Download Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10th (10th Board Exam) EnglishL Marking Scheme 2021 Model Paper
Class 10-English Language & Literature 2020-21
Part A (40 marks)
Question
Solution
Marks
1. Discursive Passage
i.
(a) constant need for something different.
1x10= 10 marks
Attempt 10 of 12
ii.
(d) Option (4)
(Only 1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Two
[Inference, Evaluation,
answers chosen will result in zero credit of
Vocabulary ]
iii.
(c) 1 and 4
ma rks)
iv.
(c) How much is too much?
v.
(c) be possibly dangerous
vi.
(d) Officials admit that
the emergency system is __________ in the
longer run.
vii.
(d) offer advice to
viii.
(d) stress
ix.
(b) To organize our lives.
x.
(c) (3) and (5)
xi.
(c) lines on the highway.
xii.
(c) Be yourself.
2. Case-based factual passage
i.
c) the ability to launch something new
1x10= 10 marks
Attempt 10 of 12
[Analysis & Interpretation]
ii. b) Countries with upcoming economies
(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Two
shall see maximum tourist footfall from all answers chosen will result in zero credit of
over the world in the next decade
marks)
iii.
a) wild and untouched surroundings.
iv.
b) (1) is an ethical tourist and (2) is a
geotourist
v.
c) 2&4
vi.
b) the activity preferences were varied in
females and males.
vii.
d) ecotourism was no more limited to the
niche group of highly educated travelers.
viii.
b) 75%.
ix.
d) the opportunity to travel to new places.
x.
c) Emerging economies will receive
negligible international tourists in the near
future.
xi.
b) changed with the monetary requirements
for the trip.
xii.
b) The person who is yet to travel even
once as an ecotourist.
3. Literature
(A)
1x5=5 marks
(Prose extract)
i.
(c) Fairly displeased
(O
nly1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Two
answers chosen will result in zero credit of
Attempt 1 of 2
ii.
d) 2, 3, 6
ma
rks)
[Inference , Evaluation,
iii.
(d) F ? 3 and O ? 1,2,4
Vocabulary ]
iv.
c) Intersected
v.
b) indulgence
OR
(B)
i.
c) Option (3) / For Visually impaired
Candidates ? (c)
ii.
c) baking, as a job, isn't as gainful as it
used to be.
iii.
b) The baker was paid for his services
at the end of the month.
iv.
d) it was a dress-like attire.
v.
b) Option (2)
4. Literature
(A)
1x5=5 marks
(Poetry extract)
i.
a) restless
(Only 1answer for each Q will be accepted. Two
Attempt 1 of 2
answers chosen will result in zero credit of
ii.
d) abcd; abcb
m arks)
[Analysis and Interpretation]
iii.
c) freedom and captivity.
iv.
c) "Join me".
v.
a) hopes to be free and in the wild,
someday.
OR
(B)
i.
b) carefree childhood days.
ii.
d) whatever he has lost is irretrievable.
iii.
d) cargo.
iv.
c) a sense of unexpected interruption.
v.
a) worthless
5. Grammar
(i) d) is an important
1x3=3 marks
Attempt all 3
(ii) b) celebrated to mark
(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Two
[Applying conventions using
answers chosen will result in zero credit of
integrated structures with accuracy]
(iii) a) leads the youngsters
marks)
6. Grammar
(i) c) asked him what he was
1x3=3 marks
Attempt all 3
(ii) d) replied that
(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Two
[Applying conventions using
answers chosen will result in zero credit of
integrated structures with accuracy] (iii) c) had heard that people who had
marks)
7. Grammar
(i) d) need to
1x4=4 marks
Attempt 4 of 6
(ii) c) is
(Only1 answer for each Q will be accepted. Two
[Applying conventions using
answers chosen will result in zero credit of
(iii) a) fewer
integrated structures with accuracy]
marks)
(iv) a) a, an
(v) b) shall be presenting
(vi) b) will
Part B (40 marks)
Question
Solution
Marks
8. Writing
Formal Letter
1x5=5
Attempt 1 of 2
2 marks for content
[Creation, Application and
2 marks for expression (1 mark-grammatical
Analysis]
accuracy, appropriate words and spellings +
1 mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logical
progression & coherence through relevance of
ideas)
Format
Format = 1 mark
1. sender's address
? An organised format structure is expected.
2. Date (any standardised format -21.5.20 /21 May
? Absence of even one aspect shall result in
'20 / 21/5/20 etc.)
credit of ? marks only.
