Soft Skills Development

  CBSE Class 10 English Sample Question Paper (Full Sample Paper) Time: 3 Hours Marks: 80 SECTION A – READING (20 Marks) Q1. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. (10 marks) The world is rapidly changing due to advances in technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, and transportation. Many experts believe that the future workforce must develop new skills like critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy to succeed. Although technology brings many conveniences, it also raises concerns about privacy, job loss, and dependency on machines. Therefore, it is important to find a balance between innovation and human values. 1.1 Answer the following questions: a. What industries are being transformed by AI? (2) b. Which skills are important for the future workforce? (2) c. What concerns are raised by the use of technology? (2) d. Why is balance important according to the passage? (2) e. Give a sui...

 📘 Passage 1: The Value of Time Time is one of the most valuable resources in our lives. Unlike money, once time is lost, it can never be regained. Successful people understand the importance of time management and use it wisely to achieve their goals. Wasting time on unproductive activities leads to regret and failure. To make the best use of time, one must set clear priorities, plan ahead, and avoid procrastination. Those who respect time are respected by others. Questions: 1. What is the passage mainly about? 2. Why is time considered more valuable than money? 3. What habits help in making the best use of time? 4. What happens when people waste time? 5. Give a synonym of ‘procrastination’. Answer Key: 1. The importance and value of time. 2. Because lost time can never be regained, unlike money. 3. Setting priorities, planning ahead, and avoiding procrastination. 4. It leads to regret and failure. 5. Delay or postponement. 📗 Passage 2: The Importance of Reading Reading is a hab...

 📝 1. Essay on Pollution (Environmental Issue) Introduction: Pollution is one of the biggest problems in today’s world. It refers to the contamination of the environment by harmful substances. Body: There are many types of pollution — air, water, soil, and noise pollution. Air pollution is mainly caused by vehicles and factories. Water pollution occurs due to industrial waste and plastics. Soil pollution happens because of harmful chemicals and fertilizers. Noise pollution is caused by loudspeakers and traffic. These all affect human health and disturb nature’s balance. Conclusion: We should plant more trees, use eco-friendly products, and reduce plastic use. Everyone must take responsibility to make our planet clean and green. 📝 2. Essay on Importance of Education Introduction: Education is the key to success. It helps us to think, understand, and make good decisions in life. Body: An educated person can easily face life’s challenges. Education develops our personality, improves...

 📘 1. Formal Letter (To the Editor) Topic: Increasing Road Accidents in Your City Question: You are Rahul/Riya, a resident of Model Town, Delhi. Write a letter to the Editor of The Times of India expressing concern over the increasing number of road accidents in your city and suggesting measures to reduce them. Sender’s Address: Model Town, Delhi 13th November 2025 The Editor The Times of India New Delhi Subject: Increasing Road Accidents in the City Sir/Madam, Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to express my concern about the rising number of road accidents in our city. Every day we hear of accidents that result in injuries and loss of life. The main causes are reckless driving, poor road conditions, and violation of traffic rules. Many drivers use mobile phones while driving and ignore traffic signals. The authorities should take strict action against offenders, improve road quality, and spread awareness about road safety. Speed limits should be enforce...

 🧾 1. Application for Sick Leave (बीमारी की छुट्टी के लिए आवेदन) Format: To, The Principal, [Your School Name], [City]. Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Subject: Application for sick leave Respected Sir/Madam, I am a student of Class 10, Section [A/B]. I am suffering from fever since yesterday. The doctor has advised me to take rest for three days. Therefore, I request you to kindly grant me leave from [start date] to [end date]. Thanking you, Yours obediently, [Your Name] Class 10, Sec [A/B] Roll No. [Your Roll No.] 🟢 Hindi Explanation: Yeh application tab likhi jati hai jab aap bimaar ho aur school se chhutti lena chahte ho. 🧾 2. Application for Leave to Attend a Marriage (शादी में शामिल होने के लिए छुट्टी का आवेदन) To, The Principal, [Your School Name], [City]. Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] Subject: Application for leave to attend a marriage Respected Sir/Madam, I am a student of Class 10, Section [A/B]. I have to attend my cousin’s marriage at [place]. So, I will not be able to attend school from [s...

