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

CBSE Class 10 English 2026: question 5(B)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2026, paper 2/5/1, 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 community library designed for your neighbourhood:

  • A well lit and ventilated reading lounge.
  • A digital section with computers, tablets and e-books.
  • A dedicated children’s corner with picture books and storytelling sessions.
  • A quiet study area with desk lamps and soundproof partitions for students.
  • Outdoor reading space under trees for senior citizens.
  • Book-sharing stands where people can donate and borrow books freely.

Analyse the details and write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words about the suitability of this library. Focus on factors such as accessibility, reading environment, suitability for different age groups, and community engagement.

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

Hints

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

Hint 1

Group the features by factor: access, environment, age groups, community.

Hint 2

Link the points with words such as moreover and thus.

Hint 3

Close by judging the library's overall suitability.

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: The library suits all age groups. The children's corner with picture books and storytelling builds early literacy. The digital section serves tech-savvy readers, and the quiet study area with soundproof partitions helps students. Senior citizens have outdoor reading under trees.

    2 marks

  2. Environment, access and community: The well-lit, ventilated lounge gives a comfortable reading environment, and the varied zones make it accessible to all. Book-sharing stands encourage donation and free borrowing, building community engagement.

    1 mark

  3. Organisation: a single paragraph of about 120 words with linkers, a formal tone and a concluding line on its suitability.

    2 marks

Answer: A single paragraph of about 120 words showing the library is suitable, covering accessibility, environment, different age groups and community engagement.

Where the marks are

  • At least four features analysed (2 marks)
  • Organisation and cohesion (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 2/5/1: every question, by section.

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