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Class: X 
English Communicative (101) 
Marking Scheme 2018-19 
Time allowed: 3 Hours                                                                             Maximum Marks: 80 
 
 
                                  SECTION A (READING) 
20  
1. 
i. Old, widespread and uncomplicated pastime by which one player served up 
an object, be it a small piece of word or a ball and another hit with a suitably 
fashioned club. 
ii. 1744 – printed on a handkerchief, naturally. It's now in the MCC Museum at 
Lord?s in London 
iii. Eton v Harrow 
iv. 1877 
v. England and Australia 
vi. Australia?s first win on English soil in 1882 at the oval in London led to 
matches between the two nations being christened the Ashes. 
vii. ODI 
viii. 1971, 50 
ix. gruelling 
8 
2.1 
i. It is the desire to put those whom we meet perfectly at their ease, and save 
them from every kind of petty discomfort and annoyance. The limited part 
of benevolence called politeness requires only an inclination to make them 
happy temporarily, while they are in our presence. 
ii. People of higher status, people of lower status, workers, children and also 
animals. 
iii. The greatest enemy of politeness is ego. To be a polite person you have to 
sacrifice your ego. Egoist cannot be polite. You have to imply politeness 
in your thinking, speech and actions. 
iv. Polite actions will give fine results. Politeness will reduce your stress and 
boost you to be productive. Apart from your present benefits, you protect 
your future. Being polite makes you mentally healthy. 
v. Different rules, when we are in street, at school , in our home, with friends, 
as per the situation 
8 
2.2 i. your own thoughts ii. everyone iii. We owe politeness as duty 2 
2.3 i. petty ii. Etiquette iii. Well-bred 2 
  
SECTION B WRITING AND GRAMMAR 
30 
3. 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER WRITING 
 
 
 
 
FORMAT 1 Mark 
8 
[Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given; should 
be given for the candidate's creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of 
both the traditional and the new format is permitted. ] 
 
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1 
 
Class: X 
English Communicative (101) 
Marking Scheme 2018-19 
Time allowed: 3 Hours                                                                             Maximum Marks: 80 
 
 
                                  SECTION A (READING) 
20  
1. 
i. Old, widespread and uncomplicated pastime by which one player served up 
an object, be it a small piece of word or a ball and another hit with a suitably 
fashioned club. 
ii. 1744 – printed on a handkerchief, naturally. It's now in the MCC Museum at 
Lord?s in London 
iii. Eton v Harrow 
iv. 1877 
v. England and Australia 
vi. Australia?s first win on English soil in 1882 at the oval in London led to 
matches between the two nations being christened the Ashes. 
vii. ODI 
viii. 1971, 50 
ix. gruelling 
8 
2.1 
i. It is the desire to put those whom we meet perfectly at their ease, and save 
them from every kind of petty discomfort and annoyance. The limited part 
of benevolence called politeness requires only an inclination to make them 
happy temporarily, while they are in our presence. 
ii. People of higher status, people of lower status, workers, children and also 
animals. 
iii. The greatest enemy of politeness is ego. To be a polite person you have to 
sacrifice your ego. Egoist cannot be polite. You have to imply politeness 
in your thinking, speech and actions. 
iv. Polite actions will give fine results. Politeness will reduce your stress and 
boost you to be productive. Apart from your present benefits, you protect 
your future. Being polite makes you mentally healthy. 
v. Different rules, when we are in street, at school , in our home, with friends, 
as per the situation 
8 
2.2 i. your own thoughts ii. everyone iii. We owe politeness as duty 2 
2.3 i. petty ii. Etiquette iii. Well-bred 2 
  
SECTION B WRITING AND GRAMMAR 
30 
3. 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER WRITING 
 
 
 
 
FORMAT 1 Mark 
8 
[Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given; should 
be given for the candidate's creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of 
both the traditional and the new format is permitted. ] 
 
2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTENT 4  Marks 
ACCURACY 1.5 Marks 
 FLUENCY              1.5  Marks 
4. 
 
