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Vikram, a student of… (Class 10 English SQP 2026-27, Q5B)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Sample paper, session 2026-27 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 10 English sample paper 2026-27: question 5(B)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2026-27, 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

Vikram, a student of Grade X, has been offered the position of President of his school's Debate Club, which requires 5-7 hours weekly commitment. Study the SWOT notes and write an analytical paragraph in 100-120 to evaluate whether accepting this responsibility is advisable.

StrengthsWeaknessesOpportunitiesThreats
Develops public speaking and leadership skillsSignificant time commitment away from studiesRecognition and awards when representing school in state or national level competitionsRisk of burnout balancing multiple responsibilities
Creates strong network of like-minded peersManaging team conflicts and disagreementsOpportunity to collaborate with other school clubs for joint eventsConflicts with board examination preparation schedule & potential decline in academic performance
Access to debate mentors and senior members who can provide guidance and supportLimited time available for other activitiesUseful for university admissions in future due to leadership experienceCriticism or negative feedback from members

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2026-27.

Hints

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

Hint 1

Group the positives, then the risks.

Hint 2

Use linking words such as 'however' and 'consequently'.

Hint 3

End with a clear recommendation, not a list.

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. Accepting the Debate Club presidency would give Vikram a chance to build leadership and public speaking skills, a network of like-minded peers, and guidance from mentors. Recognition at state or national competitions and the leadership experience could also help his future university applications.

    2 marks

  2. However, the 5-7 hours weekly commitment clashes with board examination preparation and risks a fall in marks and burnout. Managing team conflicts and criticism takes emotional effort, and it leaves little time for other interests.

    2 marks

  3. Overall, he should accept only if he can manage his time well and keep academics as the priority. With careful planning, the benefits are likely to outweigh the challenges.

    1 mark

Answer: An analytical paragraph of 100-120 words weighing the SWOT points and concluding that he may accept only with strong time management.

Where the marks are

  • Content: covers strengths and opportunities, and weaknesses and threats (2 marks)
  • Organisation: balanced evaluation leading to a reasoned conclusion (2 marks)
  • Accuracy of language and word limit (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 2026-27: every question, by section.

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