CBSE Class 10 English 2025: question 3

Q3 · 10 marks · GrammarGrammar

1. (i)

   Read the given sentence from a story. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket:
   As I entered the room, the first thing that struck me as odd, was the candle still ________ (burn) on the table. The curtains had been drawn back and the room was bright.

   1 mark
2. (ii)

   Identify and correct the error in the sentence taken from the article - 'The Hidden Health Risks of Bread Consumption'.
   Health experts worldwide are concerning about the surge in health problems.
   (Error | Correction table to be completed)

   1 mark
3. (iii)

   Complete the given statement, by filling the blank with the correct option.
   A mask is used to hide the identity ________ a person.

   1. (A)of
   2. (B)for
   3. (C)being
   4. (D)at

   1 mark
4. (iv)

   Read the following conversation:
   Student: Hello. I've come to ask about the English courses you run for international students.
   Administrator: Are you a student at the university?
   Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue:
   The student greeted and mentioned that she ________ to inquire about the English courses for international students. The administrator enquired if she was a student at the university.

   1. (A)has come
   2. (B)has came
   3. (C)had came
   4. (D)had come

   1 mark
5. (v)

   Identify the error and supply the correct word in the format given below:
   "Embrace change as an opportunity for personal growth and allowed it to improve your life."
   (Error | Correction table to be completed)

   1 mark
6. (vi)

   Report the dialogue between a shopkeeper and Ramesh:
   Shopkeeper: What book do you want?
   Ramesh: A reference book for Physics which I can use for my project work.
   The shopkeeper asked Ramesh which book did he want. Ramesh replied that ________.

   1 mark
7. (vii)

   Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete an article published in a science magazine.
   There are many inventions of science ________ (those / which / such) have benefitted human beings in many ways.

   1. (A)those
   2. (B)which
   3. (C)such

   1 mark
8. (viii)

   Complete the statement made by a career counsellor by filling the blank with the correct option:
   In our country, ________ universities offer a range of courses. That's why foreign students prefer Indian universities.

   1. (A)more
   2. (B)each
   3. (C)many
   4. (D)few

   1 mark
9. (ix)

   Report the dialogue between the residents' and the city planner, by completing the sentence:
   City planner: "The new park is a result of several months of research and planning."
   Residents: "We don't know who is more excited - we or our children!"
   The city planner said that the new park ________ of several months of research and planning. The residents expressed their excitement, stating that they were unsure who was more excited - they or their children.

   1 mark
10. (x)

    Choose the correct statement:

    1. (A)He sweared that he had not stolen the bag.
    2. (B)He swore that he had not stolen the bag.
    3. (C)He was swearing that he had not stolen the bag.
    4. (D)He swears that he had not stolen the bag.

    1 mark
11. (xi)

    The following is an excerpt from a travelogue:
    There is an error in the statement. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction.
    Kanyakumari is popular for its beautiful beaches, unique Vivekananda Rock Memorial and stunning sunrise and sunset view.

    1. (A)Error: is | Correction: are
    2. (B)Error: for | Correction: of
    3. (C)Error: and | Correction: also
    4. (D)Error: view | Correction: views

    1 mark
12. (xii)

    Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct options to conclude the report.
    The report concludes that ________ learners have ________ knowledge of astrophysics.

    1. (A)very few / some
    2. (B)some / every
    3. (C)every / no
    4. (D)no / a lot of

    1 mark