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Attempt ANY ONE from (A) and… (Class 10 English 2025, Q4A)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2025, set 2/4/1 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English 2025: question 4(A)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2025, 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

Attempt ANY ONE from (A) and (B) given below:

(A) You are Sonia / Sonu, residing at 67/98 Malkaganj, Sonepat. Compose a letter in about 120 words to the Head Librarian of your child's school drawing attention to the poor library facilities. Give suggestions on how things can be improved to inculcate reading habits among children.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2025 board paper, set 2/4/1.

Hints

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

Hint 1

Use the formal letter layout with a subject line.

Hint 2

Cover both parts: problems first, then suggestions.

Hint 3

Keep paragraphs short, about 120 words, with a polite tone.

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 67/98 Malkaganj, Sonepat; date; receiver 'The Head Librarian, [School name]'; subject line; salutation 'Dear Sir/Madam'; closing 'Yours faithfully', name.

    1 mark

  2. Body, issues: The library has too few books, mainly outdated ones. The shelves and seating are run down and the upkeep is poor. Issue and return records are not maintained properly, so books are misplaced.

    1 mark

  3. Body, suggestions: Add the latest books in all genres, plus audiobooks and e-readers. Provide proper seating and lighting to make a reading-friendly space. Involve teachers in reading hours so children develop the habit.

    1 mark

  4. Organisation: formal tone, orderly paragraphs, a courteous close seeking action.

    1 mark

  5. Accuracy: correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

    1 mark

Answer: Model letter (about 120 words):
67/98 Malkaganj, Sonepat
12 March 2025
The Head Librarian
XYZ Public School
Subject: Poor library facilities and suggestions for improvement
Dear Madam,
I am the parent of a student of your school and write to draw your attention to the state of the library. The collection is small and outdated, the shelves and seats are worn out, and poor record-keeping of issued books leads to misplacement.
I suggest adding the latest books in all genres, along with audiobooks and e-readers. Comfortable seating and good lighting would make the space inviting. Teachers could also take part in regular reading periods to encourage children.
I hope you will act on these suggestions soon.
Yours faithfully
Sonia

Where the marks are

  • Correct format (1 mark)
  • Content: issues and suggestions (2 marks)
  • Organisation and formal tone (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 paper2025 board paper, set 2/4/1: every question, by section.

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