STORY WRITING 
TITLE        1 marks 
CONTENT       4 marks 
ACCURACY   2.5 marks 
FLUENCY       2.5 marks 
10 
5. GAP FILLING 
a) (iii) for 
b)(ii) initiated 
c) (iv) the 
d) (i) in 
          e) (iii) felt 
4 
6. OMISSION 
1 mark to be awarded to each correct answer. For the marks to be awarded the 
word before and after the missing word should be written. The correct word 
should be underlined. 
Before Missing  Word After 
a) Camp is one 
b) Barog in                        Himachal 
c) Popularity  with each 
d) Want   to get 
e) This has become 
4 
7. SENTENCE RE- ORDERING 
a) Harvesting rainwater helps in reducing chances of flooding. 
b) It also helps in better storm water management. 
c) Storing rainwater can help in improving plant growth. 
d) Stored rainwater is free from natural and man-made pollutants. 
e) People came out on street fearing another earthquake. 
4 
 
SECTION C  (LITERATURE) 
30 
8. 
i) The speaker does several works for survival/ livelihood. 
ii) The Narrator 
iii) Nicola doesn?t want to share his personal life with any 
stranger.  
iv) iv)Glance 
OR 
 
4 
1. sender's   address,  2.   date,   3.  receiver's address, 
4.subject/ heading, 5. salutation, 6. complimentary close. 
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1 
 
Class: X 
English Communicative (101) 
Marking Scheme 2018-19 
Time allowed: 3 Hours                                                                             Maximum Marks: 80 
 
 
                                  SECTION A (READING) 
20  
1. 
i. Old, widespread and uncomplicated pastime by which one player served up 
an object, be it a small piece of word or a ball and another hit with a suitably 
fashioned club. 
ii. 1744 – printed on a handkerchief, naturally. It's now in the MCC Museum at 
Lord?s in London 
iii. Eton v Harrow 
iv. 1877 
v. England and Australia 
vi. Australia?s first win on English soil in 1882 at the oval in London led to 
matches between the two nations being christened the Ashes. 
vii. ODI 
viii. 1971, 50 
ix. gruelling 
8 
2.1 
i. It is the desire to put those whom we meet perfectly at their ease, and save 
them from every kind of petty discomfort and annoyance. The limited part 
of benevolence called politeness requires only an inclination to make them 
happy temporarily, while they are in our presence. 
ii. People of higher status, people of lower status, workers, children and also 
animals. 
iii. The greatest enemy of politeness is ego. To be a polite person you have to 
sacrifice your ego. Egoist cannot be polite. You have to imply politeness 
in your thinking, speech and actions. 
iv. Polite actions will give fine results. Politeness will reduce your stress and 
boost you to be productive. Apart from your present benefits, you protect 
your future. Being polite makes you mentally healthy. 
v. Different rules, when we are in street, at school , in our home, with friends, 
as per the situation 
8 
2.2 i. your own thoughts ii. everyone iii. We owe politeness as duty 2 
2.3 i. petty ii. Etiquette iii. Well-bred 2 
  
SECTION B WRITING AND GRAMMAR 
30 
3. 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER WRITING 
 
 
 
 
FORMAT 1 Mark 
8 
[Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given; should 
be given for the candidate's creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of 
both the traditional and the new format is permitted. ] 
 
2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTENT 4  Marks 
ACCURACY 1.5 Marks 
 FLUENCY              1.5  Marks 
4. 
 
STORY WRITING 
TITLE        1 marks 
CONTENT       4 marks 
ACCURACY   2.5 marks 
FLUENCY       2.5 marks 
10 
5. GAP FILLING 
a) (iii) for 
b)(ii) initiated 
c) (iv) the 
d) (i) in 
          e) (iii) felt 
4 
6. OMISSION 
1 mark to be awarded to each correct answer. For the marks to be awarded the 
word before and after the missing word should be written. The correct word 
should be underlined. 
Before Missing  Word After 
a) Camp is one 
b) Barog in                        Himachal 
c) Popularity  with each 
d) Want   to get 
e) This has become 
4 
7. SENTENCE RE- ORDERING 
a) Harvesting rainwater helps in reducing chances of flooding. 
b) It also helps in better storm water management. 
c) Storing rainwater can help in improving plant growth. 
d) Stored rainwater is free from natural and man-made pollutants. 
e) People came out on street fearing another earthquake. 
4 
 