3. receiver's address--mentioned in the Q/
? Full credit of 1 mark requires all listed
fictitious (receiver's address may also be followed
aspects of format.
by date)
? Zero credit if just format is listed without
4. subject
letter content
5. salutation
6. complimentary close
(A)
Letter to SHO requesting action against flouters Competency applied for overall expression
of quarantine rules
? Paragraphing recommended. Listing of
points shall lead to deduction of 1 mark
? Opening--using phrases like `This is to draw
your attention towards...'; `I would like to
draw your attention towards...' etc.
? Complaint--use of linking words for
sequencing, adding, etc.
? Impact- use of linking words for cause &
Suggestive Points:
effect etc.
Complaint about some residents not following the
? Appeal- use of phrases like ` I earnestly
hope...', I'd like to request...' etc.
quarantine rules
? Accuracy--grammar, spellings
- There is an evident disregard to the rules of social
distancing
Competency applied for content
- people roaming without masks in the colony
? Stating reason/s for writing by explaining the
- no staying indoors
situation followed by complaints-min. 2
- The Resident Welfare Association is not taking
any steps to prevent such behavior
(content-1 mark)
? Stating the impact-min. 2
- Any other relevant
(content- ? mark)
Impact
- Putting everyone's life at risk through their
casual behavior
- Aggravates mental stress
? Requesting need for action
- Any other relevant
(content- ? mark)
Appeal
- Request to look into the matter at the earliest
- Take immediate action
- Any other relevant point
OR
(B)
Letter to Book Haven Store requesting home
Competency applied for overall expression
delivery of ordered goods
? Paragraphing recommended. Listing of
points shall lead to deduction of 1 mark
? Opening--using phrases like `This is with
reference to the order ...'; `Kindly refer to
order no....' etc.
? Reason--using `because', `due to' , `since'
etc.
? Request-- use of `Kindly...' , ` I would be
grateful...' etc.
? Accuracy--grammar, spellings
Competency applied for content
? Reference
? Reference to order placed telephonically for
pick-up in person
(content ? mark)
- Inform
? Inform about inability to pick in person,
- Give reason - Illness, family emergency,
provide reason/s and forward request to
professional commitments, any other relevant
deliver the goods at home
reason &
(content 1 mark)
- Request
? Present details of suitable time slot,
conformation of address and phone number
? Details
(content ? mark)
9. Writing
Analytical Paragraph writing
1x5 = 5
Attempt 1 of 2
3 marks for content
[Analysis and Evaluation]
2 marks for expression (1 mark-grammatical
accuracy, appropriate words and spellings + 1
mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logical
progression & coherence through relevance of
ideas and style)
(A)
Data about purchase of digital devices
Competency applied for overall expression
? single paragraph
? use of appropriate functional language
required to show trend progression and
comparison (more/less/ increase/ decrease/
stable etc.) to achieve cohesion
? accuracy
Competency applied for content
- Introductory sentence
? Paraphrase Q. information
(content-? mark)
- identification of main trends
(content -2 marks content)
? at least 4 clearly identified trends
Note ? focusing and extending one particular
trend would be considered as one trend only.
- concluding line
(conte nt-? mark)
stating main inference from the data provided.
FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CANDIDATES
Competency applied for overall expression
Data about sources of nutrition information in
? single paragraph
college athlete respondents
? use of appropriate functional language
required to show trend progression and
comparison (more/less/ increase/ decrease/
stable etc.) to achieve cohesion
? accuracy
- Introductory sentence
Competency applied for content
? Paraphrase Q. information
(content-? mark)
- identification of main trends
(content -2 marks content)
? at least 4 clearly identified trends
Note ? focusing and extending one particular
trend would be considered as one trend only.
- concluding line
(conte nt-? mark)
stating main inference from the data provided.
OR
(B)
Argument for excerpt --Ban on Plastic
Competency applied for overall expression
? single paragraph
? use of appropriate functional language
required to show comparison/ contrast/
emphasis etc. to achieve cohesion
? accuracy
Competency applied for content
? stating the given assumption in the question
- Introductory sentence
as the introduction.
(content-? mark)
(content -2 marks content)
- arguments rationalizing against/in favour of
? at least 2 clearly listed arguments countering/
favouring the premise.
assumption
Note ? focusing and extending one particular
trend would be considered as one trend only.
(content-? mark)
- concluding line
? reiterating main inference/position.
