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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Sample paper, session 2024-25 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English sample paper 2024-25: question 5(A)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section B, question 5(A), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q5(A) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedWriting Skills

Read the product details on a label for a school bag: ECO-FRIENDLY SCHOOL BAG. 1. Made from recycled materials. 2. Ergonomic* design with padded shoulder straps and breathable mesh back panel. 3. Spacious main compartment with multiple pockets and organisers. 4. Reflective strips for visibility and safety. 5. Water-resistant fabric. 6. Available in various vibrant colours and patterns.

Now, analyse why this school bag would be a beneficial purchase. Write the analytical paragraph in 120 words, considering factors such as its eco-friendliness, comfort features, functionality, safety aspects, and design options.

  • Design that is intended to maximise comfort, efficiency, and safety for the user

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2024-25.

Hints

Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.

Hint 1

Do not just list the features; explain why each one is useful.

Hint 2

Write one paragraph with no heading, linking points with connectives such as 'moreover' and 'additionally'.

Hint 3

Cover eco-friendliness, comfort, storage, safety and design.

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. Content (eco-friendliness, comfort, functionality, safety, design): 'The Eco-Friendly School Bag is a wise purchase for several reasons. Its recycled material shows concern for the environment and lets buyers reduce their ecological footprint. The ergonomic design, with padded straps and a breathable mesh back panel, keeps the wearer comfortable and protects the back during long school days. A spacious main compartment with several pockets and organisers holds books and essentials neatly and encourages orderliness. Reflective strips make the child visible in dim light, adding safety, while the water-resistant fabric protects belongings from rain and increases durability. Finally, the range of vibrant colours and patterns lets students express personal style. Overall, the bag combines sustainability, comfort, utility and safety.'

    2 marks
  2. Organisation: a single paragraph, no title, a logical flow of points, formal tone.

    2 marks
  3. Accuracy: correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

    1 mark

Answer: A single analytical paragraph of about 120 words covering eco-friendliness, comfort, functionality, safety and design.

Where the marks are

  • At least four points analysed with clarity (2 marks)
  • Single-paragraph organisation, formal tone (2 marks)
  • Accuracy (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: Writing Skills

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