SECTION C  (LITERATURE) 
30 
8. 
i) The speaker does several works for survival/ livelihood. 
ii) The Narrator 
iii) Nicola doesn?t want to share his personal life with any 
stranger.  
iv) iv)Glance 
OR 
 
4 
1. sender's   address,  2.   date,   3.  receiver's address, 
4.subject/ heading, 5. salutation, 6. complimentary close. 
3 
 
i) Caesar was consoling Calpurnia because she had seen a nightmare and 
she was very much worried about the wellbeing of her husband. 
ii) Brave, Courageous, heroic 
iii) Those who fear death may die many times in a day but those who 
are brave die only when their actual death approaches 
iv) Valiant 
9. (1 mark for content + 1 mark for grammatical accuracy) 
 
i) Though Calpurnia revealed her fear after nightmare yet Caesar decided 
to go to senate house because Brutus viewpoint was more convincing for 
him. He also did not want to leave the chance to 
become emperor of Rome. 
ii) Time can destroy everything except for literature. Art and culture 
transcends time and remain relevant throughout the ages. 
iii) Writer?s inspiration bureau was formed by Helen and other ghosts to help 
the writers by giving them plot to write stories. They would inspire writers 
whose mind was soft enough to accept ideas. 
iv) One should not be naïve or submissive. One should follow practical 
approach and not fall for flattery. 
v) Despite being so young, the boys were empathetic and possessed human 
values. They faced all odds to fulfill their duties 
8 
10. (4 for content + 2 for fluency + 2 grammatical accuracy) 
a)„Fake pride ends up in misery?. Vanity always leads to down fall of a person. This 
statement truly fits on the character of Mrs. Packletide. 
Value points 
? Women belonging to upper class of society try to showoff 
? They become subjects of mockery and sometimes they need to pay a 
? handsome amount 
? Mrs Packetide wants to overshadow Loona Bimberton so as to satisfy her 
? vanity by killing a tiger 
? In the end she had to face financial losses. 
She was blackmailed by Miss. Mebbin 
OR 
b) It is important to respect everyone?s feelings which are truly conveyed by 
the writer through this chapter. 
Value points: 
? Always respect the feelings of others 
? We must not disrespect and contempt the feelings of others. 
? In this chapter Coachman Ali?s daughter got married and left him. 
? At this moment he understands the meaning of love and separation. 
? Which he doesn?t when he was clever hunter. 
? Everyone in the post office laugh at him/ mock at him. 
? Postmaster also behaves rudely with him and at times he call him „a pest?. 
? When he suffers with the same suffering and pain 
? He realizes his mistakes and regrets for his bad act. 
? Then he wishes to help Ali. 
8 
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1 
 
Class: X 
English Communicative (101) 
Marking Scheme 2018-19 
Time allowed: 3 Hours                                                                             Maximum Marks: 80 
 
 
                                  SECTION A (READING) 
20  
1. 
i. Old, widespread and uncomplicated pastime by which one player served up 
an object, be it a small piece of word or a ball and another hit with a suitably 
fashioned club. 
ii. 1744 – printed on a handkerchief, naturally. It's now in the MCC Museum at 
Lord?s in London 
iii. Eton v Harrow 
iv. 1877 
v. England and Australia 
vi. Australia?s first win on English soil in 1882 at the oval in London led to 
matches between the two nations being christened the Ashes. 
vii. ODI 
viii. 1971, 50 
ix. gruelling 
8 
2.1 
i. It is the desire to put those whom we meet perfectly at their ease, and save 
them from every kind of petty discomfort and annoyance. The limited part 
of benevolence called politeness requires only an inclination to make them 
happy temporarily, while they are in our presence. 
ii. People of higher status, people of lower status, workers, children and also 
animals. 
iii. The greatest enemy of politeness is ego. To be a polite person you have to 
sacrifice your ego. Egoist cannot be polite. You have to imply politeness 
in your thinking, speech and actions. 
iv. Polite actions will give fine results. Politeness will reduce your stress and 
boost you to be productive. Apart from your present benefits, you protect 
your future. Being polite makes you mentally healthy. 
v. Different rules, when we are in street, at school , in our home, with friends, 
as per the situation 
8 
2.2 i. your own thoughts ii. everyone iii. We owe politeness as duty 2 
2.3 i. petty ii. Etiquette iii. Well-bred 2 
  
