Q21
3 marksMCQSection B

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

Grammar
Gap Filling

Options

(a)atheansome
(b)descenddescendingdescendeddescends
(c)overonabovein
Official Answer

(a) (i) a, (b) (iii) descended, (c) (ii) on

adescendedon

Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark each for correct filling.

Hint

Look at the tense auxiliary 'had'.

Quick Oral Answer

The sentence completes with 'a', 'descended', and 'on'.

Analysis & Explanation

Uses indefinite article 'a', past participle 'descended' after auxiliary 'had', and preposition 'on' for a burden.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Using 'an' for 'mountain'.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

This question carries 3 marks 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 "Grammar" in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) syllabus.

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

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

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

This is a MCQ question from Section B in the CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) 2017 paper.