English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Why did Lavinia decide to leave her husband, John ? 

In ‘Virtually True’ why did the newspaper article “Miracle Recovery” catch Michael’s attention? 

Did the sculpture of Ozymandias fulfil the purpose for which it had been built ? Give reasons. 

What opinion do you form of Calpurnia from the play ‘Julius Caesar’ ? 

What were the blessings the albatross brought with itself in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner ? 

“The Letter” revolves around human relationships and the love and faith that cements them. Discuss with reference to the story. 

In “Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments”, how does the poet justify that his verse will live on forever ? 

You intend to join coaching classes at the International Coaching Center situated in Raipur. The institute specializes in teaching science to classes XI-XII. Write a letter of inquiry in 100-120 words addressed to the Administrator in charge of the institute seeking clarification about the timings, duration, staff, transport, and other necessary details for joining the institute. You are Rajesh/Rajni 2, Library Road Jabalpur.

Two main parks in your locality have suffered from neglect on the part of local authorities, They have virtually been taken over by undesirable elements. As a result, the residents have stopped going to the parks.
Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern about the problems the neglect has created and suggest measures to reclaim the parks for children. You are Gautam/Gauri 2, Gobind Enclave, Meerut.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:

But speak all good you can devise of Caesar,

And say you do it by our permission;

…….     …….     …….    ……. 

(a) Identify the speaker. 

(b) Who is being granted permission? 

(c) What is the speaker afraid of? 

(d) What opinion do you form of the speaker? 

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:

"You must make your public happier :

Give them something, sharper, snappier.

We must aim for better billings."

(a) Identify the speaker of the above lines.

(b) Who does 'we' refer to?

(c) What must be done for 'better billings' 

(d) What trait of the speaker's character is revealed through the above lines?

Answer the following question:
How do we know that Michael's father was fascinated by computers?

Answer the following question:
Why does the author say that Louisa Mebbin had a "protective elder sister" attitude towards money?

Answer the following question:
What will Shakespeare's friend realize when he rises on the Day of Judgment?

Answer the following question:
In the poem "Snake", why does the poet say "I have something to expatiate."?

Answer the following question:
In the story "Shady Plot", why did Helen appear in bits and pieces?

Answer the following in 100-200 words :

"Patol Babu, Film Star," by Satyajit Ray emphasizes the valuable contribution of a mentor in changing a negative mindset into a positive one. Describe how Mr. Pakrashi's advice helps Patol Babu in performing his role.

Answer the following in 100-200 words :

Time humbles even the greatest of the great. One should cultivate the quality of humility. Describe how time has reduced the mighty Ozymandias to nothing.

Write a letter to the librarian, City Library, in not more than 120 words, for purchase and addition of popular fiction and non-fiction titles in Braille and also the intake of audiobooks, to promote inclusion. You are an NGO employee, from the same city. You may use ideas from Unit 2: Education, along with your own ideas to write this letter.

You are a sports scout. Write a letter to the Governor of your region, drawing attention to the need for creating and upgrading sport facilities and following practices to enable the local/indigenous sporting talent from your city, to hone their skills. Include specific recommendations. Write the letter in not more than 120 words using ideas from Unit 1: Health and Medicine, along with your own.

* A person who uses their expertise and knowledge of the sport to identify potential talent and recruit individuals who can contribute to the team's success.