CBSE
English Language and Literature Sample Paper Class 10 CBSE Board Exam 2020. Sample papers along with marking
schemes have also been published as per the changed pattern, which will be
taken while preparing the question papers in the board examination 2020. Here,
we present the CBSE sample. Paper and marking scheme for class 10 English
language and literature subject. Students should thoroughly analyze the pattern
and marking trends of the question paper to form an effective plan for the
preparation of the board examination.
Structure of CBSE Class 10 English – Language and Literature sample paper is as follows:
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The question paper consists of a total of 11
questions divided into three sections
SECTION A
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Reading
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20 Marks
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SECTION B
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Writing and Grammar
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30 Marks
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SECTION C
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Literature
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30 Marks
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Total
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80 Marks
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Section A: Reading
Que1:- Read the passage carefully 20
Marks
Red Cross: How Hope Evolved
On June 24, 1859, Emperors Napoleon III and
Franz Joseph, I engaged in the Battle
of Solferino, commanding a
combined total of
about 270,000
troops
onto the field
for a single
day of battle.
Nearly 40,000 were
either dead, injured, or
missing, many of who were simply left to die on the battlefield. Later, spectators crowded
the fields, looking for love
ones, searching for items they
could sell, or
simply taking in the
horrors of the battle
.A Swiss businessman and
social activist Jean
Henri Dunant, who was traveling in Solferino witnessed all
this.
Jean Henri Dunant witnessed the atrocities of
war as well as the countries not prepared or equipped to ease the suffering of those who had been injured in the Battle of Solferino. Dunant
organized a group of volunteers to help bring water and food to the injured, to
assist with medical treatment, or write letters to the families of those who
were dying and he urged the public to
create an organization
which would assist
the wounded, regardless
of which side they fought for during times of war. After that moment, he
wrote the book, A Memory
of Solferino, which urged
the public to
create an organization which
would assist the
wounded, regardless of which side they fought for during times of war.
His writing inspired countless others to rally behind him in the creation of the International Federation of the Red Cross. The modern-day Red Cross began by devoting itself largely to disaster relief and epidemic treatment. This effort continues to this day. One of the easiest ways you can help the Red Cross is to make sure you are able to donate blood and make an appointment at the
His writing inspired countless others to rally behind him in the creation of the International Federation of the Red Cross. The modern-day Red Cross began by devoting itself largely to disaster relief and epidemic treatment. This effort continues to this day. One of the easiest ways you can help the Red Cross is to make sure you are able to donate blood and make an appointment at the
Red
Cross website But, donating blood
isn't the only
way you can
help out -- the Red
Cross also encourages donating
your time if you
can. This is what
the Red Cross wants everyone to know.
On the basis of your reading
of the passage
given above, answer
the following questions
a. How many soldiers fought in the battle of Solferino on
June 24?
i.
270,000
ii.
40,000
iii.
230,000
iv.
23,000
b. What is the correct order of the information given below?
I. Dunant
organized a camp of volunteers.
II. Emperor Napoleon
III and Franz Joseph I fought a battle.
III. The book ‘A Memory of Solferino was written.
IV. Dunant traveled to Solferino.
(i) IV, III, II, I (ii) I, II, III, IV
(iii) II, I, IV, III
(iv) II, IV, I, III
c. The writer of 'A Memory of Solferino’ was:
` i. Emperor
Napoleon III
ii.Franz
Joseph I
iii.Jean
Henri Dunant
iv.International
Red Cross
d. The modern-day Red Cross does not deal with:
` i. Blood
donation
ii. Disaster Relief
iii. Epidemic
Treatment
iv. Writing
a book
e. The most appropriate sub-heading to para 2 of the
passage is:
i. How
International Federation of Red Cross Evolved!
ii. Functions
of Red Cross
iii. The
Contributions of Jean Henri Dunant
iv. The
Battle of Solferino
.
f. The aid provided by Dunant’s volunteers during the battle
of Solferino was:
I. to help
bring water and food to the injured
II. to
assist with medical treatment
III. to
write a book
IV. to
give relief in epidemic
(i) I and III (ii)
III and IV (iii) I and II
(iv) II and III
g. You can donate your blood and your _________ to Red
Cross.
h. Jean Henri Dunant participated in the war.( True/
False)
Que2:- Read
the passage carefully
The Road to
Success
1. The Road to success is not straight; there is a curve
called failure, a loop
called
confusion, speed bumps
called friends, caution
lights called family,
and you will
have flats called
jobs. But, if
you have a
spare called
determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance
called faith, and a
the driver called God, you will make it to a place called
success!
2. In spite of
all our planning
and preparation, unexpected
challenges are certain to
arise. The bumps in
the road is unavoidable, but you’ll never get
to your destination, if you aren’t willing to drive over them. The
difference
between a disaster
and triumph lies
in whether or not you’re
prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re
ready, those bumps will
become stepping-stones.
3.The key thing
to realize is
that working harder
is same as working
smarter. How do you work smarter? You just need to have
the right skills.
People want to be improved circumstances and a better life without an improved
self. They want victory without paying the price or making efforts. It really cannot happen without the other. Any improvements that have not been generated by improving
yourself are superficial and short-lived. If you want to have a better future, you have to change yourself. Stop worrying about the various challenges that will come
your way. Just believe in yourself and use them as stepping-stones.
4. “Success” is
getting whatever you
want out of
life without violating
the rights of others.” It
is not an
accident. Success is the result of our attitude and our attitude is a choice.
Hence success is
a matter of
choice
and not a chance.