10. Literature (20-30 words)
First Flight & Footprints Without Feet
Content = 1 mark
Expression = 1 mark
(coherence and cohesion+ accuracy)
(A)
(i) she felt Wanda lied about her dresses
2x2=4 marks
Any 2 of 3
- Wanda wasn't ordinary as she had a funny name Competency applied for :
- she believed that she was just having fun and
content-
didn't mean harm
? Stating Minimum 2 rationales
? Depicting Support of / reference to textual
evidence
(ii)-Custard was always teased as being the
cowardly one, by all others
expression-
-When the pirate arrived, others ran away to hide
? Applying logical progression, using
-Custard was the only one who stood up to fight
appropriate linking devices (e.g. because/
with him/who attacked him.
besides, in order to, t herefore etc.)- cohesion
? Response relevance for overall sense
according to the question attempted-
(iii)-not someone who doesn't experience fear
coherence
-someone who doesn't give in to it
? Accuracy in use of grammatical structures,
-one who wins over fear vocabulary and spellings
NOTE-- Writing in a paragraph recommended.
Just listing of points shall result in deduction of
marks allotted for cohesion & coherence.
(B)
(i)- she knew her son Lutkins was pretending to be 2x2=4 marks
Any 2 of 3
Bill
Competency applied for :
- the narrator's predicament amused her
content-
(ii)-she was overfeeding Tricki; being
? Stating Minimum 2 rationales
overindulgent
? Depicting Support of / reference to textual
-she needed to cut down Tricki's food intake to
evidence
help him regain his health (be cruel to be kind)
expression-
? Applying logical progression, using
appropriate linking devices (e.g. because/
(iii)- Kind/encouraging/empathetic/assuring/any
besides, in order to, therefore etc.)- cohesion
other relevant trait from the text.
? Response relevance for overall sense
-Reason from text required
according to the question attempted-
coherence
? Accuracy in use of grammatical structures,
vocabulary and spellings
NOTE-- Writing in a paragraph recommended.
Just listing of points shall result in deduction of
marks allotted for cohesion & coherence.
11. Literature (40-50 words)
First Flight & Footprints Without Feet
Content = 2 mark
Expression = 1 mark
(coherence and cohesion+ accuracy)
(A)
(i)- poem referred to the father swan who bit his
2x3=6 marks
Any 2 of 3
three ducks because they quacked too much;
Competency applied for :
allusion to Mr. Keesing
- Poem written to turn the joke around on Mr.
content-
Keesing; metaphorically convey the value of
? Stating Minimum 2 points + justification/
talking
explanation
- fortunate that Mr. Keesing got the joke, else, the
? Depicting Support of / reference to textual
disciplinary action could have been severe.
evidenc
e
(ii) - Poem discusses the way the world can end.
expression-
-Fire stands for greed/lust/human desire; Ice stands
? Applying logical progression, using
appropriate linking devices (e.g. because/
for hatred/ coldness/human indifference;
besides, in order to, therefore etc.)- cohesion
-world can end with either greed or indifference
? Response relevance for overall sense
according to the question attempted-
(iii)-It is justified as Rapunzel lived with a witch
coherence
who would constantly keep a check on her and had
? Accuracy in use of grammatical structures,
several rules to be followed.
vocabulary and spellings
-Amanda too, feels caged by the impositions
-Amanda desires peace in isolation like Rapunzel
NOTE-- Writing in a paragraph recommended.
had in her tower; clarifying she will not let her hair Just listing of points shall result in deduction of
down for anyone
marks allotted for cohesion & coherence.
(B)
(i) - Brilliant scientist (give example)
2x3=6 marks
Any 2 of 3
- he was a lawless person, he was disliked by most
people, was quick tempered, burnt the house of the Competency applied for :
landlord to take a revenge on him, stole money at
priest's house, (any other trait that reveals his
content-
darker side)
? Stati
ng Minimum 2 points + justification/
- undoubtedly brilliant but his brilliance eclipsed
explanation
by his negative traits.
? Depicting Support of / reference to textual
evidence
(ii) - Mr. Weiherer was pleased that Ebright
balanced academics as well as recreational pursuits expression-
(hobbies etc.);
? Applying logical progression, using
- As a teacher, he wanted Ebright's growth as a
appropriate linking devices (e.g. because/
well-rounded personality.
besides, in order to, therefore etc.)- cohesion
? Response relevance
for overall se nse
(iii) -The change in Matilda's physical appearance
according to the question attempted-
(comparison from what she was at the time of the
coherence
minister's ball, to current)
? Accuracy in use of grammatical structures,
vocabulary and spellings
NOTE- Writing in a paragraph recommended.
Just listing of points shall result in deduction of
marks allotted for cohesion & coherence.
