Complete with a suitable reason. People go on holidays together to _
Complete with a suitable reason. People go on holidays together to _
Official answer
spend quality time together and create memorable experiences (with family and friends), as this is the exact reason stated in paragraph 2 of the passage.
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark for completing the sentence with the idea of spending quality time together and/or creating memorable experiences, as stated in the passage.
Hint
Paragraph 2 explains what drives people to travel in groups. Look for phrases about 'time' and 'experiences'.
Quick oral answer
People go on holidays together to spend quality time with their family and friends and to create memorable experiences that strengthen their bonds and provide lasting shared memories.
Common mistakes
- 1.Writing a generic reason like 'to have fun' or 'to enjoy themselves' instead of the passage-specific answer about spending quality time and creating memorable experiences.
- 2.Confusing the reason for group holidays (quality time) with the reason for short breaks (stress relief), which is a different idea discussed in the same paragraph but answers a different question (Q12).
- 3.Providing multiple reasons in a long answer when the question requires only one concise completion phrase for 1 mark.
Analysis and explanation
This sentence-completion question is based on Passage 2 (holidays and tourism) and tests locating the exact stated motivation for group travel.
Concept
- Paragraph 2 of Passage 2 states people travel together to 'spend quality time' and 'create memorable experiences' with family and friends.
Common mistakes
- Writing generic real-life reasons such as 'to have fun' or 'to relax' instead of the passage's specific wording.
- Dropping the word 'quality' or 'memorable', which are the precise terms the marking scheme rewards.
Real-world takeaway
- CBSE reading answers must be text-grounded, not opinion-based — always locate the relevant paragraph and lift its key phrase rather than relying on personal experience.
Interesting facts
A 2023 study by Booking.com found that 73% of global travelers said that traveling with family strengthened their relationships, confirming the passage's point about holidays being driven by the desire for quality time together.
India's domestic tourism industry is one of the world's largest, with over 1.7 billion domestic tourist visits recorded in 2022 according to the Ministry of Tourism, with family holidays accounting for the majority of leisure travel.
Research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology found that shared travel experiences create stronger and longer-lasting memories than material purchases, scientifically supporting the passage's emphasis on 'memorable experiences' as a key motivation for group holidays.
Question details
Q10 of 47 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- English (Communicative)
- Year
- 2025
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- Short Answer
- Chapter
- Reading Skills
- Topic
- Leisure Tourism
- Bloom's level
- understand
- Syllabus topic
- Reading Skills - Unseen Passage (Discursive) for Comprehension and Interpretation
- Updated
- 2026-02-19
- Author
- Padhantu
- Reviewed by
- Padhantu
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Frequently asked questions
Can I write 'to have fun' as the answer?
No, 'to have fun' is too generic and does not match the passage's specific language. The passage states that people go on holidays to 'spend quality time together' and 'create memorable experiences', so your answer must reflect these specific ideas.
Is this question about the second passage in the paper?
Yes, questions 10-18 (Q2 series) are based on a second unseen passage about holiday and tourism trends. This passage discusses why people travel, types of holidays, and changing travel preferences.
Should I mention 'relaxation' or 'stress relief' in my answer to Q10?
Stress relief is discussed in paragraph 2 in relation to short breaks (Q12), not in relation to why people go on holidays together. For Q10, focus on 'quality time' and 'memorable experiences' which are the passage's reasons for group travel.