English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Important Questions

Rearrange any four of the following word clusters to make a meaningful sentence :
option / is / light / travelling / best / the 

Rearrange any four of the following word clusters to make a meaningful sentence :
also need / we / the local weather / in mind / to / keep 

Rearrange any four of the following word clusters to make meaningful sentence :
always / enriched / we / return / experience / the / with

Fill in the blank in the sentence given below choosing the most appropriate option from the one that follows.
Effective speaking ______________on effective listening. 

Fill in the blank in the sentence given below choosing the most appropriate option from the one that follows.
Economic growth ______________attitudes and lifestyle. 

Fill in the blank in the sentence given below choosing the most appropriate option from the one that follows:
The environment has always______________in control of our destiny.

Fill in the blank in the sentence given below choosing the most appropriate option from the one that follows:
They believe that logic ______________no place in faith.

Fill in the blanks (i) - (iii) with the appropriate option from those in the brackets.

Time travel (i) _____ (ought to/should/could) become a reality in the near future, (ii) _____ (allows/allowed/allowing) human beings to experience the thrill of travelling back or forward in time. However, (iii) _____ (most/many/much) challenges must be overcome, such as ensuring safety and affordability for all potential time-travellers.

i. Rearrange the following jumbled words/phrases in the given dialogue to create a meaningful sentence.    (1)

Did you know that the lack of hydrological resources affects more than 40% of the world population?

No, I didn't. What are hydrological resources?

(i) WATER RESOURCES, / SURVIVAL / AND PLANT / TO HUMAN, / ANIMAL, / REFER TO / WHICH / ARE VITAL / HYDROLOGICAL RESOURCES

ii. Report the dialogues to complete the paragraph that follows.    (2)

The photographer told the customer that she wanted to use a drone for photographing his event. The customer exclaimed in surprise and asked (ii) ______. The photographer replied in the negative and shared that (iii) _______as his event was in an open and picturesque area.

You had visited Antarctica and had an opportunity to see the polar ice caps melting and realized that the threat of global warming is very real. Taking ideas from the MCB unit on Environment along with your own ideas, write an article in 100–120 words on what a student can do to preserve the environment. You are Rama/Ram.

You were one among a group of students who represented your state in a national youth exchange programme. It was an eye-opener which made you realise the spirit of unity in diversity. Taking ideas from the MCB unit on National Integration along with your own ideas, write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in 100–120 words on the importance of National Integration. You are Maya/Mohan, 4 Rampur Road, Bareilly.

There was a lot of excitement in the air. The sound of crackers could be heard all around. Manu rushed out …………………………..

Before starting the journey, he made sure that he hadn’t forgotten anything. He got into the train, settled in his seat and looked around …….

You are Mahender, Sports Captain, St John’s School, Lucknow. Write a notice in 50–60 words for the school notice board informing students about an inter-school football match to be played in your school. Invite them to watch and cheer the teams.

You went to book a ticket at the railway station. You came across long queues, chaos and unhelpful staff. You wasted a day and came back without booking the ticket. Make a diary entry in 50 – 60 words expressing your concern about the system.

You live in a hostel away from your family. You will not be able to visit your family on Diwali owing to your forthcoming exams. As Renu/Rohit, write an e-mail to your mother in 120–150 words wishing the family a happy Diwali and expressing your feelings at not being able to join them.

Each year witnesses soaring cut-offs for university admissions. Many a deserving student is left without a seat causing frustration. Write an article for a local daily in about 120 words highlighting the plight of students and suggest measures that the Government could take to provide enough avenues for the youth. You are Amit/Anita.

They started a trek to the peak of the mountain - supposed to be a very hard journey - a five - day long trek - when they started

He opened the factory door - peeped inside - some light - last shift over - could be thieves

It was cold, foggy morning - the dog - Snoopy – reluctant to come out of its bed – just then suddenly……..