Class X

English

Must Do Content

Under the Guidance of :-

Sh. K.S. Upadhyay (RDE)
Dr. Mohd. Javed Qamar (DDE EAST)
Sh. S.K. Sharma (DDE-Zone-II)
Ms. Sushma Meena (HOS, R.P.V.V., I.P Ext.)

Prepared by:

1. Archna Mittal - TGT English (20041042)

GGSSS, Kondli Gharoli, Mayur Vihar, Phase III, School ID 1002352

2. Arti Qanungo - TGT ENGLISH (20100417)

GGSS School Block Shakarpur, School ID 1002191

3. Meena Kandpal - TGT English (20070184)

GGSS, Mayur Vihar, Phase 3, School ID 1002199

4. Dr Shruti Pal – TGT English (20162011)

RPVV IP Extension, School ID 1002399
 Class X
English

Term II Syllabus
 Reading: One descriptive paragraph of about400-450 words.
One factual paragraph of about 200-250 words.
 Writing: Analytical Paragraph
Letter for placing an order
Letter for making an enquiry.
 Grammar: Tenses
Subject Verb Agreement
Reported speech
Determiners
Modals
Types of sentences
 Literature:
First Flight (Prose) Glimpses of India
Madam Rides the Bus
Sermon at Benaras
The Proposal
First Flight (Poetry) Animals
Amanda
The tale of Custard the Dragon
Footprints Without Feet The making of a Scientist
The necklace
The Hack Driver
Bholi
 Deleted Portion (Entire syllabus)

Section Deleted Portion

1. Use of Passive Voice
2. Clauses :
 Noun clauses
Grammar
 Adverb Clauses
 Relative clauses
3. Prepositions
Literature
First Flight (Prose) 1. Mijbil the Otter
1. How to tell Wild animals
2. The Trees
First Flight (Poetry)
3. Fog
4. For Anne Gregory
1. The Midnight visitor
Footprints without Feet
2. A Question of Trust
(Supplementary Reader)
3. The Book that saved the Earth

Design of the Question paper for Term II as issued by CBSE

Type of Question Question Internal Marks Total

Sections
number Choice marks
Reading
Section A Descriptive paragraph Q1 5 out of 6 1X5=5 10
Factual paragraph Q2 5 out of 6 1X5=5
Writing and Grammar
Letter or Analytical paragraph writing Q3 1 out of 2 5X1=5
Section B 10
Q4 - 1X3=3
Grammar
Q5 - 1X2=2
Literature
Section C Short answer questions Q6 6 out of 7 2X6=12 20
Long answer questions Q7 2 out of 3 4X2=8
Total 7 40

Subjective Test: 40 marks

Internal Assessment : 10 marks
 FIRST FLIGHT

CHAPTER 7 - Glimpses of India

A Baker from Goa – Lucio Rodrigues

 In this chapter the author gives us a glimpse of old Portuguese days in Goa .The writer remembers the
baker, also known as Pader.
 The baker was a friend and companion. He used to come twice a day, once in the morning on his selling
round and again in evening.
 Baker would enter with a jhang jhang sound with a basket on his head.
 The jingling thud of his bamboo used to wake up the children from their sleep.
 Marriages and ceremonies were meaningless without cakes and bolinhas.
 The baker had the peculiar dress known as kabai. It was a single piece long frock reaching down to the
knees.
 Baker usually collected his bills at the end of the month .
 Monthly accounts were recorded on some wall in pencil .
 Baking was a profitable profession. The plump physique of bakers was an open testimony to this.
 Even today a person with a jackfruit like appearance is compared to a baker.

1. What are the elders in Goa nostalgic about ?

The bakers in Goa are nostalgic about good old Portuguese days and their famous loaves of bread.
2. What is the baker called ?
Pader
3. When would the baker come everyday ? Why did the children run to meet him?
The baker would come twice a day. The children ran to meet him for sweet bread bangles.
4. What did the bakers wear ?
Kabai, the half pant.
5. Where were the monthly accounts of the baker recorded ?
On the wall in pencil.
6. What was the importance of the baker in Goa ?
Marriages were meaningless without sweet bread or the bol. Cakes and sweet breads were a must for
Christmas and other festivals.