SECTION B WRITING AND GRAMMAR 
30 
3. 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER WRITING 
 
 
 
 
FORMAT 1 Mark 
8 
[Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given; should 
be given for the candidate's creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of 
both the traditional and the new format is permitted. ] 
 
2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTENT 4  Marks 
ACCURACY 1.5 Marks 
 FLUENCY              1.5  Marks 
4. 
 
STORY WRITING 
TITLE        1 marks 
CONTENT       4 marks 
ACCURACY   2.5 marks 
FLUENCY       2.5 marks 
10 
5. GAP FILLING 
a) (iii) for 
b)(ii) initiated 
c) (iv) the 
d) (i) in 
          e) (iii) felt 
4 
6. OMISSION 
1 mark to be awarded to each correct answer. For the marks to be awarded the 
word before and after the missing word should be written. The correct word 
should be underlined. 
Before Missing  Word After 
a) Camp is one 
b) Barog in                        Himachal 
c) Popularity  with each 
d) Want   to get 
e) This has become 
4 
7. SENTENCE RE- ORDERING 
a) Harvesting rainwater helps in reducing chances of flooding. 
b) It also helps in better storm water management. 
c) Storing rainwater can help in improving plant growth. 
d) Stored rainwater is free from natural and man-made pollutants. 
e) People came out on street fearing another earthquake. 
4 
 
SECTION C  (LITERATURE) 
30 
8. 
i) The speaker does several works for survival/ livelihood. 
ii) The Narrator 
iii) Nicola doesn?t want to share his personal life with any 
stranger.  
iv) iv)Glance 
OR 
 
4 
1. sender's   address,  2.   date,   3.  receiver's address, 
4.subject/ heading, 5. salutation, 6. complimentary close. 
3 
 
i) Caesar was consoling Calpurnia because she had seen a nightmare and 
she was very much worried about the wellbeing of her husband. 
ii) Brave, Courageous, heroic 
iii) Those who fear death may die many times in a day but those who 
are brave die only when their actual death approaches 
iv) Valiant 
9. (1 mark for content + 1 mark for grammatical accuracy) 
 
i) Though Calpurnia revealed her fear after nightmare yet Caesar decided 
to go to senate house because Brutus viewpoint was more convincing for 
him. He also did not want to leave the chance to 
become emperor of Rome. 
ii) Time can destroy everything except for literature. Art and culture 
transcends time and remain relevant throughout the ages. 
iii) Writer?s inspiration bureau was formed by Helen and other ghosts to help 
the writers by giving them plot to write stories. They would inspire writers 
whose mind was soft enough to accept ideas. 
iv) One should not be naïve or submissive. One should follow practical 
approach and not fall for flattery. 
v) Despite being so young, the boys were empathetic and possessed human 
values. They faced all odds to fulfill their duties 
8 
10. (4 for content + 2 for fluency + 2 grammatical accuracy) 
a)„Fake pride ends up in misery?. Vanity always leads to down fall of a person. This 
statement truly fits on the character of Mrs. Packletide. 
Value points 
? Women belonging to upper class of society try to showoff 
? They become subjects of mockery and sometimes they need to pay a 
? handsome amount 
? Mrs Packetide wants to overshadow Loona Bimberton so as to satisfy her 
? vanity by killing a tiger 
? In the end she had to face financial losses. 
She was blackmailed by Miss. Mebbin 
OR 
b) It is important to respect everyone?s feelings which are truly conveyed by 
the writer through this chapter. 
Value points: 
? Always respect the feelings of others 
? We must not disrespect and contempt the feelings of others. 
? In this chapter Coachman Ali?s daughter got married and left him. 
? At this moment he understands the meaning of love and separation. 
? Which he doesn?t when he was clever hunter. 
? Everyone in the post office laugh at him/ mock at him. 
? Postmaster also behaves rudely with him and at times he call him „a pest?. 
? When he suffers with the same suffering and pain 
? He realizes his mistakes and regrets for his bad act. 
? Then he wishes to help Ali. 
8 
4 
 
