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Deduplicated previous-year stems (47). Practise full responses; use the framework below.
Do not invent causes not supported by data.
Deduplicated previous-year stems (47). Practise full responses; use the framework below.
Do not invent causes not supported by data.
You wish to enrol but require more information. Write a letter to
the Yoga Institute, M.G. Road, Pune, enquiring details of timing,
batch size, eligibility, etc. for joining the course.
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(ii)
Internet provides every information one seeks at the click of a
button. As a result children today are living in a comfort zone.
According to research, this will result in long-term consequences
which will affect their brain. Based on the following chart, write an
analytical paragraph in not more than 120 words on activities to
improve brain power :
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Activities to stimulate Brain Power
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For the Visually Impaired Candidates only (in lieu of Q. No. 3(ii)) :
(ii) Read the following report and write an analytical paragraph based
on it in 100 120 words :
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According to a study, playing all sorts of brain games at home for
fun boosts memory, thinking speed, and other cognitive skills. A
research suggests that using paper and pencil especially for older
people engages the brain and enhances memory in many more ways
than using a keyboard.
4.
The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each
line. Identify the error and write its correction against the correct blank
number. Remembe
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will affect their brain. Based on the following chart, write an analytical paragraph in not more than
120 words on activities to improve brain power.
For the Visually Impaired Candidates:
Read the following report and write an analytical paragraph based on it in 100 120 words :
According to a study, playing all sorts of brain games at home for fun boosts memory, thinking
speed, and other cognitive skills. A research suggests that using paper and pencil especially for
older people engages the brain and enhances memory in many more ways than using a keyboard.
Ans. ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH
Note: Analysis to be based on the given input only.
No extra credit to be awarded for any additional information to the given content.
Content - 2 Marks
Analysis – 2 Marks
Expression - 1 Mark
(coherence, relevance of ideas – ½ mark
accuracy, appropriate words and correct spellings – ½ mark)
Suggested Value points: Hints / Lines given in the question paper can be used
anywhere in the paragraph
4. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Identify the error
and write its correction against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the correction.
The first one has been done for you.
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(ii) Read the following report and write an analytical paragraph based
on it in 100 120 words :
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According to a study, playing all sorts of brain games at home for
fun boosts memory, thinking speed, and other cognitive skills. A
research suggests that using paper and pencil especially for older
people engages the brain and enhances memory in many more ways
than using a keyboard.
4.
The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each
line. Identify the error and write its correction against the correct blank
number. Remember to underline the correction. The first one has been
done for you.
3 1=3
Error
Correction
While the worst for COVID-19 in India
(e.g.) for of
seems to be over, one may remain
(a)
_________ _________
vigilant and response quickly to
(b)
_________ _________
any future spike of cases.
(c)
_________ _________
5.
Read the conversation below and complete the passage that follows :
2 1=2
Rahul
: It is difficult to fight against peer pressure. Youth easily gets
influenced by the lifestyle of its peers.
Radhika : Peer pressure has its benefits as well. Our peers also motivate
and inspire us to do better and work hard.
Rahul said that
Practice task: Write a complete board-style answer. Self-check format + cue coverage + word limit.
Ans. ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH
Note: Analysis to be based on the given input only.
No extra credit to be awarded for any additional information to the given content.
Content - 2 Marks
Analysis – 2 Marks
Expression - 1 Mark
(coherence, relevance of ideas – ½ mark
accuracy, appropriate words and correct spellings – ½ mark)
Suggested Value points: Hints / Lines given in the question paper can be used
anywhere in the paragraph
(ii) You are Niharika, In charge of the Neighbourhood Library for children. Write a letter to
Manautal Publishers placing an order for books 2 sets each of Panchatantra and Amar Chitra
Katha in about 120 words. Mention mode of payment, library discount and date of delivery.
Ans. LETTER: TO PLACE AN ORDER
Note: No marks to be awarded if only the format is given. Credit should be given to the
candidate’s appropriate use of language and skills of reasoning.
Word limit: 100-120 words. However, no marks to be deducted for exceeding the word
limit.
Marking :-
Format :1 Mark
i. sender's address
ii. date
iii. receiver's address
iv. subject / heading
v. salutation
vi. complimentary close
Content :2 Marks
Expression: 2 Marks
(coherence, relevance of
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Write an analytical paragraph on Virtual Teaching and Learning' in about 100-120 words:
You can use the following cues:
• Digital age and technology
• No access to regular school, technology opened new gateways of learning
• Teachers and students interacting on digital platform
• Smartphones, laptops, iPads
• Virtual teaching - a challenge for both students and teachers
Ans. ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH
Note: Analysis to be based on the given input only.