12. Literature
Attempt 1 of 2
1x5=5 marks
[Creativity, imagination and
Content = 3 marks
extrapolation beyond the text and
First Flight
Expression = 2 marks (1 mark-grammatical
across the texts]
accuracy, appropriate words and spellings + 1
mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logical
progression & coherence through relevance of
ideas)
(A)
Competency applied for :
content-
? Response (dialogues) need to be creatively
composed to match the personality of the two
characters from the play
Extrapolating via dialogue writing
? language included, must correspond to that of
Accept relevant responses corresponding to the
an argument, and show an understanding of
competencies listed for content and expression.
the common expressions/exclamations
attributed to the characters in the play.
NOTE--Marks to be allotted for creation.
No marks to be deducted for lack of appropriacy
in the form or structure involved in a writing task.
The response is to be treated as a literary creation.
expression-
? Logical progression in developing the
conversation- cohesion
? Response relevance for overall sense
according to the situation chosen - coherence
? Accuracy in use of grammatical structures,
vocabulary and spellings
OR
(B)
- Both need help
Competency applied for :
- In The Black Aeroplane, he is helped by a
content-
stranger in a black aeroplane in the storm, without
? Required to display understanding of the
lights
variation of a common aspect, across the
- steered through the dark clouds; was told there
texts. (Movement of response from common
was no other aeroplane in the air other than his
-wasn't clear who helped him
element to the differences.)
-open to interpretation
? Support of / reference to textual evidence
-help is not asked for but he receives it.
- is thankful
expression-
? Applying logical progression, using
- In A Letter to God-different nature of aid
appropriate linking devices (words/phrases
- Lencho writes a letter to God asking for money;
showing comparison/contrast are expected to
his conviction in God touches the postmaster
be a part of this answer- whereas, on the
- postmaster raises money and sends it to him.
other hand, as opposed to etc. as they impact
- He asks for help
expression)- cohesion
- the source of his aid is clearly revealed
? Response relevance and an appropriate
conclusion to achieve coherence
- not satisfied
? Accuracy in use of grammatical structures,
vocabulary and spellings
NOTE--Paragraphing recommended.
Just listing of points shall result in deduction of 1
mark allotted for cohesion & coherence.
13. Literature
Attempt 1 of 2
1x5=5 marks
[Interpretation, Extrapolation of
Content = 3 marks
theme or plot; Inference; Character
Footprints Without Feet
Expression = 2 marks (1 mark-grammatical
sketch]
accuracy, appropriate words and spellings + 1
mark-cohesion via connecting ideas, logical
progression & coherence through relevance of
ideas)
(A)
-despite knowing that the money had been taken
Competency applied for :
(dampness of notes) Anil chose to remain quiet
content-
about the matter
? Required to display clear rationale and
- pretended that all was normal- realized that Hari
evaluation in order to build on the mentioned
Singh's honesty had prevailed over his temptation
statement--Decode the statement; apply it to
- wanted to reward him/ encourage him-discussing
the response.
the theft would have been counterproductive.
? Support of / reference to textual evidence
expression-
? Applying logical progression, using
appropriate linking devices (words/phrases
showing cause & effect, emphasis and
illustration are expected to be a part of this
answer- therefore, consequently, as revealed
by etc. as they impact expression)- cohesion
? Response relevance and an appropriate
conclusion to achieve coherence
? Accuracy in use of grammatical structures,
vocabulary and spellings
NOTE--Paragraphing recommended.
Just listing of points shall result in deduction of 1
mark allotted for cohesion & coherence.
OR
(B)
The evolution process supported by examples from Competency applied for :
the text:
content-
- dumb cow---- people's perception of her lack of
? Required to display a clear growth part of the
sense, stammering which kept her quiet and
character to bring out the change
submissive demeanour, most of the times
? Support of / reference to textual evidence
- going to school----guidance of the teacher and
education, overcame stammering- instilled
confidence and a sense of self-esteem
expression-
- Did not succumb to the greedy demands of the
? Applying logical progression, using appropriate
prospective groom and spoke out.
linking devices (words/phrases showing emphasis
Conclusion:
sequence etc. are expected to be a part of this
answer- as revealed by, initially, later, finally etc.
This journey of Bholi's growth clearly showcases as they impact expression)- cohesion
the idea of being an individual and not being
exploited by people or circumstances. Instead,
? Response relevance and an appropriate
evolves to being a person being proactive and
conclusion to achieve coherence
contributing to the wellbeing of others around
? Accuracy in use of grammatical structures,
(which is exactly what she decides to do)
vocabulary and spellings
NOTE--Paragraphing recommended.
Just listing of points shall result in deduction of 1
mark allotted for cohesion & coherence.
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