11. ( 5content+2.5fluency+2.5grammatical accuracy) 
 
ANY 5-6 POINTS 
? Otto Frank left Germany to live in Holland 
? they felt they could escape persecution in 1940, 
? same laws were imposed on Jews in Germany 
? Anne thinks the laws are unjust, and unfair 
? not able to understand about this discrimination. 
? certain restrictions were imposed like 
o wearing yellow badge 
o cannot use streetcars 
o only allowed to go to Jews school, Jews shops. 
? she accepts these restrictions as a part of life in Amsterdam 
? her entire life and viewpoint quickly changed when she was forced into 
? annexe. 
OR 
? Mr. Vann Dann, good friend, Business partner of Mr. Frank 
? chain smoker, pessimist 
? always fights with his wife, tries to pacify her 
? stereotypical, henpecked husband 
? plans of hiding along with Frank?s family 
? Mr.Vann Daan is rarely mentioned in Anne?s diary 
? occasionally behaves well with Anne. 
                                        OR 
B ) ( 5content+2.5fluency+2.5grammatical accuracy) 
ANY 5-6 POINTS 
? lifelong companion of Helen 
? teacher, guide, mentor. 
? motivator 
? helps Helen to believe in herself 
? very supportive 
? treats her like her own child 
? teaches every minute thing with details 
? she makes Helen “THINK” 
OR 
? Dr. Alexander Graham Bell is kindhearted and caring doctor 
? is an incredibly gifted inventor 
? helped people with hearing disabilities. 
? Helen dedicated The Story of My Life to him. 
? has a special relationship with children, especially the deaf, 
? his teaching methods for children are motivating and encouraging. 
? he is funny 
? lifelong friend of Hellen Keller 
10 
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1 
 
Class: X 
English Communicative (101) 
Marking Scheme 2018-19 
Time allowed: 3 Hours                                                                             Maximum Marks: 80 
 
 
                                  SECTION A (READING) 
20  
1. 
i. Old, widespread and uncomplicated pastime by which one player served up 
an object, be it a small piece of word or a ball and another hit with a suitably 
fashioned club. 
ii. 1744 – printed on a handkerchief, naturally. It's now in the MCC Museum at 
Lord?s in London 
iii. Eton v Harrow 
iv. 1877 
v. England and Australia 
vi. Australia?s first win on English soil in 1882 at the oval in London led to 
matches between the two nations being christened the Ashes. 
vii. ODI 
viii. 1971, 50 
ix. gruelling 
8 
2.1 
i. It is the desire to put those whom we meet perfectly at their ease, and save 
them from every kind of petty discomfort and annoyance. The limited part 
of benevolence called politeness requires only an inclination to make them 
happy temporarily, while they are in our presence. 
ii. People of higher status, people of lower status, workers, children and also 
animals. 
iii. The greatest enemy of politeness is ego. To be a polite person you have to 
sacrifice your ego. Egoist cannot be polite. You have to imply politeness 
in your thinking, speech and actions. 
iv. Polite actions will give fine results. Politeness will reduce your stress and 
boost you to be productive. Apart from your present benefits, you protect 
your future. Being polite makes you mentally healthy. 
v. Different rules, when we are in street, at school , in our home, with friends, 
as per the situation 
8 
2.2 i. your own thoughts ii. everyone iii. We owe politeness as duty 2 
2.3 i. petty ii. Etiquette iii. Well-bred 2 
  
SECTION B WRITING AND GRAMMAR 
30 
3. 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER WRITING 
 
 
 
 
FORMAT 1 Mark 
8 
[Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given; should 
be given for the candidate's creativity in presentation of ideas. Use of 
both the traditional and the new format is permitted. ] 
 
2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTENT 4  Marks 
ACCURACY 1.5 Marks 
 FLUENCY              1.5  Marks 
4. 
 
