CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 Question Paper

What does the author tell us about the financial condition of her parents?

What is the most treasured value of the author's family?

Give an example to show that the author's parents were very hospitable.

What kind of girl was the author?

How do you know that the author's parents discriminated between sons and daughters?

Why do the mountain people consider themselves to be born mountaineers?

Why would the author invite foreign mountaineers to her house?

Why were foreigners drawn to the Himalayas?

What strategy do animals like deer, antelopes, etc adopt to drive away the panther?

How do the panther and the game animals (deer, antelopes, etc) react to open spaces?

What effect does the loud noise made by birds and animals have on the panther?

How does the panther kill its prey?

Find the meaning of the word: shrill (Para 1)

Find the meaning of the word: deliberately (Para 2)

Find the meaning of the word: condemnation (Para 3)

Find the meaning of the word: associates (Para 4)

Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local daily drawing attention to the problem of affordable accommodation for students in Delhi. Landlords charge exorbitant rents and refuse rooms due to cultural differences. You are Raman/Raveena, 12, Station Road, Delhi.

Write an article in 100-120 words on 'Safe Driving'. Discuss traffic rules and careless drivers.

Develop a story in 150-200 words: While coming out of the bank I saw a monkey walking menacingly towards me. I panicked. The monkey snatched my bag and ran up a nearby tree. I...

Develop a story: I was driving fast. As I hit the main road I saw an upturned motorbike and a man lying beside it. I decided to help but the thought of my grumpy boss and a prefixed business meeting...

Fill in the blanks: Gavri was only eight years old, but (a) ________ mountain of family responsibilities had already (b) ________ (c) ________ her head.

Editing: Walt Disney was our hero. He | e.g. was | Correction: is. (a) left me a legacy that can (b) be enjoy time and again. He (c) knew who to entertain us so well. (d) He developed a process in creating animated films.

Rearrange sentences: (a) it / sparsely populated / a / is / in Uttarakhand / town / (b) an average / has / literacy rate / it / 77% / of / (c) Devprayag / pandas / Badrinath Dham / the / is / seat of /

'It all started a month ago. Dad and I had spent the entire Saturday afternoon at the Computer Fair.' (a) Who is the speaker? (b) Why had they gone there? (c) What does 'entire' mean?

'Instead of the cross, the Albatross / About my neck was hung.' (a) Why evil looks? (b) Why hang albatross? (c) Meaning of 'evil'?

How did Patol Babu initially react to the role allotted to him?

What kind of woman is Lavinia?

What was the aim of the game Dragonquest?

How does Decius Brutus interpret Calpurnia's dream?

What do the expressions on Ozymandias' face reveal about him?

Whenever we act against the voice of our conscience, the result is suffering. Explain with reference to the poet's action against the snake.

Dedication and hard work are essential for success. Explain how these qualities enable Patol Babu to perform his small role to perfection.

What does Anne's diary reveal about the steadily worsening economic and social conditions during the war?

What is your impression of Peter?

Helen did not confine herself to acquiring knowledge, but also enjoyed herself by taking part in outdoor activities. Elaborate.

Which traits of Helen's character appeal to you most? Give a reasoned answer.