English Medium इयत्ता १० - CBSE Important Questions

Read the given extract and answer the following questions.

1. In what way does the language used in this poem challenge traditional ideas of what poetry should be? (1)
2. What is the significance of the use of the word "little" to describe the fog in the poem and how does this word choice contribute to the overall mood and tone of the poem? Answer in about 40 words. (2)
3. Complete the sentence with the appropriate option.
   The lines from the poem tell us that the city is ______. (1)
   
   1. hilly
   2. coastal
   3. industrial
   4. under-developed
4. Identify the type of imagery used in the lines of the poem. (1)

Read the following extract and answer the questions:

1. Which of the following is not a reason why Mijbil came onto Maxwell’s bed in the small hours?     (1)
   1. He had started taking interest in his surroundings.
   2. He was becoming friendly with Maxwell.
   3. He wanted to play with Maxwell on his bed.
   4. He wanted to feel safe and not remain indifferent.
2. Maxwell says that Mijbil was neither hostile nor friendly, he was simply aloof and indifferent for the first twenty-four hours. Give reasons in not more than 40 words.     (2)
3. Read the following descriptions (A) - (D) and identify which one correctly corresponds to the extract.      (1)
   1. Owning a pet is tedious and needs commitment.
   2. A pet needs his own space and time to get adjusted to his owner’s environment.
   3. Maxwell decided to bring Mijbil because he was very sad to lose his dog.
   4. Maxwell and Mijbil loved travelling.
4. Which characteristic trait of otters is revealed when Mijbil is taken to the bathroom?    (1)

Why didn't Valli want to go to the stall and have a drink? What does it tell you about her?

Why was Matilda in a hurry to go to her house after the ball?

Answer the following questions in 30-40 words : 

Why was Mathilda always unhappy after her marriage?

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

A ballad includes the telling of a tale as well as a surprise ending. Using evidence from the poem, explain how these features are included in ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’.

Briefly state how Matilda invited ‘a dreadful life of necessity’ into her family.

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)

Give one reason why ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ is more a fable than a ballad.

Describe Custard the dragon.

Describe the pirate in the 'Tale of Custard the Dragon.'

Why did the pirate 'gape' at Belinda's dragon?

How did Custard prove 'the cowardly dragon' tag to be untrue?

What did everyone laugh at the realio, trulio dragon?

How was Belinda's behaviour with the dragon?

How does Ogden Nash's The Tale of Custard the Dragon challenge the notion that individuals should conform to societal expectations?

Imagine that M. Loisel, from The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant, writes a diary entry, exploring the theme of class and social status, and the nature of social mobility, in the context of his own experience.

Write this diary entry, as M. Loisel, in about 120 words.

Answer the following in about 40-50 words:

How did Valli gather the details of the bus journey?