COORG – Lokesh Abrol

• Coorg is situated between Mysore and Mangalore. It is famous for its evergreen forests, spices and coffee
plantation.
• People of Coorg are very hospitable.
• They are brave and courageous.
• The Coorg regiment is one of the most decorated in Indian army and the first chief of Indian army , General
Cariappa was a Coorgi.
• People of Coorg are of Greek or Arabic descent.
• According to one story, a part of Alexander’s army settled here and married with locals.
• The dress worn by the people known as kuppia ,is similar to kuffia worn by Arabs.
• Coorg is famous for natural beauty and adventurous sports.
1. Where is Coorg ?
Coorg is situated between Mysore and Mangalore.
2. What is Coorg famous for ?
Coorg is famous for its evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantation.
3. What do you know about the people of Coorg ?
People of Coorg are very hospitable. They are brave and courageous. Coorg regiment is one of the most
decorated in Indian Army.
4. The people of Coorg are of Greek or Arabic descent. Explain ?
According to one story, a part of Alexander's army settled here and married with locals. The dress worn by
the people known as Kuppia is similar to Kuffia worn by Arabs.
5. Why Coorg is a tourist attraction ?
Coorg is famous for its natural beauty. One can enjoy many adventurous sports like rafting, canoeing,
rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking. One can see many animal species. It is also known for
Buddhist monasteries.

Tea from Assam- Roop Kumar Dutta

 Two boys Rajvir and Pranjol were travelling to Assam by train.
 Rajvir was very excited to see the tree plantations.
 Pranjol's father was a manager at a tea estate in Assam.
 Two legends of discovery of tea are popular.
First, a Chinese emperor was boiling water in a pot . Few twigs fell into the pot . It gave a delicious flavour.
They were called tea leaves.
Second, once a Buddhist monk cut off his eyelids because he used to feel sleepy during meditation. Ten tea
plants grew out of the eyelids. These plants when boiled in water and drunk, banished sleep.
 Rajvir saw acres of tea bushes. A group of tea pluckers with bamboo basket could be seen plucking new
leaves.

1. Why did Rajvir Visit Assam ?

Rajvir had been invited by his classmate Pranjol. Pranjol was from Assam. Pranjol's father worked at a tea
estates in Assam.
2. What are 2 legends related to discovery of tea ?
A Chinese emperor was boiling water in a pot. Few twigs fell into the pot. It gave a delicious flavor. These
were called tea leaves.
Once a Buddhist monk cut off his eyelids because he used to feel sleepy during meditations. Ten tea plants
grew out of the eyelids. These plants when boiled in water and drunk banished sleep.
3. What did Rajvir see in Assam?
Rajvir saw acres of tea bushes. A group of tea pluckers' with bamboo basket on their back were plucking
new leaves.

CHAPTER 9 - Madam Rides the Bus - Vallikannan

 Valli is an eight year old village girl. She had no playmates .She spent most of her time standing in the front
door way of her house.
 A bus ran between Valli's village and the nearest town .It passed through Valli's Street after every hour.
 A strong desire crept in her mind, she wanted to have a ride in the bus. Valli started making her plans. For
many days and months, she collected all the information.
 Valli came to know that the bus took 45 minutes to reach the town and costed 30 paise per side.
 Valli saved every penny for the journey.
 The bus started and Valli enjoyed all the sights.
 An elderly woman told her to sit on the seat but Valli did not like this.
 Suddenly a young cow came running right in front the bus. Valli clapped her hands with joy.
 When the bus reached the town, the conductor offered to buy a drink for Valli but she refused firmly.
 On her return journey, she saw the same young cow lying dead on the roadside.
 She became sad and remained glued to her seat all through the remaining journey.

