CBSE 2010 Class Xth English Communicative Sample Papers
English is a subject which is taken lightly by many students and ultimately proves to be an aggregate spoiler in most cases. You will find many students getting very good marks in science and mathematics but just about average in English, courtesy the just like that attitude towards English. I was lucky to get good marks in English, so friends give equal importance to English and prepare well for the examinations. Given below is the syllabus for English examination and some sample papers. Wish you all the luck‼
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SYLLABUS AND EXAMINATION SPECIFICATIONS
English (Communicative)
(Code No. 101)
CLASS-X
SEPARATE QUESTION PAPER AND ANSWER SHEET FORMAT REPLACES COMBINED BOOKLET FORMAT FROM MARCH, 2005 EXAMINATION.
One Paper 3 Hours 100 Marks
SECTION A : READING 20 Marks 40 Periods
Two unseen passages with a variety of comprehension questions including 04 marks for word-attack skills such as word formation and inferring meaning.
1 250-350 words in length – 08 marks
2 400-450 words in length – 12 marks
The total length of the two passages will be between 650 and 800 words.
Question No.1 First passage will have a factual passage (e.g., instruction, description, report etc.) or a literary passage (e.g., extract from fiction, drama, poetry, essay or biography).
Question No. 2 Second passage will have a factual passage or a discursive passage involving opinion, (argumentative, persuasive or interpretative text).
Only 2 will have questions on word-attack skills for 04 marks.
SECTION B : WRITING 30 Marks 63 Periods
Four writing tasks as indicated below:
Question No.3 and 4 will be Short composition of not more than 50 words each - e.g., notice, message, telegram or short postcard. Each composition will carry 5 marks
Important note on format and word limit :
Notice : Word limit : 50 words for body of the notice. Notice must be placed in a box. If the candidate exceeds the word limit by more than 5 words ½ mark will be deducted.
Message: Word limit : 50 words for body of the message. Message must be placed in a box. If the candidate exceeds the word limit by more than 5 words ½ mark will be deducted.
Postcard: Word limit : 50 words for body of the letter. Format of postcard has to be printed in the question paper for candidates to copy while writing the answer. 1 mark will be deducted if the student fails to copy the proper layout. If the candidate exceeds the word limit by more than 5 words ½ mark will be deducted.
Telegram: Word limit : 25 words inclusive of receiver’s name and address, sender’s name and the word STOP/. However Sender’s address, which is not to be telegraphed, will not be counted for deciding word limit. Format of telegraph form has to be printed in the question paper for candidates to copy while writing the answer. 1 mark will be deducted if the student fails to copy the proper layout. If the candidate exceeds the word limit by one or two words ½ mark will be deducted. If he/she exceeds the word limit by three or more words 1 mark will be deducted.
Question No. 5 will be a Composition based on a verbal stimulus such as an advertisement, notice, newspaper cutting, table, diary extract, notes, letter or other forms of correspondence.
Word limit : 200 words (For letter : 150 words only for body of the letter) 10 marks.
Question No. 6 will be a Composition based on a visual stimulus such as a diagram, picture, graph, map, cartoon or flow chart.
Word limit : 150-200 words 10 marks.
One of the longer (10 marks) compositions will draw on the thematic content of the Main Course book.
Note : for question No. 5 and 6 : If the candidate exceeds the word limit by 15 words or more 1 mark will be deducted. Word limit applies only to the body of the letter (150 words) / article (200 words)/speech (150 words) /report (excluding the format—200 words) etc.
SECTION C : GRAMMAR 20 Marks 42 Periods
Question No. 7-11 A variety of short questions involving the use of particular structures within a context (i.e., not in isolated sentences). Test types used will include gap-filling, cloze (gap filling exercise with blanks at regular intervals), sentence completion, reordering word groups in sentences, editing, dialogue completion and sentence transformation.
The grammar syllabus will be sampled each year, with marks allotted for :Verb forms, sentence structures and Other areas.
Note : Jumbled words in reordering exercise to test syntax will involve sentences in a context. Each sentence will be split into sense groups (not necessarily into single words) and jumbled up.
SECTION D : LITERATURE 30 Marks 65 Periods
Question N. 12 and 13 : Two extracts from different poems from the prescribed reader, each followed by two or three questions to test local and global comprehension of the set text. Each extract will carry 4 marks.
Word limit : one or two lines for each answer.
Question No. 14 will be one question (with or without an extract) testing global or local comprehension of a poem or a play from the prescribed reader.
Word limit : 75-100 words 05 marks
Question No. 15 will carry up to three questions based on one of the drama texts from the prescribed reader to test local and global comprehension of the set text. An extract may or may not be used.