  🌟 Direct and Indirect Speech (सिधा और परोक्ष वचन) 🔹 Definition in English: Direct Speech: When we report someone's exact words using quotation marks (“ ”). Indirect Speech: When we report what someone said without using exact words or quotation marks. 🔹 Definition in Hindi: Direct Speech (सीधा वचन): जब किसी के कहे हुए शब्दों को जैसे के तैसे दोहराया जाता है। Indirect Speech (परोक्ष वचन): जब किसी के कहे हुए शब्दों को अपने शब्दों में बताया जाता है। 🗣️ Basic Structure: Type Example Hindi Meaning Direct Speech He said, “I am tired.” उसने कहा, “मैं थक गया हूँ।” Indirect Speech He said that he was tired. उसने कहा कि वह थक गया था। 🧠 Conversion Rules (बदलाव के नियम) 1. Comma ( , ) और Quotation (“ ”) हट जाते हैं। 2. That लगाया जाता है (कई बार ज़रूरी नहीं)। 3. Tense बदलता है (अगर reporting verb “said” या “told” past में हो)। 4. Pronouns बदलते हैं (I → he/she, my → his/her)। 5. Time Words बदलते हैं: now → then today → that day tomorrow → the next day yesterday → the previous day here → ...

 🟢 Active Voice (सक्रिय वाच्य) 🔹 Definition in English: When the subject does the action, the sentence is in Active Voice. 🔹 Definition in Hindi: जब वाक्य में कर्म करने वाला (Subject) स्वयं कार्य करता है, तो वह वाक्य सक्रिय वाच्य (Active Voice) कहलाता है। 🔹 Structure: Subject + Verb + Object 🔹 Examples: 1. English: Ram eats an apple. Hindi: राम एक सेब खाता है। 👉 यहाँ “Ram” (राम) खुद क्रिया (खाने का कार्य) कर रहा है। 2. English: The teacher teaches the students. Hindi: शिक्षक विद्यार्थियों को पढ़ाते हैं। 👉 यहाँ “teacher” स्वयं पढ़ाने का कार्य कर रहा है। 🔵 Passive Voice (कर्तृवाच्य / निष्क्रिय वाच्य) 🔹 Definition in English: When the subject receives the action (i.e., work is done on the subject), the sentence is in Passive Voice. 🔹 Definition in Hindi: जब वाक्य में कार्य कर्म पर किया जाता है, तो वह वाक्य निष्क्रिय वाच्य (Passive Voice) कहलाता है। 🔹 Structure: Object + (to be) + Past Participle (V³) + by + Subject 🔹 Examples: 1. English: An apple is eaten by Ram. Hindi: ए...

 1. Full Stop ( . ) — पूर्ण विराम 👉 किसी वाक्य के अंत में लगाया जाता है। Example: Ram is a good boy. वह स्कूल जाता है। 2. Comma ( , ) — अल्पविराम 👉 वाक्य में हलका विराम देने या वस्तुओं की सूची बनाने में उपयोग होता है। Example: I bought apples, bananas, oranges, and mangoes. राम, मोहन और सीता पार्क गए। 3. Question Mark ( ? ) — प्रश्नवाचक चिन्ह 👉 प्रश्न पूछने वाले वाक्य के अंत में लगाया जाता है। Example: What is your name? तुम्हारा नाम क्या है? 4. Exclamation Mark ( ! ) — विस्मयादिबोधक चिन्ह 👉 आश्चर्य, खुशी, दुख या गुस्सा जताने के लिए प्रयोग होता है। Example: Wow! What a beautiful painting! अरे! तुम यहाँ कैसे? 5. Colon ( : ) — द्विबिन्दु 👉 किसी सूची, स्पष्टीकरण या उद्धरण से पहले प्रयोग किया जाता है। Example: She bought three things: a pen, a notebook, and an eraser. ध्यान दें: परीक्षा कल होगी। 6. Semicolon ( ; ) — अर्ध विराम 👉 दो संबंधित स्वतंत्र वाक्यों को जोड़ने के लिए, या जब comma पहले से इस्तेमाल हो चुका हो। Example: I went to the market; it was very crowded. उसे पढ़ना पसंद...