STORY WRITING 
TITLE        1 marks 
CONTENT       4 marks 
ACCURACY   2.5 marks 
FLUENCY       2.5 marks 
10 
5. GAP FILLING 
a) (iii) for 
b)(ii) initiated 
c) (iv) the 
d) (i) in 
          e) (iii) felt 
4 
6. OMISSION 
1 mark to be awarded to each correct answer. For the marks to be awarded the 
word before and after the missing word should be written. The correct word 
should be underlined. 
Before Missing  Word After 
a) Camp is one 
b) Barog in                        Himachal 
c) Popularity  with each 
d) Want   to get 
e) This has become 
4 
7. SENTENCE RE- ORDERING 
a) Harvesting rainwater helps in reducing chances of flooding. 
b) It also helps in better storm water management. 
c) Storing rainwater can help in improving plant growth. 
d) Stored rainwater is free from natural and man-made pollutants. 
e) People came out on street fearing another earthquake. 
4 
 
SECTION C  (LITERATURE) 
30 
8. 
i) The speaker does several works for survival/ livelihood. 
ii) The Narrator 
iii) Nicola doesn?t want to share his personal life with any 
stranger.  
iv) iv)Glance 
OR 
 
4 
1. sender's   address,  2.   date,   3.  receiver's address, 
4.subject/ heading, 5. salutation, 6. complimentary close. 
3 
 
i) Caesar was consoling Calpurnia because she had seen a nightmare and 
she was very much worried about the wellbeing of her husband. 
ii) Brave, Courageous, heroic 
iii) Those who fear death may die many times in a day but those who 
are brave die only when their actual death approaches 
iv) Valiant 
9. (1 mark for content + 1 mark for grammatical accuracy) 
 
i) Though Calpurnia revealed her fear after nightmare yet Caesar decided 
to go to senate house because Brutus viewpoint was more convincing for 
him. He also did not want to leave the chance to 
become emperor of Rome. 
ii) Time can destroy everything except for literature. Art and culture 
transcends time and remain relevant throughout the ages. 
iii) Writer?s inspiration bureau was formed by Helen and other ghosts to help 
the writers by giving them plot to write stories. They would inspire writers 
whose mind was soft enough to accept ideas. 
iv) One should not be naïve or submissive. One should follow practical 
approach and not fall for flattery. 
v) Despite being so young, the boys were empathetic and possessed human 
values. They faced all odds to fulfill their duties 
8 
10. (4 for content + 2 for fluency + 2 grammatical accuracy) 
a)„Fake pride ends up in misery?. Vanity always leads to down fall of a person. This 
statement truly fits on the character of Mrs. Packletide. 
Value points 
? Women belonging to upper class of society try to showoff 
? They become subjects of mockery and sometimes they need to pay a 
? handsome amount 
? Mrs Packetide wants to overshadow Loona Bimberton so as to satisfy her 
? vanity by killing a tiger 
? In the end she had to face financial losses. 
She was blackmailed by Miss. Mebbin 
OR 
b) It is important to respect everyone?s feelings which are truly conveyed by 
the writer through this chapter. 
Value points: 
? Always respect the feelings of others 
? We must not disrespect and contempt the feelings of others. 
? In this chapter Coachman Ali?s daughter got married and left him. 
? At this moment he understands the meaning of love and separation. 
? Which he doesn?t when he was clever hunter. 
? Everyone in the post office laugh at him/ mock at him. 
? Postmaster also behaves rudely with him and at times he call him „a pest?. 
? When he suffers with the same suffering and pain 
? He realizes his mistakes and regrets for his bad act. 
? Then he wishes to help Ali. 
8 
4 
 
11. ( 5content+2.5fluency+2.5grammatical accuracy) 
 
