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The problem of speeding… (Class 10 English 2024, Q4a)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2024, set 2/4/1 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English 2024: question 4(a)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2024, paper 2/4/1, section B, question 4(a), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q4(a) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedWriting Skills

The problem of speeding traffic on colony roads causing accidents is increasing day by day. As a young citizen, who wants to minimize the accidents caused by them, write a letter to the editor of a national daily, in about 120 words, expressing your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the problem and drawing attention of the concerned authorities.

You are Samyukta Khanna/Sanjay Khanna of 567, Madhur Apartments, Amar Vihar, Aram Nagar.

Note: All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for assessment purpose.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2024 board paper, set 2/4/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Use the formal letter-to-the-editor format with a subject line.

Hint 2

Cover the problem, the danger it causes, then your solutions.

Hint 3

Close with a polite request for action.

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

  1. Format: sender's address, date, receiver (The Editor, name of the daily, city), subject line 'Speeding vehicles on colony roads', salutation 'Sir/Madam', complimentary close 'Yours faithfully', and name.

    1 mark

  2. Body, concern and consequences: Through your newspaper I wish to draw the attention of the authorities to the rising speed of vehicles on our colony roads. Reckless driving has made the roads unsafe for children, the elderly and pedestrians, and has caused several accidents and injuries.

    2 marks

  3. Suggestions, with organisation: The authorities should install speed breakers and signboards, enforce speed limits strictly with fines and patrolling, and run awareness drives for drivers and residents. Ideas are in paragraphs in a formal tone.

    1 mark

  4. Accuracy: correct spelling, punctuation and grammar; about 120 words. I hope prompt action will be taken. Yours faithfully, Samyukta Khanna.

    1 mark

Answer: Formal letter to the editor on speeding traffic, giving concern, consequences and measures (about 120 words)

Where the marks are

  • Correct format (1 mark)
  • Content: concern and consequences, drawing attention of authorities (2 marks)
  • Suggestions and organisation (1 mark)
  • Accuracy (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: Writing Skills
Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Writing Skills, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2024 board paper, set 2/4/1: every question, by section.

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