CBSE Class 10 English (Communicative) — Short Answer Questions

1.(viii) List one way in which playing a sport reduces the risk of falling.

11.(v) How does the poem highlight the theme of transience of glory and power ? (Ozymandias)

11.(vi) Why was Sebastian Shultz in a coma and how was it connected to the computer games ? (Virtually True)

1.(vii) Mention one way in which playing a sport helps in emotional development. Paragraph (6)

11.(iv) How did Patol Babu’s attitude change after rehearsing his scene ? (Patol Babu, Film Star)

1.(ix) How does belonging to a team or community act as a positive feedback loop for continued engagement in physical activity ?

11.(iii) Why did the nightingale lose her natural charm in singing ? (The Frog and the Nightingale)

2.(viii) What, according to the passage, are some of the well-managed practices that can lead to effective eco-tourism ? Paragraph (6)

3. Write an application, in not more than 50 words, requesting permission to use a school resource – computer lab, to prepare for a presentation on benefits of social media. You are Lakshita/Lakshit Pandey, Class X-C, Head of Science Club.

4. Write a factual description in not more than 100 words of your favourite place where you would like to relax, highlighting its atmosphere, location, and what makes it special for you.

11.(ii) What role did the Ouija board play in the story ? (A Shady Plot)

9.(i) Rearrange the following jumbled words/phrases in the given dialogue to create a meaningful sentence. Patient : Doctor, I've been having a severe headache for the past three days, what should I do ? Doctor : and avoid stress / don't worry / I'll prescribe you / also advise you / it seems like / some medicine and / a case of migraine / to take proper rest

11.(i) Why did the narrator feel deeply moved by the boy’s devotion ? (Two Gentlemen of Verona)

9.(ii) Report the conversation given below by filling in the blanks to complete the following paragraph : Teacher : Why didn't you submit your homework yesterday ? Student : I am sorry ma'am. I wasn't feeling well. The student replied that he was ___________.

9.(ii) Report the conversation given below by filling in the blanks to complete the following paragraph : Teacher : Why didn't you submit your homework yesterday ? Student : I am sorry ma'am. I wasn't feeling well. The teacher asked the student ___________.

2.(v) List any two challenges faced by eco-tourism.

Why is the mirror important for her? (Mirror)

Why is India a popular destination for health tourism?

According to the above statistics, which form of tourism is the least popular at the present moment?

Write a factual description, in not more than 100 words, of a working model of 'Save Your Earth' that you have prepared for your school's Earth Day Exhibition.

'Atithi Devo Bhava' has been India's stand... However, only tourism promotional drives do not suffice. It is important to sensitize those in the tourism industry to conduct themselves with propriety as hosts... Write a letter to the Tourism Department expressing your concerns.

Which is the most popular form of tourism and why?

Write an article in about 150 words for your school magazine discussing the merits of startups as a boon to self-reliance using provided cues: job seeker to job creator, economic growth, freedom, flexible conditions.

Word omitted exercise: ii. This depends the physical / iii. conditions under the material forms. / iv. This results a wide range of colours...

Report: The King: How will the new policy benefit college students? Minister 2: The policy will provide for an interdisciplinary education that has flexible study plans.

With what hope does the woman keep coming back to the mirror every day?

Name the literary device in 'like a terrible fish'.

Explain why business tourism is important for the travel industry.

What do the above lines tell you about Ali's attitude towards nature?

You are Rishabh/Rishita, Class Prefect of Class IX A. Write an email, in 50 words, to the Principal of your school, requesting him/her to provide an interactive board in your classroom. Include valid reasons for your request.

What does the writer mean by 'grief of separation'?

The National Bravery Awards are given to honour those children who have demonstrated selfless courage... Similarly, the government should institute National Environment Crusader Awards... Write a letter to the editor of a national daily, in 120 words, expressing your views on the above.

What did Calpurnia's fears make her do?

Why does Caesar say that he was ashamed of himself?

Write an article for your school magazine in about 150 words describing benefits of Laughter Yoga using provided cues: cardiovascular health, immune system, antibodies, reduces stress, cost effective.

'The vanity of human glory and power is transient.' Elucidate with reference to the poem 'Ozymandias'.

How, according to you, did Sebastian's normal life get revived? Give an argument in support of your answer. (Virtually True)

Fill in the blanks: Prerna and Sushil (i) ___________ (has/have/had) spent years together. On growing up they (ii) ___________ (had got/have got/got) separated and went their own ways. Sushil (iii) ___________ (becomes/became/had become) a well-known sports personality...

Why and how, according to Shakespeare, is the pen mightier than the monuments or even the mighty kings? (Not Marble, nor the Gilded Monuments)

Rearrange jumbled words: education experience / a more dynamic / for a holistic / the NEP is / and wholesome / pave the way/ approach / which will

Why, according to you, did Patol Babu long to act? Cite reasons from the story. (Patol Babu, Film Star)

Which young girl has been drowned? Where and how?

Why has Ali forgotten his sport? (The Letter)

What did his deep reflection of life make him realise?

How does Decius Brutus persuade Caesar? (Julius Caesar)

What do the above lines tell you about Caesar's character?

Despite such a tender age, what made the two boys Nicola and Jacopo work so hard? (Two Gentlemen of Verona)

What does Ouija board in 'A Shady Plot' symbolize?

Rectify the given false statement. The linguistic diversity is reflective of the people's intolerance of varied means of expression.

Explain in about 30-40 words, how the various Indian art forms represent cultural unity.

Complete the following suitably. India stands as a testament to the coexistence of a multitude of identities harmoniously because ___________

List any one classical music form mentioned in the passage.

What does the Indian Constitution guarantee to all its citizens?

How is Indian cuisine an example of regional diversity?

What is the overarching narrative of India's existence as per the passage?

Complete with a suitable reason. People go on holidays together to ___________

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word/phrase. The phrase 'driven by' in paragraph (2) suggests that the choice of holiday destination ___________ people's experiences.

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

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

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

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

How does Decius Brutus interpret Calpurnia's dream?

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?

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.

What was the aim of the game Dragonquest?

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...

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 /

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

What kind of woman is Lavinia?

What is your impression of Peter?

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.

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

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

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

What kind of girl was the author?

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

'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?

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

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

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