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Living in multistoreyed… (Class 10 English 2026, Q4B)

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

CBSE Class 10 English 2026: question 4(B)

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

Q4(B) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedWriting Skills

Living in multistoreyed complexes with limited open space for sporting activities, you feel that children today are forced to be indoors. This is leading to increased screen addiction, lack of concentration, and unhealthy eating habits and lifestyles. Write a letter to the editor on the need to build community centers with indoor sporting facilities for children. Highlight the benefits of creating a comfortable and safe environment, and its usefulness for residents. You are Shrushti / Sharan.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 2/5/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Use the editor's address and a clear subject line.

Hint 2

Describe the problem first, then propose the solution.

Hint 3

Mention benefits for children and for residents.

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 and date, then the Editor's address, subject 'Need for community centres with indoor sports facilities', salutation 'Sir/Madam', and the subscription 'Yours faithfully, Shrushti'.

    1 mark

  2. Body, present situation: Multistoreyed complexes have little open space, so children are forced indoors. This increases screen addiction, reduces concentration and encourages unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle.

    1 mark

  3. Body, benefits: A community centre would give children a safe, comfortable space with indoor sports. It would reduce screen time, improve concentration and lifestyle, and benefit all residents.

    1 mark

  4. Organisation: formal tone, logical paragraphs, and an appeal to the authorities.

    1 mark

  5. Accuracy: correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

    1 mark

Answer: Formal letter to the editor covering the situation (limited space, screen addiction) and benefits of a community centre (safety, indoor sports, better lifestyle).

Where the marks are

  • Correct letter format (1 mark)
  • Content: two points on the situation and two on benefits (2 marks)
  • Organisation of ideas (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 paper2026 board paper, set 2/5/1: every question, by section.

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