1. Who was Valli ?

Valli was an eight years old girl who was very curious.
2. What was Valli's favorite pastime ?
Valli's favorite pastime was to stand in front door of her house and to watch people outside.
3. What was Valli's strongest desire ?
Valli's strongest desire was to ride on the bus that goes to town and come back.
4. What details Valli found out about the bus journey?
Valli talked to people and found that the town was six miles from her village. The fare was 30 paise one
way. The trip took 45 minutes.
5. How did Valli plan her bus ride ?
Valli saved money for the fare. She talked to people and collected information about bus journey. She
planned to go by 1.00 p.m. bus and come back home by 2.45 pm when her mother used to sleep.
6. Why did the conductor call Valli "Madam" ?
Valli was just 8 years old but she was behaving like an adult. She was a curious and mature girl. She was
self confident . She wanted to fulfill her dream.

CHAPTER 10 - The Sermon at Benaras – Betty Renshaw

 Gautam Buddha was born in a royal family, in northern India. His real name was Siddharth Gautam.
 He left home to understand the cause of human suffering and got enlightenment under the bodhi tree.
 Buddha gave his first sermon at the holy city of Banaras. He told the story of Kisa Gautami whose only son
had died and she was very sad.
 She went from house to house asking for medicine for her son but people said that she had gone mad.
 A wise man sent her to the Buddha. The Buddha told her to get him a handful of mustard seeds from a
house where no one had died.
 She went from house to house, but she could not find any house where no one had died.
 At last she realised that death is common to all.
 Thus the Buddha gave the message that life is full of pain, death is common to all. Crying increases the
pain.
 The only way to obtain peace of mind is to overcome all sorrows.

1. Why was Gautama known as Buddha ?

Gautama was born in a royal family. At the age of 25, he came to see a sick man, an aged man, funeral
procession and a monk begging alms. He left his home in search of knowledge. He wandered for years and
finally sat under a tree. After 7 days he got enlightenment and was called Buddha.
2. Where did Gautam Buddha give his first sermon ?
Gautam Buddha preached his first sermon at Benaras.
3. Why was Kisa Gotami sad?
Kisa Gotami was sad because her son had died.
4. What advise Gautam Buddha gave to Kisa Gotami ?
Gautam Buddha advised her to collect mustard seeds from a house where no one had died.
5. Why could Kisa Gotami not get any mustard seed ?
She couldn’t find a house where no one had died.
6. According to Gautam Buddha, how can a person get Peace of Mind ?
Buddha said that life is full of pain. Death is common to all. Crying increases the pain. The only way to
obtain peace of mind is to overcome all sorrows.

CHAPTER 11 - The Proposal

 Main characters-
Chubukov- a land owner
Natalya - a 25 years old daughter of Chubukov
Lomov- a 35 years old bachelor
 Lomov is Chubukov's neighbour. He is also a land owner. He is suspicious by nature. He wants to marry
Natalya. He comes to Chubukov's House to propose her.
 Natalya is a good homemaker. She is rich. She is talkative and short tempered. She also wants to get
married.
 All the three characters are quarrelsome. They fight over small issues. First they fought over the Oxen
Meadows. Next they fought over their dogs Guess and Squeezer.
 Due to their fights, Lomov felt pulls and palpitations. He left the place.
 When Natalya came to know about his proposal, she asked her father to bring back Lomov.
 Chubukov puts Lomov's hand into Natalya's hand and blessed them.

1. Who are the three characters in the lesson ? Describe.

Chubukov is a landowner in the story. He is in search for a good match for his daughter.
Natalya is the daughter of Chubukov. She is 25 years old. She is talkative and short tempered. She wants to
get married. Lomov is 35 years old landowner. He wants to get married. He wants to lead a quiet and
regular life.
2. Why does Lomov visit Chubukov's house ?
Lomov wants to propose Chubukov's daughter Natalya.
3. Describe the quarrel between Lomov and Natalya?
All the three characters are quarrelsome. They fight over petty issues. First they fought over Oxen
Meadows. They started abusing each other. Lomov started feeling palpitations and pulls. He left the place.
When Natalya came to know about his proposal, she apologized to Lomov. Then again they fought over
the superiority of their dogs, Guess and Squeezer. Chubukov puts Lomov's hands into Natalya's hand and
blesses them.
POEM: AMANDA – Robin Klein
-Rhyming scheme of the poem is AABA AAA AABA AAA
-Amanda wants to be a mermaid, all alone in the green sea.
- Silence is described as golden in the poem.
-She wants to walk freely in the streets and play in dust with bare feet.
-She imagines herself to be Rapunzel living alone in a tower.
-Amanda doesn’t like her mother giving her too many instructions.
-Amanda was told to not eat chocolate as she has acne.
-The speaker (her mother) asks Amanda not to bite her nails, clean her room, put her shoes away.
-Amanda is lost in her own thoughts and pays no attention.
-Too much control and too many instructions are hated by the children.

