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CompositionICSE Class 10 English Language — chapter-wise previous year questions

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10 of 12 papers

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107.5 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 1075 marks in total

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Composition

100% of this chapter's 50 questions

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20%

10 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

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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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1

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

1(a)2020

CompositionHard20 marks

Write an original short story entitled 'The Secret'.

1(b)2020

CompositionHard20 marks

'A family without pets is an incomplete family'. Express your views either for or against this statement.

1(c)2020

CompositionHard20 marks

What do you prefer — morning, afternoon, evening or night? Describe your favourite time of the day. What are the sights, sounds, smells and feelings that you associate with your favourite time of the day? Why do you like this part of the day better than the others?

1(d)2020

CompositionHard20 marks

Have you ever said or done something that changed the life of another person? Give an account of your words or actions that led to this change and describe how the experience made you feel.

1(e)2020

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(e)

1(a)2019

CompositionHard20 marks

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

1(b)2019

CompositionHard20 marks

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) must be installed in every class room. Give your views either for or against this statement.

1(c)2019

CompositionHard20 marks

Your class had to conduct a Morning Assembly. Write an account of how you prepared for it, what your role was and what you gained from the experience.

1(d)2019

CompositionHard20 marks

Summers are becoming hotter with each passing year. Write a description of one such very hot day. What did you see and hear as you walked outside? How were birds and animals affected?

1(e)2019

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; however, there must be a clear connection between the picture and your composition.

Diagram for question 1(e)

1

Write a composition (350-400 words) on any one of the following. (Do not spend more than 35 minutes on this question.)

1(a)2018

CompositionHard25 marks

Write an original short story entitled 'The Gift'.

1(b)2018

CompositionHard25 marks

"Money is important for happiness." Express your views either for or against this statement.

1(c)2018

CompositionHard25 marks

Narrate an incident from your own experience when you helped to prepare a meal. Explain what you did and what you gained from the experience.

1(d)2018

CompositionHard25 marks

You had been waiting outside the examination hall. Describe what you saw and the sounds you heard when you arrived at the place. What were your feelings? Describe how the scene changed once you entered the hall and the examination started.

1(e)2018

CompositionHard25 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(e)

1(a)2017

CompositionHard25 marks

Write an original short story that begins with the words: "It was raining hard that night. In my hurry to get into the house, I didn’t notice the black car parked across the road. I realized something was wrong when ..."

1(b)2017

CompositionHard25 marks

"School days are the happiest days of our lives." Express your views either for or against this statement.

1(c)2017

CompositionHard25 marks

Narrate an incident from your own experience when you helped a friend who was in trouble. Explain what happened. What did you do to make the situation better?

1(d)2017

CompositionHard25 marks

There has been heavy rain in your city/town. You went to school but found that it was closed because of the rain. Describe the sights and sounds near the school and narrate how you finally reached home and spent the rest of the day.

1(e)2017

CompositionHard25 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(e)

1(a)2016

CompositionHard25 marks

Write an original short story that begins with the words: "The day started off well enough, whoever thought it would ..."

1(b)2016

CompositionHard25 marks

Narrate an incident from your own experience when you expected to do very well, but for some reason were unable to do so. Explain what happened and why it happened. What lesson did you learn from it?

1(c)2016

CompositionHard25 marks

"The use of Mobile Phones must be allowed in schools." Express your views either for or against the statement.

1(d)2016

CompositionHard25 marks

You walk home from school one afternoon to find the door unlocked and on entering you are shocked to see the house in total disarray. You call out but get no answer. Describe in detail what you saw, the reason behind your house being in total disarray and how you found your family. Mention also how the experience ended and what impact it had on your life.

1(e)2016

CompositionHard25 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(e)