List of top English Language and Literature Questions asked in CBSE Class X Board

Fill in the following blank choosing the most appropriate option from the ones given below :
As per NEP 2020, skill exposure will begin at _________ .

How did Think-Tank interpret the following nursery rhyme?
“How does your garden grow with cockle shells and silver bells?”
(The Book that Saved the Earth)

Valli was sensitive, but at the same time, she was fearless and quite determined. Think of another character from your textbook, who displayed similar character traits.
Compare and contrast the lives of Valli and the other character, that you have chosen from the text of Two Stories about Flying.
You may begin this way.
The characters who are fearless and determined from two texts are Valli and __________.
(Reference: Madam Rides a Bus & Two Stories about Flying)

As per the Global Scenario which country has the maximum percentage of students in Skill Education and what can be the possible reason?

Hari Singh says – “He knew it but neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything.” Anil successfully addressed the situation by not addressing it all. Elaborate based on your reading of ‘The Thief’s Story’.

Based on the understanding of the passage, complete the following statement appropriately:
The benefit of the hub and spoke model will be _________.

Griffin’s brilliance as a man of science fades before his darker traits. Give reasons from the text to support your answer.
(Footprints Without Feet)

Based on your understanding of the Play, ‘The Proposal’, what do you think of relationships?
Prepare a speech draft on relationships based on Natalya’s and Anne Frank’s characters.
You may begin this way.
Good morning everyone.
Relationships are the bond between two people based on mutual likes, understanding, need or love. I’d like to discuss relationships as portrayed in the two texts ……
You may end this way.
To conclude, I’d like to say that …… .
Thank you,
(Reference: The Proposal & from the Diary of Anne Frank)

Who was Henry? What role did he play in Ausable’s plan?
(The Midnight Visitor)

Complete the following analogy correctly with a word / phrase from paragraph (3):
Racism : condemn :: ________ : respect

Do you think Bholi could have confidently refused to marry Bishamber if she wasn’t educated? Give reasons. (Bholi)

Explain the irony in the chapter, “A Letter to God”.

Belinda and other animals have been described as brave. But on seeing the pirate they behaved in a cowardly way. How did they react? (A Tale of Custard, The Dragon)

“During our childhood in Goa, the baker used to be our friend, companion and guide.” What does this statement imply in relation to the character of the baker? (Glimpses of India)

Flying is a natural act in birds. Then why was the young seagull ‘exhausted by the strange exercise’? Justify the given statement with reference to baby seagull’s fear. (His First Flight)

It is our attitude towards a situation that makes it positive or negative. Do you agree with it? Express your views with reference to the poem, ‘Dust of Snow’.

You are Rahul / Rita, a student of DRK World School, Preet Vihar, Prem Nagar. You have recently noticed that the street in front of the school is being used as a thoroughfare by vehicles because of the construction work on the main street. This has led to a number of near fatal accidents involving school students who have become vulnerable to road injuries and exposure to toxic air and noise pollution while going to school.
Write a letter to the Editor of a local daily in about 120 words highlighting the problem. You may also suggest possible solutions such as road safety signages, speed breakers, traffic timings.

The following data shows global literacy rates of different age groups and gender in a particular year. Write an analytical paragraph describing and analyzing the given data.

Global literacy rate %	\(\text{People of different age-groups}\)
	12 – 15 years	15 – 24 years	25 – 64 years	65 years and older
Men	88	90	88	80
Women	80	88	79	75

Read the following excerpt from a newspaper on the problem of car parking and its impact.
A survey conducted on the residents showed that car parking in colonies has risen due to an increase in the number of cars per family. This has resulted in ugly incidents of road rage. Most of the families revealed that they are facing multiple issues due to this situation. There is no place for visitors to park and residents themselves park their cars haphazardly. In addition there is an increase in commercial vehicles parked outside colony gates, thus blocking exits.
Write a paragraph in about 120 words to analyze the news clipping.

Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction from a scientific review.
The study examines the association among exposure to sunlight and vitamin D levels in the body.

\(\text{Option No.}\)	\(Error\)	\(Correction\)
(A)	examines	examine
(B)	to	for
(C)	among	between
(D)	levels	level

Identify the error and supply correction for this sentence from an economic analysis.
The relationships of the country’s inflation rate and the GDP growth was analysed.
Use the given format for your response.

\(Error\)	\(Correction\)

Complete the line from a song by filling in the blank with the correct option.
The whispering leaves tell your tale,
The silent stones ______ your journey,
The sun casts light on your path,
Leading you towards tomorrow’s glory.

Report the dialogue between a vendor and his customer, by completing the sentence:
Vendor: We missed your usual visits, sir.
Customer: I know, I had to travel for work.
The vendor expressed that the customer’s regular visits were missed, reaching out to the customer. The customer acknowledged this and clarified that ______.

You are Kapil/Kavita, sports secretary of Ajax World School, Gurugram. You want to place an order for sports articles for the school cricket team to Rotary Sports, Janakpuri, New Delhi. Write a letter in about 120 words.
Remember to include relevant information about quality and quantity of products, specific details, school discount, delivery date and mode of payment.

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the update on the school’s chess team.
It’s a victorious day!
Our school’s chess team ______ the interschool chess championship.