1. What does she imagine herself to be?

She imagines herself to be a mermaid, an orphan and Rapunzel.
2. How is silence described?
Silence is described as golden in the poem.
3. What could Amanda do if she were a mermaid?
If Amanda were a mermaid she would be in the green sea living a peaceful life.
4. Name the literary devices used in the line "Stop that slouching and sit up straight".
Alliteration
5. What does she want to do as an orphan?
She wants to walk freely in the streets and play in dust with bare feet.
6. What will Amanda's behavior make people think?
Amanda's behaviour would make people think that her mother is nagging her.
7. Why should Amanda not eat chocolate?
Amanda should not eat chocolate as she has acne.
8. What does the speaker ask Amanda not to do to her nails?
The speaker asks Amanda not to bite her nails.
9. Why is Amanda not looking at the speaker
Amanda is lost in her own thoughts and pays no attention.
10. Why does Amanda seem moody most of the times?
Amanda seems moody most of the time because she is trying to run away from her reality where she is
nagged most of the times.
11. What is the central theme of the poem Amanda?
Children hate too much control and too many instructions.

Poem: Animals – Walt Whitman

-The poem is in Free verse.
-The poet is attracted to the calmness and satisfaction in animals.
-Humans lie awake in the dark weeping for their sins.
-They sweat and whine about their condition.
-The habit of owning things by humans has been called a mania.
-The poet believes that animals got their values from humans while humans have lost them.
-Since animals do not have the desire to own anything, therefore they are always satisfied.
-The poet finds that animals do not trouble others. They are kind and innocent. They don’t weep for their sins
1. Which qualities of animals attract the poet?
The poet is attracted to the calmness and satisfaction of animals.
2. Why do humans lie awake in the dark?
Humans lie awake in the dark weeping for their sins.
3. What do humans do about their condition?
They sweat and whine about their condition.
4. What does the poet call a mania in the poem ?
The habit of owning things by humans has been called a mania.
5. Why does the poet say that he negligently dropped them?
The poet believes that animals got their values from humans while they have lost them.
6. How are the animals not dissatisfied?
Since animals do not have the desire to own anything, therefore they are never dissatisfied.
7. What is the theme of the poem?
The poet points out loss of values in human beings.
8. What do men do that make the poet sick ?
Men discussing their duty to God makes the poet sick.
9. What is the attitude of the animal towards their sins?
They don't weep for their sins.

POEM : THE TALE OF CUSTARD THE DRAGON – Ogden Nash

 Main characters
Belinda-a girl
Black Kitten-Ink
Gray mouse- Blink
Yellow dog-Mustard
Coward dragon-Custard
 Belinda has a kitten, a mouse, a dog and a dragon.
 All thought themselves to be brave except dragon.
 Once a pirate attacked them, everyone except the dragon ran away and hid.
 The dragon fought bravely and killed him.
 Everyone praised him. But he didn't give up his cowardly ways.
 Theme-The real test of courage is during difficult times. One should not be boastful.

1. Where did Belinda live?

She lived in a little white house.
2. Who are the characters in this poem?
Following are the characters of the poem:
A little girl - Belinda.
A little black kitten - Ink.
A little gray mouse - Blink.
A yellow dog - Mustard
A coward dragon - Custard.
3. Why did Belinda and the other pets laugh at the dragon?
The dragon always cried for a nice safe cage.
4. Why did Belinda cry for help?
A pirate attacked them.
5. What did Belinda and her pets hear?
Belinda and her pets heard a nasty sound made by the pirate breaking in through the window.
6. How did each of Belinda’s pets react at the sight of the pirate?
Each of Belinda’s pets ran away and hid. They were scared at the sight of the pirate.
7. What did the custard do at last?
He attacked the pirate and gobbled him up.
8. What is the theme of the poem?
Don’t judge a book by its cover. The real test of courage is during difficult times.

