Composition

Appeared in 10 of the 12 available papers.

Examined in

10 of 12 papers

Appears in most years

Typically worth

107.5 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 1075 marks in total

Usual form

Composition

100% of this chapter's 50 questions

Needs a diagram

20%

10 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

Composition50

Most frequent topics

Argumentative composition 10Picture composition 10Descriptive composition 8Narrative composition (personal account) 7Narrative composition (given title) 3Narrative composition (given characters) 3Narrative composition (given opening line) 2Argumentative / reflective composition 1

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Showing 25 of 50 matching questions (1075 marks).

25 questions

1

Write a composition (300-350 words) on the following. (Do not spend more than 30 minutes on this question.)

1(i)2026

CompositionHard20 marks

Write an original short story beginning with the words: It was midnight and the doorbell rang...

1(ii)2026

CompositionHard20 marks

If you could change one period in your school timetable, which one would you choose? Why do you think it needs to be changed and with which subject or activity would you replace it?

1(iii)2026

CompositionHard20 marks

You and your family enjoy eating out. Give a description of your favourite restaurant or food stall, and the sights and smells that attract you to the place. Explain why you like eating here.

1(iv)2026

CompositionHard20 marks

'Homework is a necessary evil.' Express your views either for or against this statement.

1(v)2026

CompositionHard20 marks

Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture, or you may take suggestions from it. However, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.

Diagram for question 1(v)

1

Write a composition (300-350 words) on any one of the following. (Do not spend more than 30 minutes on this question.)

1(i)2025

CompositionHard20 marks

Write an original short story in which a poor tailor wins an award which changes his/her life.

1(ii)2025

CompositionHard20 marks

Your friends once played a harmless prank on you. Give an account of what happened, your response to the prank and what you learnt from the experience.

1(iii)2025

CompositionHard20 marks

Describe what you see and hear as you move about the corridors and compound during your school break time. How does the scene change after the bell rings?

1(iv)2025

CompositionHard20 marks

'More collaboration, less competition is the need of the hour.' Express your views either for or against this statement.

1(v)2025

CompositionHard20 marks

Study the picture given. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture, or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.

Diagram for question 1(v)

1(i)2024

CompositionHard20 marks

Write an original short story entitled 'A Strange Visitor'.

1(ii)2024

CompositionHard20 marks

Narrate an incident from your experience in which your parents had entrusted you with a difficult task. Give details of the task, how you carried it out and your feelings at the end.

1(iii)2024

CompositionHard20 marks

Describe how you spend your time on a holiday afternoon. Why do you think it is necessary to have these times of quietness and solitude?

1(iv)2024

CompositionHard20 marks

Express your views either for or against the statement 'Junk food should be banned'.

1(v)2024

CompositionHard20 marks

Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture, or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.

Diagram for question 1(v)

1(i)2023

CompositionHard20 marks

Write an original short story in which two children and their school teacher are the main characters.

1(ii)2023

CompositionHard20 marks

Imagine a situation where you get an opportunity to change one thing in your school. What would it be? Why do you want to change it? How would you bring about the change?

1(iii)2023

CompositionHard20 marks

'School examinations do not test intelligence.' Express your views either for or against this statement.

1(iv)2023

CompositionHard20 marks

You are a regular visitor to your school library. Describe your library. Give details of the familiar sights. What do you see and feel as different students come in and check out the books? Why is this place so important?

1(v)2023

CompositionHard20 marks

Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture, or you may take suggestions from it; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.

Diagram for question 1(v)

1

Write a composition (300-350 words) on any one of the following:

1(i)2022

CompositionHard20 marks

If you were granted a special wish what would you choose? Say why you would make this choice and how it will be useful to you and your loved ones.

1(ii)2022

CompositionHard20 marks

Write a short story in which the main characters are an old woman, a small child and a little puppy.

1(iii)2022

CompositionHard20 marks

"More learning happens outside the classroom than inside it." Express your views either for or against this statement.

1(iv)2022

CompositionHard20 marks

Describe a time when all the lights in your locality went off. What were the sounds you heard as you sat in the darkness? How did you feel when the lights came on?

1(v)2022

CompositionHard20 marks

Study the picture given below. Write a short story or description or an account of what the picture suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it.

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