Class X, New Age Public School, Ram Nagar, Agra.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
"Please don't shout! You can shout yourself hoarse in your own house but here I must ask you to restrain yourself!"

(a) Who is speaking and to whom?

(b) What is the dispute over?

(c) What does the word, 'restrain' mean?

Answer the following question in 80-100 words : 
Whenever we want to achieve something difficulties always come in our way. What did Valli have to do to go and ride in a bus?

Answer the following question in 150-200 words: 
Describe the difference between Anne's and Margot's feelings for Peter.

You are Tanvi/Shirish of Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi. You are extremely disturbed about the attacks on old people living alone. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Editor, 'The New Indian News' making people sensitive to the problem. Make suggestions to the people living alone and the authorities to ensure that such attacks do not take place.

Answer the following question  in 30-40 words :
Why did Maddie write a note to Peggy and then tore it?

Answer the following question  in 30-40 words :
What was the most fascinating thing that Valli saw on the street?

You are Samina Zaveri, Class X, Vadodara, Gujarat. You come across the following information on a local library’s notice board.

You wish to participate but require more information. Write a letter to Teen-Toggle Games Pvt.Ltd in about 120 words, enquiring about rules, scholarship details and deadlines. Also, enquire about specifications for solo or group entries.

What is the significance of the Buddha’s request for a handful of mustard seeds and the addition of a condition to it?

Which two issues about himself convinced Lomov of his decision to get married?

Farce is a kind of comedy that includes situations and dialogues that are ridiculous, exaggerated and even absurd. Evaluate the play, The Proposal, as a farce.

You are Sunidhi Prakash, the Vice Captain of Brilliant Vidyalaya, Barra, Kanpur. You have recently noticed several posters around your school premises conveying a hazardous message:

Write a letter to the Editor of The DWA, in not more than 120 words, drawing attention towards harm caused by such advertising. Propose the implementation of “Wholesome Lunch Month’ in schools as an idea to address such practices, mention the advantages and share suggestions to foster healthy eating routines and develop positive body image among youngsters.

You are Zac Skaria, a resident of # 412, Magna Greens Apartments, Gandhi Marg, Jonpara, Mumbai. Three students of grade 10 from your residential complex have rescued and rehabilitated a few old beggars from the neighborhood. You think that their work deserves appreciation and recognition. Write a letter to the President of the RWA, seeking recommendation for these youth, to be nominated for ‘Serving Citizens’ Award’.Suggest other ways such acts of kindness could be recognised and awarded in the future.

Validate the given statement with reference to baby seagull’s fear.

‘Fear doesn’t exist anywhere else other than one’s mind.’

(His First Flight- Two Stories about Flying)

Valli’s unique maiden bus ride experience could be possible because she belonged to a small village. Do you agree? Why?/Why not? (2 reasons)

How can we say that Natalya was continuously successful in maintaining an upper hand during her arguments with Lomov? (Any one example)

(The Proposal)