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Read the given details of a… (Class 10 English 2026, Q5b)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2026, set 2/4/1 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English 2026: question 5(b)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2026, paper 2/4/1, section B, question 5(b), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

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

Read the given details of a pre-school designed for young children: • Brightly coloured classrooms with themed decorations. • An outdoor grassy play area with slides, swings, and sand pits. • A sensory activity zone with toys for touch, sound, and visual stimulation. • Dedicated nap rooms with cozy beds and calming lights. • A library with picture books, story-telling corners, and interactive learning tools. • CCTV monitoring for safety and a nurse available for emergencies. Analyse the details and write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words about the suitability of this pre-school for young children. Focus on aspects such as safety, learning opportunities, comfort, inclusivity and overall environment.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 2/4/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Match each given detail to a focus aspect: safety, learning, comfort, inclusivity.

Hint 2

Write one flowing paragraph with linking words.

Hint 3

Finish with a conclusion about the overall environment.

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: Cover at least four aspects. CCTV monitoring and a nurse give safety. The library with picture books, story corners and interactive tools, and the sensory zone, offer learning opportunities. Cosy nap rooms and brightly coloured themed classrooms give comfort. The outdoor area with slides, swings and sand pits encourages play, and sensory stimulation supports inclusivity.

    2 marks

  2. Organisation: a single paragraph with connectors such as 'moreover', 'in addition' and 'thus', ending with a conclusion on overall suitability.

    2 marks

  3. Accuracy of spelling, grammar and punctuation.

    1 mark

Answer: The pre-school is very suitable for young children: safe, stimulating, comfortable and inclusive (about 120-word paragraph).

Where the marks are

  • Four aspects analysed (2 marks)
  • Single paragraph with cohesive devices (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 paper2026 board paper, set 2/4/1: every question, by section.

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