5. Today success represents a holistic and positive
attitude to life. Attitude
is everything. Success is not restricted within some kind
of brick and mortar
premises. It assumes the individuality of a
complete executed with perfection; material achievements do not define life. We don’t
remember sports stars for the products they endorse but the spirit of achievement they represent. The abundance
of positive attitude underlines the grandeur of a truly rewarding rich life.
6. Success
can be measured from two standpoints —the external and the internal. Externally it
is the measure
of a job
well done and
recognition.
Internally it the
feeling of achievement
and wholeness derived
from the
completion of a task or fulfillment of desire.
2.1 On the basis of your reading of the above extract,
answer the following
questions in 30-40 words each:
(a) What qualities lead one to the place called success?
(b) What is the difference between disaster and triumph?
(c) How can one have a better future?
(d) Describe two ways to measure success.
2.2 On the basis of your reading of the above extract,
answer the following:
(a) The synonym of ‘victory’ as given in paragraph 2 is
____________.
(i)
Planning (ii) Preparation (iii) Triumph (iv) Challenges
(b) The synonym of
‘surplus’ as given in paragraph 5 is ______________
(c) The antonym of
‘Defeat’ as given in paragraph 6 is _____________
(i) Recognition (ii) Achievement (iii) Completion
(iv) Success
(d) The antonym of ‘deep’ as given in Paragraph 3 is
____________
Section B: Writing &
Grammar 30 Marks
Que3:-
You are Neha/Nihal
Singh, Computer In-charge
of Army Public
School. Your school
wishes to buy 20 computers
and computer accessories
from Apple Inc., Nehru
Place, New Delhi. Draft a letter placing an order for the same. (100 -150
words)
OR
The government has urged the people of India to realize the dream of ‘Clean India’. Write an article describing the measures that people
can take for a cleaner and greener India. You are Anju/Amit Kumar (100-150
words)
Que4:-Complete the
following story-(1501-200 words)
Once there was an old man. He had four sons. They always
quarreled with one another. One fine day.
OR
For Visually Impaired candidates only-
Kunal-good student-determined-scored good
marks-examination-got late-helping an old man-teacher scolded-later
appreciated-gave exam-stood first
Que5:-Complete the paragraph given below by filling in the
blanks choosing the correct option from those that follow-
Elephants (a) _____ the largest land mammals. Three
species of elephants (b) _____ living
today. Elephants (c) ________other
Elephantidae were once classified
with other thick-skinned. The elephant’s gestation period is 22 months, (d)
_________longest for any land animal.
(a) (i) is
(ii) are
(iii) was (iv)
were
(b) (i) are living
(ii) have been living (iii) had been living (iv)
will be living
(c) (i) with (ii) also
(iii) and (iv) but
(d) (i) a (ii) an (iii) which (iv) the
Que6:- The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write
the incorrect word
and the correction
in your answer
sheet against the correct blank number.
Error
Correction
Tsunami is a series in waves (a) _______ _______
generated in a body from water (b) _______ _______
through an impulsive disturbance (c) _______
_______
causing damage to property or loss of life. (d) _______ _______
Que7:-Rearrange
the following sets of words and phrases to form meaningful sentences
-
a. of/the
world’s /sugar cane / in Asia / over 40 percent / is produced
b. can be /used
as fuel / ethyl alcohol / for cars / extracted /sugarcane/ from
c. not the
/only thing / can power/automobiles / gasoline is / that
d. can be
/ alternative /energy source / an / hydrogen/also
Section
C: Literature 30 Marks
Que8:-
Read
the extract is given below and answers the questions that
follow.
“He should be lurking in shadow,
Sliding through long grass
Near the water hole
Where plump deer pass.”
a. The poem, “A Tiger in the Zoo” is written
by
(i) Leslie Norris
(ii) William Blake
(iii) Peter Niblett(iv) Robert Frost
b. The tiger should be lurking in the shadow
(i)
for his prey
(ii)
for taking rest
(iii)
for leisure (iv) for scaring others
c. The deer frequents the water hole to
________________________
d. The phrase ‘lurking in the shadow’ here
means ________________
OR
“I agreed that it was pretty disrespectful treatment. We did,
however, search the house. Since it was only one story high, Bill went around it, peering in at all the
windows. We examined the barn and stable.”
a. Who does ‘I’ refer to-
(i)
Sinclair Lewis
(ii)
Carol Lewis
(iii)
Oliver Lutkins(iv) Leslie Norris
b. What was Bill’s profession?
(i)
Lawyer
(ii)
hack driver
(iii)
guide
(iv) drama artist
c. The disrespectful treatment faced by the
speaker was ________
d. The phrase ‘peering in at all windows’
here means _____________
Que9:-
Answer any five of the following questions in 30 to 40 words
each.
a. Why did Hari Singh think that Anil’s job
was queer?
b. Bholi was a neglected child. Explain.
c. Why did Mr.Keesing call Anne ‘an
incorrigible chatterbox’?
d. Nelson Mandela speaks of ‘Twin
Obligations’. Elucidate
e. Why did Belinda tickle the dragon?
f. How is bread an important part of life
in Goa?
Que10:-Lencho had
faith in God but lacked faith in humanity. Elaborate with reference to ‘A
Letter to God’. (100-150 words)
OR
Life is full of trials and tribulations which can be
overcome by a human being through his own efforts. Explain with reference to
Kisa Gotami’s life. (100-150 words)
Que11:-Ostentation
and vanity often lands people in trouble. Matilda is an apt example of this.
Justify. (100-150 words)
OR
Valli shows extraordinary courage in taking a bus journey
all alone. Explain how ability and courage are essential to fulfill one’s
dream. (100-150 words)
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