Story PYQs

Deduplicated previous-year stems (4). Practise full responses; use the framework below.

Answer framework (Story)

Title → setting/character → conflict → climax → resolution in past tense. Cover every outline point.

Practice stems (by year)

Deduplicated previous-year stems (4). Practise full responses; use the framework below.

Answer framework (Story)

Title → setting/character → conflict → climax → resolution in past tense. Cover every outline point.

Practice stems (by year)

2020

PYQ 1 — [2020 / Set-1]

Write a story in 150–200 words with the help of the following outline. Give it a 
suitable title also.
a cricket match __________ boys playing in the street _________ Ram hit the ball 
___________ a second floor window pane broken_______
 
Solution:
Riding in the Merry-go-round 
Ahmad went to watch Diwali Mela with his parents. He wanted to enjoy a ride in 
the merry-go-round. His father, however, was against his wish to ride a scary-
looking swing. He could see people moving frantically and shouting. Though they 
were having fun. But for Ahmad’s father this wasn’t the concept of having fun.
He warned Ahmad against it but Ahmad insisted on riding with his father. Ahmad’s 
father had never before taken a joy ride but for the love of his son and his wish, he 
agreed to take the risk after a lot of convincing. As their turn arrived to climb in 
one of the seats, Ahmad’s father started to feel the jitters. The security near the 
ride fastened their seat belts and they were ready to roll. Ahmad’s father closed his 
eyes and started praying to God. The ride began with a Jerk which made Ahmad’s 
father open his eyes to check if Ahmad was fine and soon the ride started. Looking 
at Ahmad’s happy face

Practice task: Write a complete board-style answer. Self-check format + cue coverage + word limit.

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PYQ 2 — [2020 / Set-1]

Question 4 Ahmad went to watch Diwali Mela with his parents. He wanted to enjoy a ride in the merry-go-round. His father________________ OR Write a story in 150–200 words with the help of the following outline. Give it a suitable title also. a cricket match __________ boys playing in the street _________ Ram hit the ball ___________ a second floor window pane broken_______ Solution: Riding in the Merry-go-round Ahmad went to watch Diwali Mela with his parents. He wanted to enjoy a ride in the me

Practice task: Write a complete board-style answer. Self-check format + cue coverage + word limit.

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PYQ 3 — [2020 / Set-2]

Subject: Complaint regarding IFB Washing Machine purchased on 18th February, 
2020; Order no. 33441237
This is to bring to your notice that I had purchased an IFB, top-load, 10kg washing 
machine from your store on 18th February, 2020. However, the machine has 
started giving me trouble. The model no. is IFBTL1817. The machine is making a 
lot of noise and the drying function has stopped working. The machine 
automatically ends the process upon rinsing.
I would request you to kindly send a technician across urgently or get the machine 
replaced as it is still in warranty. Please do the needful at the earliest.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours truly
Komal
Question 4
Ahmad went to watch Diwali Mela with his parents. He wanted to enjoy a ride in 
the merry-go-round. His father________________

OR
Write a story in 150–200 words with the help of the following outline. Give it a 
suitable title also.
a cricket match __________ boys playing in the street _________ Ram hit the ball 
___________ a second floor window pane broken_______
Solution:
Riding in the Merry-go-round 
Ahmad went to watch Diwali Mela with his parents. He wanted to enjoy a ride in 
the merry-go-round. His father, however, was agains

Practice task: Write a complete board-style answer. Self-check format + cue coverage + word limit.

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PYQ 4 — [2020 / Set-4]

4. Complete the following story in 150 – 200 
words: 
 

 
 
This morning when I woke up and looked in the 
mirror, I did not recognize the face 
looking back at me. “This is not me ………,” I cried 
aloud. … …. … 
Taking help from the cues given below, develop a 
story in 150-200 words: 
 
Old farmer ____ all his sons lazy _____ farmer 
dying _______ called all his sons _____ 
told them of a treasure _____ hidden in the fields 
______ to find it they must dig it 
______ then died ______ sons dug every bit of the 
land _____ no treasure _____ sowed the corn 
______ a very fine crop _____ sons learnt a lesson. 
(10) 
 
 
Answer: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Other Self 
 
a. This morning when I woke up and looked in the 
mirror, I did not recognize the face looking back at me. 
“This is not me…..,” I cried aloud. My reflection in the 
mirror had blue eyes, short blond hair, thin cheeks and 
everything I used to dreamt of. But it was not me. I got 
dressed, had breakfast and left for school. I was not 
comfortable at all. 
 
When I reached my classroom, my classmates though I 
was a new student. They all appreciated my beauty and 
became my friends. One of them said, “You have 
beautiful eyes, but I like Sneha

Practice task: Write a complete board-style answer. Self-check format + cue coverage + word limit.

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