No extra credit to be awarded for any additional information to the given content.
Content - 2 Marks
Analysis – 2 Marks
Expression - 1 Mark
(coherence, relevance of ideas – ½ mark
accuracy, appropriate words and correct spellings – ½ mark)
Suggested Value points: Hints / Lines given in the question paper can be used
anywhere in the paragraph
4. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Identify the error
and write its correction against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the correction.
The first one has been done for you.
1x3=3
Objective: To use grammatical items accurately and appropriately
Marking: 1 mark for e
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Write a letter to the Manager of Amar Publication House, Mumbai, placing an order for 4 sets of Social
Studies books for grades 6-8 published by N.C.E.R.T. in not more than 120 words. Mention school
discount, mode of payment and date of delivery. [5]
Solution 3
(i) Analytical paragraph
Content: 3 marks
Organisation & Expression: 2 marks
Suggested Value Points:
. Introducing the main idea of the graph - The given pie chart illustrates a survey done on reopening
of educational institutions in the National Capital conducted by a group of enterprising young adults
. Drawing comparison on the basis of phase-wise reopening of educational institutions
. Using appropriate comparative words and connectors to write the summary
. Giving inferences on the basis of how educational institutes should be opened as per listed responses
. It is clearly evident from the pie chart that people had different opinions about it. It is observed that
28% opined that the institutions should be reopened if the majority of the people are vaccinated.
. In contrast to this only 8% suggested that it should be opened for the students of all the classes.
. When it comes to the students for classes 9" to 12" around 15% of the people agreed to resume
offline classes for these students.
. Moreover
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(i) Analytical paragraph
Content: 3 marks
Organisation & Expression: 2 marks
Suggested Value Points:
. Introducing the main idea of the graph - The given pie chart illustrates a survey done on reopening
of educational institutions in the National Capital conducted by a group of enterprising young adults
. Drawing comparison on the basis of phase-wise reopening of educational institutions
. Using appropriate comparative words and connectors to write the summary
. Giving inferences on the basis of how educational institutes should be opened as per listed responses
. It is clearly evident from the pie chart that people had different opinions about it. It is observed that
28% opined that the institutions should be reopened if the majority of the people are vaccinated.
. In contrast to this only 8% suggested that it should be opened for the students of all the classes.
. When it comes to the students for classes 9" to 12" around 15% of the people agreed to resume
offline classes for these students.
. Moreover, it is to be seen that 24% of the population suggested that the schools should be reopened
only when there is any kind of practical work or exam to be conducted in the school.
. As the third highest major
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garbage and stagnant water. Write a letter to the Municipal
Commissioner of your city complaining about the same as there is a
fear of outbreak of disease. You are Alka/Ashish. (Word limit
100-120)
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OR
4.
(b)
The authorities have been claiming that the roads in your town have
been relaid and repaired. But no such work done is seen. Write a
letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern at
the present situation and giving suggestions to resolve the problem,
in 100-120 words. You are Prabhu/Parvati of Vivek Vihar, Delhi.
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2/1/1
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P.T.O.*^
5.
Attempt any one from a and b given below :
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(a)
The chart below displays details regarding online activity for four
age groups in six categories. Write an analytical paragraph for the
table provided in about 100 words.
Activity%
Age
Age
Age
Age
Teens
20s
30s
40s
News
76
71
72
78
Downloads
85
55
35
25
Buying a product
44
66
67
69
Online games
88
55
36
28
Searching for a product
0
77
81
85
Searching for people
6
33
22
21
OR
5.
(b)
A survey was conducted in New Delhi in over twenty schools about
the different activities that interest the children in the age group of
13 to 15 year
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ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH WRITING
Content -2
Organisation of ideas -2
Accuracy 1
NOTE FOR GIVEN DESCRIPTORS---Dedicated marks at a level are to be awarded only if ALL
descriptors match. If one or more descriptors do not match, the marks are awarded at a level lower.
CONTENT – 2 marks
2 marks
All points included
Well-developed with sustained clarity
1½ marks
Almost all points incorporated
Reasonably well-developed
1 mark
Some points incorporated
Fair attempt at developing ideas with some impact on clarity of response
½ mark
Most of the points of the given task not incorporated
Limited awareness of task development
ORGANISATION OF IDEAS -2 marks
2 marks
Highly effective style capable of conveying the ideas convincingly
Carefully structured content with an organised single paragraph, presented cohesively.
Highly effective register (formal tone and vocabulary), relevant and appropriate
sentences for conveying the ideas precisely and effectively.
1 ½ marks
Frequent clarity of expression most of the times.