FOOTPRINTS WITHOUT FEET

Chapter 6: The Making of A Scientist – Robert W. Peterson

 Richard Ebright was a scientist . He was very curious with a bright mind.
 His mother encouraged him. She took him on trips, bought telescope, microscope, cameras, mounting
material etc .
 Ebright collected butterflies, rocks, fossils etc.
 The book 'The Travels of Monarch X' opened the world of science to him.
 He used to tag butterflies.
 He participated in many science exhibitions and won several prizes.
 He studied gold spots on the monarch and discovered a new hormone. This discovery led to his new cell
theory.
 Ebright was a good debater , public speaker, photographer and an all round outdoor person.
 Ebright was competitive but not in a bad sense.
 These qualities made him a scientist
first-rate mind
curiosity
will to win for the right reasons

1. What are the qualities that go into the making of a scientist?

A first rate mind
Curiosity
Will to win for the right reasons
Competitive spirit
2. What lesson does Ebright learn when he does not win anything at a Science fair?
He needs to do a real experiment to win.
3. What role did Ebright’s mother play in the making of a scientist?
Ebright’s mother encouraged his interest in learning. She took him on trips, brought
him telescope, microscope, cameras, mounting materials and other equipment that helped him in many
ways.
4. How did a book become a turning point in Richard Ebright’s life?
The increased his curiosity and opened a whole new world of science for him.
5. What is the purpose of twelve tiny gold spots on a monarch pupa?
The twelve tiny spots produced a hormone which was needed for the growth of the butterfly.
Chapter 7: The Necklace - Guy de Maupassant
 Matilda was a pretty girl, born in a poor family. She was married to a clerk.
 She dreamt of having riches, but was poor so she was always unhappy.
 Her husband got an invitation to a big party, but she refused as she didn’t have a dress or jewels.
 The husband gave his savings for the dress. Matilda borrowed a diamond necklace from a rich friend- Mme
Forestier.
 She looked beautiful and everyone praised her.
 Unfortunately she lost the necklace. They took a loan to replace the lost necklace for 36000 francs.
 It took them ten years to repay the loan with interest. They had to live a hard life. All her beauty had gone.
 One day she met her old friend- Mme Forestier and told her the truth about the necklace.
 Her friend was shocked. She told Matilda that her necklace was a false one. It was not worth more than
500 Francs.

1. Why was Matilda unhappy with her life?

Matilda was a pretty girl, born in a poor family. She was married to a clerk. She dreamt of having riches,
but was poor so she was always unhappy.
2. Why did Matilda throw the invitation spitefully?
She threw the invitation spitefully as she didn’t have a suitable dress for that grand occasion.
3. How does the necklace change the course of the Loisel’s life?
The necklace completely changed the course of Loisel’s life. They took a loan and had to live a hard life to
repay it.
4. What do you think of Mr. Loisel as a husband?
Mr. Loisel was a caring and supportive husband. He gave his wife 400 Francs to buy a new dress. He had
saved the money to buy a gun for himself.
5. Why was Matilda sad after the ball?
Matilda was sad after the ball because she had lost the diamond necklace.
6. What was the cause of Matilda’s ruin? How could she have avoided it?
Matilda’s greed and desire became the cause of her ruin. If she was happy with what she had, she could
have avoided it.
7. What did Loisels do to pay for the necklace?
Mr. Loisel had to pay 36000 francs for the new necklace, to replace the lost necklace. Mr. Loisel used
18000 Francs left by his father. They took a loan for the rest. They lived a hard life to repay it.