Word limit : one or two lines for each question if an extract is given. If an extract is not given, the word limit will be roughly 75 words. Total 05 marks
Question No. 16 will be one question based on one of the prose texts from the prescribed reader to test global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the set text.
Word limit : 50-75 words 04 marks.
Question No. 17 will be one extended question based on one of the prose texts from the prescribed reader to test global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the set text.
Word limit : 150-175 words 08 marks.
Questions will test comprehension at different levels : literal, inferential and evaluative.
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plz send me all the guess papers in english of class 10
write a letter to the editor of the news paper in which the report appeared expressing your anguish over how innocent lives are lost because of irrational and uncontrolled terrorist activities
Will you please send me the format for article and essay writting
is there telegram for this forthcoming 2010 board exams
in a telegram , how do we write numbers of two words.For example if we have to write ninety two , we will write both these words in one box or in two different boxes.
How can I improve in my english both grammatically and spokenly?
please send me all the cbse sample papers of 2010 of english…….
inspite of getting continuous applause from my mam i fail to secure even 75+ in english…..in other all subjects i score 85+..
please tell me what to do…….
dplz tell me the format of notice
message
telegram
postcard
letter to editor
article
speech
debate
Give me how to understand “The Ode To The West Wind
plz tell me the format of notice
message
telegram
postcard
letter to editor
article
speech
debate
Sir, Pse send me the answer sheet of topper of 2009 for English paper. Tks.
Give me how to understand “The Ode To The West Wind
sir,please send me the english answer sheet of topeer of 2009.
plz tell me formats of
notice
message
telegram
postcard
letter
artice
speech
debte
i have a low vocabulary in writing ….in speaking i can speak simple English……i am in 9th icse board…so can u suggest me how can i get 85%-90% in English ……..
how to write good answers in literature and in writing section
plz tell me formats of
notice
message
telegram
postcard
letter
artice
speech
debte
Please advise me how to improve in reading section. Especially in those questions where alternatives of given words are asked. Yaar how much words we gonna keep in our mind. Should whole dictionary. Please help
Give me how to understand “The Ode To The West Wind”
Can you give me an image example of postcard writing ?
Vineet/ Vani Prasad of 29, Rajpur Road, Ambala, comes across the following poster in the newspaper. He/ She is concerned about the spread of diseases during summers and decides to write a letter to the editor of a national daily highlighting the impending possibility of water borne diseases and the dire need for creating awareness about the prevention or such diseases through such informative posters. Using your own ideas and the ideas from the unit on ‘Health’, write Vineet’s/ Vani’s letter in not more than 150 words.
hello sir i m the student of class x ……sir i secure above 90 in all subjects but in english i fail to secure even 80 marks….what to do…………pls..help me
what is the format of telegram and message
can anyone give me the link to the solution for the Section C ?
Your anticipation will be appreciated !
thank u !
please send me the english answer sheet of topeer of 2009.
hey, can you please send me previous years’ sample questions of notice, message, TELEGRAM and postcard with marking scheme.
My son is not performing well in coprehension part in English. Pl suggest means for improvement. He is in Class VI.
Thanking you in anticipation
can you kindly send the correct formats of notice, speech ,debate,article and message.
and how to practice for grammer.thanks for anticipation
Is there Sample Paper for class7. If it is Please publish it.
May i Know if there is no Sample Paper for Class7??
In direct to indirect whether “it” in direct will change into “that”in indirect speech.
tell me about the correct format of the telegram?
what to see answer sheet of maths who scored 100marks in class 10th cbse board?
When will i get my answer of my previous question?
please tell me the format of writing telegram & notice?So that i can secure full marks in it.
please send me the answer sheets of cbse 10th topper of 2008
please send me the english and history answer sheets of 2008
sir I have twin daughters. they are studing in xth cbse.They do all subjects very well and taken 90% above. but in english they
secure only 70%.how can I make my children get above 90 in english subject also.please give a
wonderful suggestion for me.
Thanks in anticipation
Please tell me any xth cbse english training courses by internet.
please tell me the format of writing telegram?
My son reading in class-x CBSE course is doing good in science, mathematic but carrying very bad marks in english. In class IX he secure only 68% marks and other subject around 90%. I am worry for his English performace.
As there is no sufficient time to improve his english knowedge, I request you to suggest how to score at least 85%.
Tips and technique may help to score marks. Please suggest.
Kindly tell me the formats of -
notice
message
telegram
postcard
letter
article
speech
debate
telephonic conversations
PLEASE SEND 10TH CLASS ENGLISH ANSWER SHEET OF TOPPER OF 2008
plz tell me formats of
notice
message
telegram
postcard
letter
artice
speech
debte
plz send correct format of all short composition
what is format of telegram?
What is the correct format of the telegram? Has there been any change?