Ideas generally well sequenced and related to the given top is maintaining over all
cohesion of ideas.
Range of vocabulary is mostly relevant and conv
Practice task: Write a complete board-style answer. Self-check format + cue coverage + word limit.
letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern at
the present situation and giving suggestions to resolve the problem,
in 100-120 words. You are Prabhu/Parvati of Vivek Vihar, Delhi.
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2/1/1
10
P.T.O.*^
5.
Attempt any one from a and b given below :
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(a)
The chart below displays details regarding online activity for four
age groups in six categories. Write an analytical paragraph for the
table provided in about 100 words.
Activity%
Age
Age
Age
Age
Teens
20s
30s
40s
News
76
71
72
78
Downloads
85
55
35
25
Buying a product
44
66
67
69
Online games
88
55
36
28
Searching for a product
0
77
81
85
Searching for people
6
33
22
21
OR
5.
(b)
A survey was conducted in New Delhi in over twenty schools about
the different activities that interest the children in the age group of
13 to 15 years. Write an analytical paragraph in about 100 words
analyzing the following information :
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2/1/1
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P.T.O.*^
For Visually Challenged Candidates Only
5.
(b)
Rehanna is to write an analytical paragraph on ‘Hazards of
Smoking’. Using your own ideas and the information given below,
write the paragraph in 100-120 words.
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Disturbed after reading the articles, you decide to write a letter to
the e
s
sensitizing children to the plight and loneliness of the elders and to
inculcate in them values of caring and sharing. You can also
express your views on strengthening of family values. Write your
letter in 100 120 words.
OR
(B)
You are Rajni/Rakesh Kothari, Director, Marketing in Oil Spices
Manufacturing Unit. You have observed the commitment
with which your Assistant Manager works. Write a letter in
100 120 words to your Assistant Manager, Sadiq Qureshi,
congratulating him on his work ethic and professional approach.
Also include a mention of his commitment, sense of responsibility,
good inter-personal skills and his spirit of team work.
2/2/1
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5.
Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below :
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(A)
It is distressing to see the attitude of people towards animals. The
number of cases of cruelty towards animals is increasing. The
following pie chart represents the attitude of people towards
animals. Write an analytical paragraph in 100 120 words
interpreting the data given in the pie chart.
Ill-treatment of Animals
For the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 5 (A) :
(A)
Write a paragraph on how cruelty tow
Practice task: Write a complete board-style answer. Self-check format + cue coverage + word limit.
with which your Assistant Manager works. Write a letter in
100 120 words to your Assistant Manager, Sadiq Qureshi,
congratulating him on his work ethic and professional approach.
Also include a mention of his commitment, sense of responsibility,
good inter-personal skills and his spirit of team work.
2/2/1
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5.
Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below :
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(A)
It is distressing to see the attitude of people towards animals. The
number of cases of cruelty towards animals is increasing. The
following pie chart represents the attitude of people towards
animals. Write an analytical paragraph in 100 120 words
interpreting the data given in the pie chart.
Ill-treatment of Animals
For the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 5 (A) :
(A)
Write a paragraph on how cruelty towards animals can be stopped.
You may use the following inputs.
(i)
adopt strays
(ii)
put them in shelters
(iii)
create community awareness
(iv)
support animal care groups
OR
2/2/1
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P.T.O.
(B)
Study the bar chart given below. The chart depicts the number of
students in Class Twelve opting for Humanities, Science and
Commerce streams in urban and rural areas. Based on the details
given in the
Practice task: Write a complete board-style answer. Self-check format + cue coverage + word limit.
animals. Write an analytical paragraph in 100 120 words
interpreting the data given in the pie chart.
Ill-treatment of Animals
For the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 5 (A) :
(A)
Write a paragraph on how cruelty towards animals can be stopped.
You may use the following inputs.
(i)
adopt strays
(ii)
put them in shelters
(iii)
create community awareness
(iv)
support animal care groups
OR
2/2/1
13
P.T.O.
(B)
Study the bar chart given below. The chart depicts the number of
students in Class Twelve opting for Humanities, Science and
Commerce streams in urban and rural areas. Based on the details
given in the bar chart given below, write an analytical paragraph
in 100 120 words.
For the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 5 (B) :
(B)
You are Rita/Rohan, Head Girl/Head Boy of your school. You
decided to make the school population aware of the advantages of
tree plantation and tell them how trees can serve as better
air-conditioners.
Write an analytical paragraph in 100 120 words. Take the help of
the notes given below :
Trees keep environment cool by :
(i)
taking heat off the Earth and air.
(ii)
absorbing carbon diox
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