Chapter 8: The Hack Driver - Sinclair Lewis

 A young lawyer hated his job.
 He had to serve a summon to Oliver Lutkins in New Mullion. He was happy to go to a countryside.
 The young lawyer met a hack driver (Bill) at the station.
 The Hack Driver was very helpful, cheerful, open, warm and affectionate.
 Hack Driver helped the lawyer to find Oliver Lutkins at different places, but couldn’t find him.
 The Hack Driver was doing his business and earning money from the lawyer.
 Later the lawyer came to know that the hack Driver was Oliver himself.
 The lawyer was befooled by the hack Driver.
1. Why is the lawyer sent to New Mullion? What does he first think of the place?
The lawyer was sent to New Mullion to serve a summon to Oliver Lutkins. He thought it would be a
beautiful countryside and was happy to go there.
2. Who is Lutkins?
Lutkins is a middle-aged man from New Mullion. He was the prime witness in a case.
3. Who befriends the lawyer? Where does he take the lawyer?
The Hack Driver befriends him. He takes him to the Gustaff’s barber shop, Grays’s shop, pool room, his
home and to his mother’s farmyard.
4. What does Hack Driver say about Lutkins and his mother?
Hack Driver says that it is very difficult to catch Lutkins. He never repays his debts. He plays a lot of poker.
He describes Oliver’s mother as a terror. She is about nine feet tall and four feet thick and quick as a cat.
5. Why was the lawyer sent back to New Mullion? Who went with him?
The lawyer was sent back to New Mullion because he could not find Lutkins. He was sent back with a man
who had worked with Lutkins and knew him very well.
6. Why could not they find Lutkins?
They could not find Lutkins because the Hack Driver was Oliver Lutkins himself.
7. What impression did Bill leave over the new lawyer?
The lawyer found the Hack Driver to be very helpful, cheerful, open, warm and affectionate. He described
the village and the people in detail and arranged food for him.

Chapter 9: Bholi - K.A. Abbas

 Bholi was the fourth daughter of Numberdar Ramlal. Her name was Sulekha.
 When she was ten months old, she had fallen off the cot on her head. It damaged some part of her brain.
So she remained a backward child and came to be known as Bholi. When she was two years old, she had
an attack of small pox. Her entire body was permanently disfigured by deep black pock-marks.
• She could not speak till she was five, and when she learnt to speak, she stammered badly.
 Ramlal had seven children, three sons and four daughters. All were healthy and good looking. Bholi was
the youngest.
 Ramlal was worried about Bholi. He thought that it was difficult to find a bridegroom for her because she
had neither good looks nor intelligence.
 A primary school for girls was opened in the village, and Ramlal was asked to send his daughters to school
to set an example.
 None of her sisters but Bholi was sent to school, as there was little chance of getting her married. For the
first time she was dressed properly. Her hair were combed. Bholi began to believe that she was taken to a
better place.
 The lady teacher in the class asked her name and encouraged her to come to school daily.
 The teacher gave Bholi a book and said that she will get bigger books. She would become more learned
than anyone else in the village. Such words filled Bholi 's heart with a new hope.
 Bholi's parents decided to marry her to a middle aged man, Bishambhar Nath.
 When Bishambhar saw Bholi's face at the time of the wedding, he said that he would marry only if he was
given five thousand rupees.
 Bholi refused to marry such a greedy man. Bholi 's father told her that nobody else would marry her.
 At this Bholi said that she would look after her parents in their old age and she would teach in the school
where she had learnt so much.
1. Why was Sulekha called Bholi, the simpleton?
When Sulekha was ten months old, she fell down from the cot and some part of her brain got damaged. As
a result, she remained a backward child and was called as Bholi, the simpleton.
2. Why was Bholi reluctant to go to school with her father?
Bholi did not know what school was like. She remembered how their old cow Lakshmi had been turned out
of the house and sold. Therefore, she was frightened and was reluctant to go to school with her father.
3. Why was Bholi’s father worried about her?
Bholi was not like other children. She was neither beautiful nor intelligent. Thus, her father was worried
that she would not get married.
4. Why did the other children make fun of Bholi?
Bholi was a little backward and a simpleton. She stammered a lot. As a result, the children made fun of her
and mimicked her.
5. Why did Bholi’s parents accept Bishamber’s marriage proposal?
Bholi’s parents accepted Bishamber’s marriage proposal as he was a well-to-do person and had not asked
for any dowry.
6. Bholi found her teacher to be different from others. How?
Bholi had always been neglected by others. They made fun of her all the time but she found her teacher to
be loving, caring and polite. Her voice was calm and soothing. She gave Bholi a lot of encouragement and
inspiration which she was not getting from her family.
7. Why did Bishamber’s marriage with Bholi did not take place?
Bishamber asked for Rs. 5000 as dowry. So, Bholi refused to marry a greedy man.
 Letter Writing
Format - Placing an order

