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You are the President… (Class 10 English SQP 2025-26, Q5a)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Sample paper, session 2025-26 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English sample paper 2025-26: question 5(a)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2025-26, 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

You are the President of the Debate Society in your school. Two guest speakers—Mr. Rajan Sharma and Ms. Meera Kapoor, have written to express their interest in participating in your upcoming debate competition. Below are excerpts from their letters.

Excerpt 1: ...I am thrilled to express my interest in participating as a guest speaker at your school's debate competition. With over 10 years of experience as a public speaker and debate coach, I have guided numerous students to success in national-level competitions. My approach focuses on encouraging critical thinking and fostering a passion for debating. I have previously spoken at various schools and universities, often receiving positive feedback for my engaging sessions and practical insights. I believe my experience and knowledge can inspire and empower your students to excel in debating. Best regards, Mr. Rajan Sharma

Excerpt 2: ...It would be a privilege to participate as a guest speaker at your school's upcoming debate competition. I have participated in international debate forums and have won accolades for my arguments on global and social issues. My strength lies in connecting with young audiences and making debates relevant to real-world scenarios. I also emphasise how debating can improve public speaking, confidence, and interpersonal skills. I look forward to sharing my journey and experiences with your students to inspire them to use debating as a tool for personal growth. Yours sincerely, Ms. Meera Kapoor

Analyse the information in a paragraph, justifying which guest speaker would be a better choice. Consider factors such as experience, relevance to the topic, and audience engagement.

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2025-26.

Hints

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

Hint 1

Decide on one speaker, then match their strengths with what the audience needs.

Hint 2

Compare the two speakers on experience, relevance and engagement.

Hint 3

Do not use a title, and write in a single paragraph.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Model analytical paragraph:

    Between the two speakers, Ms. Meera Kapoor is the better choice for our debate competition. Both are experienced, but her international accolades and her focus on global and social issues give her an edge. She connects debating with real-world scenarios, which will interest high school students and widen their outlook. Mr. Sharma has over ten years of coaching experience, yet his approach seems to concentrate on technique rather than inspiring students with relevant examples. Ms. Kapoor also shows how debating builds confidence, public speaking and personal growth, which meets students' developmental needs. Her global exposure and relatability would engage the audience and inspire them more effectively.

    5 marks

Answer: Ms. Meera Kapoor is the better guest speaker (another well-justified choice, such as Mr. Sharma, is also acceptable)

Where the marks are

  • Clear choice with justification based on experience, relevance and audience engagement (2 marks)
  • Contrasts the chosen speaker with the other (included in content)
  • Logical organisation (2 marks)
  • 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 paperSample paper 2025-26: every question, by section.

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