ANY 5-6 POINTS 
? Otto Frank left Germany to live in Holland 
? they felt they could escape persecution in 1940, 
? same laws were imposed on Jews in Germany 
? Anne thinks the laws are unjust, and unfair 
? not able to understand about this discrimination. 
? certain restrictions were imposed like 
o wearing yellow badge 
o cannot use streetcars 
o only allowed to go to Jews school, Jews shops. 
? she accepts these restrictions as a part of life in Amsterdam 
? her entire life and viewpoint quickly changed when she was forced into 
? annexe. 
OR 
? Mr. Vann Dann, good friend, Business partner of Mr. Frank 
? chain smoker, pessimist 
? always fights with his wife, tries to pacify her 
? stereotypical, henpecked husband 
? plans of hiding along with Frank?s family 
? Mr.Vann Daan is rarely mentioned in Anne?s diary 
? occasionally behaves well with Anne. 
                                        OR 
B ) ( 5content+2.5fluency+2.5grammatical accuracy) 
ANY 5-6 POINTS 
? lifelong companion of Helen 
? teacher, guide, mentor. 
? motivator 
? helps Helen to believe in herself 
? very supportive 
? treats her like her own child 
? teaches every minute thing with details 
? she makes Helen “THINK” 
OR 
? Dr. Alexander Graham Bell is kindhearted and caring doctor 
? is an incredibly gifted inventor 
? helped people with hearing disabilities. 
? Helen dedicated The Story of My Life to him. 
? has a special relationship with children, especially the deaf, 
? his teaching methods for children are motivating and encouraging. 
? he is funny 
? lifelong friend of Hellen Keller 
10 
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FAQs on Class 10 English Communicative: CBSE Marking scheme with Solution (2018-19) - English Class 10

1. What is the CBSE marking scheme for Class 10 English Communicative in 2018-19?
Ans. The CBSE marking scheme for Class 10 English Communicative in 2018-19 typically includes a distribution of marks across various sections such as Reading, Writing, and Literature. Each section is designed to assess different language skills, with a total of 100 marks allocated for the subject. The Reading section usually consists of comprehension passages, while Writing includes formats like letters, essays, and informal writing. The Literature section assesses understanding of the prescribed texts through questions and interpretations.
2. How can students best prepare for the Class 10 English Communicative exam?
Ans. Students can best prepare for the Class 10 English Communicative exam by regularly practicing the following: reading comprehension passages to enhance understanding, writing essays and letters to master different formats, and revising the literature texts thoroughly. Additionally, solving previous years' question papers and taking mock tests can help familiarize students with the exam pattern, improve time management, and build confidence.
3. What types of questions are commonly asked in the Class 10 English Communicative exam?
Ans. The Class 10 English Communicative exam commonly includes a variety of question types such as multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. Reading comprehension passages are usually accompanied by questions that test inference and interpretation skills. Writing tasks may require students to compose letters, essays, or reports, while literature questions focus on character analysis, themes, and textual references.
4. Are there any specific tips for scoring high marks in the Writing section of the exam?
Ans. To score high marks in the Writing section of the exam, students should focus on clarity and coherence in their writing. They should adhere to the prescribed formats for letters, essays, and other writing tasks. It is important to plan the content before writing, ensuring that there is a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Additionally, using varied vocabulary, correct grammar, and punctuation is essential. Practicing different types of writing regularly will also build confidence and improve writing skills.
5. How is the Literature section assessed in the Class 10 English Communicative exam?
Ans. The Literature section in the Class 10 English Communicative exam is assessed based on students' understanding of the prescribed texts, their ability to interpret themes, and character analysis. Questions may require students to provide explanations or analyses of specific passages, discuss the author's intent, or relate themes to real-life contexts. Marks are awarded for clarity of thought, depth of analysis, and the ability to connect ideas from the texts to broader concepts.
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Previous Year Questions with Solutions

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video lectures

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Semester Notes

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Class 10 English Communicative: CBSE Marking scheme with Solution (2018-19) | English Class 10

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shortcuts and tricks

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Extra Questions

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Sample Paper

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Viva Questions

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Important questions

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practice quizzes

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Free

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Class 10 English Communicative: CBSE Marking scheme with Solution (2018-19) | English Class 10

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Class 10 English Communicative: CBSE Marking scheme with Solution (2018-19) | English Class 10

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ppt

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MCQs

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past year papers

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mock tests for examination

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Exam

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