Sender’s address in 2-3 lines. As given in the question. If not given then write:
ABC,
Exam Hall,
XYZ

Date: 8.03.2022

Receiver’s Address 2-3 lines. As given and according to the question.

__________________
__________________
__________________

Subject: Main purpose of the letter in 4 - 5 words.

Sir / Madam

We shall be glad if you could please send us the following goods as per the rates quoted in your letter dated
_(date)_______.

List of the items is given below:

No Item Qty
1
2
3
We have already made 50% of the payment. Please find enclosed the bank receipt. Hope to receive the order
delivered within a week in good condition.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.
Yours truly

Sender’s name (As given in the question.)

Use ABC if not given.

Marking Scheme: 1+2+2

1 - Format
2 - Content
2 - Expression
You are Ankit/Ankita, Sports In-charge of ABV Public school. Write a letter to M/S Cosco India, Meerut
placing an order for goods required. Ask for appropriate discount.

ABV Public School

Laxmi Nagar
Delhi- 110092

Date: 8-02-2022

M/S Cosco India

Meerut
Uttar Pradesh

Subject: Order for sports goods.

Sir / Madam
We shall be glad if you could please send us the following goods as per the rates quoted in your letter dated
1-02-2022.
List of the items is given below:
S.no Name Quantity
1. Basket Ball Size 7 5
2. Foot Ball – professional 5
3. Badminton raquets – pro size 10
4. Badminton shuttle cocks 100
5. Tennis balls 50
We have already made 50% of the payment. Please find enclosed the bank receipt. Hope to receive the order
delivered within a week in good condition.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours Truly

Ankit
Sports In-charge
ABV Public school
Format for making an enquiry

Sender’s address in 2-3 lines. As given in the question. If not given then write:
ABC,
Exam Hall,
XYZ

Date: 8.03.2022

Receiver’s Address 2-3 lines. As given and according to the question.

__________________
__________________
__________________

Subject: Main purpose of the letter in 4 - 5 words.

Sir / Madam

This is in response to your advertisement in Hindustan Times regarding your __________________ . I am

interested to find more details. Please send me the following information :-

 Duration
 Procedure
 Timing
 Available facilities
 Mode of payment

Kindly send the above information at the earliest .

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.
Yours truly

Sender’s name (As given in the question.)

Use ABC if not given.

Marking Scheme: 1+2+2

1 - Format
2 - Content
2 - Expression
You intend to join coaching classes at International Coaching Center situated in Raipur. The institute
specializes in teaching science to classes XI – XII. Write a letter of enquiry addressed to the Administrator in-
charge of the institute seeking clarification about the timings, duration, staff, transport and other necessary
details for joining the institute. You are Rajesh/Rajni 2, Library Road Jabalpur.

2 Library Road
Jabalpur

Date: 8-02-2022

Administrator In-Charge
International Coaching Centre
Raipur

Subject: Enquiry regarding NEET coaching batches.

Sir/ Madam
This is in response to your advertisement in Hindustan Times regarding the NEET coaching classes at your
Institute. I am interested to join this course. Please send me the following information :-

 Duration of the course

 Admission procedure
 Timing for classes
 Transport facilities
 Fee structure and mode of payment

Kindly send the above information at the earliest .

Thankyou

Yours Truly

Rajni
 Analytical Paragraph Writing

Some sentence structures that can be used while writing a paragraph.

