Q1
1 markShort AnswerSection A

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

Reading Passage 1
Comprehension
Official Answer

The author states that her parents were poor and were barely managing to afford the essentials of life.

poorbarely managingessentials

Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark for correctly mentioning poverty or struggle for essentials.

Hint

Check the second paragraph of the passage.

Quick Oral Answer

Her parents were poor and struggled to meet basic needs.

Analysis & Explanation

The response is found in paragraph 2 where the author contrasts their financial poverty with their moral wealth.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Describing their hospitality instead of their financial state.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in English (Communicative)?

This question is from the chapter "Reading Passage 1" in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in English (Communicative)?

This question covers the topic "Comprehension" from CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative).

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 paper?

This is a Short Answer question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 paper.