To report an increase
◆ Has risen/increased/gone up/shot up…
◆ Has experienced/seen a rise/an increase in…
◆ Has shown/registered a rise/an increase…
◆ Has reached a maximum/a peak of…
To report a decrease
◆ Has fallen/gone down/come down to…
◆ Has dropped from......… to .......…
◆ Has experienced/registered/shown a fall/a decrease/a decline in….
◆ Has hit/touched/reached its lowest/minimum level/point...
To report differences
◆ Is better than/more than double/half as much/three times more/less than....
◆ Not as big as/as much as/as large as...
◆ Many times over/more/less...
To report similarity
◆ Is the same as/similar to...
◆ Is/Are comparable with...
◆ Can be grouped together/classified together/clubbed with...
◆ Show(s) similarity/similarities...
◆ There are striking similarities between...
To report comparisons and contrast
◆ As compared to…
◆ In (sharp) contrast to/with…
◆ Is comparable/not comparable with…
◆ Compares well with. .......... /Contrasts with…
To report constancy or no change
◆ Has seen/registered/experienced/shown no change...
◆ Has remained constant/unchanged/the same...
Some Solved examples:

Given below is a bar graph showing some changes in the public behavior in ‘X’ city. Analyse the data
carefully and then summarise the information in a paragraph in about 120 words.

The bar graph shows the changes in public behaviour in 'X ' city in two years. According to the
given data, last year, 229 cases of spitting in public were reported while there is a significant
decrease in cases this year. Similarly 481 cases of smoking in public were reported last year and
a remarkable decrease was noticed this year. 457 cases of defacing walls with graffiti and posters
reported last year have shown a steep increase this year. 1009 cases of throwing or dumping
garbage at public places and in streets were reported last year and it remained almost same this
year. 761 cases of blaring loudspeaker were reported last year. This number dropped slightly this
year. Overall the public behaviour has shown improvement in spitting and smoking and a lot
remains to be done in other areas.

Given below is a pie chart showing some data on various uses of harvested water to fulfil non-potable water
needs of a metropolitan city. Analyse the data carefully and then summarise the information in a paragraph
in about 120 words.
 The Pie-chart shows data on the various uses of harvested rainwater to fulfill non-potable water
needs of a metropolitan city. Maximum 36 percent of water is used for washing clothes . After
this, 26 percent is used for bathing and 16 percent is used for flushing . A little less at 13 percent
is used for gardening. 6 percent of total water is used for car washing whereas only 3 percent is
used for mopping floors. We can see that maximum water is used for washing clothes and
minimum water is used for mopping floors. In a nutshell if rainwater is used properly, we can
save huge amount of water and use it for other purposes.

Given below is a line graph showing the number of incidents of UFO sightings in North India in six months –
July to December last year. Analyse the data carefully and then summarise the information in a paragraph in
about 120 words.
 The line graph shows the number of incidents of UFO sightings in North India during a period of
6 months from July to December last year. According to the given line graph, 15 UFOs were seen
in July, 20 in August. Again, 15 UFOs were seen in September and then there was gradual
decrease in October and November. The number increased to 15 in December. In the month of
July , September and December an equal number of UFOs were seen. Overall we can see from
the line graph that maximum UFO sightings were in August and minimum sightings were in
November.

Given below is an image showing temperature in four metropolitan cities on 1 st February. Analyse the data
carefully and then summarise the information in a paragraph in about 120 words.

The chart shows the temperature and weather conditions in four metro cities on 1st February 2022.
According to the Almanac, the sunset was at 6.01 p.m. on Tuesday and the sunrise was at 7.09 a.m. on
Wednesday. In addition, moonrise on Wednesday was at 8.10 a.m. and the moonset on Thursday was at
8.22 p.m. Furthermore, Tuesday and Wednesday had a clear sky while Wednesday had a partly cloudy
sky. In Delhi, the maximum temperature is 23 degree C and minimum is 7 degree C. In contrast to Delhi,
the weather is warmer in Mumbai with maximum temperature of 33 degree C and minimum temperature
of 18 degree C. Similarly Chennai is also warm. In short, among the four metro cities on 1st February,
Delhi was the coolest and Mumbai was the warmest.